Removing old gaskets?

[mikeinsac2003]

Whats the best way to remove old gaskets? Just scrape it off or is there some sort of solvent to use?

 

[Boomyal]

Re: Removing old gaskets?

They make 'gasket scrapers' for just that purpose. It's like a screwdriver except it has a wide, sharp paddle at the end. They are not that expensive, do a good job and keeps you from gouging up the gasket sealing surface. Buy one and don't use it for anything else. That will keep from dinging up the blade.

 

[Peter J Fraser]

Re: Removing old gaskets?

An old wide wood chisel can also work well BUT dont sharpen the tool to a razor edge because you will 'carve your mark' into any soft (aluminum) surfaces.<br />3M also make a gasket scraper/cleaner that you use with a air powered die grinder or Dremel type tool. <br />I can't remember the part # but it is green in color about 3" in diam and made of plastic. looks like a hair brush with bristles about 1/2" long.<br />It screws into a special holder but it works very well on soft surfaces without ripping them up.<br />Some one else on the forum will probably have the # available.<br />I have used them for many years for engine rebuilding <br />Mine is not near me at present.<br /><br />Good luck<br />Peter

 

[Peter J Fraser]

Re: Removing old gaskets?

Found it on the web, <br /> 3M Roloc disc <br /><br />Peter

 

[f_inscreenname]

Re: Removing old gaskets?

1” new putty knife and a shop-vac. works great