I gotta share this 'miracle in a can' I found today. I normally use cold tank cleaner(carb cleaner) to clean carbon, gaskets and paint off of engine components (pistons, blocks, gear cases etc.) The cleaner at work is in need of replacing. Had a few gaskets to clean off the block and a ton of carbon. I grabbed a can of 'Permatex Gasket Remover' and soaked things down.(first time I've used it) I let it sit as recommended and rinsed it off with the pressure washer...<br /><br />I couldn't believe my eyes!!! It took the hard carbon off along with the baked on gaskets, the anarobic sealant and all the surrounding paint!! I hate to admit this, but it works as good or better as fresh carb cleaner. (especially the enviro friendly carb cleaner we get nowadays)<br /><br />This stuff should be called cold-tank cleaner in a can! What a powerfull cleaner for the backyard hobbyist! I highly recommend this stuff for carbon and tough gaskets. Sure reduces the number of gouges one might get from a tough gasket.<br /><br />Be sure to follow directions (hazardous) and scrape off the easy gasket material first(works faster)<br /><br />good luck.... 
