Cometic head gaskets
 

Can a cometic head gasket be reused ?

Re: Cometic head gaskets
 

I have heard of the MLS gaskets being reused, and I think solid copper gaskets can be reused.

Re: Cometic head gaskets
 

Yes they can. Just clean everything up and put them back on.

Re: Cometic head gaskets
 

Ed is wright, lol. They can be reused several times with no problems. Although, I dont know how many retorques is too much. I've reused them twice on 1 engine and 3 times on the other with no issues.

Wade O

Re: Cometic head gaskets
 

I typically re-use them 3 times and then I set them on the shelf and wonder why I didn't use them a 4th time. LOL.

Re: Cometic head gaskets
 

I use them 2-3 times. I clean them up, and spray them with Permatex Coppercoat.

Re: Cometic head gaskets
 

I had a NOS equiped BB boat engine torch an ex valve and we fixed the seat, put in a new valve and touched the intake valve & seat then put the head back on with the same gasket. This happened in qualifying and he made the race the next day. I'm sure any other type of gasket would have been toast. I had a 540 Blown gas engine on the dyno and pulled the heads 3 times to work on them and reused the same gaskets. They are good.

Re: Cometic head gaskets
 

I used a set 6 times on a 292, sprayed them with copper coat. Never blew one, but didn't have enough guts to try for seven. Depends on who and how your block and heads are finished also.

Re: Cometic head gaskets
 

Buy new ones u cheap s.o.b
If I had your MONEY I WOULD BURN MINE
Biatch!

Re: Cometic head gaskets
 

James, who are you addressing that too?