Date:         Sun, 8 Oct 2000 05:45:32 -0700
Reply-To:     Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@YAHOO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Need help with old gasket removal
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Hi all,

Well, I've started the task of replacing the
flange & gasket for the coolant leak I've had
for a while and had a bear of a time removing
the top allen bolt.  Ended up using a vise grip
as the allen hole ended up stripping.  I was
just happy that I had something the vise grip
could bite in to.  Had to remove the alternator
to get some room for rotation.  When I finally
got the bolt out I only saw a small single 1/2
filing so I'm optimistic about being able to
screw in a new bolt but I would like some advice
on how best to clean out the bolt hold in the
head.

Also, the remaining old gasket is pretty well
sealed to the head.  Any tips on how you other
folks remove baked on gaskets?  I'm thinking a
chisel or something similar.  A razor tool is
not going to do anything but break.  Is there
a chemical solution?

Thanks for the help...

Steven Johnson
'91 Camper
Tewksbury, MA

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