I have a dc sports 4-2-1 2piece header that I might try to put on over the weekend. My question is can I reuse the gasket between the engine block and header? My car is a 94 RS, and it is probably original gasket. Thx in advance

 

That gasket tends to be ok to reuse, but personally while I was at it I would just replace it. Its much easier to replace it since you are removing the header anyways, than having to replace it later because its leaking.

 

ok, I'll definately just go ahead and replace it....thx for the quick response guys

 

I would just replace it since it's a 9yr old gasket. Shouldn't be more than a couple bucks. Besides wouldn't it be a pain in the *** if the old gasket happens to leak. Then you have to take the header off again and get a new gasket to replace the old one which you should have done in the first place.

 

just remember to go back through and re-tighten the bolts again. That will make the seal perfect with a new gasket. I installed mine about one month ago and it took about 2 hours. Good luck

 

I re-used my gaskets on my crx and teg. No probs.

 

Whats the tightening procedure on headers?

 

[/QUOTE] Whats the tightening procedure on the headers? [/QUOTE]

Start in the middle and work your way out one side at a time. Left, Right, left, right, etc. to the outside. I don't remember the ft/lbs on it it though. Thats how I have done the last 3 that I installed. And I have had no problems at all.


[Modified by hamB18C1, 4:48 PM 3/21/2003]

 

seeing that its a 94 and you have the header apart anyway.. you might as well go ahead and put in a new gasket.. it doesn't cost that much and its much easier to put in a new gasket than to put in your header only to discover a leak.. then have to take it apart and do it all over again... just get a new gasket and save yourself some time and worries...