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Old Jul 30, 2017 | 11:57 AM
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What is the consensus on cleaning heads gasket off the engine block. Iron block?? Running boost.
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I believe the consensus is that is is a good idea to clean off old head gasket.

Are you asking about ways to clean it?
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Yeah kind of vague. Depends on the year but most of the newer ones don't require a ton of work to get clean I usually run a razor blade across to remove the rest of the silicone left behind. I don't use any real pressure and then brake clean or lacquer thinner to wipe it off. If luck would have it and its had a set of graphite gaskets I do the same procedure, its just a lot more work. I NEVER use the sanding disk that I've seen some ppl use. GL!
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I believe the consensus is that is is a good idea to clean off old head gasket.

Are you asking about ways to clean it?
Yes, After taking off the old gasket what's the best technique to remove the remaining residue??
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Elbow grease with a razor/plastic scraper, and a cleaner.
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Elbow grease with a razor/plastic scraper, and a cleaner.
The scrapper got 90% off, but can't get the rest off. If i use scotch brite if comes off but i was told not to use it???
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I wouldn't let a scotch bright or any abrasive touch the surface.
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Razor and brake cleaner and a lot of elbow grease

I would not let scotch brite anywhere near it
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Razor and brake cleaner and a lot of elbow grease

I would not let scotch brite anywhere near it
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