16v head gasket surfaces

[Larry" <rocco16v@netzero.com (Larry)]

There is also a chemical gasket remover available, by Permatex I believe,
for the tentative....

Larry
old crock

> Generally, it's necessary to scrape the head and block surface with a
gasket
> scrapper or putty knife.
> As you point out you need to be a little careful about the aluminum head
> surface.
> I've never seen a solvent have much effect here.
> Dan



> > I took the head off already to remove the exhaust manifold and I noticed
> > that both the head and block are both pretty scummy from the head gasket
> > and I tried to clean them up a little with some carb cleaner but it
> > didn't help much. I will do a better job later but I'm wondering how
> > clean do these surfaces need to be? I would be afraid to use any
abrasive
> > for fear of scratching the soft aluminum head.
> > -Toby


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