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Valve Cover Gasket Removal

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I'm about to remove the valve cover and adjust the valves. So, I'm preparing myself for a battle with the old valve cover gasket. Just wondering if anyone has tried "oven cleaner" with much success.

Thanks!
 
snackie said:
I'm about to remove the valve cover and adjust the valves. So, I'm preparing myself for a battle with the old valve cover gasket. Just wondering if anyone has tried "oven cleaner" with much success.

Thanks!
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Not knowing what the reaction of oven cleaner to the aluminum would be, I would hesitate using it.
 
OTOH, I've used Permatex aerosol gasket remover, which I would bet is basically oven cleaner. That and a plastic ice scraper (and in some spots a single-edge razor) gets it done for me. (Stinks like oven cleaner, too).

Let me add: I use masking tape & newspaper to protect painted areas. Not sure what it does to paint, and don't want to experiment on a nice bike...
 
Spraying the gasket remover in a cup and dabbing it on the gasket will save you a lot of masking time. Allow the remover some time to work, scrape, apply again, and eventually you will get the gasket all off.
 
Thanks for the o-Rings!

Thanks for the o-Rings!

robertbarr said:
OTOH, I've used Permatex aerosol gasket remover, which I would bet is basically oven cleaner. That and a plastic ice scraper (and in some spots a single-edge razor) gets it done for me. (Stinks like oven cleaner, too).

Let me add: I use masking tape & newspaper to protect painted areas. Not sure what it does to paint, and don't want to experiment on a nice bike...
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Mr. Barr, thanks for the O-Ring kit, carbs are done and once I adjust the valves, we'll see how she runs.
 
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