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impulsive-RX7 10-22-2008 12:42 PM

Red silicone sealant removal?
 
The previous owner of an engine sealed all the intake manifold gaskets with some kind of red silicone sealant. This shit is like glue. I need to remove the manifold but I can't get it to move at all.

Suggestions?

Whizbang 10-22-2008 01:07 PM

heat

djmtsu 10-22-2008 01:57 PM

Gasket remover and a scraper. You can also wire wheel it off.

SpooledupRacing 10-22-2008 02:45 PM

By reading this it sounds like u cant get the manifold off of the engine..

get a hammer and tap the intake off the engine..

otherwise spray the edge down with

"goo gone" or brake cleaner

and that should soften it enough that a hammer will get it off

RotaryXperiment 10-22-2008 02:52 PM

a rubber mellet, dont use household hammers! :rofl:

SpooledupRacing 10-22-2008 02:54 PM

hell I use a 5lb sledge ... but yes a rubber mallet would be safer

RotaryXperiment 10-23-2008 08:47 PM

haha and look at the smoke show u made in ur bushings lol
"no mercy on u. u, u , u stupid rubber!"


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