Are cometic head gaskets reusable?

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Aug 15, 2006 | 03:26 PM

muncie21

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Are cometic head gaskets reusable?

I've read about people reusing cometic head gaskets, but is this recommended? I'm thinking just cause it may work, that it may not be advisable. Thoughts?

Aug 15, 2006 | 03:32 PM

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I have quite a few times. No problems. One of the advantages.

Aug 15, 2006 | 09:34 PM

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Easily reusable with copper spray gasket or just bare if everything is still in perfect condition.

Aug 15, 2006 | 09:40 PM

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Can you do the same with GM MLS gaskets???

Aug 15, 2006 | 09:55 PM

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Negative, unless you've just bolted them down and forgot something and need to pull the heads immediately. Then, they may be reusable. Once they have been torqued for a while or run on for a bit they are not reusable.