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Old May 28, 2007 | 10:02 PM
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Default TPI plenum cleaning.

Is there a chemical that will remove the old gaskets from TPI runners, and plenum? Seems the factory gaskets are stuck on there pretty well, and the alumunim is rather soft, and I don't want to risk damaging it.
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Old May 28, 2007 | 10:29 PM
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Carb Cleaner, Brake Parts Cleaner, maybe Sea Foam.... alot of scrubbing,

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Old May 28, 2007 | 10:40 PM
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How about this?
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Permatex industrial gasket remover #81110. Its strong stuff, wear gloves. I use it on a/c compressor head gaskets. The can says it has methylene chloride. Be careful. benny
i type slow.
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A grinder with a brush on it will help to.
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I use a plastic putty knife. It lets you dig in hard without worrying about the aluminum.
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