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Removal of water pump gasket V70-XC70

posted by  V70Greg on  Sat Apr 22 21:30 CST 2006
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Hi all,
I am in the middle of a timing belt change, and I decided to put in a new water pump while in there. Now I've got bits of the old WP gasket stuck to the block. Any one BTDT? What did you do to get the stuborn bits of WP gasket off the block?

thanks,
-Greg
1998 V70 T5M







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    Anybody used loctite gasket remover? comments? V70-XC70 1998

    posted by  V70Greg on  Sun Apr 23 14:08 CST 2006
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    I am plugging away at it, but not making what I would call satisfactory progress. I got most of one piece off, but not all of it. The other three pieces are even harder to get to.

    I ordered some of this loctite gasket remover.
    https://www.heavydutystore.com/db/search.php?mode=search

    Anybody used this before








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    Removal of water pump gasket V70-XC70

    posted by  Rule 308 on  Sun Apr 23 09:23 CST 2006
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    Just use a gasket scraper and a razor blade. No real magic or tricks here.

    Mark








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      Removal of water pump gasket V70-XC70

      posted by  V70Greg on  Sun Apr 23 10:03 CST 2006
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      Hi Mark,
      First of all, thanks for both this response and your response to my other thread. I certainly appreciate the advice.

      I am surprised that a razor blade is the solution. It is so tight in there, once my hand is in there with a razor blade, I cannot see anything. Oh well, I am slowly working at it.

      Have you ever used anything like this?
      http://www.meyerplastics.com/adhesives_seal_tape/chiselgaskclnr.htm

      Thanks again,
      -Greg
      (still trying to get the rest of the gasket off)








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        Removal of water pump gasket V70-XC70

        posted by  KlausC on  Sun Apr 23 17:12 CST 2006
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        Now you know why shops charge so much to change the pump. Some times things just won't come apart the way they should and it takes longer than normal. Like frozen rotors, axels, shock bolts, you name it. There are no such things as short cuts, just better procedures and those are learned, not tought.

        Having fun yet?! :)
        You will have the great satisfaction of "been there, done that".

        Klaus
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        (V♂LV♂s 1975 164, 1995 854T, 1998 V70R)








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          Removal of water pump gasket V70-XC70

          posted by  KlausC on  Mon Apr 24 05:40 CST 2006
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          Greg,
          Not so much helpful as comiserating with you. I have found a single edge razor to be mostly innefective, it bends too easily. A sharp putty knife with a longish handle is easier, just have to be careful that the metal doesn't get scratched, gouged. Steel wool is also good to get the residual off, but then you have to be very careful to make sure the shaft is clean of little metal dust and bits.
          I realize it isn't fun, just don't hurry the process.

          Klaus
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          (V♂LV♂s 1975 164, 1995 854T, 1998 V70R)








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            Removal of water pump gasket V70-XC70

            posted by  V70Greg on  Mon Apr 24 08:31 CST 2006
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            Klaus,
            thanks for the comments. This is helpful. This morning before work I bought a long handled scraper and some permatex gasket remover. Going back in there tonight. I'll remember not to hurry.
            Best Regards,
            -Greg








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          Removal of water pump gasket V70-XC70

          posted by  V70Greg on  Sun Apr 23 18:52 CST 2006
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          Was this supposed to be helpful? Or are you just letting me know that my situation is amusing? I appreciate conversing with you all the same, but I'm just curious.

          -Greg








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            Removal of water pump gasket V70-XC70

            posted by  bbqsdirect.com on  Mon Apr 24 02:28 CST 2006
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            Never on a volvo but on other cars Ive used spray on gasket remover. It helps sofen the material some what . Good luck








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              Removal of water pump gasket V70-XC70

              posted by  V70Greg on  Mon Apr 24 08:27 CST 2006
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              That's good to know. Softening of the gasket is what I really need. It is hard as stone right now, and I don't want to use too much force against the engine block. I will let you know how it goes.
              Thanks for your input. much appreciated.
              -Greg







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