Do you have access to Mitchell1 Prodemand, or eautorepair.net DIY? If you are willing to share user/password (we can pay), please get in contact with us ASAP (truly, it is urgent): email operation-charm [[at]] tuta.io or click to submit anonymously
Engine Gasket Surface Preparation
ENGINE GASKET SURFACE PREPARATION
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 (2,3).
NOTE: Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) head gaskets require a scratch free sealing surface.
Only use the following for cleaning gasket surfaces:
- Solvent or a commercially available gasket remover
- Plastic or wood scraper (4).
Sealing surfaces must be free of grease or oil residue. Clean surfaces with Mopar(R) brake parts cleaner (or equivalent).