how to install new gaskets

andy9802gt wrote:

jjdwoodman wrote:

I didn't see any mention of a brillo pad for gasket cleanup? I like it much better than hand scraping if room allows for a die grinder in there.

Amen to that. Red scotchbrite on a right angle die grinder.

I've never tried red scotchbrite. I use scotchbrite pads (gray) to refinish aluminum - engine covers and fork lowers - but these take metal off.

Jeff.Saunders wrote:

andy9802gt wrote:

jjdwoodman wrote:

I didn't see any mention of a brillo pad for gasket cleanup? I like it much better than hand scraping if room allows for a die grinder in there.

Amen to that. Red scotchbrite on a right angle die grinder.

I've never tried red scotchbrite. I use scotchbrite pads (gray) to refinish aluminum - engine covers and fork lowers - but these take metal off.

thats why I dont ues em to clean flat areas when components needing gaskets, I be afraid to take off metal

I use the red ones. They are not as abrasive, but you still can't just sit and grind in one spot forever, just a light touch and keep it moving. I've never once distorted a part doing this. I've also used stripping pads. (the black coarse ones) by hand with good success for residue after scraping.