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Old 11-12-2011, 05:15 PM
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are cometic head gaskets repressable. i heard there not and i heard they are there $200 for my lt1 and if i dont need to buy a new that would be good. but if i do oh well any info guy. there not blown the engine runs fine but im tearing it down and rebuilding it and repowder coating it. and im just wondering.
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use to be on their website..."not recommended to reuse after 3 applications" or something to that affect.I've reused them twice on several different build with no problems, be sure to inspect the good tho
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Most MLS gaskets can be re-used. But if the black coating has come off, I wouldnt do it.
And I would only consider it on a very low stressed engine, and as an absolute last resort.

or for an engine that hasnt actually been run.
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Not worth the risk of having a problem and having to pull it apart again imo
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I wouldn't recommend it, but I've done it with no problem.
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I ran mine for a maybe 5,000 miles. And after tearing the engine down recently, the black coating is missing between some of the cylinder walls. I would feel somewhat comfortable reusing this set, only on an NA application though.

I decided to pick up a set of L92 gaskets to use instead.



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