# Gasket Removal **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [May 5, 2008, 8:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gasket-removal/47961 "2008-05-05T20:47:11Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![articzap](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/articzap/32/7361_2.png) [@articzap](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/articzap)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2008, 8:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gasket-removal/47961/1 "2008-05-05T20:47:11Z")
I have a couple of gaskets that are really stuck on. I’ve tried a wire wheel, scrappers and a gasket removing agent. None have of which have helped me make any serious progress. Anyone got some really good tips on how to remove those stubborn gaskets? :rant: ---
**Author:** ![Violator](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/violator/32/7278_2.png) [@Violator](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Violator)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2008, 8:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gasket-removal/47961/2 "2008-05-05T20:48:22Z")
razor blades is what most people use and they work. You just need to take your time. ---
**Author:** ![ubengineering](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ubengineering/32/5171_2.png) [@ubengineering](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ubengineering)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2008, 8:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gasket-removal/47961/3 "2008-05-05T20:48:52Z")
try a small heat application after the gasket remover is absorbed ---
**Author:** ![articzap](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/articzap/32/7361_2.png) [@articzap](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/articzap)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2008, 8:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gasket-removal/47961/4 "2008-05-05T20:50:35Z")
I will give those a try tomorrow. Anyone else have any other ideas? ---
**Author:** ![Violator](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/violator/32/7278_2.png) [@Violator](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Violator)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2008, 8:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gasket-removal/47961/5 "2008-05-05T20:52:36Z")
this isnt a 1-2-3 project. You need to sit there for 20min with a few fresh razor blades. Dont gouge the block or head ---
**Author:** ![articzap](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/articzap/32/7361_2.png) [@articzap](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/articzap)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2008, 8:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gasket-removal/47961/6 "2008-05-05T20:53:35Z")
I’ve spent 3 hours on it so far so I know it won’t happen very quickly. :lol: ---
**Author:** ![Violator](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/violator/32/7278_2.png) [@Violator](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Violator)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2008, 10:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gasket-removal/47961/7 "2008-05-05T22:49:51Z")
^ damn. WTF What motor? ---
**Author:** ![slowtalon](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/slowtalon/32/7205_2.png) [@slowtalon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slowtalon)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2008, 11:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gasket-removal/47961/8 "2008-05-05T23:38:17Z")
wire wheel is a bad idea dont do that again, goto napa they have these rubber wheels that go on the end of a air die grinder they make short work of an gasket ive taken off, just get a soft one and a good high RPM grinder and it will rip it apart but be carefull if its on a soft metal ---
**Author:** ![slowtalon](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/slowtalon/32/7205_2.png) [@slowtalon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slowtalon)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2008, 11:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gasket-removal/47961/9 "2008-05-05T23:59:32Z")
heres what im talking about there called bristle discs ![http://www.redhillsupply.com/ppp/images/MMM7544.jpg](http://www.redhillsupply.com/ppp/images/MMM7544.jpg)