Can you hone Nikasil cylinder?

Nikasil is to hard to actually be honed, unless you’re using a diamond hone. The only thing you’re doing when you hone a nikasil lined cylinder is deglazing it, which is a good thing. Use a ball hone, or a scotch bright pad.

What year did Jaguar stop using Nikasil?

2000
Jaguar replaced Nikasil with steel liners after 2000 and therefore vehicles from this year onwards should be relatively safe bets.

How do you identify Nikasil?

The only way to tell if you have a Nikasil lined engine is to check the engine number, as stated in my document. CHECK THE ENGINE NUMBER – IT IS THE ONLY SURE WAY OF KNOWING.

Why are Nikasil liners used on engine walls?

Let’s take a look. Nikasil is a nickel-plated silica carbide coating that’s applied to the walls of some engine cylinders. Invented by MAHLE nearly 40 years ago, Nikasil reduces friction and wear, especially in aluminum bores. Nikasil liners improve oil retention, but some engine mechanics avoid this high-performance plating material.

Can you use rigid hones on Nikasil liners?

Nikasil liners improve oil retention, but some engine mechanics avoid this high-performance plating material. Because Nikasil coatings are thin, honing stones can remove too much of the cylinder liner. Thank goodness rigid hones aren’t your only option.

Why are engine hones used for Nikasil cylinders?

Invented by MAHLE nearly 40 years ago, Nikasil reduces friction and wear, especially in aluminum bores. Nikasil liners improve oil retention, but some engine mechanics avoid this high-performance plating material. Because Nikasil coatings are thin, honing stones can remove too much of the cylinder liner.

What kind of abrasive to use on Nikasil cylinders?

For deglazing Nikasil cylinders, BRM recommends flexible cylinder hones with 240-grit AO abrasive. For cast iron engine cylinders, use silicon carbide (SC) abrasive instead.