Gasket removal
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Gasket removal I was just wondering if it would be a good idea to give the surface of the block (were the heads mate) i rub with some emery cloth (very fine sand paper) Also will very fine nicks harm anything?
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Depends which gaskets you are using. Cometics need a clean staight surface and GM graphites are more forgiving.
At worst use a 600>800 wet sanding but make sure you do not spend too much time in one area.
I use plastic craper and brake cleaner with tons of coarser cloth (old jeans Denim), all of that while holding a shop vac tube close to scraping area, to suck everything in order not to drop debris in water holes.
At worst use a 600>800 wet sanding but make sure you do not spend too much time in one area.
I use plastic craper and brake cleaner with tons of coarser cloth (old jeans Denim), all of that while holding a shop vac tube close to scraping area, to suck everything in order not to drop debris in water holes.
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I finished removing all of the gasket material it looks brand new. I first scrapped it off with a razor blade very gently and made very small minor nicks that are not noticible to touch and then sprayed wd-40 on the deck and sanded it with some very fine sand paper. it looks very smooth and feels like glass so ni think i got it done.
Scotchbrite and MEK. Thats how i cleaned my head surface and block each time. It will leave it residue free and VERY clean. The scratches the Scotchbrite leave are more like polishing. I have not had a leak with my cometics yet since doing it this way.
MEK is methyl ethyl ketone and can be purchased at Home Depot. Just wear gloves when using.
MEK is methyl ethyl ketone and can be purchased at Home Depot. Just wear gloves when using.
