Guys - that's why you use plastic switch covers - the really cheap ones. They are sharp enough to remove the gasket without scratching the aluminum. Really. -- Mike -------------- Original message from "David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>: -------------- > I agree it "ain't easy". With technique and skill it can be done. The > damage done is usually not all that bad and can be smoothed out with a > file and using silicone sealer with the new gasket. The better > alternative would have been to reuse the old gasket, leaving it in > place and siliconing the pan back onto it. When I did my turbo I had > the chance to replace the gasket or reuse it. I chose to reuse it and > it is not leaking. Taking a peek was OK, he just should have tried to > reuse the gasket. > David Teitelbaum > vin 10757 > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/