Reusing Gaskets?
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Reusing Gaskets? What all gaskets need to be replaced when i'm putting my engine back together? I already need new valve cover gaskets, but i was wondering how good the stock gaskets were on the oil pan, front cover, rear cover, water pump, and anything else i may be forgetting.
Originally Posted by 67Ranger
What all gaskets need to be replaced when i'm putting my engine back together? I already need new valve cover gaskets, but i was wondering how good the stock gaskets were on the oil pan, front cover, rear cover, water pump, and anything else i may be forgetting.
I have gone gone through it twice and would suggest you replace all the seals....just for peace of mind if nothing else. It will cost you a little more but saves some headaches down the road. Just my opinion.
Of course, the safest way it to replace them all.
Some of the gaskets can be reused. I would use your best judgement by looking at the gasket itself.
Valvecover, intake & exhaust gaskets are usually reusable, along with the 99 & later waterpump gaskets.
Some of the gaskets can be reused. I would use your best judgement by looking at the gasket itself.
Valvecover, intake & exhaust gaskets are usually reusable, along with the 99 & later waterpump gaskets.
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Thanks for the advice. Thats about what i was thinkin. Do the valvecover gaskets normally stretch out whenever you take them out of the valve covers? I took mine out for some reason, and it seemed like they were about an inch longer when i tried to put them back in.
Originally Posted by 67Ranger
Thanks for the advice. Thats about what i was thinkin. Do the valvecover gaskets normally stretch out whenever you take them out of the valve covers? I took mine out for some reason, and it seemed like they were about an inch longer when i tried to put them back in.
