best way to remove old gaskets?

[BigRedBlair]

I have a razor blade and some gasoline going here, but is there a better and easier way? What disolves this stuff quick quick?

TIA

:beer

[BigRedBlair]

nobody knows a good way to get em off eh

[super90]

razor blade, or some very high pressured air.

-and try not to scrap too much aluminum off the engine.

[scooterroo]

hammer and chisle, lol. no seriously though...i usually use a razorblade and be as careful as i can so i dont go scratching the crap out of the surface.

[ceaserthethird]

Hammer and Chisle ... or the good old Impact Chisle Works Like a Charm :D

Razor Blades work , Spray some PB Blaster on the Gasket ... Work's for me

[dufrain]

Permatex makes a spray gasket remover ,I think autozone or advance carries it.I have never tried it.

[BigRedBlair]

thanks I guess it is a slow process. I'll have to get some beers

cheers

[scooterroo]

there you go, toss back a few molsons and enjoy!!!!

[erikb45]

get a widget - flay razor with handle any hardware store has them. lets you apply a little force to it with out jammin the fingers for hours.

[Rockthunder]

I always use a dremel with a soft wire wheel. Works good!

[Erics350x]

I always use a dremel with a soft wire wheel. Works good!
i secound that. you can use a drill and wire wheel if you dont have a dremel

[Dirtcrasher]

You need an actual "gasket scraper" Something with a long handle and a sharp chisel like end. That you can gently scrape the gasket off with. I also use a puddy knife that I put a sharpened end on.

There is also a spray can "gasket remover" and it works good, but it may discolor some painted surfaces. Seems to be very similar to oven cleaner - hey , you may want to try that!!

[deathman53]

I have used lighter fluid, it does a pretty good job, also. I never used a gakset scraper, but a razor blade.

[nd4speed]

I have used the Permatex Gasket Remove Spray and it works great. It is probably and an acid. It will attack paint instantly and aluminum over time.
Can be found a Autozone.