Reusing valve cover gaskets

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Feb 27, 2009 | 11:06 AM

Intercooler2

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Reusing valve cover gaskets

Doing valve springs this weekend so was wondering if the gaskets will come off in one piece and can be reused? Or should I just buy some just in case?

Feb 27, 2009 | 11:08 AM

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They are reusable, and will most likely come off in one piece unless someone damaged them before.

Feb 27, 2009 | 11:09 AM

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They are usually OK unless a lot of miles so they have dried out. Worse case would be small leak that would require replacement later.

Feb 27, 2009 | 11:09 AM

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They are rubber and more like an o-ring and should be re-usable. They sit in a groove, you'll see. Just dont pull them out of the groove

Feb 27, 2009 | 11:12 AM

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Thanks for the info! I can't wait to get the springs and rockers on. Should pick up a little.

Feb 27, 2009 | 08:31 PM

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i've had mine off several times without replacing. still no leaks.

Feb 27, 2009 | 11:15 PM

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had my valve covers off to paint and even pulled the gasket out of the groove. i made sure to rub the gasket down with oil as i was removing the gasket. no probs here