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Old 03-03-2009, 09:19 PM
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Hey i got a little gasket material on my lifters and trays after cleaning up my block surface, what is a good way to clean these up before i put them back in?
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ive cleaned lifters before by cleaning them out with carb cleaner, blowing them dry, then soaking them in oil again..

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anyone else please?
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ive cleaned lifters before by cleaning them out with carb cleaner, blowing them dry, then soaking them in oil again..

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Same here
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brake cleaner work just the same?
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brake cleaner work just the same?
Should do fine. Make sure you get all of it out. Oil will lube it back up
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