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Old 01-06-2005, 12:12 PM
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the intake manifold that came with the engine i got has some nasssty buildup inside of it...
whats the easiest way to go about cleaning it out?
also, whats good to help me remove the old gasket?

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Old 01-06-2005, 12:31 PM
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Default Re: cleaning buildup on inside of intake manifold... (jbell)

I would use brake cleaner to get out the gunk, and a putty knife to get off the gasket. good luck
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is there anyway to soften up the gasket?
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Default Re: cleaning buildup on inside of intake manifold... (jbell)

oven cleaner for the carbon, acetone for the gasket.
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what kind of oven cleaner?
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Default Re: cleaning buildup on inside of intake manifold... (jbell)

ok, oven cleaner worked on the buildup.

a mixture of oven cleaner and aircraft stripper made the gaskets come RIGHT off.



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Be careful mixing **** like that !!!!! TOXOID
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