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Can you reuse head gaskets if you do this?

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Old Apr 21, 2003 | 08:51 PM
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Can you reuse head gaskets if you do this?
I put a new set of head gaskets on my car. I bolted the heads down, then I had to take the heads off. I have not ran the car, just bolted the heads down and then removed them. Are the gaskets still usable?
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Old Apr 21, 2003 | 09:45 PM
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i don't think you can use them again. I wouldn't really risk it anyway
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Old Apr 21, 2003 | 10:13 PM
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you don't wanna risk getting an intake leak!! go pay $15.00 and get some new ones.
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Old Apr 21, 2003 | 10:29 PM
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nope once they have been torqued down they are done...
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Old Apr 21, 2003 | 10:39 PM
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yup you need new ones! ~ 60 depends on who you know

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