I have a JDM GSR that i pulled the Intake Manifold off to put a Skunk2 one on and the OEM paper gasket is like baked on to the head and wont come off for nothing, what would be the best thing to do?

 

razor blade

 

Ive tried a scraper already. A snap on gasket scraper.

 

keep scraping! just be very carefull.

If you remove the studs it will be alot easier. You can spray it down with gasket remover, but you will still need a razor to remove most of it. I stuffed paper towels in the head, so nothing could fall in.

Is the snap on scraper like a razor or is it "duller"? i've never seen one
I just used a little razor

 

razor blade and brake klean worked for me.

 

Dremel brushes work quickly, try them

http://www.dremel.com/en-us/at...66994

Be sure to get the stainless steel ones, they work longer, and don't break as easily as the carbon ones.

 

Ill keep working at it. Im gonna try a scotch brite wheel with an air tool and see how it works, thanks.

 

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<FONT SIZE="16">NO!!!!!</FONT>

Don't do this! From my experience, Scotch Brite disks eat away aluminum like NOTHING! Be patient and do this job right, or you will find yourself pulling your head off to have it milled at a machine shop.

Anyway, try first to pull off as much of the gasket as you can by hand. You will likely find that there are places where the gasket is not sticking too hard. Pull it away at these points, and let the gasket tear however it wants to. The more of it you can get off, the better Then, spray it with something like Permatex Gasket Remover. Be sure to let it sit for some time to allow it to soak into the gasket. After it has sat for around 15 minutes, carefully scrape it with a BRAND NEW wood chisel that is around 1.5-2 inches wide. I like a wood chisel since it is rigid and remains flat. Razor blades can bend, and gouge the surface in the process. After you cannot remove any more gasket safey, spray on more gasket remover and repeat the process. Yo may have to do this several times before the gasket is completey removed.

 

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http://www.dremel.com/en-us/at...66994

Be sure to get the stainless steel ones, they work longer, and don't break as easily as the carbon ones.</TD></TR></TABLE>


Again <FONT SIZE="16">NO!!!!!</FONT>

dont use a steel wire brush, you will scratch the hell out of your head.
I think Snap-On makes like a plastic brush for this purpose.

 

Thanks for the info for real, i wouldve been very pissed.

 

I got it, yay, took no time at all. Used a medium scotch brite pad, not enough to eat the aluminum unless you just sit there in one spot and let it go wide open, worked perfect.