In my effort to track down the recommended gasket sealant to use for the cylinder head cover, I came across an interesting item.
It seems as if pro auto mechanics recommend the use of plastic gasket scrapers when scraping old gasket material off of aluminum engine parts. I guess the dull old screwdriver I've been using to scrape gaskets since the 70's when I owned a Chevy with a cast iron block is now out of date.
As a matter of fact, I can see where the screwdriver has left marks in the gasket surface on my cylinder head cover.
Here's the problem:
Where does one find plastic gasket scrapers? I Googled it and got this:
Bojo ToolsHowever, an old scrounger like me is loath to pay for plastic scrapers like this when I'm sure a suitable item could be made from stuff found around any household.
Problem is, I'm drawing a blank.
What do y'all use for scraping gasket residue from aluminum engine parts?
TIA!