Title: Clean and visually inspect a cylinder head for cracks; check gasket surface areas for warpage and surface finish; check passage condition.
Course: Automotive Technology III (20104-III) > Section: Engine Repair: Cylinder Head and Valve Train Diagnosis and Repair

Procedure may include

- cleaning hot tank
- cleaning cold tank
- cleaning by sand blasting
- conducting a sonic cleaning
- conducting a visual observation of Magnaflux
- using dye penetrant
- using straightedge and feeler gauge to check for warpage
- using surface comparator to check surface finish
- cleaning and checking passage condition.

ASE Education Foundation
2017 Automobile Service Technology (AST) Level
I. Engine Repair
B. Cylinder Head and Valve Train Diagnosis and Repair
Task 2

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is Magnafluxing? Why is it done?
- What precautions should be taken when sand blasting a cylinder head?
- What precautions should be taken when storing a straightedge?