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Old 09-27-2009, 09:36 AM
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it doesnt want to come off i use a skinny metal blade and only takes off a little layer. is there anything i can use to make it come off easier. the gasket is on the head btw
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gasket remover spray, razor blade, or this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lM7IgqMAiA
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gasket scraper and brake cleaner... and if you have to use a mild wire brush to get the leftovers w/o gauging the aluminum w/ a razor.
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"whats gonna happen is your gonna gouge the **** out of the alluminum and really **** things up" LOLOLOL thats awesome
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Take it to a machine shop and have it milled. You will get a bit higher compression too.
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