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whats the best way to get gasket mat out of block

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Old 03-13-2012, 08:37 PM
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hi i got a 99 cherokee 4.0 i am doing the head gasket but when scrapping it off i got a little bit in the block and alittle in the cylinders whats best way to get it out
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Can u see where it is
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Shop vac and a skinny tube. Change the oil and filter shortly after start-up.
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Shop vac and a skinny tube. Change the oil and filter shortly after start-up.
U should be fine after u suck everything out that u can see
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yes i can see it there is a little by one lifter thanks so much
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I use a piece of alum. arrow shaft duck taped in the end of the hose for my shop vac to reach into the little spots.
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