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Old 09-04-09, 10:34 AM
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98 STS, need to clean off head gaskets. Plastic or wood scraper, and what is the best chemical to assist?
-alcohol
-brakekleen
-mineral spririts
-??????
Suggestions please! Thanks!

ps- using scotch brite would be a big no-no, yes?
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Re: Head gasket removal, best practices
Using Scotchbrite would be a BIG no-no. See the last page in the Tech Tips section.
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Re: Head gasket removal, best practices
awesome! thanks! still trying to figure this place out. Thanks again!
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Re: Head gasket removal, best practices
Gus, What thread repair did you decide to use... Timeserts, Norm's or Stud's?
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Studs. Ready to get this badboy back on the road....
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Excellent choice... in the other thread you mentioned you were an A&P who do you work for?
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I use brakeclean.
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