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Has anyone ever had any trouble re-using cometics?

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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 11:56 PM
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Default Has anyone ever had any trouble re-using cometics?

Just like the title says. I know I should clean the heads and intake ect...
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Old Jul 7, 2007 | 12:00 AM
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dont reuse headgaskets...
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Old Jul 7, 2007 | 12:01 AM
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Nope do it all the time. Just look them over and make sure no signs of problems..Melted edges and what not.
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Old Jul 7, 2007 | 11:21 AM
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I have reused them 5 times already on a alcohol dragster at 16.1:1 compression without any problem's so far.
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Old Jul 7, 2007 | 12:51 PM
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I have Cometic's on my engine. If there's any head gasket I would reuse it would be these, they are quite literally solid steal.
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Alright thanks for the reply's. I'm guessing I should instal them dry like I did last time?
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Yes, unless there is a area where the black coating has come off of. Then all you need to dress it up with is a can of silver or aluminum spray paint to the affected area (install semi-wet). You could also get some copper coat spray, but it usually doesn't work as well as the spray paint mentioned before.
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