Head gasket replacement????

**MX83-maybe** · 04-12-2007, 07:29 PM

Hi, bit of a noob question. But want to know if a head gasket can be re-used? It is only a couple of weeks old but has been torqued down on the current motor. Motor had BHG, so was replaced but then did a bottom end bearing. So will be taking the head off and putting it on another block. So considered re-using head gasket and applying head gasket copper spray stuff. Thanks

**cambelt** · 04-12-2007, 07:55 PM

If it hasnt been crushed or fallen apart when removing then yes , spray it with hylomar first then torque it down again .
Dave

**Gavatron** · 04-12-2007, 08:05 PM

Is it on a 7M? If yes, why would you risk it?

**IN 05 NT** · 06-12-2007, 04:46 PM

MHG yes, normal composite NO

**jimmmayyy** · 06-12-2007, 09:08 PM

A big fat NO. btw, i have a left over ACL monotorque headgasket if you want it. Came in the gasket kit, but i used a MHG. If you want it it's yours for whatever reasonable price you care to name.

**allencr** · 07-12-2007, 03:39 AM

Originally Posted by MX83-maybe

Hi, bit of a noob question. But want to know if a head gasket can be re-used? It is only a couple of weeks old but has been torqued down on the current motor. Motor had BHG, so was replaced but then did a bottom end bearing. So will be taking the head off and putting it on another block. So considered re-using head gasket and applying head gasket copper spray stuff. Thanks

Any gasket can be re-used, if it's OK. It cannot be reused if it is damaged in a critical spot or the surfaces have been changed.
If you don't know, don't do it.