Oil Pan gasket
02-18-2006, 04:10 PM
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Oil Pan gasket Can we re-use the oil pan gaskets? I'm dropping the pan to change the rod bolts and when I went to buy another gasket it was metal and $65 after my discount so I was wondering if there's any problem in reusing? Thanks.
02-19-2006, 08:12 AM
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i just did a heads & cam on my car. the ls1 performance book i read to help me through it said it is not a good idea to reuse the gasket. so when i changed my oil pump i just bought a new gasket. i would change it but you can do whatever you want
02-19-2006, 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by smmurf86
i just did a heads & cam on my car. the ls1 performance book i read to help me through it said it is not a good idea to reuse the gasket. so when i changed my oil pump i just bought a new gasket. i would change it but you can do whatever you want
Not all gaskets are the same. Did it simply say that it was not a good idea to use ANY gasket?
There is nothing wrong with reusing gaskets such as the oil pan, valve covers, manifold/header, etc if they are in good condition (which they usually are).
02-19-2006, 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by blkZ28spt
Not all gaskets are the same. Did it simply say that it was not a good idea to use ANY gasket?
There is nothing wrong with reusing gaskets such as the oil pan, valve covers, manifold/header, etc if they are in good condition (which they usually are).
There is nothing wrong with reusing gaskets such as the oil pan, valve covers, manifold/header, etc if they are in good condition (which they usually are).
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02-19-2006, 08:25 PM
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I reused mine a few times and had a problem with it, the area near the oil filter was crushed too much and oil was seeping back into the pan area and I had low oil press, replaced gasket and it was fine.
02-19-2006, 10:59 PM
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It just depends on how many miles are on it and how old it is. I clean it off and take a close look at it. If the silicone is crushed, split, or deformed, forget it. If it is a low mileage car, you may be able to reuse it.
