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Cleaning Procedure

  1. Ensure proper use of room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) sealant. Properly clean all RTV surfaces, Refer to Use of Room Temperature Vulcanizing (RTV) and Anaerobic Sealant .
  2. Remove any old thread sealant, gasket material or sealant using EN-28410  remover.
  3. Clean all the following areas with solvent:
    • Sealing surfaces
    • Cooling passages
    • Oil passages
    • Bearing journals
  4. Clean all threaded and through holes with solvent.
  5. WARNING:

    Refer to Safety Glasses Warning .

  6. Dry the engine block with compressed air.