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Old 11-10-2007 | 11:23 PM
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Default Re-use MLS head gaskets?

I had to pull apart my new build after just 3 miles due to a very minor, annoying problem. My head gaskets were the Fel-Pro MLS head gaskets. They came off clean and unblemished. But I've always heard to not chance it by re-using head gaskets. Does this hold true? Would you re-use these $160 gaskets, or buy new ones?
Old 11-10-2007 | 11:31 PM
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i would. i reused a 5$ graphite head gasket do to a lifter failure 2 days after it was built. the gasket came off perfectly although
Old 11-11-2007 | 04:22 AM
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hmm its a difficult choice, do u wanna kick ur self in the *** if it leaks, and then u have to pull ur heads again
Old 11-11-2007 | 10:37 PM
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It Will Be Ok Reuse It There Are Guys On Here That Have Use Them On 4 Or Five Different Setups With No Prob. Throw Alittle Spray Copper On There And Call It A Day.
Old 11-12-2007 | 01:59 AM
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reuse them go to auto parts place and buy some cooper coat and coat them before you put them back on




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