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Old 04-12-2007, 03:06 PM
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I just got a great deal on used QTP LT headers and a matching x-pipe. I was wondering, can I reuse my stock gaskets and header bolts or should I pick up new ones?

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yes to both. how many miles on the car?
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Originally Posted by TheSilverOne
yes to both. how many miles on the car?
I had 96k on mine and I used the stock bolts, gaskets were cheap so I had no reason not to get 'em. Good luck.

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Bolts can be reused..but you should get new gaskets..they aren't that much and you don't want to do this again due to a dumb leak.
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72K on the clock. Do you guys recommend any particular gaskets?
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i reused my stock 156k gaskets they honestly looked as good as the new ones
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Originally Posted by 19torch99
72K on the clock. Do you guys recommend any particular gaskets?
original GM
or percy's
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Most will recommend stock GM manifold gaskets I suspect. That's what I bought for my installation.
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And probably should have asked in my last post....Where is the best place to pick up the original GM ones?
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GM dealer near me was surprisingly cheap, think I paid 30 for the pair.

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if you have a buddy at the dealership you can get em for like 9 bux a piece i have reused my stockers easily 20 times... MLS rocks!
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For like $30 get new gaskets from the dealership and reuse your bolts.
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Ive done header swaps on both my cars and both times used the stock gaskets and bolts. Never had problems.
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i reused mine without any problems




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