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Old 05-02-2005, 06:15 PM
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I will be removing the heads soon. Is it necessary to replace GM MLS head gaskets even though they've only been in there 4 months?
Old 05-02-2005, 06:24 PM
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yes...once you compress them they're done.

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I have recycled head gaskets with low miles on it with no problems. It is not advisable, but if there are no tears on them, you will probably be ok.
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OK, thanks guys . . . that's about what I thought.
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what about after torquing them down to check P/V clearance or pushrod height.

Its ok then, as long as the engine hasnt been started right?

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ttt!!! i also wanna know?
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seriously don't reuse your mls head gaskets. once they've been compressed and un-compressed they've seen their useable life span... just spend the extra 26 bucks and buy a new set at napa.

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$26 bucks at Napa, are you sure? Whats the Napa PN?

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Originally Posted by ROCNDAV
$26 bucks at Napa, are you sure? Whats the Napa PN?

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Yeah, hook us up with a part number! Or did you mean 26 each, in which case Ill just buy from GM.
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Originally Posted by Cal
I will be removing the heads soon. Is it necessary to replace GM MLS head gaskets even though they've only been in there 4 months?
No, don't even consider it.
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What kind of MLS gaskets are these that you can get at NAPA? Seeing as how Cometics are $75 a piece, where do those fall in quality?
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if u are using COMETICS mls gaskets u might be able to get away with it, stock gm mls gaskets? sure u can but then those gaskets will go the first chanse they get.




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