i've got new valve seals, cam seal, valve cover gasket, getting an oem headgasket.

there is actual carbon build up that i'd like to remove. im also considering doing a mild DIY port and polish on the exhaust side as well as the cx mani i'll be using. i hear polishing the intake was not helpful.

i was told the head is from an 00 civic but the previous owner was unaware of the mileage.
but i'll be lapping the valve/seats so i should get a good seal. i did a lil leak test on em before i tore the head apart and the exhaust side was just a tad leaky. intake was fine, but i'll do them all neways.

i hope getting it acid dipped, or atleast cleaning the fawker over and over and over will be enough to remove all the grinding compound!