can you reuse a headgasket?
03-14-2007, 06:36 PM
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can you reuse a headgasket?
was just wondering if you can reuse a headgasket? my buddy has a turbo greddy headgasket that he's gonna let me use but he used it already on his sohc.
would it be safe to use it?
and would a z6 one work/fit on a y8? thanks
would it be safe to use it?
and would a z6 one work/fit on a y8? thanks
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03-14-2007, 07:43 PM
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Reusing a headgasket is like changing your oil but putting whatever you drain out back into the motor. It flat out stupid to do...end of story. A big 
to who ever is dumb enough to reuse headgaskets.
to who ever is dumb enough to reuse headgaskets.
03-14-2007, 09:14 PM
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Re: can you reuse a headgasket? (kobokie)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by kobokie »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Would you reuse a condom !!!!!!!!!!!</TD></TR></TABLE>
HAHAHA i was just waiting for this comment.
HAHAHA i was just waiting for this comment.
03-15-2007, 04:52 AM
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Re: can you reuse a headgasket? (kobokie)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by kobokie »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Would you reuse a condom !!!!!!!!!!!</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yea... just turn it inside out.
Don't re-use the HG... especially on a boosted application.
Yea... just turn it inside out.
Don't re-use the HG... especially on a boosted application.
03-15-2007, 05:23 AM
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Re: can you reuse a headgasket? (PrecisionH23a)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by PrecisionH23a »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Yea... just turn it inside out.
Don't re-use the HG... especially on a boosted application.</TD></TR></TABLE>
lol
i have re-used them before with no issues......both headgaskets and condoms that is
Yea... just turn it inside out.
Don't re-use the HG... especially on a boosted application.</TD></TR></TABLE>
lol
i have re-used them before with no issues......both headgaskets and condoms that is
03-15-2007, 02:57 PM
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"its a greddy turbo headgasket guyz costs 250.. its reeally thick.. for turbo setups"
if all ya dicks would actually read its a turbo headgasket more like a spacer so yes u can reuse it....
if all ya dicks would actually read its a turbo headgasket more like a spacer so yes u can reuse it....
03-15-2007, 02:59 PM
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Re: can you reuse a headgasket? (PrecisionH23a)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by PrecisionH23a »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Yea... just turn it inside out.
Don't re-use the HG... especially on a boosted application.</TD></TR></TABLE>
no. u wash it out, hang dry, then relubricate with favorite lubricant
Yea... just turn it inside out.
Don't re-use the HG... especially on a boosted application.</TD></TR></TABLE>
no. u wash it out, hang dry, then relubricate with favorite lubricant
03-15-2007, 03:25 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 2slo4me »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">if all ya dicks would actually read its a turbo headgasket more like a spacer so yes u can reuse it....</TD></TR></TABLE>
No its a headgasket.... not a spacer... all it is, is a thick HEADGASKET
to the OP just go get a factory headgasket.... all the one your friend has is lower the compression.... basically a band-aid for boost... just get a new one and get it tuned right an you wont have to worry about it
No its a headgasket.... not a spacer... all it is, is a thick HEADGASKET
to the OP just go get a factory headgasket.... all the one your friend has is lower the compression.... basically a band-aid for boost... just get a new one and get it tuned right an you wont have to worry about it
03-15-2007, 04:06 PM
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Re: can you reuse a headgasket? (99B16Si)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 99B16Si »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i have re-used them before with no issues......both headgaskets and condoms that is</TD></TR></TABLE>
that's sig material right there. hahaha. "reusing headgaskets are like reusing condoms"...remember that
that's sig material right there. hahaha. "reusing headgaskets are like reusing condoms"...remember that
03-15-2007, 04:56 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 2slo4me »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">"its a greddy turbo headgasket guyz costs 250.. its reeally thick.. for turbo setups"
if all ya dicks would actually read its a turbo headgasket more like a spacer so yes u can reuse it....</TD></TR></TABLE>
who's the dick, the ones telling him to not reuse it, or the one giving bad info?
hint: you
if all ya dicks would actually read its a turbo headgasket more like a spacer so yes u can reuse it....</TD></TR></TABLE>
who's the dick, the ones telling him to not reuse it, or the one giving bad info?
hint: you
03-15-2007, 05:00 PM
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Re: can you reuse a headgasket? (kidsafe yee)
well depends I seen a headgasket that u can reeuse the middle part wich is a different material , buy a new headgasket and split it apart and use the center pice of ur old headgasket
see the thing with oem headgasket is when u tight it down the head it will make the head gasket not usable when u remove ur head
see the thing with oem headgasket is when u tight it down the head it will make the head gasket not usable when u remove ur head
03-15-2007, 06:53 PM
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Re: can you reuse a headgasket? (super-hatch)
Honda's are running OEM factory timing maps or 87 octane, so there's little reason to go below 9:1. The only reason would be for 400+ whp, and at that point, you don't want to be reusing headgaskets.
Copper gaskets are sometimes said to be reusable. MLS headgaskets have a special floro-polymer on them (the black stuff) that rips apart when you remove it. The ribbing on the stainless will still help seal, but not all that much. I got to ~11psi (in this case, ~220whp) before my reused HG would leak. I got the engine for almost nothing, so I didn't feel like putting anything into it. Anyways, OEM MLS gaskets work great and aren't all that expensive - $23.84 when you buy it from a certain dealership online.
Copper gaskets are sometimes said to be reusable. MLS headgaskets have a special floro-polymer on them (the black stuff) that rips apart when you remove it. The ribbing on the stainless will still help seal, but not all that much. I got to ~11psi (in this case, ~220whp) before my reused HG would leak. I got the engine for almost nothing, so I didn't feel like putting anything into it. Anyways, OEM MLS gaskets work great and aren't all that expensive - $23.84 when you buy it from a certain dealership online.
03-15-2007, 08:03 PM
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my theory is---
if the headgasket new and tourqed once and the motor has NEVER beeen started up....i think its fine to re-use...BUT i have never tried it....
if the headgasket new and tourqed once and the motor has NEVER beeen started up....i think its fine to re-use...BUT i have never tried it....
03-16-2007, 04:13 AM
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Re: can you reuse a headgasket? (yaaj1320)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by yaaj1320 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">my theory is---
if the headgasket new and tourqed once and the motor has NEVER beeen started up....i think its fine to re-use...BUT i have never tried it....</TD></TR></TABLE>
nope wrong
once u torque down the cylinder head the headgasket will be crush and u cant reeuse it anymore
if the headgasket new and tourqed once and the motor has NEVER beeen started up....i think its fine to re-use...BUT i have never tried it....</TD></TR></TABLE>
nope wrong
once u torque down the cylinder head the headgasket will be crush and u cant reeuse it anymore
03-16-2007, 04:37 AM
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Personally I like using new gaskets, I have reused a gasket a couple times. Depending on the situation - If the gasket was from a motor that overheated .. I'd toss it. If you feel the gasket is in decent shape, clean it up with some brake cleaner and spray a few coats of copper spray on it .. and you should be good to go. But nothing beats a brand new gasket.
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