Cylinder head/gasket, replacing: Clean:

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Fig 1: Identifying Cylinder Head Gasket Surface

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

the exhaust joints exhaust manifold/cylinder head
engine block's gasket face
coolant pipe's gasket face
gasket face between the cylinder head's top/bottom half.

CAUTION: Do not use a metal scraper. Use a soft putty knife and if necessary gasket solvent, P/N 1 161 340-3. The surfaces must be completely clean for them to seal. A fume hood or extractor must be used when using gasket solvent.