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===Re-using head gaskets=== | ===Re-using head gaskets=== | ||
| − | Some head gaskets are re-usable, and some aren't. Copper head gaskets are re-usable, although they have to be re-annealed. Even if a head gasket is re-usable, many people prefer to use a new one. The labor involved in replacing a head gasket, and the potential for engine damage from a blown gasket are too great to risk. | + | Some head gaskets are re-usable, and some aren't. Copper head gaskets are re-usable if they have not been used with an o-ring, although they have to be re-annealed. Even if a head gasket is re-usable, many people prefer to use a new one. The labor involved in replacing a head gasket, and the potential for engine damage from a blown gasket are too great to risk. |
When re-using gaskets, they can be coated with high-temp aluminum exhaust paint, available from [http://www.vhtpaint.com/products VHT]. ''(confirm this product name and description)''. | When re-using gaskets, they can be coated with high-temp aluminum exhaust paint, available from [http://www.vhtpaint.com/products VHT]. ''(confirm this product name and description)''. | ||
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==Suppliers and manufacturers of head gaskets== | ==Suppliers and manufacturers of head gaskets== | ||
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