Trick to get these f.. exhaust gaskets off

[lowandslow]

I can't seem to get my exhaust gaskets off. The one which seals between the cylinder and curved pipe. They     are stuck solid, no amount of WD40, penetrating oil. I even tried the cheap HarborFreight vice grip but no luck 73 RD350

[rodneya]

You mean the gasket like this?
they go rock hard after time and heat cycles. I use a thin flat screwdriver to scrape them out in pieces.

[Striker1423]

Seal puller and a small block of wood or a rag folded over a bunch to pry against.

[lowandslow]

rodneya yes. Don't have a seal puller, will try the rag over screw driver. If only the ones we want to stick, stick this well 

[m in sc]

yeah just dig em out. have a spring pulling tool w a hook? that can help as well.

[lowandslow]

Thanks to all, I used a flat bed screwdriver to pull the right one out. IT came out as vegetable curly   slice