I'm planning in flushing my engine. The head is off, and I'd like to clean out all the crap, like bits of gasket material, from the engine.
Craig suggested that once I drain the oil, and take the pan off, I can flush out everything using the pressure from a garden hose. Some of you might think I'm crazy to use water, but Craig says it worked fine for him, and I had a ride in his car a few days ago, and it runs well. After everything is flushed out, I'd wipe off any water I see, and spray everything down with oil...then run some oil through the engine and drain it out. One the head is back on, the engine is running for a bit, I'll go and get the oil changed again.
This is something that is to be done while the car is sitting in a garage, not at a shop.
I'd like to hear any feedback, and suggestions, thanks.