2a-Egg Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 (edited) Have got the sump off my truck and have started to clean it up inside and out, the seal is pretty well on and wondering what the best way of getting it off is. Ive started to use a chisel to get under it and off, but there must be a better way Cheers Edited April 17, 2019 by 2a-Egg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC_ Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 Go easy with a chisel, I used a small razor blade and kept soaking the gasket that’s coming off in old oil to soften it. WD etc could be used as well I guess. Careful you don’t chip the metal 😊👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan_meakin Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 It's only a thin gasket. Razor blade is a good shout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2a-Egg Posted April 17, 2019 Author Share Posted April 17, 2019 (edited) 16 minutes ago, jordan_meakin said: It's only a thin gasket. Razor blade is a good shout. The one that's on it ain't thin.. 28 minutes ago, DC_ said: Go easy with a chisel, I used a small razor blade and kept soaking the gasket that’s coming off in old oil to soften it. WD etc could be used as well I guess. Careful you don’t chip the metal 😊👍 Just running it along surface, brand new chisel so nice clean flat edge too. Edited April 17, 2019 by 2a-Egg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lo-fi Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 Is it one of the old cork gaskets? Sometimes crisping it with a plumbers torch can help shift it, but mind the fumes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 I have a collection of these and they're awesome for scraping stuff off - you can get plastic versions with plastic blades too: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2a-Egg Posted April 19, 2019 Author Share Posted April 19, 2019 Got it all Off using a paint scraper. And new one now on and sump back on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 On 4/17/2019 at 3:16 PM, FridgeFreezer said: I have a collection of these and they're awesome for scraping stuff off - you can get plastic versions with plastic blades too: Is that a cooper or brass blade? Great idea, being softer than iron or steel so it doesn't damage head or block surfaces. Where did you find them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally V8 Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 5 hours ago, Snagger said: Is that a cooper or brass blade? Great idea, being softer than iron or steel so it doesn't damage head or block surfaces. Where did you find them? That picture shows it without the blade fitted,I have a few of them,they use a steel razorblade type thing,very good when they are sharp. Often an old file ground smooth,then sharpened with a 30 degree edge at about 30 degrees to the length of the file is just as useful.And lasts pretty much forever,AND I can make them to suit my left handed self... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 I've used these. It's a standard safety razer blade. But the angle is such that the blade only slices the gasket. It works, until the notches wear and you find you have to hold the blade in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkie Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 On 4/17/2019 at 12:16 PM, FridgeFreezer said: I have a collection of these and they're awesome for scraping stuff off - you can get plastic versions with plastic blades too: Where do you buy these from? Looks like a sensible investment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 Last one I bought came from Brewers paint, but quite a few DIY and car places sell them and they're on eBlag etc. Worth getting a pack of blades with it so you've always got a good sharp one to hand. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkie Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 Look at this for observational bias. I was in toolstation and stumbled across one. I now have one in my toolbox for such gasket related occasions. https://www.toolstation.com/unger-ergotec-safety-scraper/p69741#full-desc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 Just one? That's like waaay not enough to have kicking around in my experience although I do own about 10 tape measures and still end up searching the garage for one when I need it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkie Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 It may well be a gateway to harder stuff, I'll see how I get on. I did get a spare pack of blades as well😅 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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