Gasket Removal Tricks
 

I always dread removing old water pump gaskets, etc. I like to do a
good job and it usually takes much longer than I expect. I usually use
a putty knife or razor knife. Does anyone have any tricks for easy
gasket removal? Thanks in advance.

Re: Gasket Removal Tricks
 

"Gary" <tytewad@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:bac0c013.0312030600.81881f1@posting.google.co m...
> I always dread removing old water pump gaskets, etc. I like to do a
> good job and it usually takes much longer than I expect. I usually use
> a putty knife or razor knife. Does anyone have any tricks for easy
> gasket removal? Thanks in advance.

NAPA's gasket remover spray works great.There are others who sell this as
well. Basically spray it on, give it a few minutes, and wipe off the gasket
residue with a rag.

Chris

Re: Gasket Removal Tricks
 

"Gary" <tytewad@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:bac0c013.0312030600.81881f1@posting.google.co m...
> I always dread removing old water pump gaskets, etc. I like to do a
> good job and it usually takes much longer than I expect. I usually use
> a putty knife or razor knife. Does anyone have any tricks for easy
> gasket removal? Thanks in advance.

NAPA's gasket remover spray works great.There are others who sell this as
well. Basically spray it on, give it a few minutes, and wipe off the gasket
residue with a rag.

Chris

Re: Gasket Removal Tricks
 

"Gary" <tytewad@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:bac0c013.0312030600.81881f1@posting.google.co m...
> I always dread removing old water pump gaskets, etc. I like to do a
> good job and it usually takes much longer than I expect. I usually use
> a putty knife or razor knife. Does anyone have any tricks for easy
> gasket removal? Thanks in advance.

NAPA's gasket remover spray works great.There are others who sell this as
well. Basically spray it on, give it a few minutes, and wipe off the gasket
residue with a rag.

Chris

Re: Gasket Removal Tricks
 

"c" <c@me.org> wrote in message
news:Mxnzb.102854$Eq1.17673@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
>
> "Gary" <tytewad@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:bac0c013.0312030600.81881f1@posting.google.co m...
> > I always dread removing old water pump gaskets, etc. I like to do
> > a good job and it usually takes much longer than I expect. I usually
> > use a putty knife or razor knife. Does anyone have any tricks for
> > easy gasket removal? Thanks in advance.
>
> NAPA's gasket remover spray works great.There are others who sell
> this as well. Basically spray it on, give it a few minutes, and wipe off
> the gasket residue with a rag.
>
Here's a tip. This stuff is probably the same as paint remover.

Earle

Re: Gasket Removal Tricks
 

"c" <c@me.org> wrote in message
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>
> "Gary" <tytewad@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:bac0c013.0312030600.81881f1@posting.google.co m...
> > I always dread removing old water pump gaskets, etc. I like to do
> > a good job and it usually takes much longer than I expect. I usually
> > use a putty knife or razor knife. Does anyone have any tricks for
> > easy gasket removal? Thanks in advance.
>
> NAPA's gasket remover spray works great.There are others who sell
> this as well. Basically spray it on, give it a few minutes, and wipe off
> the gasket residue with a rag.
>
Here's a tip. This stuff is probably the same as paint remover.

Earle

Re: Gasket Removal Tricks
 

"c" <c@me.org> wrote in message
news:Mxnzb.102854$Eq1.17673@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
>
> "Gary" <tytewad@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:bac0c013.0312030600.81881f1@posting.google.co m...
> > I always dread removing old water pump gaskets, etc. I like to do
> > a good job and it usually takes much longer than I expect. I usually
> > use a putty knife or razor knife. Does anyone have any tricks for
> > easy gasket removal? Thanks in advance.
>
> NAPA's gasket remover spray works great.There are others who sell
> this as well. Basically spray it on, give it a few minutes, and wipe off
> the gasket residue with a rag.
>
Here's a tip. This stuff is probably the same as paint remover.

Earle

Re: Gasket Removal Tricks
 

"Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in message
news:bql1ve$233nvl$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de...
> "c" <c@me.org> wrote in message
> news:Mxnzb.102854$Eq1.17673@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> >
> > "Gary" <tytewad@comcast.net> wrote in message
> > news:bac0c013.0312030600.81881f1@posting.google.co m...
> > > I always dread removing old water pump gaskets, etc. I like to do
> > > a good job and it usually takes much longer than I expect. I usually
> > > use a putty knife or razor knife. Does anyone have any tricks for
> > > easy gasket removal? Thanks in advance.
> >
> > NAPA's gasket remover spray works great.There are others who sell
> > this as well. Basically spray it on, give it a few minutes, and wipe off
> > the gasket residue with a rag.
> >
> Here's a tip. This stuff is probably the same as paint remover.
>
> Earle
>
>

It could me, but it definitely has a different smell to it than paint
stripper. The stuff even removes the fiber head gasket material that bakes
on so bad. If I recall, a spray can of the stuff was less than $5, so it
might be a good investment..

Chris

Re: Gasket Removal Tricks
 

"Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in message
news:bql1ve$233nvl$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de...
> "c" <c@me.org> wrote in message
> news:Mxnzb.102854$Eq1.17673@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> >
> > "Gary" <tytewad@comcast.net> wrote in message
> > news:bac0c013.0312030600.81881f1@posting.google.co m...
> > > I always dread removing old water pump gaskets, etc. I like to do
> > > a good job and it usually takes much longer than I expect. I usually
> > > use a putty knife or razor knife. Does anyone have any tricks for
> > > easy gasket removal? Thanks in advance.
> >
> > NAPA's gasket remover spray works great.There are others who sell
> > this as well. Basically spray it on, give it a few minutes, and wipe off
> > the gasket residue with a rag.
> >
> Here's a tip. This stuff is probably the same as paint remover.
>
> Earle
>
>

It could me, but it definitely has a different smell to it than paint
stripper. The stuff even removes the fiber head gasket material that bakes
on so bad. If I recall, a spray can of the stuff was less than $5, so it
might be a good investment..

Chris

Re: Gasket Removal Tricks
 

"Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in message
news:bql1ve$233nvl$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de...
> "c" <c@me.org> wrote in message
> news:Mxnzb.102854$Eq1.17673@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> >
> > "Gary" <tytewad@comcast.net> wrote in message
> > news:bac0c013.0312030600.81881f1@posting.google.co m...
> > > I always dread removing old water pump gaskets, etc. I like to do
> > > a good job and it usually takes much longer than I expect. I usually
> > > use a putty knife or razor knife. Does anyone have any tricks for
> > > easy gasket removal? Thanks in advance.
> >
> > NAPA's gasket remover spray works great.There are others who sell
> > this as well. Basically spray it on, give it a few minutes, and wipe off
> > the gasket residue with a rag.
> >
> Here's a tip. This stuff is probably the same as paint remover.
>
> Earle
>
>

It could me, but it definitely has a different smell to it than paint
stripper. The stuff even removes the fiber head gasket material that bakes
on so bad. If I recall, a spray can of the stuff was less than $5, so it
might be a good investment..

Chris

Re: Gasket Removal Tricks
 

I get the worst off with a one edged razor blade, then I use a brass
wire brush wheel on a drill to get it all nice.

The brass brush isn't as likely to scratch anything.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Gary wrote:
>
> I always dread removing old water pump gaskets, etc. I like to do a
> good job and it usually takes much longer than I expect. I usually use
> a putty knife or razor knife. Does anyone have any tricks for easy
> gasket removal? Thanks in advance.

Re: Gasket Removal Tricks
 

I get the worst off with a one edged razor blade, then I use a brass
wire brush wheel on a drill to get it all nice.

The brass brush isn't as likely to scratch anything.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Gary wrote:
>
> I always dread removing old water pump gaskets, etc. I like to do a
> good job and it usually takes much longer than I expect. I usually use
> a putty knife or razor knife. Does anyone have any tricks for easy
> gasket removal? Thanks in advance.

Re: Gasket Removal Tricks
 

I get the worst off with a one edged razor blade, then I use a brass
wire brush wheel on a drill to get it all nice.

The brass brush isn't as likely to scratch anything.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Gary wrote:
>
> I always dread removing old water pump gaskets, etc. I like to do a
> good job and it usually takes much longer than I expect. I usually use
> a putty knife or razor knife. Does anyone have any tricks for easy
> gasket removal? Thanks in advance.

Re: Gasket Removal Tricks
 

On Wed, 03 Dec 2003 16:27:06 GMT, the following appeared in
rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys, posted by "c" <c@me.org>:

>
>
>"Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in message
>news:bql1ve$233nvl$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de...
>> "c" <c@me.org> wrote in message
>> news:Mxnzb.102854$Eq1.17673@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
>> >
>> > "Gary" <tytewad@comcast.net> wrote in message
>> > news:bac0c013.0312030600.81881f1@posting.google.co m...
>> > > I always dread removing old water pump gaskets, etc. I like to do
>> > > a good job and it usually takes much longer than I expect. I usually
>> > > use a putty knife or razor knife. Does anyone have any tricks for
>> > > easy gasket removal? Thanks in advance.
>> >
>> > NAPA's gasket remover spray works great.There are others who sell
>> > this as well. Basically spray it on, give it a few minutes, and wipe off
>> > the gasket residue with a rag.
>> >
>> Here's a tip. This stuff is probably the same as paint remover.
>>
>> Earle
>>
>>
>
>It could me, but it definitely has a different smell to it than paint
>stripper. The stuff even removes the fiber head gasket material that bakes
>on so bad. If I recall, a spray can of the stuff was less than $5, so it
>might be a good investment..

I don't know how well the others work, but Permatex Gasket
Remover works great; it even dissolves RTV.

--

Bob C.

Reply to Bob-Casanova @ worldnet.att.net
(without the spaces, of course)

"The most exciting phrase to hear in science,
the one that heralds new discoveries, is not
'Eureka!' but 'That's funny...'"
- Isaac Asimov

Re: Gasket Removal Tricks
 

On Wed, 03 Dec 2003 16:27:06 GMT, the following appeared in
rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys, posted by "c" <c@me.org>:

>
>
>"Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in message
>news:bql1ve$233nvl$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de...
>> "c" <c@me.org> wrote in message
>> news:Mxnzb.102854$Eq1.17673@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
>> >
>> > "Gary" <tytewad@comcast.net> wrote in message
>> > news:bac0c013.0312030600.81881f1@posting.google.co m...
>> > > I always dread removing old water pump gaskets, etc. I like to do
>> > > a good job and it usually takes much longer than I expect. I usually
>> > > use a putty knife or razor knife. Does anyone have any tricks for
>> > > easy gasket removal? Thanks in advance.
>> >
>> > NAPA's gasket remover spray works great.There are others who sell
>> > this as well. Basically spray it on, give it a few minutes, and wipe off
>> > the gasket residue with a rag.
>> >
>> Here's a tip. This stuff is probably the same as paint remover.
>>
>> Earle
>>
>>
>
>It could me, but it definitely has a different smell to it than paint
>stripper. The stuff even removes the fiber head gasket material that bakes
>on so bad. If I recall, a spray can of the stuff was less than $5, so it
>might be a good investment..

I don't know how well the others work, but Permatex Gasket
Remover works great; it even dissolves RTV.

--

Bob C.

Reply to Bob-Casanova @ worldnet.att.net
(without the spaces, of course)

"The most exciting phrase to hear in science,
the one that heralds new discoveries, is not
'Eureka!' but 'That's funny...'"
- Isaac Asimov

Re: Gasket Removal Tricks
 

On Wed, 03 Dec 2003 16:27:06 GMT, the following appeared in
rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys, posted by "c" <c@me.org>:

>
>
>"Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in message
>news:bql1ve$233nvl$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de...
>> "c" <c@me.org> wrote in message
>> news:Mxnzb.102854$Eq1.17673@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
>> >
>> > "Gary" <tytewad@comcast.net> wrote in message
>> > news:bac0c013.0312030600.81881f1@posting.google.co m...
>> > > I always dread removing old water pump gaskets, etc. I like to do
>> > > a good job and it usually takes much longer than I expect. I usually
>> > > use a putty knife or razor knife. Does anyone have any tricks for
>> > > easy gasket removal? Thanks in advance.
>> >
>> > NAPA's gasket remover spray works great.There are others who sell
>> > this as well. Basically spray it on, give it a few minutes, and wipe off
>> > the gasket residue with a rag.
>> >
>> Here's a tip. This stuff is probably the same as paint remover.
>>
>> Earle
>>
>>
>
>It could me, but it definitely has a different smell to it than paint
>stripper. The stuff even removes the fiber head gasket material that bakes
>on so bad. If I recall, a spray can of the stuff was less than $5, so it
>might be a good investment..

I don't know how well the others work, but Permatex Gasket
Remover works great; it even dissolves RTV.

--

Bob C.

Reply to Bob-Casanova @ worldnet.att.net
(without the spaces, of course)

"The most exciting phrase to hear in science,
the one that heralds new discoveries, is not
'Eureka!' but 'That's funny...'"
- Isaac Asimov

Re: Gasket Removal Tricks
 

It it disolves RTV what does it do to your skin or a latex glove (I'm
serious, how do you apply it safely)?

"Bob Casanova" <nospam@buzz.off> wrote in message
news:4bnssv8tqqnvnijghudjkg0vlkbb5b1i1a@4ax.com...
> On Wed, 03 Dec 2003 16:27:06 GMT, the following appeared in
> rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys, posted by "c" <c@me.org>:
>
> >
> >
> >"Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in
message
> >news:bql1ve$233nvl$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de...
> >> "c" <c@me.org> wrote in message
> >> news:Mxnzb.102854$Eq1.17673@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> >> >
> >> > "Gary" <tytewad@comcast.net> wrote in message
> >> > news:bac0c013.0312030600.81881f1@posting.google.co m...
> >> > > I always dread removing old water pump gaskets, etc. I like to do
> >> > > a good job and it usually takes much longer than I expect. I
usually
> >> > > use a putty knife or razor knife. Does anyone have any tricks for
> >> > > easy gasket removal? Thanks in advance.
> >> >
> >> > NAPA's gasket remover spray works great.There are others who sell
> >> > this as well. Basically spray it on, give it a few minutes, and wipe
off
> >> > the gasket residue with a rag.
> >> >
> >> Here's a tip. This stuff is probably the same as paint remover.
> >>
> >> Earle
> >>
> >>
> >
> >It could me, but it definitely has a different smell to it than paint
> >stripper. The stuff even removes the fiber head gasket material that
bakes
> >on so bad. If I recall, a spray can of the stuff was less than $5, so it
> >might be a good investment..
>
> I don't know how well the others work, but Permatex Gasket
> Remover works great; it even dissolves RTV.
>
> --
>
> Bob C.
>
> Reply to Bob-Casanova @ worldnet.att.net
> (without the spaces, of course)
>
> "The most exciting phrase to hear in science,
> the one that heralds new discoveries, is not
> 'Eureka!' but 'That's funny...'"
> - Isaac Asimov

Re: Gasket Removal Tricks
 

It it disolves RTV what does it do to your skin or a latex glove (I'm
serious, how do you apply it safely)?

"Bob Casanova" <nospam@buzz.off> wrote in message
news:4bnssv8tqqnvnijghudjkg0vlkbb5b1i1a@4ax.com...
> On Wed, 03 Dec 2003 16:27:06 GMT, the following appeared in
> rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys, posted by "c" <c@me.org>:
>
> >
> >
> >"Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in
message
> >news:bql1ve$233nvl$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de...
> >> "c" <c@me.org> wrote in message
> >> news:Mxnzb.102854$Eq1.17673@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> >> >
> >> > "Gary" <tytewad@comcast.net> wrote in message
> >> > news:bac0c013.0312030600.81881f1@posting.google.co m...
> >> > > I always dread removing old water pump gaskets, etc. I like to do
> >> > > a good job and it usually takes much longer than I expect. I
usually
> >> > > use a putty knife or razor knife. Does anyone have any tricks for
> >> > > easy gasket removal? Thanks in advance.
> >> >
> >> > NAPA's gasket remover spray works great.There are others who sell
> >> > this as well. Basically spray it on, give it a few minutes, and wipe
off
> >> > the gasket residue with a rag.
> >> >
> >> Here's a tip. This stuff is probably the same as paint remover.
> >>
> >> Earle
> >>
> >>
> >
> >It could me, but it definitely has a different smell to it than paint
> >stripper. The stuff even removes the fiber head gasket material that
bakes
> >on so bad. If I recall, a spray can of the stuff was less than $5, so it
> >might be a good investment..
>
> I don't know how well the others work, but Permatex Gasket
> Remover works great; it even dissolves RTV.
>
> --
>
> Bob C.
>
> Reply to Bob-Casanova @ worldnet.att.net
> (without the spaces, of course)
>
> "The most exciting phrase to hear in science,
> the one that heralds new discoveries, is not
> 'Eureka!' but 'That's funny...'"
> - Isaac Asimov

Re: Gasket Removal Tricks
 

It it disolves RTV what does it do to your skin or a latex glove (I'm
serious, how do you apply it safely)?

"Bob Casanova" <nospam@buzz.off> wrote in message
news:4bnssv8tqqnvnijghudjkg0vlkbb5b1i1a@4ax.com...
> On Wed, 03 Dec 2003 16:27:06 GMT, the following appeared in
> rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys, posted by "c" <c@me.org>:
>
> >
> >
> >"Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in
message
> >news:bql1ve$233nvl$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de...
> >> "c" <c@me.org> wrote in message
> >> news:Mxnzb.102854$Eq1.17673@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> >> >
> >> > "Gary" <tytewad@comcast.net> wrote in message
> >> > news:bac0c013.0312030600.81881f1@posting.google.co m...
> >> > > I always dread removing old water pump gaskets, etc. I like to do
> >> > > a good job and it usually takes much longer than I expect. I
usually
> >> > > use a putty knife or razor knife. Does anyone have any tricks for
> >> > > easy gasket removal? Thanks in advance.
> >> >
> >> > NAPA's gasket remover spray works great.There are others who sell
> >> > this as well. Basically spray it on, give it a few minutes, and wipe
off
> >> > the gasket residue with a rag.
> >> >
> >> Here's a tip. This stuff is probably the same as paint remover.
> >>
> >> Earle
> >>
> >>
> >
> >It could me, but it definitely has a different smell to it than paint
> >stripper. The stuff even removes the fiber head gasket material that
bakes
> >on so bad. If I recall, a spray can of the stuff was less than $5, so it
> >might be a good investment..
>
> I don't know how well the others work, but Permatex Gasket
> Remover works great; it even dissolves RTV.
>
> --
>
> Bob C.
>
> Reply to Bob-Casanova @ worldnet.att.net
> (without the spaces, of course)
>
> "The most exciting phrase to hear in science,
> the one that heralds new discoveries, is not
> 'Eureka!' but 'That's funny...'"
> - Isaac Asimov

Re: Gasket Removal Tricks
 

I would guree it's an aerosol. It's chemical makeup:
http://www.camd.lsu.edu/msds/p/perma...et_remover.htm
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Joe wrote:
>
> It it disolves RTV what does it do to your skin or a latex glove (I'm
> serious, how do you apply it safely)?

Re: Gasket Removal Tricks
 

I would guree it's an aerosol. It's chemical makeup:
http://www.camd.lsu.edu/msds/p/perma...et_remover.htm
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Joe wrote:
>
> It it disolves RTV what does it do to your skin or a latex glove (I'm
> serious, how do you apply it safely)?

Re: Gasket Removal Tricks
 

I would guree it's an aerosol. It's chemical makeup:
http://www.camd.lsu.edu/msds/p/perma...et_remover.htm
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Joe wrote:
>
> It it disolves RTV what does it do to your skin or a latex glove (I'm
> serious, how do you apply it safely)?

Re: Gasket Removal Tricks
 

It is an aerosol. Nitrile gloves will protect your hands. These are
available in any paint store as they are the same gloves used with paint
stripper. The stuff does burn if you get it on your skin, so definitely wear
the gloves.

Chris

"Joe" <me@privacy.net (jo_ratner@yahoo.com)> wrote in message
news:bqlmsn$23ui93$1@ID-207166.news.uni-berlin.de...
> It it disolves RTV what does it do to your skin or a latex glove (I'm
> serious, how do you apply it safely)?
>
> "Bob Casanova" <nospam@buzz.off> wrote in message
> news:4bnssv8tqqnvnijghudjkg0vlkbb5b1i1a@4ax.com...
> > On Wed, 03 Dec 2003 16:27:06 GMT, the following appeared in
> > rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys, posted by "c" <c@me.org>:
> >
> > >
> > >
> > >"Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in
> message
> > >news:bql1ve$233nvl$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de...
> > >> "c" <c@me.org> wrote in message
> > >> news:Mxnzb.102854$Eq1.17673@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> > >> >
> > >> > "Gary" <tytewad@comcast.net> wrote in message
> > >> > news:bac0c013.0312030600.81881f1@posting.google.co m...
> > >> > > I always dread removing old water pump gaskets, etc. I like to do
> > >> > > a good job and it usually takes much longer than I expect. I
> usually
> > >> > > use a putty knife or razor knife. Does anyone have any tricks for
> > >> > > easy gasket removal? Thanks in advance.
> > >> >
> > >> > NAPA's gasket remover spray works great.There are others who sell
> > >> > this as well. Basically spray it on, give it a few minutes, and
wipe
> off
> > >> > the gasket residue with a rag.
> > >> >
> > >> Here's a tip. This stuff is probably the same as paint remover.
> > >>
> > >> Earle
> > >>
> > >>
> > >
> > >It could me, but it definitely has a different smell to it than paint
> > >stripper. The stuff even removes the fiber head gasket material that
> bakes
> > >on so bad. If I recall, a spray can of the stuff was less than $5, so
it
> > >might be a good investment..
> >
> > I don't know how well the others work, but Permatex Gasket
> > Remover works great; it even dissolves RTV.
> >
> > --
> >
> > Bob C.
> >
> > Reply to Bob-Casanova @ worldnet.att.net
> > (without the spaces, of course)
> >
> > "The most exciting phrase to hear in science,
> > the one that heralds new discoveries, is not
> > 'Eureka!' but 'That's funny...'"
> > - Isaac Asimov
>
>

Re: Gasket Removal Tricks
 

It is an aerosol. Nitrile gloves will protect your hands. These are
available in any paint store as they are the same gloves used with paint
stripper. The stuff does burn if you get it on your skin, so definitely wear
the gloves.

Chris

"Joe" <me@privacy.net (jo_ratner@yahoo.com)> wrote in message
news:bqlmsn$23ui93$1@ID-207166.news.uni-berlin.de...
> It it disolves RTV what does it do to your skin or a latex glove (I'm
> serious, how do you apply it safely)?
>
> "Bob Casanova" <nospam@buzz.off> wrote in message
> news:4bnssv8tqqnvnijghudjkg0vlkbb5b1i1a@4ax.com...
> > On Wed, 03 Dec 2003 16:27:06 GMT, the following appeared in
> > rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys, posted by "c" <c@me.org>:
> >
> > >
> > >
> > >"Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in
> message
> > >news:bql1ve$233nvl$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de...
> > >> "c" <c@me.org> wrote in message
> > >> news:Mxnzb.102854$Eq1.17673@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> > >> >
> > >> > "Gary" <tytewad@comcast.net> wrote in message
> > >> > news:bac0c013.0312030600.81881f1@posting.google.co m...
> > >> > > I always dread removing old water pump gaskets, etc. I like to do
> > >> > > a good job and it usually takes much longer than I expect. I
> usually
> > >> > > use a putty knife or razor knife. Does anyone have any tricks for
> > >> > > easy gasket removal? Thanks in advance.
> > >> >
> > >> > NAPA's gasket remover spray works great.There are others who sell
> > >> > this as well. Basically spray it on, give it a few minutes, and
wipe
> off
> > >> > the gasket residue with a rag.
> > >> >
> > >> Here's a tip. This stuff is probably the same as paint remover.
> > >>
> > >> Earle
> > >>
> > >>
> > >
> > >It could me, but it definitely has a different smell to it than paint
> > >stripper. The stuff even removes the fiber head gasket material that
> bakes
> > >on so bad. If I recall, a spray can of the stuff was less than $5, so
it
> > >might be a good investment..
> >
> > I don't know how well the others work, but Permatex Gasket
> > Remover works great; it even dissolves RTV.
> >
> > --
> >
> > Bob C.
> >
> > Reply to Bob-Casanova @ worldnet.att.net
> > (without the spaces, of course)
> >
> > "The most exciting phrase to hear in science,
> > the one that heralds new discoveries, is not
> > 'Eureka!' but 'That's funny...'"
> > - Isaac Asimov
>
>

Re: Gasket Removal Tricks
 

It is an aerosol. Nitrile gloves will protect your hands. These are
available in any paint store as they are the same gloves used with paint
stripper. The stuff does burn if you get it on your skin, so definitely wear
the gloves.

Chris

"Joe" <me@privacy.net (jo_ratner@yahoo.com)> wrote in message
news:bqlmsn$23ui93$1@ID-207166.news.uni-berlin.de...
> It it disolves RTV what does it do to your skin or a latex glove (I'm
> serious, how do you apply it safely)?
>
> "Bob Casanova" <nospam@buzz.off> wrote in message
> news:4bnssv8tqqnvnijghudjkg0vlkbb5b1i1a@4ax.com...
> > On Wed, 03 Dec 2003 16:27:06 GMT, the following appeared in
> > rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys, posted by "c" <c@me.org>:
> >
> > >
> > >
> > >"Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in
> message
> > >news:bql1ve$233nvl$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de...
> > >> "c" <c@me.org> wrote in message
> > >> news:Mxnzb.102854$Eq1.17673@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> > >> >
> > >> > "Gary" <tytewad@comcast.net> wrote in message
> > >> > news:bac0c013.0312030600.81881f1@posting.google.co m...
> > >> > > I always dread removing old water pump gaskets, etc. I like to do
> > >> > > a good job and it usually takes much longer than I expect. I
> usually
> > >> > > use a putty knife or razor knife. Does anyone have any tricks for
> > >> > > easy gasket removal? Thanks in advance.
> > >> >
> > >> > NAPA's gasket remover spray works great.There are others who sell
> > >> > this as well. Basically spray it on, give it a few minutes, and
wipe
> off
> > >> > the gasket residue with a rag.
> > >> >
> > >> Here's a tip. This stuff is probably the same as paint remover.
> > >>
> > >> Earle
> > >>
> > >>
> > >
> > >It could me, but it definitely has a different smell to it than paint
> > >stripper. The stuff even removes the fiber head gasket material that
> bakes
> > >on so bad. If I recall, a spray can of the stuff was less than $5, so
it
> > >might be a good investment..
> >
> > I don't know how well the others work, but Permatex Gasket
> > Remover works great; it even dissolves RTV.
> >
> > --
> >
> > Bob C.
> >
> > Reply to Bob-Casanova @ worldnet.att.net
> > (without the spaces, of course)
> >
> > "The most exciting phrase to hear in science,
> > the one that heralds new discoveries, is not
> > 'Eureka!' but 'That's funny...'"
> > - Isaac Asimov
>
>

Re: Gasket Removal Tricks
 

c did pass the time by typing:
> It is an aerosol. Nitrile gloves will protect your hands. These are
> available in any paint store as they are the same gloves used with paint
> stripper. The stuff does burn if you get it on your skin, so definitely wear
> the gloves.

That sounds like contact cleaner, or Acetic Acid with Hexane polymers and Isopropanol.
(I miss 1-1-1 Trichloroethylene)

Standard contact cleaner works, but it's hell on paint and skin.

I prefer to use my brass scrapers and brush with a tiny bit of WD-40.

--
DougW

Re: Gasket Removal Tricks
 

c did pass the time by typing:
> It is an aerosol. Nitrile gloves will protect your hands. These are
> available in any paint store as they are the same gloves used with paint
> stripper. The stuff does burn if you get it on your skin, so definitely wear
> the gloves.

That sounds like contact cleaner, or Acetic Acid with Hexane polymers and Isopropanol.
(I miss 1-1-1 Trichloroethylene)

Standard contact cleaner works, but it's hell on paint and skin.

I prefer to use my brass scrapers and brush with a tiny bit of WD-40.

--
DougW

Re: Gasket Removal Tricks
 

c did pass the time by typing:
> It is an aerosol. Nitrile gloves will protect your hands. These are
> available in any paint store as they are the same gloves used with paint
> stripper. The stuff does burn if you get it on your skin, so definitely wear
> the gloves.

That sounds like contact cleaner, or Acetic Acid with Hexane polymers and Isopropanol.
(I miss 1-1-1 Trichloroethylene)

Standard contact cleaner works, but it's hell on paint and skin.

I prefer to use my brass scrapers and brush with a tiny bit of WD-40.

--
DougW

Re: Gasket Removal Tricks
 

Joe wrote:

> It it disolves RTV what does it do to your skin or a latex glove (I'm
> serious, how do you apply it safely)?
>
> "Bob Casanova" <nospam@buzz.off> wrote in message
> news:4bnssv8tqqnvnijghudjkg0vlkbb5b1i1a@4ax.com...
>
>>On Wed, 03 Dec 2003 16:27:06 GMT, the following appeared in
>>rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys, posted by "c" <c@me.org>:
>>
>>
>>>
>>>"Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in
>
> message
>
>>>news:bql1ve$233nvl$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de...
>>>
>>>>"c" <c@me.org> wrote in message
>>>>news:Mxnzb.102854$Eq1.17673@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
>>>>
>>>>>"Gary" <tytewad@comcast.net> wrote in message
>>>>>news:bac0c013.0312030600.81881f1@posting.goog le.com...
>>>>>
>>>>>>I always dread removing old water pump gaskets, etc. I like to do
>>>>>>a good job and it usually takes much longer than I expect. I
>
> usually
>
>>>>>>use a putty knife or razor knife. Does anyone have any tricks for
>>>>>>easy gasket removal? Thanks in advance.
>>>>>
>>>>>NAPA's gasket remover spray works great.There are others who sell
>>>>>this as well. Basically spray it on, give it a few minutes, and wipe
>
> off
>
>>>>>the gasket residue with a rag.
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>Here's a tip. This stuff is probably the same as paint remover.
>>>>
>>>>Earle
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>It could me, but it definitely has a different smell to it than paint
>>>stripper. The stuff even removes the fiber head gasket material that
>
> bakes
>
>>>on so bad. If I recall, a spray can of the stuff was less than $5, so it
>>>might be a good investment..
>>
>>I don't know how well the others work, but Permatex Gasket
>>Remover works great; it even dissolves RTV.
>>


That and a mini-wire wheel on a Dremel (battery powered or otherwise;
they now have a super-duty cordless one) oughtta do the trick.


>

Re: Gasket Removal Tricks
 

Joe wrote:

> It it disolves RTV what does it do to your skin or a latex glove (I'm
> serious, how do you apply it safely)?
>
> "Bob Casanova" <nospam@buzz.off> wrote in message
> news:4bnssv8tqqnvnijghudjkg0vlkbb5b1i1a@4ax.com...
>
>>On Wed, 03 Dec 2003 16:27:06 GMT, the following appeared in
>>rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys, posted by "c" <c@me.org>:
>>
>>
>>>
>>>"Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in
>
> message
>
>>>news:bql1ve$233nvl$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de...
>>>
>>>>"c" <c@me.org> wrote in message
>>>>news:Mxnzb.102854$Eq1.17673@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
>>>>
>>>>>"Gary" <tytewad@comcast.net> wrote in message
>>>>>news:bac0c013.0312030600.81881f1@posting.goog le.com...
>>>>>
>>>>>>I always dread removing old water pump gaskets, etc. I like to do
>>>>>>a good job and it usually takes much longer than I expect. I
>
> usually
>
>>>>>>use a putty knife or razor knife. Does anyone have any tricks for
>>>>>>easy gasket removal? Thanks in advance.
>>>>>
>>>>>NAPA's gasket remover spray works great.There are others who sell
>>>>>this as well. Basically spray it on, give it a few minutes, and wipe
>
> off
>
>>>>>the gasket residue with a rag.
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>Here's a tip. This stuff is probably the same as paint remover.
>>>>
>>>>Earle
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>It could me, but it definitely has a different smell to it than paint
>>>stripper. The stuff even removes the fiber head gasket material that
>
> bakes
>
>>>on so bad. If I recall, a spray can of the stuff was less than $5, so it
>>>might be a good investment..
>>
>>I don't know how well the others work, but Permatex Gasket
>>Remover works great; it even dissolves RTV.
>>


That and a mini-wire wheel on a Dremel (battery powered or otherwise;
they now have a super-duty cordless one) oughtta do the trick.


>

Re: Gasket Removal Tricks
 

Joe wrote:

> It it disolves RTV what does it do to your skin or a latex glove (I'm
> serious, how do you apply it safely)?
>
> "Bob Casanova" <nospam@buzz.off> wrote in message
> news:4bnssv8tqqnvnijghudjkg0vlkbb5b1i1a@4ax.com...
>
>>On Wed, 03 Dec 2003 16:27:06 GMT, the following appeared in
>>rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys, posted by "c" <c@me.org>:
>>
>>
>>>
>>>"Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in
>
> message
>
>>>news:bql1ve$233nvl$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de...
>>>
>>>>"c" <c@me.org> wrote in message
>>>>news:Mxnzb.102854$Eq1.17673@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
>>>>
>>>>>"Gary" <tytewad@comcast.net> wrote in message
>>>>>news:bac0c013.0312030600.81881f1@posting.goog le.com...
>>>>>
>>>>>>I always dread removing old water pump gaskets, etc. I like to do
>>>>>>a good job and it usually takes much longer than I expect. I
>
> usually
>
>>>>>>use a putty knife or razor knife. Does anyone have any tricks for
>>>>>>easy gasket removal? Thanks in advance.
>>>>>
>>>>>NAPA's gasket remover spray works great.There are others who sell
>>>>>this as well. Basically spray it on, give it a few minutes, and wipe
>
> off
>
>>>>>the gasket residue with a rag.
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>Here's a tip. This stuff is probably the same as paint remover.
>>>>
>>>>Earle
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>It could me, but it definitely has a different smell to it than paint
>>>stripper. The stuff even removes the fiber head gasket material that
>
> bakes
>
>>>on so bad. If I recall, a spray can of the stuff was less than $5, so it
>>>might be a good investment..
>>
>>I don't know how well the others work, but Permatex Gasket
>>Remover works great; it even dissolves RTV.
>>


That and a mini-wire wheel on a Dremel (battery powered or otherwise;
they now have a super-duty cordless one) oughtta do the trick.


>

Re: Gasket Removal Tricks
 

On Wed, 3 Dec 2003 17:08:23 -0500, the following appeared in
rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys, posted by "Joe"
<me@privacy.net (jo_ratner@yahoo.com)>:

You *don't* want to get it on you if you can help it. From
the label, it contains methylene chloride (*really* bad for
you), xylene (ditto), isopropanol and the usual petroleum
distillates. But equal caveats apply to just about any
industrial-grade solvents: Use only in a well-ventilated
area and use good-quality neoprene or butyl rubber gloves;
expensive, but durable and well worth the cost. Carburetor
cleaner was at least as bad, and many commercial paint
strippers are worse.

>It it disolves RTV what does it do to your skin or a latex glove (I'm
>serious, how do you apply it safely)?
>
>"Bob Casanova" <nospam@buzz.off> wrote in message
>news:4bnssv8tqqnvnijghudjkg0vlkbb5b1i1a@4ax.com.. .
>> On Wed, 03 Dec 2003 16:27:06 GMT, the following appeared in
>> rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys, posted by "c" <c@me.org>:
>>
>> >
>> >
>> >"Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in
>message
>> >news:bql1ve$233nvl$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de...
>> >> "c" <c@me.org> wrote in message
>> >> news:Mxnzb.102854$Eq1.17673@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
>> >> >
>> >> > "Gary" <tytewad@comcast.net> wrote in message
>> >> > news:bac0c013.0312030600.81881f1@posting.google.co m...
>> >> > > I always dread removing old water pump gaskets, etc. I like to do
>> >> > > a good job and it usually takes much longer than I expect. I
>usually
>> >> > > use a putty knife or razor knife. Does anyone have any tricks for
>> >> > > easy gasket removal? Thanks in advance.
>> >> >
>> >> > NAPA's gasket remover spray works great.There are others who sell
>> >> > this as well. Basically spray it on, give it a few minutes, and wipe
>off
>> >> > the gasket residue with a rag.
>> >> >
>> >> Here's a tip. This stuff is probably the same as paint remover.
>> >>
>> >> Earle
>> >>
>> >>
>> >
>> >It could me, but it definitely has a different smell to it than paint
>> >stripper. The stuff even removes the fiber head gasket material that
>bakes
>> >on so bad. If I recall, a spray can of the stuff was less than $5, so it
>> >might be a good investment..
>>
>> I don't know how well the others work, but Permatex Gasket
>> Remover works great; it even dissolves RTV.
>>
>> --
>>
>> Bob C.
>>
>> Reply to Bob-Casanova @ worldnet.att.net
>> (without the spaces, of course)
>>
>> "The most exciting phrase to hear in science,
>> the one that heralds new discoveries, is not
>> 'Eureka!' but 'That's funny...'"
>> - Isaac Asimov
>

--

Bob C.

Reply to Bob-Casanova @ worldnet.att.net
(without the spaces, of course)

"The most exciting phrase to hear in science,
the one that heralds new discoveries, is not
'Eureka!' but 'That's funny...'"
- Isaac Asimov

Re: Gasket Removal Tricks
 

On Wed, 3 Dec 2003 17:08:23 -0500, the following appeared in
rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys, posted by "Joe"
<me@privacy.net (jo_ratner@yahoo.com)>:

You *don't* want to get it on you if you can help it. From
the label, it contains methylene chloride (*really* bad for
you), xylene (ditto), isopropanol and the usual petroleum
distillates. But equal caveats apply to just about any
industrial-grade solvents: Use only in a well-ventilated
area and use good-quality neoprene or butyl rubber gloves;
expensive, but durable and well worth the cost. Carburetor
cleaner was at least as bad, and many commercial paint
strippers are worse.

>It it disolves RTV what does it do to your skin or a latex glove (I'm
>serious, how do you apply it safely)?
>
>"Bob Casanova" <nospam@buzz.off> wrote in message
>news:4bnssv8tqqnvnijghudjkg0vlkbb5b1i1a@4ax.com.. .
>> On Wed, 03 Dec 2003 16:27:06 GMT, the following appeared in
>> rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys, posted by "c" <c@me.org>:
>>
>> >
>> >
>> >"Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in
>message
>> >news:bql1ve$233nvl$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de...
>> >> "c" <c@me.org> wrote in message
>> >> news:Mxnzb.102854$Eq1.17673@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
>> >> >
>> >> > "Gary" <tytewad@comcast.net> wrote in message
>> >> > news:bac0c013.0312030600.81881f1@posting.google.co m...
>> >> > > I always dread removing old water pump gaskets, etc. I like to do
>> >> > > a good job and it usually takes much longer than I expect. I
>usually
>> >> > > use a putty knife or razor knife. Does anyone have any tricks for
>> >> > > easy gasket removal? Thanks in advance.
>> >> >
>> >> > NAPA's gasket remover spray works great.There are others who sell
>> >> > this as well. Basically spray it on, give it a few minutes, and wipe
>off
>> >> > the gasket residue with a rag.
>> >> >
>> >> Here's a tip. This stuff is probably the same as paint remover.
>> >>
>> >> Earle
>> >>
>> >>
>> >
>> >It could me, but it definitely has a different smell to it than paint
>> >stripper. The stuff even removes the fiber head gasket material that
>bakes
>> >on so bad. If I recall, a spray can of the stuff was less than $5, so it
>> >might be a good investment..
>>
>> I don't know how well the others work, but Permatex Gasket
>> Remover works great; it even dissolves RTV.
>>
>> --
>>
>> Bob C.
>>
>> Reply to Bob-Casanova @ worldnet.att.net
>> (without the spaces, of course)
>>
>> "The most exciting phrase to hear in science,
>> the one that heralds new discoveries, is not
>> 'Eureka!' but 'That's funny...'"
>> - Isaac Asimov
>

--

Bob C.

Reply to Bob-Casanova @ worldnet.att.net
(without the spaces, of course)

"The most exciting phrase to hear in science,
the one that heralds new discoveries, is not
'Eureka!' but 'That's funny...'"
- Isaac Asimov

Re: Gasket Removal Tricks
 

On Wed, 3 Dec 2003 17:08:23 -0500, the following appeared in
rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys, posted by "Joe"
<me@privacy.net (jo_ratner@yahoo.com)>:

You *don't* want to get it on you if you can help it. From
the label, it contains methylene chloride (*really* bad for
you), xylene (ditto), isopropanol and the usual petroleum
distillates. But equal caveats apply to just about any
industrial-grade solvents: Use only in a well-ventilated
area and use good-quality neoprene or butyl rubber gloves;
expensive, but durable and well worth the cost. Carburetor
cleaner was at least as bad, and many commercial paint
strippers are worse.

>It it disolves RTV what does it do to your skin or a latex glove (I'm
>serious, how do you apply it safely)?
>
>"Bob Casanova" <nospam@buzz.off> wrote in message
>news:4bnssv8tqqnvnijghudjkg0vlkbb5b1i1a@4ax.com.. .
>> On Wed, 03 Dec 2003 16:27:06 GMT, the following appeared in
>> rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys, posted by "c" <c@me.org>:
>>
>> >
>> >
>> >"Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in
>message
>> >news:bql1ve$233nvl$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de...
>> >> "c" <c@me.org> wrote in message
>> >> news:Mxnzb.102854$Eq1.17673@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
>> >> >
>> >> > "Gary" <tytewad@comcast.net> wrote in message
>> >> > news:bac0c013.0312030600.81881f1@posting.google.co m...
>> >> > > I always dread removing old water pump gaskets, etc. I like to do
>> >> > > a good job and it usually takes much longer than I expect. I
>usually
>> >> > > use a putty knife or razor knife. Does anyone have any tricks for
>> >> > > easy gasket removal? Thanks in advance.
>> >> >
>> >> > NAPA's gasket remover spray works great.There are others who sell
>> >> > this as well. Basically spray it on, give it a few minutes, and wipe
>off
>> >> > the gasket residue with a rag.
>> >> >
>> >> Here's a tip. This stuff is probably the same as paint remover.
>> >>
>> >> Earle
>> >>
>> >>
>> >
>> >It could me, but it definitely has a different smell to it than paint
>> >stripper. The stuff even removes the fiber head gasket material that
>bakes
>> >on so bad. If I recall, a spray can of the stuff was less than $5, so it
>> >might be a good investment..
>>
>> I don't know how well the others work, but Permatex Gasket
>> Remover works great; it even dissolves RTV.
>>
>> --
>>
>> Bob C.
>>
>> Reply to Bob-Casanova @ worldnet.att.net
>> (without the spaces, of course)
>>
>> "The most exciting phrase to hear in science,
>> the one that heralds new discoveries, is not
>> 'Eureka!' but 'That's funny...'"
>> - Isaac Asimov
>

--

Bob C.

Reply to Bob-Casanova @ worldnet.att.net
(without the spaces, of course)

"The most exciting phrase to hear in science,
the one that heralds new discoveries, is not
'Eureka!' but 'That's funny...'"
- Isaac Asimov