HELP!!!!! head gasket removal...
 

i have a 90 crx si d16a6 motor and i'm trying to remove the head gasket from it. appearantly it's not a copper type head gasket so i'm having a hard time removing the left over pieces that are left on the head and block. i've tried spraying paint removal and etc...but i'm still having a hard time removing all of the left over. if anyone has remove a head gasket from a stock crx motor, help me asap!!!!!!!!!! also, is it necessary to remove all of the left over pieces on the head and block????

Re:HELP!!!!! head gasket removal...
 

Acutally its crucial that you remove everything so you could have proper sealing or else its going to leak. Use a blade, also check for warpage on the block. Take the head to a machine shop for resurfacing. Hope this helps

Re:HELP!!!!! head gasket removal...
 

Yes, make sure it is COMPLETELY clean. Don't be lazy about this part. A razor works good. A plastic razor might be better for you.
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Re:HELP!!!!! head gasket removal...
 

they have some gasket removel thing at autozone for like 3 bucks i belive.

Re:HELP!!!!! head gasket removal...
 

use a razor and TAKE YOUR TIME! if u get impatient you wont clean is right and it WIll leak! i speak from gay ass experience.... :'(

Re:HELP!!!!! head gasket removal...
 

go get a gaskter scraper at ne parts store. it is a lil eaiser thatn a razor blade. even tho almost the same thing. make sure u get everything off or u will have to do it all over again!!

Re:HELP!!!!! head gasket removal...
 

Napa gasket remover!! or any gasket remover will work wonders. I learned the hard way.
gasket remover and a putty knife is what i use, just keep repeating the spray,wait,scrape process till its all gone.

good luck

Re:HELP!!!!! head gasket removal...
 

If its being a bastard like mine was i have a angleside grinder w/a gasketremoval tool attached to it . The only downside is that you need air , the tool to do it with . Make friends w/a mechanic and talkem into lending it to you. If not now i wonder if you could sand it down with a heavy grit sandpaper. Hope i helped.

Re:HELP!!!!! head gasket removal...
 

are you crazy?..the reason you use a razor blade is so it doesnt get messed up

Re:HELP!!!!! head gasket removal...
 

Well, i just rebuilt my mini-me swap, and i used an angle grinder with a wizz wheel atachment. It took the damn thing right off, and left a nice clean polsihed deck. Watch out with the razor blades that you don't gouge the deck though, if you do, you may need to get it decked a hair. Hope this helps u out...