replacing head gaskets

black05gt · June 18th, 2011, 10:10 AM

What should I use to clean the old gasket? And does anybody have any advice when putting the new gaskets on. What are the torque specs for the heads?
Any help would be highly appreciated I don't want to mess it up.

fogged306 · June 18th, 2011, 12:47 PM

Aluminum or iron heads? I use a very sharp chisel and some mineral spirits to clean the gaskets off, if they're aluminum, be very careful to not gouge the metal. Lot easier to do on an aluminum head than on an iron head. Also, emphasis on "very sharp" chisel. A dull one will make it easier to dig into the metal on the head. Torque specs

Digsj7 · June 18th, 2011, 10:35 PM

a couple new razors and some time...and a few brewhaa's

FastStang91Lx · June 19th, 2011, 12:17 AM

White bristle disk on a die grinder for aluminum and light tan scotchbrite disk for iron. Air/power tools for the mutha faking win!

Ohsplat · June 19th, 2011, 12:25 AM

I use a dremmel and a wire brush attachment to remove the old gasket. Then I rub it down with some gasket remover and spray the block and head side with copper spray.

June 18th, 2011, 10:10 AM	#1
black05gt Regular 94 mustang,88 mustang n/a Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: houston Posts: 134 iTrader: 0 reviews	replacing head gaskets What should I use to clean the old gasket? And does anybody have any advice when putting the new gaskets on. What are the torque specs for the heads? Any help would be highly appreciated I don't want to mess it up. __________________ 2011 Malibu LTZ (Daily driver) 94 Mustang GT (Weekend toy) 88 Mustang GT (Track car)

June 18th, 2011, 10:35 PM	#3
Digsj7 Enthusiast 1993 Mustang LX my dog runs faster... Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Columbus NE Posts: 626 iTrader: 0 reviews	a couple new razors and some time...and a few brewhaa's __________________ CAI, GT40 Intake, GT40P heads, 1.72 RR, 70mm Accufab, UPR Control arms, Hedman Headers, Mac H-Pipe, Flows, Pro-5.0, 3.73 Gears, BBK caster/camber kit, Eibach springs, Subframe Connectors, 5 lug conversion, MM+Cleavage Club Member #19

June 19th, 2011, 12:17 AM	#4
FastStang91Lx I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1991 Mustang LX 5.0 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 5,572 iTrader: 2 reviews	White bristle disk on a die grinder for aluminum and light tan scotchbrite disk for iron. Air/power tools for the mutha faking win! __________________ Point made in less than a few hours with minimal response. http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ml#post4465184

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June 18th, 2011, 12:47 PM	#2
fogged306 MM Fanatic 89 GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY Posts: 4,875 iTrader: 2 reviews	Aluminum or iron heads? I use a very sharp chisel and some mineral spirits to clean the gaskets off, if they're aluminum, be very careful to not gouge the metal. Lot easier to do on an aluminum head than on an iron head. Also, emphasis on "very sharp" chisel. A dull one will make it easier to dig into the metal on the head. Torque specs

June 19th, 2011, 12:25 AM	#5
Ohsplat Enthusiast 1983GT No motor or trans Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Middle River MD Posts: 540 iTrader: 0 reviews	I use a dremmel and a wire brush attachment to remove the old gasket. Then I rub it down with some gasket remover and spray the block and head side with copper spray.

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