Head gasket reusable

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Apr 29, 2019 | 02:02 PM

mys2k3

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Head gasket reusable

Can a brand new oem head gasket be reused if the head was torqued down but the car was never started?

Apr 29, 2019 | 02:09 PM

Billman250

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No way man. It is guaranteed to leak combustion into the cooling system.

Head gaskets are one-time torque.

Apr 29, 2019 | 02:47 PM

rpg51

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I'd say that is the end of that thread.

Apr 29, 2019 | 04:02 PM

mys2k3

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That’s what I figured. Thanks for the fast response. Moderators please close this thread.

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