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08-05-16, 12:35 PM

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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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08-05-16, 01:55 PM

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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.

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08-05-16, 02:01 PM

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Have you tried gasket stripper/remover?

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08-05-16, 03:47 PM

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Have you tried gasket stripper/remover?

Thought of that..didnt see it at advance auto. I'm going to use the wire wheel or abrasive disk very carefully. I just needed some reassurance that'd be ok. I have black RTV, that ok to use along with the gasket?

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08-05-16, 04:08 PM

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Use a brass wheel. It's much nicer to the metal.

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08-05-16, 04:20 PM

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I agree

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Use a brass wheel. It's much nicer to the metal.

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08-05-16, 05:06 PM

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Im going to try to beg you to find the gasket stripper first. That **** works wonders.

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08-05-16, 05:42 PM

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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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08-05-16, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Fuhnortoner

Im going to try to beg you to find the gasket stripper first. .

I must be rubbin off on people around here.
I prefer Hookers..but HEY a good Stripper won't hurt ya!

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08-06-16, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by misterstyx69

I must be rubbin off on people around here.
I prefer Hookers..but HEY a good Stripper won't hurt ya!

Unless it's paint stripper lol

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08-06-16, 06:59 AM

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Unless it's paint stripper lol

Painting a stripper costs you extra..like "downtown"..or Bandcamp..

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08-06-16, 07:12 PM

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Painting a stripper costs you extra..like "downtown"..or Bandcamp..

Haha my rx7 needs a respray , the strippers can wait

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08-12-16, 09:17 AM

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air hammer with flat chisel

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08-12-16, 09:43 AM

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air hammer with flat chisel

Yeah that might destroy the mating surface. You have an exhaust leak?

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08-12-16, 11:36 PM

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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...