How to clean this?

[rmt6668]

Hi

I have damage the gasket for the air intake manifold # 111 141 0780, is this expensive. Does it look like it was damage before I open it?

Any how I need to clean the joints for the new gasket to sit in nicely, what do I use to clean & can I clean its internal where there are pistons. cylinders etc

[joseph c]

put rags or paper towels in the intake ports and spray with gasket remover and follow the instructions on the product. do the same for the manifold, and reinstall with a new gasket. make sure the surfaces are clean and dry before installation. i wipe mine down with laqire thinner before install and let dry

[rmt6668]

Thanks

Confirming is it using a lacquer thinner to clean the gasket joints incl the internals of the manifolds? Can I use this on the engine inlet where I can see the pistons?

Rgds

[joseph c]

yes, but keep it out of the cylindars as it will wash away any oil

[rmt6668]

Can I use the same stuff to clean above that engine block, which is brownish color on the pic?

[joseph c]

yes, won't hurt the finish, put it on a rag and scrub