baked-on manifold gasket removal
Guys is there a secret or method to get this 30 year old gasket material off? I've tried oven cleaner, WD-40, paint thinner just to name a few. Still hard as concrete..I'm trying to avoid scraping too much due to the aluminum. Tips?
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I use a wire wheel on my drill.You can use the "scotch brite disc" or whatever they call them for removing paint.That works good too.
I like using a gasket sealer like "The Right Stuff" anyways so it will take care of any spots that you think may cause an issue. But really unless you really have a High spot then the large contact area oo that gasket with some sealant should do the job rather effectively. |
Have you tried gasket stripper/remover?
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Originally Posted by Fuhnortoner
(Post 12092971)
Have you tried gasket stripper/remover?
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Use a brass wheel. It's much nicer to the metal.
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I agree
Originally Posted by KansasCityREPU
(Post 12093023)
Use a brass wheel. It's much nicer to the metal.
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Im going to try to beg you to find the gasket stripper first. That shit works wonders.
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Acetone or some other solvent and a plastic scraper so you don't gouge the metal should do the job.
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Originally Posted by Fuhnortoner
(Post 12093035)
Im going to try to beg you to find the gasket stripper first. .
I prefer Hookers..but HEY a good Stripper won't hurt ya!:lol: |
Originally Posted by misterstyx69
(Post 12093122)
I must be rubbin off on people around here.
I prefer Hookers..but HEY a good Stripper won't hurt ya!:lol: |
Originally Posted by sandy_RE
(Post 12093144)
Unless it's paint stripper lol
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Originally Posted by misterstyx69
(Post 12093153)
Painting a stripper costs you extra..like "downtown"..or Bandcamp..:nod:
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air hammer with flat chisel
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Originally Posted by lastphaseofthis
(Post 12095245)
air hammer with flat chisel
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Chuck Norris would stare at it and the gasket would be so scared it would peel itself off and run away!
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Ya, if you decide to go with a wire wheel, make sure its a brass one... I went a little crazy with a steel wheel and well... Let's just say I had to take apart my water pump 5 times to stop the leak I created for myself...
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Remove the studs if any and use a razor the best you can,then follow it up with a 3m Rolec disc,much softer then everything else
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Paint remover
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