Solvent to clean head gasket off block
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Staging Lane
Joined: Nov 2001
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From: Saginaw, TX
Solvent to clean head gasket off block Is there any type of solvent like isopropyl alcohol or something like that I can use to make sure I get all the old head gasket material off the block? I've scrapped most of it off with a plastic scraper and/or my finger nail, but would like to make sure it's as clean as possible. I'm very hesitant to use a razor blade for fear of nicking the block.
Thanks for the help!
Matt
Thanks for the help!
Matt
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From: Derby, KS
Re: Solvent to clean head gasket off block Go to autozone or similar and pick up a spray can of gasket remover, spray it on, let it soak an hour or two, then scrape. Works quite well, but you may have to apply it twice depending on how much material you are dealing with.
dc
dc
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From: St. Louis, MO
Re: Solvent to clean head gasket off block Just use BrakeClean on it and it will be fine. You do not have to get every bit of graphite off the surface. Just scrape it with a razor blade and wipe it down with BrakeClean.
