how to check the flatness of a cylinder head? - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

Camry-rulez · 05-14-2008, 07:58 PM

Hi!

I just whant to know how to check the flatness of a cylinder head? because I have assambled it all and now I whant to check if it if flat. the warpage is 0,1mm . can I check it whit something like a ruler ?

Kep · 05-15-2008, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Camry-rulez

I have assambled it all and now I want to check if it is flat.

I've never done this but I always figured that you checked it before you reassembled it. If it was off you had it milled.

Kep

Stillrunning · 05-16-2008, 07:45 AM

Kep's right, it's a little late to be checking flatness. "can I check it whit something like a ruler ?", yes if the ruler is certified flat. 1mm is about .004in so you'll have to research what the max tolerance allowance is. First take says the head gasket will compensate for .004in, especially if it's over the length.