Isn't there some stuff that makes removing old gaskets much easier? I am having a hard time getting the old water pump gasket removed from the motor. I can hardly get my hands in there to peel and scrape.

 

blow torch

 

I used a gasket scraper bought from AutoZone. Nothing more than a razor blade on a stick.

 

I bought some stuff made by Permatex that is gasket disolver. It doesn't take the stuff off completely, but if you spray it on and let it sit for a min. or two, and then come back to scrape, it'll scrape off much easier and cleaner. You will still have to scrape though.

Aaron

 

Thanks for the replies guys! I'll be back on it tomorrow.