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Post by bluevinny on Oct 17, 2014 15:39:57 GMT
I need to remove the remains of the gasket from the engine gear change cover, but the gasket is stuck hard in places.
Just wondering what methods/concoctions you've used to soften the gasket? Also thinking of using a plastic scraper from a body filler container to remove the gasket remains without scoring the soft ali or damaging any paintwork - is there a better tool/method to use?
TIA.
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Post by HRHpenfold on Oct 17, 2014 17:48:32 GMT
I use a Stanley knife blade, scraper!
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Post by Pool Boy on Oct 17, 2014 21:40:50 GMT
An old chisel ?
(carefully !)
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Post by crickleymal on Oct 18, 2014 8:10:37 GMT
Soften it with WD40. Apply liberally, let it soak in, reapply then scrape carefully. This may need a few applications.
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Post by bluevinny on Mar 28, 2015 13:11:08 GMT
In the end, scraped the gasket off using a piece of copper - cut from a section of copper heating tube and banged flat - clamped in a cramp. Still had to be careful to prevent gouging the ali gasket surface. Also tried a plastic scraper - no good at all. Lost the sharp edge on the scraper quite quickly.  |
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Post by grumps on Mar 28, 2015 15:16:06 GMT
Just done mine.
I used a window/glass paint scraper. It's basically a bit like a razor blade in a plastic holder.
Magic, did it really well. I just had to be a little careful not to gouge the ali but the stuck-on gasket was removed very easily.
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Post by CD on Apr 3, 2015 11:19:03 GMT
Some heat from a hot air gun can help.
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Post by satnav on Apr 30, 2015 15:14:46 GMT
I use a Stanley knife blade, scraper! Absolutely! |
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