godzilla Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 I'm trying to scrape a gasket from my oil pan, but the surface is not flat, nor is it strong. Anyone got any suggestions besides a scraper, because around the bolt holes (20 of em!) its raised and I feel like I am going to damage it if I keep scraping. How about a wire wheel? Is that safe to not damage the surface? I appreciate any suggestions. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SicShelby Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Wire wheel/brush is what I used to get the gasket off the oil pan on my Bronco a whiles back. Then again... wtf do I know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Did you try a liquid solvent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godzilla Posted May 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 no I was thinking of that...like what? do they make a gasket removing solvent or do I just get creative and use ether and a lighter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jizzle Juice Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 no I was thinking of that...like what? do they make a gasket removing solvent or do I just get creative and use ether and a lighter? lulz funny stuff right there ive always scraped away and used like break clean and stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evolved8 Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 gasket remover, spray and let sit, dont get it on your hands it will burn and remove with a brush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godzilla Posted May 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 alrite, thanks - didnt know the stuff existed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starkmaster03 Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Depending if it is aluminum or steel, you can use a die grinder with either the red or light brown pads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Did you try a liquid solvent? that will soften it, some Depending if it is aluminum or steel, you can use a die grinder with either the red or light brown pads. never use rollock pads on aluminum! i have pads for aluminum, they are rubber and dont harm aluminum. dude if you that scared bring it over here and ill clean it off for $10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godzilla Posted May 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 im not scared I just wanted some suggestions....now I have a few. I believe its steel but im going to check to be sure.... just went and stuck a magnet to it...its steel. ill get it clean. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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