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Originally Posted by DZLBUG
3M Scotchbrite wheels that you can chuck into your cordless drill. Comes in a pack of 3, I think I used the medium grit one. It doesn't need to be spotless, clean it up a little bit but don't go crazy. Shoot a little brake cleaner on the mating surface of the head before you drop it on there, it will likely have a coating of oil on it when you get it back. As for guide pins, I cut off the heads of 2 of my old head bolts, then cut a slot into the top so that they can be unscrewed with a screwdriver. Works like a charm and its free. 10 minutes with a hacksaw and you're ready to go.
Make sure when you reinstall the new water pump, lube the o-ring with coolant to keep it from getting pinched or rolled. Also make sure the mating surface on the block is clean and burr free.
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did exactly that on the wp when i put her in. i have some 150 grit paper laying around so will use small pieces and some elbow grease to clean. that is what i was thinking of doing for guide pins. just cutting up 2 or 3 of the old head bolts and using those. still going to get those scotchbrite wheels for the exhaust manifold and a few other things.
can't wait to get her up and running again, been too long since i have been able to drive her! going on almost 2 months now. the longest part has been the wait for parts, tools, little things.