Engine Gasket Surface Preparation

Fig 1: Proper Tool Usage For Surface Preparation

Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC

To ensure engine gasket sealing, proper surface preparation must be performed, especially with the use of aluminum engine components and multi-layer steel cylinder head gaskets.

Never  use the following to clean gasket surfaces:

• Metal scraper (1).
• Abrasive pad or paper to clean cylinder block and head.
• High speed power tool with an abrasive pad or a wire brush (2).

Fig 2: Proper Tool Usage For Surface Preparation

Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC

Only use the following for cleaning gasket surfaces:

• Solvent or a commercially available gasket remover
• Plastic or wood scraper (4).
• High speed power tool with a plastic bristle brush style disc (3).

Sealing surfaces must be free of grease or oil residue. Clean surfaces with Mopar® brake parts cleaner (or equivalent).