Stubborn Gaskets

[ariascarlos1990]

What do you guys use to remove those stubborn gaskets?!?

[Skib]

razor blade

 

scrub pad/solvent and fine sand paper for the little bits depending on what gasket it is.

[ariascarlos1990]

razor blade

 

scrub pad/solvent and fine sand paper for the little bits depending on what gasket it is.

 

That stuff isn't working. I'm talking REALLY stubborn gaskets. I swear the PO used Gorilla glue on this front cover!

[Skib]

flat sanding block

[ariascarlos1990]

flat sanding block

 

You've done this?

 

seems sketchy.

[Duncan]

My goon had the bumpers powder coated by the PO. I did a Google search on removing powder coating, and a lot of folks are recommending using Permatex gasket remover that is in a spray can.

 

If that stuff removes powder coating, I can imagine what it would do to a stubborn gasket. :cool:

 

I also understand it comes in a brush-on can, too.

 

I have not tried it, but figured it was worth mentioning.

[Braden]

gasket remover is like 6 bucks a can, if it works good its worth it though!

[Skib]

You've done this?

 

seems sketchy.

 

 

yup.

 

on something like the front cover its fine, it dosent have to be a perfectly machined surface like the head to seal it just needs to be flat.

if done correctly its perfectly fine.

[metalmonkey47]

I used 320 grit sandpaper to remove it and smoothed with 1000 on my surfaces. Worked great for me.

[datzenmike]

Wire wheel on angle grinder. Naturally don't go overboard. Use a brass wire wheel it's softer. For a few bucks you can get a assorted pack of wire brushes that look like toothbrushes.

 

I've used the spray Permatex gasket remover with good results. You have to wait and let it work, so if in a hurry.... and it's a bit messy like paint stripper.

 

Paint scrapers are good too for removing most if not all gaskets. They have a good handle and grip so you can 'lean on it' and come in different widths.

[ariascarlos1990]

Permatex gasket remover didn't work either.

 

I think I'm gonna try this.

 

[Braden]

bristle discs work good, but normally i use the 2 inch scothbrite roloc pads on the end of an angled die grinder, make sure you get med to fine and not the coarse grit discs, they are about a buck a peice and one should be plenty to do your front cover. turn your reg down so you cant get out of control!

[Skib]

we use those at work too