okay guys..i recently rebuilt my b18b..basically a total rebuild..new gaskets and rings bearings...all stock..motor has been setting for a while now...i have not run the motor yet after the rebuild so its been sitting for quite a while now..okay..lets get to the point..i just bought some new pistons and rods for it..i was wondering if i can stilll reuse the head gasket..i mean its has no miles on it..never been under compression..its a totally new headgasket..so the question is..do i have to get a new one or can i reuse it..thanks guys

 

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if you torqued the head bolts on the head then you will need a new one

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Jago &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">if you torqued the head bolts on the head then you will need a new one</TD></TR></TABLE>


not correct
You can re-use the head gasket. I've done it multiple times and no problem.

If you want to be safe, spray the head gasket with the copper spray for headgaskets to help it seal better


&lt;---- currently running a b18b with a oem 1-layer reused head gasket without problems

 

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not correct
You can re-use the head gasket. I've done it multiple times and no problem.

If you want to be safe, spray the head gasket with the copper spray for headgaskets to help it seal better


&lt;---- currently running a b18b with a oem 1-layer reused head gasket without problems</TD></TR></TABLE>

thats what i was thinking too..but using honda bond instead..more input please!!

 

No problem using it over again.I would install it dry or use copper spray,but not Hondabond.

 

there is nothing wrong with using the gasket over, the one thing i suggest when using copper spray is to take a Q-tip with alcohol and clean the leading edges of the oil passages cut in the headgasket clean of all copper spray.

 

cool..thanks guys..