Gasket removal.

[courier11sec]

I would like to state that I desire to strangle whoever used something resembling gorrilla glue to glue the valve cover gasket to the HEAD of the 850. It's having to come off with either a dremel or damn near a chisel!
I got so agrrevated I had to stop about a quarter of the way (45min!) through removing the damned thing. Mostly I'm just venting here, but I'll ask:
Any good solvents I may not have heard of?

[txironhead]

I've had good luck removing some gaskets using aerosol carb cleaner, but that would only work on the cover, not the engine because you DON'T want that stuff in your oil. If you can find it, Dremel makes a two-pack of bits that look like brillo pads that work good. Several people here have also recommended spray gasket remover from an automotive store. I've even gone so far as to use a small pencil torch or cigarette lighter to soften the crap.

[Cassius086]

Permatex gasket remover in an aerosol can.....:-D

[txironhead]

As long as you use it carefully, to prevent gouging the aluminum!

[rodm850g]

gasket removal..

Guys,
OEM and aftermarket gaskets are paper and with oil and pressure of the bolts they do tend to bond. I have scraped as much off with scraper ,being mindful of the soft aluminium...then use a medium sharpening stone and some sort of solvent...Now being aware of carcenogens, we wear gloves when ever coming in contact with chemicals...hope you all do too!
Rodm850g


79 GS 850 G - to be resto next year
80 GS1000 G - gonna become a "rat' bike next
97 TL 1000 S - fun and fast hurts to ride
04 ST1300a - newest favored toy.....