Hey guys,
I painted my engine and didn't tape the gasket mounting points for the headers. Should I scrape the paint off where the gaskets will contact or not worry about it? Will the paint cause a sealing problem? The headers are painted as well would that be a concern?
Thanks

i clean things up with zylene(toululene) .. its grease and paint remover that doesnt leave a residue

I just use a single-edge razor blade.

Doc here,

If you have a dremel, and some fine disks, use that. Outline the gaskets on the head with a laundry pen, then remove the paint just to before the line, the "removed paint won't show this way.Cover or stuff a rag in the ports so you don't get abrasive in there.

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Id scrape it off. I wouldn't worry about it too much however as the paint will probably bake off within the first few runs of the engine. You'll want to retorque the bolts after the first few runs anyways, which will seal any gaps created by the paint baking off.

Thanks guys. I will remove it prior to header install.