Start with a file, if you have a small wetstone would be nice.
The file will get the edge off and you the assess it at that point.

From the looks of it once you have filed it the best you can so it will not cut the new seal, install the seal shallow so the lip will run out on the undamaged area.


Cheers, Charlie
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95 Montero SR 3.8 DOHC Only one?
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