Re-use headgasket if torqued but never used?
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Re: Re-use headgasket if torqued but never used? (Kyoko-Chan)
Yep, done all the time.
But as with ANY headgasket, you should retorque at 100 miles, 500 miles, and at first oil change, 1000-1500 miles.
But as with ANY headgasket, you should retorque at 100 miles, 500 miles, and at first oil change, 1000-1500 miles.
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Re: Re-use headgasket if torqued but never used? (samiam)
Yeah dude you can reuse it, you're going to be fine. Seen it done quite a few times on gaskets that weren't quite as new as yours but still new. And have never had any problems with them. You'll be 100% ok.
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Re: Re-use headgasket if torqued but never used? (speedymon)
Buy a Cometic for less than $100, custom pick your thickness and they are reusable. I currently boost 22 lbs (soon to be 30) on a reused Cometic.
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Re: Re-use headgasket if torqued but never used? (speedymon)
I4 guys are lost, takes a V8 dude to lead the way.
Ask grandpa how HE did a headgasket.......
torque, retorque, and retorque again.
Ask grandpa how HE did a headgasket.......
torque, retorque, and retorque again.
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Re: Re-use headgasket if torqued but never used? (Mista Bone)
I4 guys are lost, takes a V8 dude to lead the way.
Ask grandpa how HE did a headgasket.......
torque, retorque, and retorque again.
Ask grandpa how HE did a headgasket.......
torque, retorque, and retorque again.
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