Gasket Removal for Valve covers

[1969383S]

I like to set my gaskets with a bit of 3M yellow snot, on the cover side only.

Never had these factory chrome covers before until doing the car correctly. I prefer the Mr. Gasket cork, impregnated rubber units. They have not leaked at all in 7 years. Is there a good removal spray to assist without undo scrapping! I am trying to avoid scratching these covers up!

 

[MoparLeo]

What does the tube of 3M say to use for clean up ? That is the stuff.

 

[1969383S]

What does the tube of 3M say to use for clean up ? That is the stuff.

Good question! That stuff is pretty tackey! My previous experience is use a fiber disc and air grinder!

Was hoping that an over the counter spray from Permatex or CRC would assist and someone with experience using them would chime in!

 

[pishta]

MEK works, toluene....all the bad stuff is good. I like the wire core silicone gasket no sealer required and they don't squish out under torque. 3M sells a spray remover outside California.

 

[rustycowll69]

MEK works, toluene....all the bad stuff is good. I like the wire core silicone gasket no sealer required and they don't squish out under torque. 3M sells a spray remover outside California.

yup, those would probably all work. Something that might work, too, is one of those decal "eraser" wheels mounted in a drill motor. You can get them over the Internet or from an automotive paint supply store. Probably about $10.

 

[RustyRatRod]

I use a razor blade scraper with plastic blades.

 

[1969383S]

Thanks for the replies. I have some 3M remover I may try! I also have some MEK. Now to get motivated!

If all else fails I will use the angle grinder and fiber disc while wrapped in an old towel.