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Originally Posted by brokedownneon
here is an update....got the head off....but there is no clear evidence of a blown HG...is there suppose to be something obvious....i dont know??
what is the best way to clean off the old HG...like the parts that are melted to the block and head...kinda looks like carbon i guess...
Oh and what was funy is the back 8 valves (exhaust) were white and 1 looked rusted a bit(sign of a BHG)..is this normal..
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I am not sure what clear evidence may remain of a blown head gasket after removing the head. It is kind of a mess after its pulled off. It would depend on what part blew perhaps some rust on the cylinder walls would indicate coolant leak or noticable warpage.
You can clean the head/block with gasket remover and a wooden or plastic scraper; don't use metal of course. However, I've found the best way to clean the head/block is to get yourself some roloc bristle disc (3m part number 07528) and an air grinder. It'll clean to a high shine in no time at all. Since you'll have to send the head out anyway you don't really have to clean that yourself. Check with them but the shop will likely do that as part of their service.
http://products3.3m.com/catalog/us/e...er/output_html
IIRC my exhaust valves looked that way too I had assumed that it was normal.