I searched and didn't find exactly what I was lookin for. I put my head on with a new stock head gasket, but had to pull the head back off before I started the engine. Would it be ok to reuse the gasket when I put the head back on or should I use copper spray or what.

Thanks,
Craig

 

i do not see why not. It wasnt actually used if you pulled the head off right away

 

i would use copper spray to make sure.

 

copper spray it evenly and let it dry before re-applying it...i just hang it on a nail and spray it, turn it over and spray it....wait a few minutes then slap it on there....havent had a problem yet 3 times pullin the head

 

it will more than likely be fine a couple of times!! but they are made to crush or some **** when tourqued so be carefull!!!

 

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a couple times? i imagine this is somewhat ok for the same head with same block, but it would definitely be mandatory to replace it if one of them is different right?

 

Ok thanks for the information guys. I'll use copper spray to be sure.

Craig

 

it would probably be alright, but i'd spend the extra $40 to not have a leaky head gasket. the head gasket is meant to crush a litte, like almost all gaskets. so it should be replaced every time after it's torqued down.

 

your supposed to replace the HG every time the head is torqued whether the car was started or not. However, many people have reused HGs that were used for many miles without any problems.

I would never reuse a HG though.