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re use head gasket?
doublel24
+1y
I replaced my head gasket probably 100-200 miles ago and my cam seal went out so i pulled head again. Would i be able to use the gasket again or would it be best to replace? The gasket is all intacted and looks good. What do you guys think?
dan woodland
+1y
If it were me and I wouldn't want to take it apart for a third time, replace the head gasket. It only takes one minor imperfection to start an issue and fry your head.
Dan
Dan
sincitylocal
+1y
Words of Wisdom right there!
mazdatweaker_2
+1y
MOST LIKELY TRUE FOLKLORE
This gasket has already had the squish pushed out of it. It won't compress properly a second time.
MY OPINION
That being said, if you have the time to experiment with a used head gasket on your own vehicle, have at it. I never reused head gaskets. It's too much work to redo if it fails.
This gasket has already had the squish pushed out of it. It won't compress properly a second time.
MY OPINION
That being said, if you have the time to experiment with a used head gasket on your own vehicle, have at it. I never reused head gaskets. It's too much work to redo if it fails.
Cusser
+1y
Use a NEW FelPro or Mazda head gasket. Don't kick yourself in the ass by compromising here.
doublel24
+1y
Ok. Ill pry replace it. It took me about an hour to tear it down but just a pain in the ass. I just didnt know much about these gaskets. I know you can get away with re using some but wasnt sure on the head. Ill replace it and be done. Thanks for all the opinions.
newmazdaman123
+1y
yea id put a new one on it they dont cost that much
anguswilly
+1y
Only some MLS gaskets can be re-used, the ones we use are NOT that.