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Cleaning Gasket Surfaces Cadillac Escalade GMT800

Mechanical ~103 words

Remove all gasket and sealing material from the part using the J 28410 or equivalent.
Care must be used to avoid gouging or scraping the sealing surfaces.
Do not use any other method or technique to remove sealant or gasket material from a part.
Do not use abrasive pads, sand paper, or power tools to clean the gasket surfaces. These methods of cleaning can cause damage to the component sealing surfaces. Abrasive pads also produce a fine grit that the oil filter cannot remove from the oil. This grit is abrasive and has been known to cause internal engine damage.

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