zzzz Posted February 18, 2004 Report Share Posted February 18, 2004 I did a rebuild 2 days ago, but my torque wrench was messed up. Anyways, I need to retorque the cylinders and the head. Can I reuse the head gasket or do I need a new one? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
je90z Posted February 18, 2004 Report Share Posted February 18, 2004 Are you using o-rings,or gaskets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tithead Posted February 18, 2004 Report Share Posted February 18, 2004 best to get a new 1 just in case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fixitrod Posted February 18, 2004 Report Share Posted February 18, 2004 If you pulled the head off, I'd get a new one. If it flattened out in a spot, gets moved just a little and then you bolt it on different, it could leak. I'd also suggest a stock head gasket. They seal much better since they embed a sealant in the gasket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frocashmoney24 Posted February 18, 2004 Report Share Posted February 18, 2004 yea get a new one, if you torque it down to the point where it would start imprinting on the gasket, you best get a new one for 5 bucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandman121383 Posted February 18, 2004 Report Share Posted February 18, 2004 get a torque wrench and the gasket. the torque specs are important and if u follow them u can prevent leaks when ur done. think about it u'll have to do it all over again and buy a new gasket anyways if it leaks. good luck with it man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sredish Posted February 19, 2004 Report Share Posted February 19, 2004 Are you using o-rings,or gaskets? if it's an oring head, then inspect. if okay, reuse. If its a paper gasket, then by all means buy a new one, never reuse a paper gasket. The oring is designed to be reused, as long as it's not nicked or anything, nice and smooth is what you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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