tirefryin_s10

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I did some searching but did not come up with much info, what do you guys use when re-using cometic head gaskets on a ls engine?

I am wondering what I should coat them with or any special precautions I should take.

Thanks!

tirefryin_s10

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Anyone input?

losiguy

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You can reuse them if they look MINT. If there is even one imperfection pony up and get new ones. Get all of the copper spray off them and re-spray. I've re-used mine 3 times (nitrous motor) with no problems yet. Some will tell you to do it, some won't. It may be different for Turbo/Blower so wait for a few more opinions.

Smearin

Too much hassle to tear back down if something is wrong- dont skimp.. pay the extra $$ and get some piece of mind.

smokinHawk

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think i have had my heads off 4-5 times, same gasket also no coating, no leaking
should be fine as long as they arnt damaged.

theblur98ss

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I paid the extra for cometics on my first big build so I could reuse them. When the time came I didn't trust them and bought new ones anyhow.

180ls1

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i am not sure about the gaskets, but i sure would be mad if i popped a motor because i reused headgaskets.

helicoil

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I have had no problems re-using Felpros or Cometics in a pinch, however if you can afford NEW I would do it. Seems kind of pointless to jeopardize a problem with all the work of removing the heads in these cars, but then again I guess money, or the lack of, makes those decisions easier.

tirefryin_s10

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Engine is in a mustang so heads are easy to get off ... money is also uber tight right now.