Thread: Removing RTV from Oil Pans and Block

a drill and a wire brush wheel do wonders

Heating it might help in addition

Yes I use it on the block, upper, and lower pans. I actually use a wire wheel in a drill, just called it a wire brush above.

On the aluminum I've tried copper scrapers but end up using a razor blade and a nice pick for the inside groove. For the lower pan (steel) the wire brush works well. I like the motorized wire brush ideas already mentioned.

Hey guys thanks for the info. Plenty of ideas for me to try. One thing I really like about this forum. A lot of previous hands on experience.

I've used an old cut up library card. I cut a pattern to get into the groves. It doesn't damage any of the surfaces.

These discs are the shizzle! Hands down the best way to clean up your oil pans if you ask me:

Bristle Disc White 120 Grit 4.5"