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Old 07-29-2007, 02:05 PM
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I'm planning on reusing a set of cometic head gaskets. I sprayed them with copper gasket spray the first time around. Do I need to clean that off and what should I use?
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Old 07-29-2007, 02:09 PM
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i would. use soap and warm water to clean them up first, respray them and go. i like to use spray hylomar in my s/c and nos engines.
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Copper gasket spray is just fine for reuse. I would just clean the mating surfaces of the heads/block very well, respray the gaskets, and put them back on.
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Why risk your engine over a set of gaskets? I know they "can" be reused but I wouldn't.
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Because they are made to reuse.
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No, they aren't "made to reuse". They're made for single use. But the design of them has shown to be "capable of reuse".
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Dont even bother to reuse them, just get new ones. Its not like they are that expensive so its not really worth it to risk a leak.
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i reused one of mine but partly because i just took one head back off to change out a lifter.i put mine on without spraying them,no leaks so far (knock on wood)
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i have heard of them reused but i would just buy new ones for the peace of mind .
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