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Old Apr 24, 2002 | 05:45 PM
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Default Can I reuse the metal exhaust manifold gasket when I install new headers?

The car has about 15k miles on it now. The service manual says to replace it but is it necessary?
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Old Apr 24, 2002 | 05:48 PM
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Default Re: Can I reuse the metal exhaust manifold gasket when I install new headers? (TypeRP)

since you have 15k i would just get a new one. it only costs liek 10-13 dollars (i think). it also says that you should replace the bolts too, but i dont think you need to with that low milage.
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Old Apr 24, 2002 | 05:50 PM
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Default Re: Can I reuse the metal exhaust manifold gasket when I install new headers? (TypeRP)

Try the Mr. Gasket copper ex. manifold gaskets, its like 5-10 dollars more than stock and you can re use it with copper spray.
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Old Apr 24, 2002 | 05:52 PM
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Default Re: Can I reuse the metal exhaust manifold gasket when I install new headers? (G S R)

What and how does the copper spray work? Is that some kind of spray you spray on the gasket each time you take off the header so you can reuse it?
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Old Apr 24, 2002 | 05:55 PM
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Default Re: Can I reuse the metal exhaust manifold gasket when I install new headers? (TypeRP)

i got about 35,000 miles. should i change the bolts? or can i still use them.
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Old Apr 24, 2002 | 05:57 PM
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I know for sure bolts do not need to be replaced. They are to hold things in place and not to prevent air from leaking out. Unless it's all rusted out then you don't need to.
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Old Apr 24, 2002 | 06:02 PM
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I did and everything was fine. If you goto the Comptech web site they say you can reuse it too.
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