Re-Use felpro head gaskets

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Jul 2, 2004 | 09:49 AM

Greg Fell

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From: Morton IL

Re-Use felpro head gaskets

I had a lifter fail about 3 weeks ago. I replaced them and used the fel-pro head gaskets. I had another lifter fail 2 days ago. I pulled the heads, and the gaskets appear to be in great shape still. Can I reuse these? Nobody in the area has the head gaskets!

I will most definately use new head bolts.

Jul 2, 2004 | 02:08 PM

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Absolutely not...Especially the grahpite composite.
Go to summit and switch to the Gm MLS, ask for saturday delivery..
Less that $30 a pair!
The also have the bolts

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Jul 2, 2004 | 03:54 PM

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From: pierre part louisiana

yould be crazy to REUSE head gaskets that is the most important gasket on the motor.and even if you could why risk all that work for only 70 bucks or so

Jul 4, 2004 | 02:18 AM

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I'm surprized that they even lasted that long.... i wouldn't even use those if they were brand new.... shredded three already!!!!!

Jul 4, 2004 | 03:15 AM

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I wander y u have going though so many head gaskets imos-ss could it be because of the blower.

Jul 5, 2004 | 10:10 PM

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get comeric and do it right...thunder stocks them and can get them to you the next day.

Jul 6, 2004 | 06:21 AM

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You actually can reuse Felpros if they look good.I wouldn't unless your desperate,but have on my own car with no problems.I've got over 10 cars running them with no problems what so ever.Even a 600hp+ blower car.