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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 10:49 PM
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So, any issues with reusing header gaskets? I'm broke and happened to pick up some headers for very cheap.. is it safe to reuse the stock gaskets? my LS1 just turned over 89K miles Friday.

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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 10:54 PM
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Most people recommend re-using them or buying new ones from the dealership. I reused mine with about the same miles you have on yours and haven't had any issues with them. I wouldn't worry about it one bit.
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 10:59 PM
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New stock manifolds are like $15 shipped, but yeah a lot of people ditch the aftermarket gaskets, because thats 1 of the few things gm did right =p
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 11:02 PM
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I know they're cheap, but I'm a highschool student still paying off the remaining $1300 from my SS lol

If you haven't had any probs yet, I'll probably just reuse them. did you recondition them or anything?
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 11:13 PM
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Ive re-used them but I spray a little copper coat on them first just to be sure they will seal, leaking headers really suck.
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 11:39 PM
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I just ordered stock replacements tonight becasue the ones that came with my Pcesetters **** out in less than 5,000 miles. Hang onto the ones you got.
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Old May 25, 2012 | 06:20 PM
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I just took my Stock manifolds off. Only have the right side off now. I was planning on reusing mine. Just wondering are the 2 layers supposed to be only attached in the middle and floppy on the ends?
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Old May 25, 2012 | 09:33 PM
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I always reuse the bc they are the best quality
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I reused.
In tightening them, I snugged them evenly, then torqued them just a bit beyond what the initial recommendation was.
They seem to be leak-free.
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I'm running the Cometic MLS gaskets and have reused them at least 4-6 times. Seal perfect. They are about $30 from Summit. I know you are asking about stock gaskets but i thought I'd throw that in there.
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