header install...reuse stock exhaust gasket??
05-15-2005, 02:58 AM
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header install...reuse stock exhaust gasket?? can I just reuse the existing stock metal gaskets on my header install...
cant seem to remeber....and I havent had time to go buy a new gasket...and would lik to do my install sunday afternoon
cant seem to remeber....and I havent had time to go buy a new gasket...and would lik to do my install sunday afternoon
05-15-2005, 05:28 AM
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i reused mine, and they dont leak. the car had about 65000 miles when i did it. i have had to go back and tighten a few of the bolts again, but thats normal if you dont have (or are too cheap) to buy locking header bolts.
05-15-2005, 05:35 AM
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I reused mine. I've done it on 2 different header installs now with no troubles. Just take a look at the OE ones before you install everything to make sure they look OK.
05-15-2005, 12:44 PM
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If your going from your stock manifolds to headers, I would use new one's! If your putting on the same headers with the same gaskets and there in good shape, you MAY be ok using the used gaskets.
