shaggyzr2
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Just wondering if I can reuse head and base gaskets on a redhead motor?
devinzz1
Active member
Base gasket.. Most likely. Head. Maybe but id never recommend myself. If its fairly low milage im sure you could get away with it though.
shaggyzr2
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All gaskets look to be in great shape, head gaskets were replaced not too long ago.
Devilin AblueDress!
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Seems like in the head gasket mod "how to" it says to use copper spray and re-use. Maybe read it to verify?
A couple of bucks
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Permatex COPPER COAT & reuse. If you took the middle out of the H/G, HIGH TACK those together.
I just put used pistons and jugs on a ZR 580 for a buddy with no money. So we reused the base gasket that had about 10k on it. I cleaned it up nice, and slapped it all together. 300 miles later, it seems to be doing just fine.
But it is always best to use new gaskets if possible.
I have reused may on them in my red head engines. Put copper coat on them and put right back in.
shaggyzr2
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After I spray them with the copper gasket spray how long should I wait to add coolant and fire up the engine?