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The Removal of Automotive Gasket Glue

When replacing gaskets in an automobiles engine, mechanics will sometimes use a glue to help hold the gasket in place. If these gaskets fail and need to be replaced, you must completely remove the residual gasket glue so that the new gasket will rest properly and create a tight seal. You can effectively remove residual gasket with a chemical solvent and a gasket scraper. Use the solvent to loosen the glue, and then use the scraper to remove the gasket glue from the surface.

Instructions

1

Remove as much residual gasket glue as possible using a plastic or metal scraping instrument. Be caul not to gouge the metal around where the gasket glue is being removed.

2

Follow the gasket glue remover manufacturers instructions and either spray the remover onto the metal surface, or apply the remover with a paint brush.

3

Allow the gasket glue remover to sit on the surface and loosen the material. Follow the glue remover manufacturers instructions regarding sitting time, typically 20 to 30 minutes.

4

Scrape the gasket glue off the surface with the gasket scraper, once the sitting time for the glue remover expires.

5

Repeat this process as necessary to completely remove all residual glue.