Goldhawg

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Usually I just replace all gaskets, but on my 2010 engine w/only 3k miles the intake manifold gasket and the throttle body look pretty much like a rubber that you might be able to reuse like a rubber valve cover gasket. And they're moderately expensive. Does anybody reuse these when changing intakes or are they always replaced? If I need to spend $$ here I will, but if not needed these still look in great shape...

TIA

RGKSR

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I reused mine more than once. Never had a leak. I would think that as long they are pliable and not pinched they will work.

Bob K.

KevinR

I wouldn't reuse them. But that's just me.

Michael55123

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I've re-used the gaskets before. I wouldn't sweat it.

Randy WS6

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Me to , i reuse mine. Just clean them up and check for any damage.

Joe00SS

lol i reused mine i would bet they are still the factory gaskets and that was at 140k im at 151k on the intake and heads and no intake or tb leaks

Randy WS6

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The rubber type or O-ring design are a lot more forgiving than paper

00pooterSS

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You can re-use rubber gaskets as long as they are in good condition. If they are flat then replace them. I never reuse the intake ones since they are relatively cheap and take a while to get to, but the throttle body one is easy to get to and is a lot less likely to flatten so I will re-use those.