Gasket Removal Tricks

NAPA's gasket remover spray works great.There are others who sell this as well. Basically spray it on, give it a few minutes, and wipe off the gasket residue with a rag.

Chris

Here's a tip. This stuff is probably the same as paint remover.

Earle

It could me, but it definitely has a different smell to it than paint stripper. The stuff even removes the fiber head gasket material that bakes on so bad. If I recall, a spray can of the stuff was less than $5, so it might be a good investment..

Chris

I get the worst off with a one edged razor blade, then I use a brass wire brush wheel on a drill to get it all nice.

The brass brush isn't as likely to scratch anything.

Mike

Gary wrote:

On Wed, 03 Dec 2003 16:27:06 GMT, the following appeared in rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys, posted by "c" :

I don't know how well the others work, but Permatex Gasket Remover works great; it even dissolves RTV.

It it disolves RTV what does it do to your skin or a latex glove (I'm serious, how do you apply it safely)?

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It is an aerosol. Nitrile gloves will protect your hands. These are available in any paint store as they are the same gloves used with paint stripper. The stuff does burn if you get it on your skin, so definitely wear the gloves.

Chris

c did pass the time by typing:

That sounds like contact cleaner, or Acetic Acid with Hexane polymers and Isopropanol. (I miss 1-1-1 Trichloroethylene)

Standard contact cleaner works, but it's hell on paint and skin.

I prefer to use my brass scrapers and brush with a tiny bit of WD-40.

That and a mini-wire wheel on a Dremel (battery powered or otherwise; they now have a super-duty cordless one) oughtta do the trick.

On Wed, 3 Dec 2003 17:08:23 -0500, the following appeared in rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys, posted by "Joe" :

You *don't* want to get it on you if you can help it. From the label, it contains methylene chloride (*really* bad for you), xylene (ditto), isopropanol and the usual petroleum distillates. But equal caveats apply to just about any industrial-grade solvents: Use only in a well-ventilated area and use good-quality neoprene or butyl rubber gloves; expensive, but durable and well worth the cost. Carburetor cleaner was at least as bad, and many commercial paint strippers are worse.