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Offline reed

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cb400f exhaust gaskets
« on: January 13, 2011, 08:37:04 PM »
Im fitting a new header to my 400f. the old exhaust gaskets are literally cooked into the cylinder head. does anyone have any tips on how to remove these crusty old gaskets without taking a screwdriver to the head?
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Offline Roach

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Re: cb400f exhaust gaskets
« Reply #1 on: January 13, 2011, 08:43:56 PM »
heat them up then grab some needle nosed pliers
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Offline fmctm1sw

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Re: cb400f exhaust gaskets
« Reply #2 on: January 14, 2011, 07:39:25 AM »
I had success with those little hook and pick sets...
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