removing engine gaskets

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warrenrhen
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Your car is a: 1979 fiat 124 spider
Location: Apache Junction AZ

removing engine gaskets

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Does anyone have a good suggestions on what to use to remove gaskets (intake) that are really stuck to the head. It's kind of hard in the car at that angle
Cheers, Warren
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SteinOnkel
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Your car is a: 1978 124 Spider 1800

Re: removing engine gaskets

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Gasket remover spray and plastic scrapers. Lots of patience.
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RRoller123
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Your car is a: 1980 FI SPIDER 2000
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Re: removing engine gaskets

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+1, it is a pita.
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