How to straighten a cylinder head, the less invasive way. DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME. Supra Saga pt. 3

To get caught up, watch part 1 here: • Lessons Learned !! Sup...
and Part 2 here: • Rebuilding my 7M Cylin...
In this video, Danny demonstrates a very uncommon yet less invasive way to straighten my warped 7MGTE cylinder head. DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME. The head was warped fifteen thousands (0.015) and the cams were seized in the head.
HUGE THANKS to Danny Soliz of Hill Country Performance for coming in on a Saturday and giving me 4 hours of his time to make this video, and many more to come!
For more information, and to bring your engine to HCP, check them out on Facebook here: / hillcountryperformance
And special thanks to subscriber @LurkMoar101 for sharing your experiences working for 15 years as a machinist - your comment was seen by Danny and encouraged him to let me film the entire process!
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[@garyharms276]

As a20 year + tech doing build after build of customs its glad to see some of us old timers passing on knowledge. Thank you for showing a man with a true passion for what he does. Keep it coming

[@patmurphy7266]

^THIS you can tell he loves his craft

[@siggyincr7447]

I got a lot of appreciation for the mechanics that know how to save a component rather than just replace it. Great Job.

[@princesunnyboy]

Hats off to this guy, he's a genius 👍

[@OpSic66]

Yep. This is why all the younger people coming out of trade schools and college... Still need to listen to the "old farts". There is so much knowledge out there, that no one person will ever be a single source. Keeping this information alive is crucial to keeping things moving in the future.

[@princesunnyboy]

@@patrolcats exactly fantastic idea

[@lembochiproductions6957]

This guy seems like he’s very enjoyable to learn from.

[@garyk7290]

As you can see knowledge is power.

[@shawnperry2562]

One thing people forget with knowledge is experience goes with it

[@FayeHadley]

THIS! YES!

[@taterkaze9428]

Internet, you won it.

[@demanu]

"That is so risky" "Yes!" love that moment. I want to party with you guys. and by party i mean watch you do more of this. Cheers!

[@FayeHadley]

😂😂😂 I know that's why I absolute favorite part of the whole video!! I had to cut it off there because I started cracking up!

[@TheSaxon25]

Haha I thought the same thing! I want to party with this guy. Old enough to know better, young enough to still do it 😂🍻

[@redline9579]

@@FayeHadley your so cute

[@bbodan5393]

TV reality show... Please, don't try this at home. Love it. Experience trumps mechanical education 1000 percent. ASE master tech certification is a good thing but no man hours on a engine build is about the same as hiring me. Hand an air cooled german engine to a regular mechanic and find out what real knowledge means

[@Scottybravo1]

As a carpenter I love watching a craftsman at work, regardless of their medium. Love how your personality shines through on your videos, makes watching you work even better

[@FayeHadley]

Thank you!! I have at much appreciation for your trade, I am terrible with wood

[@StephenCoxfixit]

Never even thought about using a press to straighten it like that. Excellent idea!

[@adamw4469]

1. I don't own a Supra 2. I'm barely in to cars any more 3. I love Danny and Faye 4. Why can't I stop watching? Thank you.

[@michaelbennett6416]

That is impressive. Very touchy, feely, instinctive, experience driven BLACK ART procedure. I have worked with a lot of aluminum over the years and it can be tricky stuff. The point where it becomes malleable before it melts or cracks is very narrow. I did a little reading and it looks like maybe as little as 200 deg F between good and junk. An oxy/acet torch is around 6000 deg F. So to state the obvious that is tricky to do and a privilege to watch done well. I've spent many years honing my skills as a machinist and Danny has obviously done like wise. Micheal

[@vincescalise4821]

That was brilliant ,you can tell he’s been doing that for a long time, great video

[@StoneysWorkshop]

when he’s pressing everyone is thinking “no problem, I can do this” THEN HE BREAKS OUT A CUTTING TORCH!!!

[@stephenmoxley3004]

Great video, Faye. I've heard of head straightening before, but never like this. This guy is a real wizard. It's also very cool that he's willing to share his knowledge with others. He makes a great point in that, this technique can be practiced on a scrap head, just to get a feel for what is possible. Looking forward to the next episode. Keep up the great work.

[@DragonsTaco]

Man after my own heart. "There is a lot of RISK".. smiles and whispers "YES!"

[@canadianmarauder1923]

That was one of the coolest vids I’ve ever seen. I’m a retired mechanic and listening to guys like that really fires up my passion for the diy car hobby. I am now armed with more knowledge moving forward on my project. Thanks to both of you. Subscribed. I have to go look at my 4.6 dohc heads now

[@LurkMoar101]

BINGO. Danny does it the exact same way I used to, even down to locking it in with an oxy torch. Excellent to see good practice is followed around the world! Thank you for the insight Faye and Danny. You can also tell Danny I only ever killed one cylinder head when straightening too. A Toyota 22R head came in badly bent, and somewhere in it's lifetime someone had a go at straightening it before because I could see a shitload of overly melted points down both sides of the head. On the first couple of pumps on the press the thing snapped clean in half, no word of a lie. The thing only had 3 cam journals so it would probably have been better to try and line bore it rather than try and press almost 80 thou of warp out of it, but live and learn. Customer got a better head out of it and I learned never to try and polish a turd.

[@FayeHadley]

Ha! No way! I'll definitely let him know, but I guarantee that he will read this comment. It was because of you sharing your experience using this method that made this video even possible. Thank you so much for that!

[@dennisrivera8162]

It's funny how people with tons of knowledge and experience have a hard time putting things onto words, love it, awesome content!

[@MrTheHillfolk]

Haha you get so backed up with details , it's like where do I start ?

[@jameszimmerman5185]

Thank you so much! I just picked up a 2004 civic with a blown head gasket. Easy fix. I was about to take the head to any machine shop and saw your first video in this series. Glad I did. You saved me money and a headache. Had to search for over an hour to find a shop that even knew what head straightening was. Well worth it for the peace of mind. Again thank you.

[@fayesbourbonandbaddecision9107]

From another Texasite, named Faye, who adores purple, is from the Austin area... who was raised a gear head... and is a punk rocker type... finding your channel is surreal. It's so satisfying seeing pet projects coming back to life. I'm about to be pulling and replacing the shortblock in my Ws6 this week. Here's to our steeds and their rebirth from fire and flames.

[@FayeHadley]

OMG no WAYYYYYY!!!!! Haha that's so rad!! Hello friend 😊

[@doktornorton859]

As a former mechanic and current machinist I gotta say I am extremely impressed by this guys knowledge and skill. It takes a true master to do something the "backyard" way and still do it CORRECTLY. He's on another level. Love the videos Faye keep it up!

[@hvguy]

Old guys in an old shop. Some of their tricks will never cease to amaze me. Using acetone in a bucket with dry ice to prevent frost on a cylinder liner? Old guy trick. Grease behind a pilot bearing using a bolt to hydraulically push it out? Old guy trick. 😌

[@FayeHadley]

OMG badass!!!! Thanks for this gold!!!!

[@rallymanize]

OMG!!! WOW!! And as you Americans say, Frickin awesome! You have some of the very best video's Faye, the content is so easy to follow along with your enthusiasm and knowledge that you love to share and help other's along the way. What you and Danny have imparted on us is incredible in a way that draws us more into the video, it's like we are a part of the video itself! You make me want to have my own unit again, "just for my own cars to work on" . They say we all have so called gifts, something we are good at. You have a gift, not only for your passion of the petrol head way of life, but how you put everything together and explain in a way that even the less knowledgeable of us can learn and put into practice. Always a great pleasure to watch, listen and learn Faye. AND i need the chicken fix at the end of your video's. "Frickin Awesome"

[@marcelotosin931]

Have you ever noticed that the best solutions are always simple? Awesome video. Thanks a lot.

[@B._Smith]

Thanks for not stealing all the limelight. You have shared a true gem.

[@FayeHadley]

:)

[@tombrown5508]

I've learned more from your channel than anything "training" I've received from work.

[@FayeHadley]

Oh my gosh, thank you!!!

[@phillipkennedy508]

True genius! Keep track of that engineer Faye. The best video i've seen for quite a while. Thanks!

[@thetrannyshop5596]

I would have never guessed you could straighten a head that way.

[@jimmcgettigan1326]

Never have seen that done on an aluminum head before. Well done!

[@tommyhallum2054]

That is absolutely genius guys I've never seen that before in my life. Y'all are the best.

[@FayeHadley]

Thank you so much!!

[@laohantun7404]

Told you Danny is a handcraft level guy....lots of treasure in his brain....pay him.....respect his talent....thank you sir for sharing your knowledge...yet I dare not to try on other car, but my own junk head just to practise😁😁😁

[@FayeHadley]

Oh absolutely, I have been a customer of his for over 2 years now, and I continue to gain more than the cost of the work. True gem that I couldn't have done any of this without!!

[@nabob14]

This is pretty awesome... glad we were taught this in school years ago... along with rebuilding alternators, starters, distributors etc.... thanks to you for sharing. Goodluck putting it back together Looking forward to it!

[@kurupt8308]

All those old heads know all the tricks. This guy reminds me of a coworker at the dealership I work at. Guys like him know their shit. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@gpam03]

Fantastic Serious, I have not seen this before, it’s so interesting and Danny seems a real character, loved watching him. Thanks for sharing Faye, keep it up.

[@johnaclark1]

Fascinating, Faye. Thanks for bringing this. Danny is full of valuable knowledge and quite an entertaining guy. Wish he would make his own videos. He would be a great YT'er

[@FayeHadley]

I AGREE 100% !!!

[@MrTheHillfolk]

Haha I'm sure if someone wants to follow him around with a camera all day he's game 😂

[@812guitars]

I'm laughing here because watching this mechanic press to head back in place is exactly what I do on certain guitar parts like a Les Paul bridge. I got a lot of flack for doing it that way but I haven't had one complaint. Hats off to the mechanic in this video!

[@FayeHadley]

Oh my gosh that's so cool!!!

[@turbotrana]

He is a pro at this. My machine shop used to do the same method 30 years ago for Triumph Dolomite heads. However my Triumph parts supplier said if the head face is good then why bother straightening, when you bolt it back on it will straighten itself. So from that point on I used to bolt on bent heads with good surfaces and never had a problem with blown gaskets. Sometimes there is a case just to bolt it back on.

[@citrusfarmer]

Fay is awesome. Love the videos. Always full of pertinent information.

[@jimzivny1554]

Good video, it took him years to get to this level of knowledge

[@ryanmgill]

I suspect he also had a few garbage heads to practice with.

[@OpSic66]

Decades most likely. You can learn a method in days to weeks. Perfecting it, takes a lot of time.

[@OpSic66]

@@ryanmgill Agreed. You'd be surprised how many mechanics and machinists will find junk to make attempts on, to prove out our ideas.

[@joel-vf5sd]

I can tell Danny is a master of his craft you should do a series on his skills. He will know when he has something he should shares. I can tell he is a master because he is humble and he knows that he knows.

[@bruceclyne5254]

Faye: your content fills a void on KZbin. You are a true craft person in both your vocation and your media creation. Many thanks!

[@1Bigduff]

very cool! he sounds like bill Murray in caddyshack. what a brilliant man with a total understanding of metallurgy.

[@rennex2005]

Love it, he just showed everyone that there can be hope for a junk cylinder head

[@spankthemonkey3437]

Leo Mayo yea but you can only bend cold metal so much before you have metal fatigue

[@arthurdentau]

Hey Faye, I have learn't so much from this guy, he is so intelligent & just makes so much sense. His logic is amazing, he is so passionate about his work. Cheers mate. looking forward to the next video.

[@billnlori3149]

This is so cool!! Thanks for sharing this, very smart guy and its great to see him willing to share his knowledge. Keep it up Faye.

[@squiz0329]

Spectacolarrrrre! Bless your heart for this.

[@scflooring8658]

Great idea Danny this is why I love your channel so much Faye you get to see things that most people would never show you or think about doing!! And Danny definitely knows what he is talking about I love his out side the box thinking!! Keep up the great work!! More videos with Danny please!!

[@oddlybtw]

This guy blew my fucking mind. I am by no means qualified to do this but he explained it in a way that made so much sense to me.

[@MichaelWhite6501]

Great Job Faye! You are really good at these vlogs. Interesting stuff. Keep it up

[@802Garage]

11:19-12:07 is mind blowing. I am so grateful to Danny and you for sharing this info! Even if I never use it, it's so awesome to have. I also really appreciate you answering some of the obvious questions, like if he has ruined a head before. Looking forward to the next part!

[@KingBobBobBob]

This has been a rad series!

[@DM-wp9vq]

Hello from Newport,Oregon! I love your videos not just because they're so informative and well made, but because you lighten up the the sharing of knowledge by being so cheerful & considerate while making your videos. Thank you! And keep up the great work please. It's like watching Jorge Sprave on the Slingshot Channel. You can't help but smile while you watch & learn. Thank you again! Peace!

[@lao4me]

Wow, a real maestro at work, so passionate and knowledgeable. That head would be turned away from alot of head reconditioning places, saying things like "its gone to far" "not serviceable". I learnt so much thank you!!

[@Torsee]

Brilliant man! And a sense of humor, You two have great chemistry.

[@gerhardpotgieter9091]

This makes perfect sense! Good job dude!

[@gregbarnett3141]

Fascinating, I absolutely enjoy all of your videos! Looking forward to the next installment

[@booneautomotive4174]

Yah the weather was bipolar this week 😂. This is nice to see a professional at work. I like learning from true old school professionals

[@rickh6963]

Great video Faye! Thanks for sharing the knowledge.

[@tinman9341]

Wow!!! I did not know you could do that to the heads. You can’t replace experience and knowledge ever! Thanks for the video and kudos on your channel Ms. Faye!

[@nopenottalib4366]

Nobody has to worry about me trying this at home. For one, I don't have a torch OR a press ... and for two, that's what my man Greg over at Import Connection is for. (Best mechanic anywhere in NC ... well ... except maybe whenever Faye is in town.) Awesome vid, Faye - love your videos. Keep 'em coming! Two thumbs way up! PS: And you were STILL the highlight of the video for me. :-)

[@FayeHadley]

:))

[@rogeliooviedo5985]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and the wise of the Maestro Dani. You inspire me

[@toothferrin]

wow this guy is amazing! he seems very knowledgeable. not only does he know how to do this stuff but knows whats going on at the molecular level. very cool!

[@turboflush]

Very slick. Good to see it being saved.

[@brakedd]

OK this guy is in mad scientist territory and I fucking love it. I'd kill for more videos of him. Thanks!

[@s.gossett5966]

The work with the torch reminds me of how a metal shaper will use a torch and wet rags to shape dents. Great knowledge. Thanks to you and Danny for passing this along.

[@davestewart9146]

Amazing, I learn something new all the time 😁👍

[@robertbonner5973]

Your Supra project has been very interesting to me , can’t wait to hear it run !

[@FayeHadley]

Same!!!! Thank you for the positive feedback!!

[@patrickdooley4031]

As always amazing content Faye!

[@jtyoung706]

This is the most informative video I have ever seen!!!!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

[@kellywren9215]

Really wish you had the time to put out like a vid every couple days. You are both informative, and highly entertaining. Which is a rare combination. Keep it up, look forward to the next one.

[@zerkermond]

That's awesome tricks of the trade for a premium quality build

[@reidcoleman1568]

WOW! How cool is that?! Thanks for the video.

[@livingthrulimits9854]

This is great, I am enjoying this series. Keep up the super content.

[@nathankerr7278]

I love learning new things. You are both so amazing 😍😍😍

[@710pappy]

Only a genius can make something so complicated seem so simple Go Danny 👍🏻

[@jacklabloom635]

Wow, that is a really interesting method.

[@MS-hd8yq]

Excellent video. Tell Danny he's the best. So knowledgeable and entertaining. Traits you two have in common 👍🤘

[@FayeHadley]

Thank you!

[@MS-hd8yq]

@@FayeHadley My pleasure. Thank you for all the hard work you put into your videos.

[@stuartebanks3297]

I never seen that before! Amazing! Good job and great video!

[@jvh22a]

Love how Danny works!

[@rogerjohnson2515]

Wow...very interesting...keep the great videos coming, thanks.

[@crdumiro]

These perfect guys are hard to find, great knowledge :)

[@pauljohnson7382]

Danny is the Man...although decaf is probably a daily necessity

[@DanLance100]

Danny is a good man ! Great video ! Thanks Faye !

[@FayeHadley]

He is!

[@Showtime4ever]

Been waiting on this follow up. YESHHHHHH

[@johndelong5574]

That is a highly skilled profession.

[@VW7472]

So great he's willing to pass on his lifetime of experience. These sort of skills are great to see as they are slowly fading away in a time of just toss it and get a new one.

[@waynegouin939]

Hi Faye. Wow, Dannys an amazingly awsome guy. Knows his stuff. Lucky to have him close by. Helluva nice video.

[@1996turbocamaro]

Nice video !! I never would have thought of straightening a head like that... that is pretty cool that works too!!

[@jasonwilson8235]

That was really cool thx for sharing Faye 👍

[@Missed_Apex_GT]

Awesome ❤️ what a great,knowledgable,interesting guy...thx for posting

[@flatearthhess5338]

FUCK NASA

[@LordTominator]

Scary! haha Awesome skills, much respect!

[@robertoquintana1383]

So I finally started watching these series... Can't complain about any of your content as both you and Danny are a pleasure to listen to. I have a comment instead of a question for Danny. And it is this: if you ever consider adopting, please let me know. 🤭🤭🤭

[@captainfancypants4933]

Very Very Very interesting to watch, Thanks Faye

[@tracywraley6892]

This is so cool thank you for showing this

[@Mattmazz77]

That's pretty awesome. I wouldn't have thought of that but it's just physics.

[@faafetaikolose8950]

Wow, beautifully done.

[@craigsmith6044]

Wow when he pulls the torch out i was blown away! This is crazy, and for sure do not try at home!

[@gunder3]

G'Day from Australia, keep doing what you are doing.

[@meh-canics9628]

Perfect example of experience! Love that tip of heat shrinking the aluminium!

[@coyote8319]

Fantastic video. Thanks for sharing!!

[@Lilljoescratch]

A handed down skill, fun to watch