Cleaning Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Buick Encore. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- 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 .
- Remove any old thread sealant, gasket material or sealant using EN-28410 remover.
- Clean all the following areas with solvent:
- Sealing surfaces
- Cooling passages
- Oil passages
- Bearing journals
- Clean all threaded and through holes with solvent.
- Dry the engine block with compressed air.
WARNING:
Refer to Safety Glasses Warning .