WBX Cylinder Head Nuts Question.

[maxstu]

Clean up or replace with new? What should l be looking for. A new set costs over 100 quid.
I've misplaced the original set l removed from my 2.1 DJ. But have these from a totally overheated and ragged 1.9 DG.
Funds are tight now. Yet not willing to jepardise my rebuilt DJ.
What to do? Head says don't compromise. Empty wallet shouts use them.

They stink of burnt oil!

First one cleaned up...





Thread okay.



Regards
Stuart

[Stesaw]

I mean, if you've cleaned them up and the threads are good I'd use them. I reused mine after cleaning them up and god knows what horrors they witnessed through their lives.

[maxstu]

I mean, if you've cleaned them up and the threads are good I'd use them. I reused mine after cleaning them up and god knows what horrors they witnessed through their lives.

If good enough for you, Steve?

[Mocki]

Yeah re use them, they are not stretch nuts !!

[maxstu]

Thanks for replying, Steve.

I guess l should spend a few minutes of my free time cleaning each nut and giving them the once over.

Many thanks.

[ajsimmo]

Clean threads are essential. Each nut should run freely all the way down the stud until it bottoms. If so, use them.
I rarely buy new ones, as 90% are perfectly usable. I clean them in an ultrasonic bath, blow them out with an airline, de-rust and paint outside with enamel paint, then check for smoothness and check again before using. Any snicks or grittiness when spinning them on, and they're rejected (but I have the luxury of a bucket full).

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[maxstu]

That'll do me. Many thanks. Will start cleaning tomorrow.

Kind regards to all contributors.
Stuart

[pbar]

You have cleaned that up really nicely, I'm with the other guys, definitely re-use.

[maxstu]

Thanks for your supportive comments, pbar.
Will post a photo when all cleaned.

[maxstu]

I spent a leisurely afternoon cleaning the rest of these cylinder head nuts.

There's some shiny stuff under all that crud.



All cleaned using a cheap cordless drill and this attachment. Three nuts out of picture.



Each nut run down and up a few times on this lubricated tap post, then again down a bolt with matching thread to clean out more dirt. All nice and smooth.





Finished with a good clean of the mating surface, using different grades of emery paper.



Cleaned out threads with kitchen roll and stored in a container. Four are being used to clamp sleeves in engine.





Before use they will get a dip in meths and dried with a lint-free cloth.

Regards
Stuart

[ajsimmo]

Nice job - you're showing me up. Can I send you my bucket full to do?

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[maxstu]

Nice job - you're showing me up. Can I send you my bucket full to do?

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l've finally found my vocation in life.
Post away!

[Smiffo]

Well done Stu!!

[maxstu]

Cheers, Steve.

[300CE]

Stirling job there Stu!