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Best way to remove exhaust gaskets in head?

Started by Steve_in_Florida, July 13, 2015, 03:23:03 PM

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Steve_in_Florida

July 13, 2015, 03:23:03 PM
Screwdriver to pry out?

Seal puller?

Something else/some other way?

Steve
`90 FJ-1200
`92 FJ-1200

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movenon

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July 13, 2015, 03:31:07 PM
Mine came out with a small screwdriver.  Harbor Freight has some small picks that might work well also. They are in a kit with a straight and some bent ones. Couple of bucks.  More in gas to go them than they cost. :).  They should come out easy Steve.
George
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FJmonkey

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July 13, 2015, 04:04:46 PM
Small flat blade screwdriver, quite an easy job....
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Paul1965

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July 13, 2015, 08:10:22 PM
Quote from: Steve_in_Florida on July 13, 2015, 03:23:03 PM
Screwdriver to pry out?

Seal puller?

Something else/some other way?

Steve

If you have one, cotter pin pullers come in handy for a variety of things like helping remove those exhaust seals.

http://www.amazon.com/General-Tools-Instruments-64-Cotter/dp/B000189SW2/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1436836094&sr=8-4&keywords=cotter+pin+puller
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Steve_in_Florida

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July 14, 2015, 08:32:33 AM
Thank you for the replies.

I'm getting the engine from my original `90 FJ ready for re-installation. Didn't want to damage the head somehow by doing something wrong.

:hi:

Steve
`90 FJ-1200
`92 FJ-1200

IBA # 54823
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