kate205gti 4 Posted February 13, 2006 ive got to send my mi16 head off for a skim this week and just after some advice please ive never had a head skimmed before - how much do i need to strip it before sending it off? (is as it came off the car at the mo), also what do i need to strip and how? are there any head skimming places who would strip it for me? its quite an expensive head so I dont want to feck it up also any recommended skimers in herts/beds/bucks area please thankyou Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mfield 20 Posted February 13, 2006 (edited) How it came off the block should be fine, will save a small amount if you remove the valves yourself. It might be a bit far but Ivor Searle in Soham are pretty good, I had a 8v head done there with a skim/de-coke and a head set with bolts for £85. They put a sticker on it afterwards so if the head ever over heats you can tell http://www.ivorsearle.co.uk/ Edited February 13, 2006 by mfield Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashlee205gti 1 Posted February 13, 2006 I took mine in with the valves in place, i removed the camshaft however so all the valves were shut, i also took out the inlet and exhaust manifold studs. Remember to clear any swarf out of the oil/water ways before refitting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MartinR 0 Posted February 13, 2006 (edited) im sure Dave Baker can skim it for you if hes setup for skimming, which he *usually* is. You will need to strip the head down yourself though. You will need to take any studs out that will stop it from sitting the on the mill table and also any that could foul the cutting tool, so in other words any that are lower or higher (depending on how you look at it) than the gasket face. EDIT: If you are sending it in the post then for heavens sake wrap it up well, old towels wrapped around it and then in a decent sized box with loads of newspaper. Dont do something daft and use those small foam bow things coz they get in the head. (its been done before) Edited February 13, 2006 by MartinR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Higgy 0 Posted February 13, 2006 This place were recommended to me by lots of people at work: F.J Payne & Son Ltd Oakfield Ind Est, Eynsham Witney, Oxfordshire OX29 4AW Tel: 01865 882299 Higgy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashley peddle 3 Posted February 13, 2006 (edited) brunswick done my old 8v head and from what i can tell they done a good job (cleaned it up nice etc) i know roughly where that place is aswell - bout an hour from you or if u wonna speak to F.J Payne & Son Ltd in oxfordshire then we can drop it off there wednesday night when we go to get ure box (providing they are willing to meet you at night) Edited February 13, 2006 by ashley peddle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PumaRacing 2 Posted February 13, 2006 I'll strip, rebuild and skim it for you if you can't find anywhere closer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alastairh 47 Posted February 14, 2006 Kate i took my 106 head to a small company just out side of bedford. He did a really good job and knew his job, will get the details once im back in Kettering tonight. Alastair Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alastairh 47 Posted February 14, 2006 (edited) T & L ENGINEERING (1) T & L ENGINEERING's Pear Tree Farm, Wilstead Rd, Elstow, Bedford, Bedfordshire MK42 9YG Tel: 01234 352100 Classification: Engine Reconditioning Crankshaft Regrinding Line Boring Full & Short Engines Cylinder Heads Metal Spraying Modern Vintage Or Classic Options: Map/Directions to T & L ENGINEERING (1) Send T & L ENGINEERING's number (1) to mobile Save T & L ENGINEERING (1) to address book Fairly cheap aswell. Edited February 14, 2006 by Alastairh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30m3 0 Posted February 15, 2006 (edited) Had mine done last week by a guy my friend knows who builds dragster engines. I just took the camshaft out and left the valves in. He also pressure tested the head as the first one i gave him to do was F**ked. Edited February 15, 2006 by e30m3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James_m 0 Posted February 15, 2006 Sorry for the highjack.... But can anyone recommend someone for skimming closer to north london? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James_R 3 Posted February 16, 2006 I use L F engines in luton, Les isa good bloke, a friend of a firedn. just took the head with everything off bar valves, then got it dunked after. £20 for that. finsish was toa good standard. let me use his airline to blast it out with after too. coudl do while you wait if you give him some notice too. L.F Engine Services 4 & 6, Frederick St, Luton, Bedfordshire LU2 7QS Tel: 01582 485219 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James_m 0 Posted February 16, 2006 Cheers mate, i'll give him a ring. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevec205gti 0 Posted February 17, 2006 How it came off the block should be fine, will save a small amount if you remove the valves yourself. It might be a bit far but Ivor Searle in Soham are pretty good, I had a 8v head done there with a skim/de-coke and a head set with bolts for £85. They put a sticker on it afterwards so if the head ever over heats you can tell http://www.ivorsearle.co.uk/ Don't know if you still go to Willingham Kate - but Soham's only about 15-20mins further on Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
