Slant *       6       Forum
Home Home Home
The Place to Go for Slant Six Info!
Click here to help support the Slant Six Forum!
It is currently Tue May 26, 2026 8:00 am

Unanswered topics | Active topics


» » Tech Q & A » Other

All times are UTC-07:00



Post new topic  Reply to topic  Page 1 of 1
  [ 4 posts ] 
  Print view Previous topic | Next topic 
Author Message
Rust collector
 Post subject: getting old gaskets off?
PostPosted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 5:06 am 
Offline
Turbo Slant 6

Joined: Sat Feb 19, 2005 5:31 am
Posts: 969
Location: Norway
Car Model:
What should I use to get old nasty gaskets off?

I am working on my cherokee oilpan gasket, and there is a lot of stuff in the way, and the gasket is pretty tough to get off.

Can I use acetone to soften the gasket a bit?
Paint stripper?
Torch?

I just don't want to WALK 2 hours to town to get gasket remover spray, if I can use something around the house... :roll:
Top
   
Reply with quote  
oldblue
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 8:33 am 
Offline
TBI Slant 6
User avatar

Joined: Sat Feb 21, 2009 8:59 pm
Posts: 225
Location: Indy
Car Model:
Goof off or lacquer thinner.Very flammable so be careful.
Top
   
Reply with quote  
ESP47
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 8:45 am 
Offline
Turbo EFI
User avatar

Joined: Thu Nov 11, 2004 4:33 pm
Posts: 1004
Location: Sacramento, CA
Car Model:
Goof off works ok when there is just a little bit of stubborn gasket left. If it's the thick stuff I'd go with a torch and scraper. Even a fine wire wheel if some of it is a little stubborn.
Top
   
Reply with quote  
Rust collector
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 1:56 pm 
Offline
Turbo Slant 6

Joined: Sat Feb 19, 2005 5:31 am
Posts: 969
Location: Norway
Car Model:
Thanks!

Uhm...I ended up squirting some gas on them, and put them on fire... :roll:

Don't try this at home!

Oh, they came off pretty easy after that.

Guess I am going to town to get something safer now 8)
Top
   
Reply with quote  
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic  Reply to topic  Page 1 of 1
  [ 4 posts ] 

» » Tech Q & A » Other

All times are UTC-07:00

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 1 guest

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Search for:
Jump to:  
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Limited