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Gasket Removing Tip

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Dantoys, Aug 1, 2018.

  1. Dantoys

    Dantoys New Member

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    Ok, I have struggled removing the old Gaskets, most of them probably the self vulcanizing type.

    I found a great way to remove them after most of the work has been done painfully slow. I used some Gun bore cleaner on the latest gasket, and now it peels off like butter...

    Hoppe's
    No. 9 Gun Bore Cleaner

    beautiful stuff! Hope this helps someone!
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Cool.
    I sometimes use Hoppes as an aftershave. It smells so good.
    (no sarcasm was used or intended)
     
    k-moe, Aug 1, 2018
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    cgutz Well-Known Member

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    Wish I had known that several years ago when I first did a valve adjustment. Scraped and scraped get the gasket bits off.

    I have lots of Hoppes. Air freshener for my basement....

    I love the smell of Hoppes...smells like freedom....
     
    cgutz, Aug 3, 2018
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  4. hogfiddles

    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    They put hops in beer
     
    hogfiddles, Aug 4, 2018
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  5. k-moe

    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    But never put Hoppes in beer.
    It smells great, but does not taste good at all.
     
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    MattiThundrrr Not a guru

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    Or you could try napalm. That stuff with remove anything!
    smell_of_napalm_in_the_morning.jpg
     
    MattiThundrrr, Aug 5, 2018
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