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Old Mar 1, 2008 | 01:44 AM
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Default these gaskets any good?

I just got some pacesetter lt's and a y pipe. It came with these white colored gaskets, seemed kinda weird. Are these any good?
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Old Mar 1, 2008 | 01:49 AM
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no, throw them away and get mls ones
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Old Mar 1, 2008 | 07:37 AM
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for the header flange to Cyl head, just get the GM MLS
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Old Mar 1, 2008 | 07:47 AM
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i cleaned up my original ones and sprayed them with permitex copper coat
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Old Mar 1, 2008 | 09:25 PM
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whats mls?
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Old Mar 1, 2008 | 09:33 PM
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whats mls?
multi-layered steel
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can i reuse mine? How much are they new at the auto parts store?
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Old Mar 1, 2008 | 10:39 PM
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Yes you can reuse yours. If they are in good shape you will have no problems. I reused mine and they have been working great. Good luck man.
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You should be able to re-use your stock ones but if not get new GM gaskets. Those paper ones suck.
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you can reuse the stockers if they are in good shape. other wise get some stock replacements. I got the percys gaskets, but thats just me.
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throw those gaskets as far as you can and get some GM ones.
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Toss that **** and get some new ones from the WS.6Store
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Originally Posted by taws6m6
can i reuse mine? How much are they new at the auto parts store?
I just got a set of MLS ones from Advanced and they cost me $15
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