Pump, Water: Cleaning
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Clean the gasket mating surface. Use caution not to damage the gasket sealing surface.
To ensure proper gasket sealing, surface preparation must be performed, especially with the use of aluminum engine components.
Never use the following to clean gasket surfaces:
- Metal scraper.
- Abrasive pad or paper to clean cylinder block and head.
- High speed power tool with an abrasive pad or a wire brush.
- High speed power tool with 3M Roloc™ Bristle Disc (white or yellow).
Only use the following for cleaning gasket surfaces:
- Solvent or a commercially available gasket remover
- Plastic or wood scraper.