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Feb 17, 2007 | 09:43 PM

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Reuse Head Gaskets?

I torqued down the gaskets but never cranked the car. These are felpro, can I reuse them?

Feb 17, 2007 | 09:47 PM

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Are they MLS or graphite? if they are graphite no, if they are MLS you may be able to spray them with permatex copper sealant and put them back on.

Feb 17, 2007 | 10:11 PM

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I wouldn't,mine ended up leaking. You should go buy new ones. I ended up having to do it twice which was a PITA.

Feb 18, 2007 | 07:39 AM

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ok thanks, what about the bolts? I bought new ones and then took them right off because my crank was too long and i stripped my motor again

Feb 18, 2007 | 07:52 AM

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Yeah, I wouldn't skimp on gaskets. Especially after spending big bucks on engine parts.

Feb 18, 2007 | 07:59 AM

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So the bolts will be ok? They were torqued but the car never ran. Im hearing mixed opinions about keeping them or buying new ones.

Feb 18, 2007 | 08:24 AM

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If they are GM bolts, you HAVE to get new ones.

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Feb 18, 2007 | 08:39 AM

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I torqued mine down on my LT1 and took them back off, put it back on and it's been no problem for 3 years.

Feb 18, 2007 | 08:42 AM

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The ls1s have stretch bolts

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