Tricks for getting off b@stard old head gaskets from the block???!!!

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May 2, 2003 | 05:42 AM

smithbling

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Tricks for getting off b@stard old head gaskets from the block???!!!

Frick! I have tried razor blades and they still suck this thing is on there!! Any ideas? Dr. Gasket?

May 2, 2003 | 05:48 AM

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Re: Tricks for getting off b@stard old head gaskets from the block???!!! (smithbling)

use a spatula. small metal one. make sure it doesnt have any dings in it.

May 2, 2003 | 05:58 AM

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Re: Tricks for getting off b@stard old head gaskets from the block???!!! (smithbling)

air craft stripper, spray it on, wait 25 minutes come back and it should eat all the gunk and make it come off easier

May 2, 2003 | 06:06 AM

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Re: Tricks for getting off b@stard old head gaskets from the block???!!! (slowpokesi)

nice avatar

May 2, 2003 | 06:25 AM

smithbling

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Re: Tricks for getting off b@stard old head gaskets from the block???!!! (mitsuman)

I tried using a spatula but it was ***. Do you mean aircraft paint stripper?

May 2, 2003 | 06:42 AM

BlendedEJ8

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Re: Tricks for getting off b@stard old head gaskets from the block???!!! (smithbling)

goto lowes or home depot and get a paint scraper. they are small and thin, but strong like bull. hope this helps.

May 2, 2003 | 10:09 AM

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Re: Tricks for getting off b@stard old head gaskets from the block???!!! (CRXSi_AutoX)

I used a gasket scraper... probably a few bucks at your local auto parts store.

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May 2, 2003 | 10:44 AM

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Re: Tricks for getting off b@stard old head gaskets from the block???!!! (Mr. S)

I lightly sand them down. I nice soft wire wheel works well...then I use teh metal HG afterwards

May 2, 2003 | 12:18 PM

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Re: Tricks for getting off b@stard old head gaskets from the block???!!! (Paul_Vang)

lol wups i ment scrape,r haha spatula. my bad. couldnt think of the word

May 2, 2003 | 01:01 PM

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Re: Tricks for getting off b@stard old head gaskets from the block???!!! (mitsuman)

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May 2, 2003 | 02:26 PM

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Re: Tricks for getting off b@stard old head gaskets from the block???!!! (limoZeen)

We used a wire wheel on , boys d15......yeah I Know it will put waves and pits in the aluminum, just like it did but we could have cared less. The d15 broke a timing belt so we had no choice but to take the head off, when we did the gasket was pretty much fused to the block in some places.

May 2, 2003 | 02:31 PM

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Re: Tricks for getting off b@stard old head gaskets from the block???!!! (Foesicks)

fine grit scotch brite pad

May 2, 2003 | 03:56 PM

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Re: Tricks for getting off b@stard old head gaskets from the block???!!! (limoZeen)

they have a spray gasket remover...i found it at the autoparts store after spending whole ******* day scraping little peices off. it works pretty good.

otherwise then yes...try dynomite

May 2, 2003 | 04:10 PM

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Re: Tricks for getting off b@stard old head gaskets from the block???!!! (fastcrxsi90)

Word on the streets is gasket scrapers were made for such a task

May 2, 2003 | 07:26 PM

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Re: Tricks for getting off b@stard old head gaskets from the block???!!! (Mr.Saturn)

Flat Rate = Whizzy Wheel (die grinder) with 50grit Disc, takes a few mins, and I have done every block/intake/exhaust like this...

Jeff

May 2, 2003 | 11:19 PM

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Re: Tricks for getting off b@stard old head gaskets from the block???!!! (mitsuman)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mitsuman »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">lol wups i ment scrape,r haha spatula. my bad. couldnt think of the word

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now thats hilarious

May 5, 2003 | 06:06 AM

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Re: Tricks for getting off b@stard old head gaskets from the block???!!! (AbaZ)

Thanks, that has not ruined any blocks for you yet? I tried "Gasket scrapers" but they were **** and digging into the block.

I ended up using a metal wire brush and elbow grease... came out sweet!