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Old 01-10-2012, 10:13 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Head Gasket Reuse???????

Has anyone out there ever reused a head gasket? Did it work?
Just curious.
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Old 01-11-2012, 07:50 AM   #2 (permalink)
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I would NEVER...and the head bolts should be in question also...
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Old 01-11-2012, 04:51 PM   #3 (permalink)
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You MIGHT make it work a second time but why risk it? They usaully wont compress a second time after heat cycling.

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Head gaskets are like condoms. One time use and pray no leaks develop.
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Head gaskets are like condoms. One time use and pray no leaks develop.
quote worthy there!
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New gasket
New bolts
torque exactly as specified.
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Old 01-12-2012, 01:48 PM   #7 (permalink)
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That condom analogy was hilarious! (and proper advice)

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