Gasket removal

RoadScholar · Jun 22, 2018

Is there a chemical solution to removing old gaskets?

I ask because the gasket I'm trying to remover is in a virtually impossible place to get at and has been there for 48 years. I got most of it the hard way but here is a section that begs to have the motorcycle turned upside down to get at it.

rvich · Jun 22, 2018

CRC makes a spray on gasket remover. I've not used it but like CRC products. Permatex makes a gasket remover that I have used for a gasket that was put on with some kind of tacky goo. It softened the goo enough to easily remove the gasket. It foams on and has a brush applicator attached to the bottle.

rvich · Jun 22, 2018

Additionally, paint stripper might work, but I would check compatibility with aluminum before applying it.

rvich · Jun 22, 2018

http://kleanstripauto.com/products#aircraft

Danno · Jun 22, 2018

The caustic stuff works best, but don't get it on polished alloy or your fingers.

texasSlick · Jun 22, 2018

Easy Off oven cleaner will eat organic material, but do not let it sit on aluminum too long, and rinse well after using.

Slick

RoadScholar · Jun 24, 2018

I wanted to try the oven cleaner, but didn't have the brass...

The only option I could find locally was the Permatex, foaming, brush included stuff. I can't recommend it. 4 coats, with waiting, as described by the instructions and still a lot of laborious scrapping.

So the search goes on.

Thanks for the leads.

Brooking 850 · Jun 24, 2018

Yes the CRC Gasket Stripper is really good, I use it all the time, although as pointed out pretty caustic .
It may take a couple of applications to get the old gasket all off
Regards Mike

peter12 · Jun 25, 2018

Loctite 7200 is a gasket remover, no experience of it but loctite stuff is good!

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