HOW TO RESURFACE A WARPED CYLINDER HEAD AT HOME WITH SAND PAPER still works in (2023)

This is how to resurface a cylinder head at home using
sandpaper
a flat sanding block
flat straight glass and thick board
never be afraid to challenge a task and never back down. God Bless

[@thomasjefferson1457]

I worked as a machinist much of my life but I respect someone who can do something like this at home just as you did. Great job and it was probably as good as you could have got it done anywhere. It's people like you that make it in life because you have an imagination and the mechanical mind to do things on your own. Those qualities got me through life too and I finally retired after working as a machinist and electrician for almost 50 years. I wish you good luck in life and don't stop thinking and trying different things and different ways to do it.

[@edcrabb]

God bless you for actually telling him that what he does is OK. So many machinist, and engineers Poo Poo people doing things like this. I just decked a GM 5.7l Vortec 350 after watching him do a Cast Iron block and having it work just fine. Worked just fine for me. Again, thank you for standing up and giving him props for thinking outside the box.

[@kustomhooligans]

Screw the small minded arm chair critics. I bet they havent pulled a cylinder head in 20 years, if ever. "The smallest minds gossip and judge the doers, while the greatest minds mind their own lives, bcuz they are too busy dreaming up new ways to seize the day and kick tons of ass! -Me Btw, one of my favorite quotes/poems is "The Man In The Arena." By President Theodore Roosevelt, I learned about it from watching The World's Fastest Indian, which is a fantastic story about a man named Burt Munro from Invergargill New Zealand, Burt is similar to people like you and I. He builds his 1929 Indian motorcycle to be the fastest @ Bonneville. He even casts his own pistons, does his own body work and electrical work. In the movie, he's criticized for being different and not dancing to the off beat drumming of the mainstream. In the end he proves ever last of those assholes wrong and it's a fantastic movie and I'm sure it was an even better life! The movie stars Anthony Hopkins. Anyone who has their proverbial middle finger to the masses, will no doubt be a fan of the movie and of Burt. P.p.s I saw Burt's real bike in person 10 years ago, it is a really nicely build bike. If you watch the movie, they kinda make it out to be half falling apart, the real bike was far from falling apart. It was cherry!

[@stephenross9282]

This is the best, nicest and most respectful true comment iv ever seen on here

[@invader777]

45 bucks for da sandpaper the glues another 20 at Bunnings

[@occamsrazor1285]

@@edcrabb They "poo poo" it because those two planes are only flat relative to each other. A third plane needs to be introduced to which both of these will also be flat relative to in order for the outcome to not be concaved. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nX-1n6Wkaql4a5o

[@lindaternes-kent4514]

I am a 58 year old lady. I have my 86 camaro for 34 years. I did the head gasket myself because I had no help. I made a couple mistakes n have to do again. Thank u for the help n inspiration.

[@oldskoolfunk71]

That just made my day, I get so happy to hear when woman are so independent and dont need to rely on a man for car repair work, especially a head gasket. I commend you for be so driven and persistent. Keep on fighting no matter what but never forget about God. Put Jesus Christ first.

[@donaldmanning9011]

❤️

[@andrewyear81]

If i overheard you say this at a bar Id get up, ask you if you said just what you said, then buy you your next drink. If at all possible I would attempt to ascertain just where you got such motivation from. Its certainly rare. Woman or Man. Again well done and good luck on the next round. Hopefully the saying that the third times a charm does not apply in this instance. As for oldskool funk, hes incredible aint he? Certainly not everyones cup of tea (he knows this) but offers an alternative. Something out the box. Certainly not recommended by manufacturers but logical, safe and as all can see, successful. To him I tip my hat. Well done sir.

[@MrCaribe65]

I wish I knew you. I totally would've helped with that.

[@CrabtreeGuitar]

@@oldskoolfunk71 Oldskool you are legitimately a great guy. With everything going on in the world, clouding our minds and hearts, it's more important now than ever to keep things in perspective. There's an end to all of this and we already know what it is. Your message is inspiring. I often need a reminder, and you reminded me.

[@afterafterbirth]

My dad is on social security, and has limited fund's. He blew both head gaskets, and warped both heads. This knowledge helped me to repaired his truck perfectly, and save him $. God bless you oldskool funk! Your messages are as real as you mechanic skills too.Thank you sir! Much respect.

[@oldskoolfunk71]

This was mad for those who struggle financially. It helped me sooo many times and im grateful it helped you and your father. You and your Popz stay strong and draw close to Jesus Christ my man. Never Ever Stop Fighting in Jesus Mighty Name.

[@user-qi6ff8qk7w]

Thanks Bud you are who we need making videos

[@user-kq8tk6uw1z]

Hello I am 😢73yrs. Young .. Could u also have the engine head in hand & do just the opposite .. ! Use a sheet of 80 grit of sand paper attached 2 a flat surface. Then use the weight of the engine do most of the .. Of course the engine head would b maybe a little harder 2 work .. It was just an idea .. very gd. job, very old school job well done .. Some 1 that is not afraid of hard work ..😮 01-10-2024

[@slowpoke96Z28]

How’s it going? What do you do for the cam journals?

[@anangrysack]

Resurfaced two heads on a v6 with inspiration from you, still going strong. I bought a flat formica butcher style top from menards for like 26 bucks or something like that, I laid it on the concrete with my sandpaper pinned across it and slid the heads themselves across it with just the weight of them for pressure. It turned out beautiful. My colleagues thought I was crazy until they saw the pictures before and after. Used your technique for valve seals too! !

[@djstringsmusic2994]

I used a granite "cutting board" perfectly flat. It's the best I can do at the moment

[@johnhfox9213]

I'm near 70yo, and I remember doing this on a trip to California. Dad and I rebuilt that old '40 Chevy in a roadside park between Van Horn And Ft. Davis in west Texas. Nothing but hand tools and sweat. We camped there three days, one day to take it out, a day for Dad to catch a ride to a parts store, and a long day putting everything back together. After the tear down, my job was " truing" that head. Under adverse outdoor west Texas weather, without a table, it took me a good five hours. But when we got it done, it ran like a champ. The water pump/ generated belt broke as soon as we fired it up. Instead of another trip to the parts store, and a wasted day, we took a pair of nylon stockings and made a belt that worked good, though that knot thumped all the way to El Paso where we got a real belt. That old Chevy mad it to Cal, and then back to Kentucky on our rebuild. My uncle bought it and made it into a truck. He was still driving it 4 years later when he took me to the bus station to head for the Army. If the SHTF , poor folks,used to making do or doing without , will already have a step on the rest of the world. As a Native American, my Creator is with me in everything I do, in the beauty of the natural world, in the eyes of a child, in the hopes and dreams I have. And there is no separation between who I am and what I believe. Glad that you are also firm in your commitment. 👌

[@lesglover6515]

That is an excellent story man. Thank you very much for sharing it. And it's better yet that you have that memory with your family members.

[@fullrom1179]

What a beautiful story !

[@sonic1k]

Wow mad respect!! I cant stan working outside my garage in the sun without shade and a cooI glass of water, so I can only imagine what you guys went thru doing a rebuild on the side of the road in hot ass Texas I admire your dad's will power and determination wish i was strong like that

[@mikemaneshian2969]

Thanks for sharing this story :)

[@OffGridInvestor]

Good old days. Reminds me of a guy my uncle dropped off in the 70s in the bush who had to wait for someone for 3 days. He went up there with a pocketknife, box of matches, small bag of potatoes, and a. 22lr and a box of bullets and maybe a steel mug. Cooked potatoes and rabbiys he shot for 3 days. No pillow or sleeping bag.

[@braddeal6445]

Nah man, you screwed up. You forgot the shade tree, the ice tea, and the cool sounds from the CD player. Do it yourselfers should learn to enjoy their old school work. Surfacing a head in the sun just sorta takes the fun out of it. My grandfather talked about surfacing heads exactly this way. As a society we have become convinced that repairs require experts and the do it yourselfers are no longer viable. Guys who make their own repairs share a self respect and pride in their work that cannot be bought. Great video.

[@ismailxl]

great words man I appreciate them

[@Bush_Tucker]

My dads uncle used to resurface a head on a smooth block of concrete he would slide a head up and down on

[@LedzeppelinDogsGuns]

you forgot the cold beers

[@kay19833]

ice tea and not cold beer? nah man you screwed up.

[@PedroRodriguez-fz3nd]

Word bro smh its true bcz i am one of them. I always pay someone and not do it myself

[@sKraat528]

This guy is really good person, Great positive vibes and explains these things for the common man to understand.

[@dominikkolar5398]

Bok, he is a real mechanic, because if you are a good mechanic you can show the process like he, without machine tools. Only real master can do this. Big greeting from Croatia.

[@bonegrubber]

Defneatly good vibers

[@balloney2175]

Technically and professionally, I love this guy. He teaches deep into his heart.

[@tramsmaja]

Hey from Sweden, i'm 57 now and when I was 15 I use to sand down cylinder heads on my mopeds to increase the compression with a block of wood and sandpaper. Keep up the good work.

[@lobmin]

I hear some just used to do it on a concrete floor haha

[@user-qx7tm5df8j]

@@lobmin even that would be 1000x times better than this

[@lobmin]

@@user-qx7tm5df8j That is without sand paper, just on the floor like this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZ-UkKd9lL1_o5om47s (6:47)

[@martynbush]

That brings back memories of sanding down the head on my Yahaha FS1E when I was 16

[@user-qx7tm5df8j]

@@lobmin i know thanks

[@HagakureJunkie]

People be hating but here's the deal. I've had to do this job myself. It was the worst possible pain in the ass I could have ever done. But at the time, I was broke. I had no job and my only car had warped heads. My father and I did this EXACT process, it took f'in forever! But it worked. Remachining heads is INCREDIBLY EXPENSIVE and sometimes, if you don't do it yourself, you might as well just trash the car because older cars aren't worth it. As it stands, I drove the car for another 4 years until I was able to buy a newer car. Don't hate on this guy, people like him can save your life!

[@drexauto1307]

incredibly expensive? I get a pair of V8 heads surfaced for $70. Even at double the price I would t call it incredibly expensive.

[@MrVetis]

I was told as long as the engine didn't get hot then the aluminum heads shouldn't warp ..?? Took them both off in seq.. Used a straight edge. Looks good tho..

[@JamesSmith-rr5dw]

So true. If they are busy making money your little job might sit on the bench. Shops do what they can to make money like most of us. Could be a week or two; depends on how far out they are taking jobs. You might lose momentum. ;)

[@RSGAEL]

My local machine shop does decking/head resurfacing for $30 and hot tanking for another $30. $70 more less tax included. It's not expensive at all in my opinion. I drop it off and get the head/block back within couple days.

[@dougjones4987]

Sounds like a great shop

[@integrityrules8105]

Finally , someone willing to tell you how long the project took them to complete!Thank you so much sir, the world needs a lot more people like you!

[@PeterDiCapua]

I’ve been working in a shop my entire life and I have never seen somebody do this. You blew my mind. Simple straightforward good work. You have inspired me.

[@oldskoolfunk71]

Message to the Haters: Whenever someone criticizes you they are telling you their story NOT YOURS. Some people give up real easy and loose the drive to carry through. They try, they GIVE UP then develop a false perception about it or anything similar. The sad thing about some haters is that they ASSUME and never try because they have already sabotaged their abilities and have SET LIMITATIONS ON THEM SELVES then try to impose THEIR OWN LIMITATIONS (ON YOU). Be careful who you let influence you, some people are positive and full of encouragement and some are full of negativity, LIMITATIONS and POISON. When I pursue any task I do it with 1000% PASSION & EFFORT and I dont let anybody tell me I CANT or STOP ME, YOU DO THE SAME and Keep on SMASHIN IN JESUS MIGHTY NAME!

[@Gbelefer]

+oldskool funk I've been studying spray painting and found a fantastic resource at Magic Painter Method (google it if you're interested)

[@heliotmaster7162]

+oldskool funk Dude enough with the hating stuff, just ignore and move on, its the best way, treat them like trolls if you have to.

[@MrSunrise-gm5ne]

+oldskool funk - I did this 35 years ago with the heads on a Yamaha RD400. I took the mirror off the wall in my mother's bathroom to serve as the surface plate - it worked great, and didn't mess up the squish.

[@geraldscott4714]

+Heliot Master he's addressing the haters and exposing their destructive behavior for the people thats not so strong in knowing haters are nothing to worry about. its motivational to hear this prudent brother speak on the topic of negativity . once again @ oldskool funk ...love the attitude and fearless mindset. may it spread like wild fire!!!

[@cincomorales]

AMEN IN THE NAME OF THE LORD JESUS YES WE DO IT ! Keep it up brother!

[@BradfordGuy]

More than the work itself, it was the message, *_"Never say it can't be done; Never say you cannot do it yourself; Take pride in your work!"_* I was a shade-tree mechanic for years and saved a ton of money. I only wish there was KZbin back then, to learn from good folks like you! Great job!

[@johngiovine8792]

I love this! I was a shop owner and mechanic for 30+ years, I LOVE your old school technique! Very cool...

[@AndyH-13]

8 years ago and still relevant. Smart man sharing his knowledge to help people.

[@vicinvesta8349]

With sky high prices this is something most of us will be doing. Just like folks in developing world (there are tons of videos of some barefoot bearded dudes using exactly this method to "machine" heads somewhere in Kashmir).

[@lowccperformance4059]

@@vicinvesta8349yeah man moneys getting tight here in the states so things like this are necessary but no matter what we are all blessed to be alive. Always gotta be grateful no matter what

[@sethschueller3887]

I was a professional mechanic and automotive engineer for a few years working in high end shops doing things their way, using their machines, and never had any satisfaction doing the work. Doing my own projects at home, got all kinds of hate doing stuff like you do man. Some of the best, most satisfying work I did was at home in my garage alone with God. Man, you speak truth. Don't let anyone tell you that you can't and always keep Christ first and keep moving forward. Ever since I started cars man, kept me out of the crap my "friends" would go out and do to themselves on the weekends- cars keeping me straight edge and I'm glad to see someone else out there doing the same. Respect man, respect.

[@lesglover6515]

Seth Schueller well put. You're both good men.

[@DrewChainsTV]

Amen ! 🙏🏽

[@joeestes8114]

I agree! Great job! Keepin the faith

[@thehopelessmechanic6370]

The machinist in me is cringing a bit but I’ll tell you what man, good on you for figuring out and sharing your knowledge. I’d love to throw that head on a surface plate and check the true flatness of it not out of disrespect but just to admire the accuracy you can achieve with this simple method. Great video, God bless

[@ryandowns1507]

Benjamin Paquin do you think he's close I'm a motor builder I bet he's far closer then he would if been just putting new gaskets in there

[@robertgaudet7407]

@@ryandowns1507 He's within 2 thousandths across the whole part and I'd say it's probably better than that. For the multiple feet he's dealing with that's fantastic by any machine shop's standards.

[@station079]

@@kay19833 Why do you feel the need to bring race into the conversation? What a shame that you only see the world in black and white.

[@markc00001]

After watching this I feel lucky that one of the things I do at my job is surface grinding carbide tools. It was kinda impressive to see it done in a "primitive" way and hey it worked.

[@South_0f_Heaven_]

@TugIronChief Yep especially when not maintained the right way. The CBN machine we had the bed rails had a valley in them, if you didn’t know that machines characteristics then it’s easy to get false readings.

[@anthonywolf636]

I and my brother-in-law watched your video 5 years ago and we applied it to repairing his 2003 Chevy Venture. We had little money and the van was a wash if we couldn't make it a DIY project. He is still driving that van. I searched KZbin today until I found your video again. Why? My granddaughter's 2005 Buick Rendezvous needs a headgasket job....and I'm still short on cash. Thank you for making such a useful video. Have a blessed day.

[@ready2blowup]

i never got to thank this guy. His videos gave me the confidence to do my own headgaskets and valves. My Land Rover got me all the way down to Florida from PA and back. I sold that car still running good. Thanks man Appreciate it. Even though that was like 4 years ago. I have the skill to save a lot of money.

[@spiffyg4939]

The purists may hate it, but it's hard to beat ingenuity and hard work to achieve a good result. You took your time, set everything up right and used sound techniques. Just because all of us aren't rich enough to run to the machine shop or parts store for everything we need doesn't mean we have to give up. Respect.

[@vwgearhead]

im 47 and over the years i have accumulated a full automotive machine shop,but having this type of get-down actually allows you to be a better machinist with your machines,a critical thinker is a critical thinker,nothing like getting a engine well past its prime and completely bringing it back to peak performance!! i started without any machines at all!!

[@user-dt4iq4yd1i]

Great job bro

[@bigcheese6159]

Here's a cookie 🍪

[@cliffclark6441]

Using sand paper glass method is used even today to put final finish on hydraulic motors costing thousands of dollars when rebuilding them. And they got to operate at up to 5,000 pounds pressure. Just built a pump at home this way that the shop said could not be rebuilt.

[@Gourdhedd]

About 3/4 of the way through this video, I started to say to myself, "I like this guy". I said about 4 more times before the video was done. SUBSCRIBED!

[@robelrobu917]

I came to see your surfacing video and Jesus used u to speak to me so he can surface my imperfections,thank you brother Incase u doubt you're still changing lives even in the videos u did 6 years ago. Stay blessed

[@oldskoolfunk71]

AMEN Robel remember your roots in Christ soldier. He will never forsake you God bless you

[@chrissalter989]

100% respect, my grandfather used to have a strip of granite that he used to resurface heads, they were perfect every time.

[@Kam-ju9wv]

Great video and great message at the end. I'm not Christian but the world is definitely a better place with people like yourself.

[@213davidhunter]

Great job, I agree with you. The feeling of accomplished you get from repairing something yourself is hard to beat, especially when they say it can't be done!

[@itsnotadodgerog2050]

It's an old school fix, reminiscent of grinding valves with a guide post and valve grinding stone. One trick I learned in a machine shop: to keep a planed surface level in both axis x (horizontal, length) and y (vertical, width) is in the movement of the human body. Use a figure 8 motion; granted it's much easier on smaller parts than a head. A back and forth motion tends to sand more on the edges; excellent job using a straight edge to determine flatness. It is a pro tip to ensure a part is not sanded too much on either axis.

[@oldskoolfunk71]

To all you ASSUMING HATERS and COMPLAINERS. Where is your PROOF VIDEO explaining how this does not work???? Quit hiding behind your screen and WHINING through your finger tips thats getting you no where AT ALL. Get on it! show your face and PRODUCE RESULTS all I see is a bunch of key board haters barking from behind the comfort of their computer with nothing to show. Make your video QUIT CRYING, Step up and handle it!!!

[@strateass]

I can see this working but not having a really great quality finish. Hell I'm sure this is what the Cubans had to do to keep their cars in order.

[@oldskoolfunk71]

Assumptions, speculations and just plan ol guessing is what most people do. I dont guess, I DO, and HANDLE IT. Dont guess if you have never done this. The quality is 100% A+ when I do it because I work with pride and integrity but it depends on your craftsmanship and effort YOU put into YOUR OWN work.

[@seba271293]

oldskool funk hi, im sebastian from chile, i'm a automotive technician graduate and automotive engineering student, this summer i worker as a cyl. head resurfacer and all i have to say i what you have done here its completely correct and awesome keep your good work and congratulations. sorry if my English is bad. greetings from chile

[@strateass]

your english was great just so you know.

[@bennockley]

Very interesting video and I have subscribed to your videos, I'm Watching and Learning, thank you for your time and tuition, I appreciate things more, when I have done the yards myself, God Bess you, Mate from downunder, Des :-)

[@jackfoster8319]

I had to get back to you. After using your instruction, My son's head was resurfaced after a shop declared it unserviceable. this is a 1998 Volvo V70. 2 years with 1.5 yrs in CO and running like a champ. God Bless! Jack

[@monfrig6959]

I wouldn't be bragging about owning a Volvo.....

[@cesarrodriguez9597]

@@monfrig6959 Why, no A/C?

[@korven3]

@@monfrig6959 he doesn't?

[@marcosmota1094]

@@monfrig6959 If I were you, I'd read a little more carefully and keep up with real world goings on. Volvos are safe cars and Mr. Foster and son live in *Colorado.* The weather conditions, and mountainous terrain definitely put the long wheelbase of a V70 to use. The large storage also gets a ton of use and safe haulage. The safety features and heft of the car also keep the crazy ex-California drivers from threatening his son's life on the highway. Anyway, Mr. Foster came on here to give his 'thanks', so couldn't you just let it be at that?

[@WaelElkassem]

@@monfrig6959 well you dont know much about a Volvo then and should stock up with some knowledge on them

[@JB_Auto]

I'm a car mechanic and I've never seen something like that, I need to say I'm impressed. God bless you sir.

[@theespjames4114]

Im a retired ASE master diesel tech. I would completely trust this technique. Great job

[@oldskoolfunk71]

Cool, thanks!

[@nismotuner1]

I'm a machinist and I've used ground sanding plates still use them daily. I like the glass setup on the thick board. That's clever. Good work man. The only thing i would do different if it was me doing it this way i would do the sanding wet. Less effort nicer finish and paper doesn't load up .

[@crfffm]

Here's why I like seeing stuff like this -- For me, its not so much for the sake of saving $45. The more important thing for me is being able to do it myself -- not HAVING to rely on a machine shop. Not HAVING to drop it off, not worrying about THERE hours or how backed up they are or when THEY can get to it. But being able to get it done when I want it, that's the key! I appreciate you sharing your faith!

[@ericparker242]

Man if you see this, thank you. I really needed this kind of positivity. God bless you.

[@JustinForde1]

Man just bought a car. His explaination and keeping it real about how long it takes to get it surfaced is encouraging and made me feel like he didn't anything out. Has giving me complete confidence to get the heads done without braking my pocket. Thanks bro keep being you.

[@RealDynamite]

Ok Folks, now this procedure looks SCARY as hell, and it may also breed thoughts of "A Royal Waste Of Time". BUT.... Long before the advent of modern machining technology, THIS is akin to the methods that the Egyptians used to flatten the stones of the Great Pyramids!! Stones so perfectly flattened that a gauge cannot pass through. This does work, but the crafter must craft his tools properly and have a even hand in his method. For those who do not have the know how , or confidence, go the machine route, but for all of those who prepare for the event that technology may not be available (not to mention the finances), this is a great guide. Good work dude.

[@Michael1ndonli]

my point exactly...he's a talented guy but can't expect any old jim/jack to get it right 1st time.. still never say never!

[@marlenehenson142]

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[@paxrom1]

you mean the ancient Egyptian had a straight edge ruler and gauge gaping tools?

[@MrMattydavee]

paxrom1 well the equivalent they had. They had better tech then we did. No matter what you think or what you think you know.....plz dont respone with ignorance

[@theejoeylee]

More of an art. A true craftsman so to speak

[@stevencooley4585]

Man I gotta say , this is one of the best watches on KZbin I've seen in a long time. Subscribed!

[@Boreddumbness]

I hope you see this, it’s 2am and I have been pleading with God for wisdom in many things, including fixing a van for my son and I. I stumbled across your video and am so encouraged. Thank you for this, and for your boldness in sharing the Gospel.

[@edcrabb]

Ya know what, I been rebuilding and repairing Engines all my life and I'm 62 and retired now. I first saw you video on decking the block. I have a 350 Vortec GM engine I am rebuilding and pulled the heads, and found a spot were the head gasket failed and the block was missing about 1 1/2" square area from rust. I di d your process for decking a cast Iron block and wala, perfect. I agree with "Thomas Jefferson" You are a Positive person with a great mind! You inspire me! Thanks for what you do!

[@jaywieder5098]

The shop owners will hate this and we will love it. Lol , Your the man. God Bless you and your family.

[@RawHeadRex2]

i had a friend that did this setup in my garage many years ago ( 8-7-2011 ). I have faith in this because i have the engine in a rig right now ( 9-27-2019 ) , and its still going strong

[@marioexpropiacionpetronilo2753]

Great video + talent!!! I tried it at home recently and it worked nicely!!! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!!! (Spent about $20 for sand paper, got more than half left).

[@musskeeterbump]

Motivation ! 🏋️‍♂️🏋️‍♂️💪😎 I seriously saved $1000+ on a head rebuild I did myself in a weekend , I've never been that far inside an engine before , man my hands and knuckles were all busted up and sore , but I fixed my car .

[@jirenavan5339]

I respect this man. Really good enjoying his passion and a motivator at the end. Salute sir!

[@MarkAntone]

That job was awesome. I loved watching you change that surface. Now I know how to save that money. Thank you.

[@sergioalcazar9058]

Resurfaced my 05 Honda head when I saw the video and now! No more over heart no coolant leaks thanks brother!

[@Mike-jg8nt]

Been a mechanic for 50 years and just learned a new trick..So enjoyed this video and the others you have made. Like you I also say there's always a way...just figure it out...Thanks Again

[@hectorfmaldonado5875]

Lifesaver hack, when you are away in the middle of nowhere. And, why not, when money is the issue at home. Good job Man!

[@megatonesilva6546]

Holy cow.....this TOTALLY worked. My daughter has a 2002 323i BMW which blew the head gasket.....overheated the engine and warped the head. (Luckily North American 323i's got the iron block instead of the aluminum block). Anyhow, last month I took the cylinder head to a machine shop and they wanted $450 to make it right again. Also, the shop said there would be no refund if they milled it and it turned out that the head could not be used. So anyhow, I didn't really have that money to throw away (It's Christmas time). So I did exactly what you did in this video. I got the engine reassembled a week ago and my daughter has already over put over 400 miles on it commuting back and forth to high school daily and driving up in the steep mountains........so far so good. Not even a hint of a problem. Thanks again for making this video.

[@joetorres4948]

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[@thebad300]

bad shop if you are in N.E. ohio hit me up ill give you a good shop

[@NilsJakobson]

Its all cool but 2002 323i has aluminum block not iron.

[@hyperion9538]

This is the best instruction video i’ve seen in a while. Good message at the end!

[@nfsdude0125]

I did this on my Subaru EZ30 that has since been turbocharged. The head is within 4 hundredths of a millimeter, which is tighter than factory spec. Holds 8psi boost from a Precision 6262, on E85, making 275awkw. No leaks, no boiled coolant. Just because you can do it at home doesn't mean it's dodgy. People need to realise this! :D

[@agustinguzman1428]

This is admirable. Sadly, we are losing this and similar skillsets due to the advancement in technology. Double edge sword sort of.. thanks for showing us how to sharpen both sides of our blades. 👍

[@JMASON-qy7ki]

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[@notkevinfinnerty4959]

Hey bro, I've been Audi/VW dealer tech for 14 years and you're an inspiration bro for real. That might sound corny or whatever, but watching your videos make me wanna go and just handle it. For sure. U can't let people tell you, u can't do it this no way or u gotta do this. If it works that's all matters. Stay up bro

[@rjaybruhh]

*_This is one of the most coolest DIY engine repairs I have ever seen...._* Knowledge is power!

[@davidvoekel8026]

Thank you for this video. It’s much a much better method than my at home sanding technique. Thank you most of all for your inspirational message at the end, never quit doing what you’re doing, you made a difference in my day and inspired me to be better. God bless brother it’s a shame I won’t get to know you, I share the same passion for rebuilding engines and anything even remotely related.

[@subermario5501]

The Lord works in mysterious ways.. God bless you brother and thank you for the wisdom at the end. All Glory to God! AMEN!!!

[@kristopherhasenbuhler5393]

Preach brotha man. That Unexpected religious ending was beautiful. I've caught myself losing faith on projects. It's more stressful than anyone will ever know

[@lewdards1127]

ive used this method at least 4 times and saved thousands over the years, thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@jeffman454ss]

I'll have to say his attitude and innovation is awesome. This guy has unlimited possibilities. I wish he had an opportunity to go to school and become a machinist. He would be an awesome automotive machinist. Pays attention to detail. Thanks for the witnessing at the end my friend. All things are possible.

[@JB-ir3is]

not only saving the $45. you said it. The sense of pride of doing it yourself, that is what makes you want more. Knowing that you can really achieve anything.

[@jimthomas777]

J B , saving $45 and when you get it all back together and it blows up in less than a week , you know that you only got you to blame , but hey , you did save $45 dollars , and you get to work on your engine again , but should be easier this time around , and you already know how much the new head gasket and the rest of the new stuff you will need , still have a torque wrench or you got to borrow that again too ?

[@elonmust7470]

@@jimthomas777 precisely.

[@stonetoolcompany3649]

As a mechanic of over 30 years, all of them self employed and nearly all on equipment in the field, mostly agricultural and mostly diesel, I've rebuilt literally hundreds of diesel and gas engines and conducted emergency repairs in the field countless times. The alternatives are often to use "bush technology", or to take an important piece of equipment off line for weeks during a critical season, such as irrigation season. Bush technology, properly done does work and works very well, and can achieve BETTER RESULTS than fancy machine shop equipment. Done improperly or carelessly, it can create a train wreck. I recall one incident where a diesel engine was blowing head gaskets, and the customer could not afford to take it off line. Crop losses would mount rapidly, as it was driving an irrigation system. The deck on the block was warped. I took a very large flat file and a precision ground Starrett straight edge, and with long swipes moving on two axis at once, I was able to take the warpage out in about an hour of careful work. Needless to say I took measures to prevent cuttings from entering cylinders or the lubrication system. Today, nearly 10 years and many thousands of hours later, that engine is still pumping water daily, and has not blown another gasket. Do NOT ridicule "bush technology"....... It does work. In the case of surfacing a head, or block, it will achieve a flatter surface than a grinder will. The reason for this is that the stone on a surface grinder much be angled ever so slightly, which causes very slight cupping. This can be seen on any head or block surface that has been professionally ground. It cannot be measured, but it can be seen as light seeping under your straight edge. You can spend lots of money to have things professionally done, or you can invest "sweat equity", and often achieve a BETTER RESULT if you are careful. Bush tech works, but it doesn't make money for professional machine shops. I've seen enough high priced poorly done work from machine shops that at least for my own equipment, I often use "bush technology" H.W.

[@dblakepatrick]

Howard Wilkinson couldn’t have said it any betyer

[@damonlemasters3424]

I've used files myself on a junk K-car lasted longer than some that were machined.

[@albertwhitehead4849]

So good to see a man not afraid to put in the work. Great testimony!!! Got your head on straight for sure!!!!

[@slainwolf180]

That looks to be working well on an alloy head. I've been doing this for 9 hours on an iron head. Still has a few low spots. A shop would charge $200 to mill it, and i can not find a workshop open now so this method is still clearly the winner.

[@josefastboats5874]

Up the sand paper grit... Use say 40 grit or 60 grit if 80 isn’t cutting it. Then go back to 80 and then 180 grit etc. Also, use some wd40 or other lubricant such as liquid wrench etc to lubricare the surface. It wastes less sandpaper. I’ve done multiple heads now. Learned it from OldSchool 🙌🙌🙌. He’s the man. In Jesus Christ’s Name 🙌 AMEN 🙏

[@AudreysKitchen]

How did it work?

[@Dutch94]

I love this man, including the motivational speech at the end lol

[@Trevlee74]

Make sure your sanding board is as large as, or larger than the head. A small sanding block equals the high possibility of low spots/uneven material removal. Great job! This is the good part of KZbin.

[@danstump3686]

I did that with a MDF board and I used spray adhesive to hold down the sand paper. Also I bought a drafting t-square at hobby lobby ($12.00) to use as a straight edge. Even after sanding the head down it still had a low spot between 2-3. I filled that in with JB weld and sanded a little more. -car has been running for about 3 years now..

[@faafetaikolose8950]

Hi @danstump3686 just wanted to be clear with JB weld. So you mean you add JB weld between cylinder 2 and 3 to fill it up, so that you won't scrape off more material from the cylinder head?

[@danstump3686]

@@faafetaikolose8950 It had some pitting between 2-3 that was too deep to surface out. So I just filled the pits with jb weld and sanded it flush. I also bought a boat that had 2 cracks in the block from a freeze. I gound some v channels into the cracks with a die grinder, filled them with jb weld and boated for the next 5 years with no probs.

[@faafetaikolose8950]

@@danstump3686 Thank you sir for clarification.

[@juakaliautomotive2439]

You're a boss O.G. -- Abt to start my third cyl head using your method, the last two were flawless. Thank you!

[@andrewparker5438]

One improvement on his technique would be to use a continuous motion that follows the figure "8". This stops both the sand paper tooling and the item under going the surfacing from becoming bowed and uneven in the wear of the sand paper. This enhances the flatness of the operation as well as randomizing the grain direction of the surface being processed. Using emery paper and WD-40 as a wet operation also will increase the cutting efficiency and keeps the paper unclogged with aluminum parts. If you have a drill press removing the tool rest casting and applying the paper with spray adhesive works very well for doing this operation to heads and blocks. Again using a figure "8" motion is a better motion one should use in doing this by hand. Not many of us hand lap surfaces flat but the figure 8 pattern of motion is key!

[@Georgehanes-GJH105775]

Do you do straight razors as well?

[@Stelios.Posantzis]

George hanes : Well spotted! I wonder if straight razor honing wouldn't be a good way to get yourself started into this resurfacing thing. For one thing, I'd say there's probably more precision involved - and more patience!

[@bradbozarth2680]

I don’t think it really matters. If the head gasket is blown and you can’t afford to take it to a shop, then this will definitely give you a couple more months out of a car for next to nothing

[@logankincade661]

I Agree!! Ilove this guy!! I do it like this at home with granite table That's how my father taught me how to Hand Lap High Pressure Steam Valves with the figure "8" pattern I've done valves from -30hg, vacuum up to 10,000psi with no leaks

[@G2startracker]

I would like to add more. BTW, criticism is not only negative, it can be advice. From a machinist background it was a must watch. oldskool funk should mention that there will be a lot of silicon carbide sticking to the inside of all those oil passageways. Plus, if one was to use a scale for a straight edge one should flip it over to the other side alike switching ends checking a level before trusting it. I may have to do a job as this in a couple of months and a little apprehensive on how to set up the head on my 100 year old metal planer without deforming it. The planer would be much more pleasurable, I'm with the poster that this type of work needs shade trees and music.

[@michaels9409]

another cheap/free flat surface would be granite counter top cutoffs/scraps or from a remodel, love the creativity bro!

[@daveydees8351]

I watched your video on how to pass a smog check and I followed your advice. Went to auto parts store and bought a scanner and pass smog. Now everytime I use youtube as a automotive repair resource I keep finding myself using your videos to solve my cars problems. Thank you very much for your insight and expertise.

[@moneeb343]

This has been so exceptional. Thank you for sharing- i rebuilt my entire engine and the leak was huge… i didnt deck the head. Now i can. Thank you!!!

[@b.snoodleman5864]

I would like to point out the fact that its not just about saving $45, its about the machine shop's turn around time. I did resurfaced my head by hand not because of the money issue, but because I had to get my car fixed ASAP and didn't have a week to wait for a machine shop to do it. If you check your tolerances, and do it like this correctly, its totally fine. Anyone who says differently is an idiot.

[@dougjones4987]

B.S Noodleman Amen to that

[@arnoldnyadete302]

Say that again

[@wantapgt]

Yes sir!!

[@isaacfrempomg651]

@B.S Noodleman Truer words have never been spoken. I don't get why people gotta hate on such great ideas anyway. Been working on cars since back in the days when they came with carburetors, fast forward 20+ plus years and I'm still getting my own stuff done on the drive. Not because I'm cheap, no, but I've always felt I could get any job done better than some guy at a dealership or workshop who's doing it because his paycheck depends on it. Hats off to the men who are not afraid to get dirty and relish in the joy that comes with getting problems fixed. Cheers.

[@tryduck6993]

I've worked a lot on peoples so called "fixes" which ended up costing others a hell of a lot more more money then it should have if it was done RIGHT the first time...Problem is you idiots try to fix things this way they you push it off on others for the same cost as PROPERLY repaired vehicle , then when it fails from being RIGGED that new owner gets left with the heavy bills! Sorry but there is a reason for PROPER REPAIRS and why repair garages dont hire so called mechanics that do this type BS work....

[@briansmobile1]

Don't worry about the haters brother- look at that 1941 likes to 84 dislikes. You're getting love there. What you said at 8:41 is where it's at. If you are more productive with your time to save the money doing it yourself, then that's good economics. And if you're getting the job done measurably better- that's better than most warranty work at the dealership where they're using methods that are far less accurate. Good for you man- and you're empowering others too. Nothing but love for you! You feeling it? Good!

[@oldskoolfunk71]

briansmobile1 Right on Brian. Ya the haters dont move me man as a matter of fact they give me push to continue moving forward and its actually sad to see so much hate but we keep it pushing right? You have great videos brother and thanks for helping all of us DIYers out. I saw your video on alignment with a string and I have already done 4 cars with your technique, If i decide to make a video on alignment I will definitely give you a shout out for your tricks and tips. Keep your head up and keep those great videos coming God Bless.

[@guesswhomartin9249]

Sorry I'm six years late. But I love your comment. I agree.

[@wedoitourselves3805]

Two of people I always watch on YT

[@cuttheknot4781]

I love that CAN DO attitude. There's no better attitude to have - so long as it's positive!

[@jeffreybodine2897]

I think you did a amazing job on that head and I share your love for fixing cars ... and thank you for your message at the end ... I am going through a really bad time in my life and you have given me strength to conquer my problems ... God bless you my friend

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

You are for real, man! I love watching you. Your passion is contagious!

[@italjob]

Very impressive. Believe in yourself and make things happen!

[@sam59102]

I love your message about never giving up. Thanks for being a voice for change and inspiration!

[@sasquatchbill2410]

Thanks for the video. Working on my daughters 2014 chevy cruise with a blow head gasket. Going to get me a piece of glass and sand paper and a board and see what I can do when my timing tool comes in from Amazon tomorrow

[@benjaminjohnson221]

Kudos to you. This is totally doable, and valuable to those who chose not to use a machine shop or don't have access to one. I personally will continue to use my local machine shop due to convenience and time consumption. For the haters, the first straight edge ever created was by your local blacksmith, and it was done by hand, not machine. Don't knock the folks that choose to bring the craft to craftsman/tradesman.

[@oldskoolfunk71]

To all the haters and machine shop workers who disagree with this sanding method. To argue your case bring me some real facts (VIDEO) as to why this will not work. (Do exactly what I did with the same grit sand paper and nothing sliding under the straight edge with a .002" feeler gauge then prove me wrong) do not speculate, guess or base your opinion off of he said she said assumptions. Dont use that shady machine shop video against my way where someone used a belt sander and left LOW SPOTS ON THE CYL HEAD. That has nothing to do with how I performed this task and dont even try to use that shady work to compare to mine or to even try to discredit me with. I understand how you feel, and how upsetting it is to have your bubble burst and to find out there is more than one way to resurface a cylinder head. That's what they taught me in Mechanic school slao, but I challenge everything and will never stop. This video is a GAME CHANGER and gives the DIYer the ability to save money and do his/her own Cylinder Head resurfacing at home. I know you will loose money but this video is about helping those who cant afford it. I am well versed in engine overhaul and have 22 yrs experience Now that we got that cleared up get started on your proof video and no more talking or assumptions MAKE A VIDEO AND CHALLENGE THIS METHOD WITH REAL FACTS.

[@deepsquat600]

Vernon Bosshard what are you talking about?? did you NOT watch the video ..and the .002 feeler gauge NOT sliding under the straight edge ?? it is up to you to disprove when you doubt ..he has already given the proof . Keith fenner ) here on youtube ) .. a machinist for 30 +years ..has done similar on his channel

[@reladham]

Vernon Bosshard Get over yourself. He JUst showed you on camera step by step. If you dont like it, then just dont use his method. Really simple. No reason to mock this man of excellence.

[@k5krusher]

What about Surface RA? Not all heads have the same surface RA requirements,Some need to be smoother than others.That's the main thing i think would be hard to check without an Surface Roughness Meter Gauge that measures RA, Manufacturers give you a threshold on RA finish. This article covers it. www.aa1car.com/library/ar996.htm

[@oldskoolfunk71]

Ya I hear you about the RA, I know exactly what you are talking about and do consider the surface peaks and valleys as being very important thats why I finish with 100 grit which works out just fine.

[@k5krusher]

oldskool funk Glad to hear man, I have to say, You are talented. You make this shit look easy, It's not though. Not everybody can do what you do. Excellent job man, Simple set up, Yet worked like a charm sounds like.

[@thomasshumaker3548]

god bless him and his family. I remember doing just that 48 years ago, did not have money for fancy machining. well done

[@jamesnielsen3095]

Truly an American man! Intelligent and hard working! I will do my Toyota 09 Camry 2.4 thanks to this man!

[@iceman681000]

Thank you much its specially helpful on a Saturday afternoon when the machine shops closed up and you gotta have it running by Monday morning.

[@robertnicholas1255]

Bless your heart! this took me back to 1964 watching Dad rebuilding a chevy 283- thank you

[@rustywrench500]

1964 how old are you, not being funny or disrespectful just curious.

[@JoeBrownJudge]

This guy inspired me, I watched this method and then resurfaced the head of my 2001 Honda accord. He's so positive! I love it

[@GIGGITYGOOOO]

This video is amazing!!!!!! Love him! May God bless him with a plentiful life! Came to this video to see "cylinder head" and left with a warn heart!

[@moiseairgie1674]

Oh man!!! U just wake me up with your beautiful knowledge and willpower 😮 Indeed u bring me back to God! Thank you let God bless you!

[@janessmanabat7855]

Oldskool funk, I want to thank you for all your wisdom and creativity! Your such an inspiration to me. I wish you were my neighbor so I can see you in action!!! Blessings to you and your family! May the Lord always shield you from any harm and protect you and yours. Keep up the greatness! Xoxox :)

[@nicholassantos2327]

The end was the best part man. I needed to hear that. Thank you for your words, God bless you.

[@kylemckay5376]

I appreciate you sharing your knowledge. My car's been parked for cpl months now( owned it for a year) didn't know squat about cars.. can't work without a whip Your vids helped me get it going. Thank you

[@tomharrell1954]

Great Job!!! Lay out dye or just a black magic marker would make it easier to see where you are removing metal and where the head is low or high. Keep up the fight. God bless.

[@riteshpahladsingh3819]

Excellent !

[@lelandlewis7207]

This method has been used for decades to flatten surfaces. A piece of glass or a "flat plate" piece of steel is about as flat as you can get and if you handle the head properly you can get a flat surface. Myself, I would hold the head at both ends and move the head more in a figure 8, it tends to compensate for any uneven pressures you might place on the head pushing it from one end. The big thing is let the grit do the work, don't try to put pressure on it to speed up the process or you'll tend to have low ends.A machined finish is better in that if done right you end up with the proper surface finish and an absolutely flat surface, but this method Is perfectly acceptable if you want to take the time and effort.

[@jeffreybaker8467]

Leland Lewis, you are on the money i was going to say this

[@wisdomandlove1661]

I never thought what he did was possible. That the hands of men can do what a machine was designed to do. When he was resurfacing the heads I thought about the pyramids in Egypt. how the blocks were placed precisely without any modern day technology.

[@mychinabuys9532]

Many manufacturers have moved away from hand scraping due to costs labour costs involved. The hand scraping performed on a way is done for a couple of different reasons, neither of which are necessary in most automotive machining operations. Firstly, hand scraping gives a better surface for oil retention between two sliding surfaces where a flat surface would allow it to squeeze out. There are machined methods which allow oil retention, but whether they are as good is debetable. Hand scraping also allows for an accuracy far greater than required for automotive purposes. Even in a blueprinted racing engine, where tolerances are tighter than in production, the tolerances are still well within the range of the available machinery. Your point is well taken though, simply because something is done by hand, does not make it bad. Many shops still hand hone cylinders and I have "bored" cylinders with a hand hone to within .001 taper. We have become programmed to think that only something computer controlled can be accurate. CNC can speed up processes by duplicating the same actions over and over, or do a job quicker, but men were doing accurate "machining" long before machines came along The other thing that hasn't been mentioned is surface finish requirements. A cylinder head has a certain micro-inch finish requirement to give it the best seal on a gasket and good gasket retention. This requirement changes with the type of gasket used, but is still quite within the realm of this method.

[@bruteforce76]

Yea figure 8 is the best way to go if you can. When I was working in the shipyards we always lapped our discs for the boiler safety valves in a figure 8.

[@pyrathian]

This vid is freaking amazing. And the pep talk at the end is exactly the reason I do these things and love the poster for making this vid. Please continue being amazing and guiding us! You're doing the lords work!

[@joeyt877]

Thanks for your advice and motivational speech bro. I am a mechanic too and I love doing this but I always gets a fight from badmind people who doesn't want to see u archive anything in life, but watching your videos and listening to your motivational speech really keeps me going bro so nuff respect from grenada

[@siggysue1968]

Thank you. I can't fix the head gasket myself but I now know what a warped head looks like. Great video. you show exactly how to.

[@tommygarner7620]

Thanks for the info brother. And I loved you putting God in at the end.

[@georgechisholm1022]

First time watching learned something today. Thank you for the great message keep on spreading the word. Amen brother in Christ

[@raxyaz7911]

Perfect! Now someone on youtube did it. We used this method back home to resurface motorcycle heads. Everything goes good with hard work and PROPER techniques. More power to you bro!