Removing tired, old and STUCK gaskets.

Any ideas?. I thought i would finish the clutch i started redoing before i
got the 9 a few months ago. Have finished but the old gasket is being a pain
to removie from teh clutch cover.

 

Razor Blade - then wash the cover

Daron

 

thanks daron....will give that a burl.

 

www.sprayway.com.au
gasket remover
used it in the USA not sure if they stock it in Aus yet
better still go to www.webbikeworld.com and in the search box (top left)
type in sprayway

 

sorry forgot to mention its under the auto body section (its called gasket
remover)

 

Really?. Interesting. Its not for gasket goo's tho is it?... This is a paper
gasket. Just in case?

 

razor blade is good, you can get those $2 packet of razor blade,stanly knife
packs and they have the paint scraper type which works well

also think its CRC that makes gasket remover in a spray can , razor blade
always cheaper though

 

Heres a similar product from Loctite, might be a bit easier to get.
http://www.loctite.com.au/industrial/PRODUCTS/790.htm
Has a good description of what it will do.

Darons suggestion is still good though, I've used a sharp knife or blade for
years and still have most of my fingers. Just be careful with soft aluminium
surfaces, they mark easily.

Al

 

Yeah, i took a small gouge out of one of the corners with a sharp knife. Its
ok, and will still seal, but just made me worried about doing the rest of
it.

 

*Gets BT a large Scotchbrite*


Postman Pat

 

Why not try your local Autoparts shop and ask for the CRC gasket
stripper. Dead easy stuff to use as its an aerosol can.
Just don't get it on any rubber or plastic. It works great , I
have used it heaps at work on diesel engines and for stripping
the yellowed lacquer from aluminium parts that I want to polish.
Dave P

 

My hovercraft is full of eels!


BTH