To ensure engine gasket sealing, proper surface preparation must be performed, especially with the use of aluminum engine components and multi-layer steel cylinder head gaskets.
Never use the following to clean gasket surfaces:
– Metal scraper (1).
– Abrasive pad or paper to clean cylinder block and head.
– High speed power tool with an abrasive pad or a wire brush (2).
Only use the following for cleaning gasket surfaces:
– Solvent or a commercially available gasket remover
– Plastic or wood scraper (4).
– High speed power tool with a plastic bristle brush style disc (3).
Sealing surfaces must be free of grease or oil residue. Clean surfaces with Mopar® brake parts cleaner (or equivalent).
