Intake Manifold Gasket Re-use?
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Intake Manifold Gasket Re-use?
Hey-
I just installed a cam and discovered I have an intake manifold leak? I used a GM gasket (ouch) to seal it and ran the car about 50 miles before I discovered the leak. Can I re-use the gasket, or do I have to spend another $35 for a new one?
Thanks in advance for a quick reply as I want to do this in a couple of hours.
I just installed a cam and discovered I have an intake manifold leak? I used a GM gasket (ouch) to seal it and ran the car about 50 miles before I discovered the leak. Can I re-use the gasket, or do I have to spend another $35 for a new one?
Thanks in advance for a quick reply as I want to do this in a couple of hours.
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When I did my cam install I had to remove the intake again after I finished and had it all torqued down with the new gasket (forgot a part, don't ask 
) I hadn't started the motor yet though. The gasket has been fine after being torqued down twice. I would think it would be ok to reuse the gasket after being run for an hour or so.
) I hadn't started the motor yet though. The gasket has been fine after being torqued down twice. I would think it would be ok to reuse the gasket after being run for an hour or so.
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