Forums/Z31P/z31-performance-upgrade-forums engine-mechanical-aa/HKS 3mm Copper head gaskets reused?

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ralph50: (2015-04-30 13:24:15)

How many times can the be reused?

I have some on my Z and have installed them twice.

They were not cheap and I would like to reuse them again.

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88sinZ: (2015-04-30 16:38:58)

You can reuse them 2.7 times

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300zxturboftw: (2015-04-30 19:43:17)

Ask yourself. Do you want to take apart the engine again due to a leaky head gasket? Replacing one is just peace of mind. If you do re-use it I would highly recommend letting a professional engine builder go thru the gasket to determine if it's reusable.

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Spooledup300z: (2015-04-30 22:28:20)

My question is why are you removing and installing then 3x's?

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ozzyrulez: (2015-05-01 04:53:46)

Sometimes I feel like I'm the only one still using OEM headgaskets

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jaqattack02: (2015-05-01 12:09:55)

You're not. Unless you're going for lots of boost, the stock gaskets work fine.

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ozzyrulez: (2015-05-01 13:34:33)

I've had the OEM gasket up to 26psi with no issues. That was with OEM head bolts too. I like to live dangerously lol

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ralph50: (2015-05-01 13:38:58)

I have had said gasket for like 20 years.

It was super expensive back then.

I was just curious. From what I was told back then the gaskets were resuable.

This one has been used 2 times already.