Headgasket removal

[idamaster]

Well I took off the headgasket and then got out the old scraper. Started to scrape the head to get what was left of the headgasket off and it scratched it. I immediately stopped but how do I get the rest off of the head and off of the bottom end? SR20

[s13gebala]

did u take off the head

[idamaster]

did u take off the head
What are you talking about?

[brian3676]

I use synthetic stell wool or scotch bright

[S13 curtis]

i used a razor it worked really good jus dont cut your finger
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[ericb382]

I use synthetic stell wool or scotch bright

Bad idea, this will leave small bits of abrasive material behind.

Just be careful with your gasket scraper/razor blade. Use some solvent/brake cleaner if you need to.

[93nismo]

maybe an eraser disk and an air drill would work? but that might leave shit behind for you..

[5t341tH]

use gasket remover spray

[brian3676]

Bad idea, this will leave small bits of abrasive material behind.

Just be careful with your gasket scraper/razor blade. Use some solvent/brake cleaner if you need to.

The synthetic will not, if you use just steel wool then yes your screwed

[idamaster]

I used a scraper and changed out the razor frequently. Ill finish the rest of the bottom end tomorrow.

[I LUV MY S13]

gasket removal....autozone

[Zacho]

I started with a putty knife to get the big chunks and majority of the gasket off, then sprayed it down with permatex gasket remover and went to town with razorblades. Picked up two packs of OLFA blades. If you start putting pressure on your blade you know its dull, and switch to a new one. When you start putting more effort into moving the blade is when you will slip and scratch/knick something. Don't be afraid to let the permatex soak while you let your sore fingers take a break.

Get the surface as clean as you can, and use a solvent to clean the surface. Make sure you use a solvent that doesn't leave a residue.

Now looking back on it, I would have loved to use an eraser wheel. However I think I did a good job as-is.

Once you have the surfaces clean, check your head/block for warpage, and make sure they are within spec of the FSM before you put it back together.

[usajdm]

use gasket remover spray

gasket removal....autozone

As said............ use the right tools for the job, its worth it.

[s14unimog]

Well I took off the headgasket and then got out the old scraper.

^ No bueno

I used a scraper and changed out the razor frequently.

^bueno

[idamaster]

^ No bueno




I didnt mean old as in age old. Old as in the simple tool...

[idamaster]

Ive been told the use of carb cleaning spray is good to remove whats left of the old headgasket after ive scraped it. On the head too. Any thoughts on this?

[Jonnyblaze]

Lacquer thinner.

[godrifttoday]

everyone has a different method of doing things but like some have said use GASKET REMOVAL because u are removing a gasker arent u? :duh: and any small amount left use a razor blade... and be done with it:x: good luck