prepping block for headgasket question

dannydavi · 12-05-2008, 09:26 PM

hey guys I have a question about how you guys got your block ready for your HG repair? So far I have used an abrasive bad on a pneumatic gun. it did a great job on the intake side of the block, but on the exhaust side there seems to be a lot more shit on the block, is this something you came across as well? would you guys use a soft wire wheel at any point? any suggestions help, thanks.

CyFi6 · 12-06-2008, 07:44 AM

I definitely suggest you don't use a wire wheel. Just use a blade scraper to get the stuff off. I believe they have a gasket removing liquid also, you let it soak and it makes removing it easier. I removed all my gasket material with a scraper blade. You want to be extremely careful with air tools as it could make the surface uneven without being able to see it.

12-05-2008, 09:26 PM	#1
dannydavi 12psi boost Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sacramento, Ca Posts: 373	prepping block for headgasket question hey guys I have a question about how you guys got your block ready for your HG repair? So far I have used an abrasive bad on a pneumatic gun. it did a great job on the intake side of the block, but on the exhaust side there seems to be a lot more shit on the block, is this something you came across as well? would you guys use a soft wire wheel at any point? any suggestions help, thanks. __________________ '86.5 Supra - A/T - N/A - JDM Useful Sites: ToyoDIY.com ToyotaPart.com MKIIITSRM

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12-06-2008, 07:44 AM	#2
CyFi6 3" Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SLO Posts: 234	I definitely suggest you don't use a wire wheel. Just use a blade scraper to get the stuff off. I believe they have a gasket removing liquid also, you let it soak and it makes removing it easier. I removed all my gasket material with a scraper blade. You want to be extremely careful with air tools as it could make the surface uneven without being able to see it.