So, just because I could, during annual inspection I decided to switch valve cover gaskets (Lycoming says to pull the valve covers and inspect the rockers at 400 hours, and I'm almost there, so what the heck). Plus, as with all Leakcomings, I get a few drops here and there from around the valve covers over time. I got the fancy-schmancy rubbery silicone (or whatever) ones recommended to replace the antiquated cork gaskets.
After pulling one cover, and dealing with the brittle, caked-on, cooked-on cork gaskets, trying to remove all of the old gasket...well, it's now an experiment...I replaced ONE gasket, but am loathe to do all four at this time (let's see how the new one works on that cylinder).
But meantime...anybody have an easy (or at least easier) way to remove the old gasket material? It came off the cylinder mating surface fairly easily, but was a booger to get off of the cover. Suggestions?
After pulling one cover, and dealing with the brittle, caked-on, cooked-on cork gaskets, trying to remove all of the old gasket...well, it's now an experiment...I replaced ONE gasket, but am loathe to do all four at this time (let's see how the new one works on that cylinder).
But meantime...anybody have an easy (or at least easier) way to remove the old gasket material? It came off the cylinder mating surface fairly easily, but was a booger to get off of the cover. Suggestions?