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Old 05-20-2010, 11:59 PM
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Ok so I was putting together an LM7 and forgot to install the lifters and treys before I installed and torqued down the heads. I understand I now need to buy new head bolts cause they arent reusable, but is it ok to still use the MLS head gaskets?? (PN; 12589227) Ive heard both yes and no. The engine hasnt been fired or even turned over at all. Just want to make sure the head gaskets can be used still.
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If the engine hasn't been fired you can reuse it. Compressing the MLS doesn't ruin it like a graphite gasket.
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Yeah, Run em



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