Reusing Metal Head Gaskets?

Boostedstr8six

I have better SA than you
Mar 30, 2005
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Yeah, this has been discussed pretty heavily before. The overall concensus was that it's fine but some kind of sealer, like copper spray, needs to be applied to gasket. I've got about a year and a half on my reused mhg with copper spray.
 

JustAnotherVictim

Supramania Contributor
Yea well I guess it was deleted when the site got hacked cuz I searched for awhile but couldn't find it. I used permatex brake quiet when I first put it on and it's been fine I'm getting ready to switch to a gte block so I was just wondering if I absolutely had to get a new one. I already know I can reuse the arp bolts so I guess I should be ok.
Thanks :eek3dance
 

figgie

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Mar 30, 2005
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why not do it right the FIRST time instead of half assing shit? Buy a new one that way there is ZERO doubt.

There is always plenty of time to do it right again if you didn't do it right the first time though ;)