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Are gen 3 LS1 engine gaskets reusable?

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Old Dec 13, 2004 | 12:42 PM
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Are gen 3 LS1 engine gaskets reusable?

Does anyone know for sure if you can re-use them? I've been getting some mixed messages on this topic.

What about knock sensors? Can you re-use those?
Old Dec 14, 2004 | 04:46 AM
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Re: Are gen 3 LS1 engine gaskets reusable?

Originally Posted by natesiy
Does anyone know for sure if you can re-use them? I've been getting some mixed messages on this topic.

What about knock sensors? Can you re-use those?
You can always try to re-use gaskets, on anything. But you have to be able to determine whether they are in good enough condition to seal back up. If you have to ask this question then I would guess that you are not qualified to do that.
The one steadfast rule is to never try to reuse head gaskets.
Old Dec 14, 2004 | 01:02 PM
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Re: Are gen 3 LS1 engine gaskets reusable?

If I were you I'd spend the extra $$ to buy new gaskets...The knock sensors can be reused, until they fail to work. But it's worth money to just buy new gaskets...
Old Dec 14, 2004 | 02:58 PM
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Re: Are gen 3 LS1 engine gaskets reusable?

The water pump gaskets are reusable in the 99's and up
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