FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Engine Gasket Surface Preparation

Surface Preparation
Scrape clean or wire brush all gasket surfaces removing all loose material. Inspect stamped parts to assure gasket rails are flat. Flatten rails with a hammer on a flat plate if required. Gasket surfaces must be free of oil and dirt. Make sure old gasket material is removed from blind attaching holes.