Cylinder Head/Gasket, Replacement: Installation: Cleaning
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WARNING:
Use a fume hood or extractor when using gasket solvent
Clean the gasket faces for:
- the manifold. Check that the studs are tightened
- the coolant bypass channel
- the thermostat housing
- the intake manifold
- the cylinder block
- camshaft cover.
Blow the oil ducts clean.
NOTE:
Use a razor blade or a gasket scraper and gasket solvent P/N 1161 440.