the oil pan gasket is taking forever to scrap off the block is anything that could possibly make it quicker?

 

Razor blade and needle nose pliers is what I used. A sharp 1" putty knief will work as well.

 

die grinder with a scotch brite pad.

 

was it the factory gasket and how long did that take ya?

 

Razor blade with vise grips.

 

i am using a wire brush on my valve cover gasket i know its different, but should work there as well

 

I just use my gasket scraper, but I have used carb cleaner or break cleaner to kinda soften the gasket up. That seemed to work good sometimes.

 

wire brush on a die grinder.

 

I use a razor blade in a scraper handle or duckbill pliers (depends on how much reach I need.)

For a final cleaning? Drill motor with a brass brush, Scotch-Brite pad, fine-grit flap wheel, or fine-grit Nylon abrasive brush. Run at high speed, flush with carburettor cleaner when you're done.

Same method on the sump pan proper.

 

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