Engine Gasket Surface Preparation
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
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).
NOTE:
Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) head gaskets require a scratch free sealing surface.
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).