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Old 16-04-2005, 08:03 PM
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are cometic head gaskets re-usable????????
Old 16-04-2005, 08:04 PM
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Their supposed 2 be, but its wheter u want to take the chance on using it again for the sake of £150 odd
Old 16-04-2005, 08:16 PM
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cometic dont recommend reusing head gaskets.
Old 16-04-2005, 08:24 PM
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My mate tried re using one after only about 100 miles use and it was pissing water out the side of the head

So probably not
Old 16-04-2005, 08:25 PM
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Would you re-use a standard one...

CAn't believe people think a headgasket is reuseable LOL....

Gasket fire rings crush once LOL
Old 16-04-2005, 08:33 PM
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So why are WRC ones stated as being re-useable then?!
Old 16-04-2005, 08:36 PM
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Ahh unlless there made of spring steel
Old 16-04-2005, 08:46 PM
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Because people incorrectly state that. I'm not going to say no one has ever re-used one, but that doesn't mean you should.

I know some companies even advertise them as re-usable in mag's etc., but imo they shouldn't do so.
Old 16-04-2005, 08:48 PM
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do people honestly think that a wrc team would reuse a head gasket ,if you squash a gasket between 2 flat surfaces at that sort of pressure it will lose its shape not by a lot but enough to make it leak.NEVER EVER REUSE A HEAD GASKET,
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Old 16-04-2005, 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Toe Knee
So why are WRC ones stated as being re-useable then?!
Funny cause i have had 3 and the head has been off 3 times
Old 16-04-2005, 09:03 PM
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Could probably use a condon twice.But would you chance it not splitting and having 16yrs of CSA payments to deal with.

Well this is the same. END OF SUBJECT.
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Was a question not a statement!!!!!!!!

Personally have never re-used head gaskets but then ive only used group a and their not exactly expensive to replace each time.

So basically their breaking the law then if their stating them as re-usable when clearly their not...............

and stretch if u wanna stick ur dick in a condom you already used u need help mate
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I guess so, never listen to people in magazines LOL.....advertising bollox LOL
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Originally Posted by Toe Knee
Was a question not a statement!!!!!!!!

Personally have never re-used head gaskets but then ive only used group a and their not exactly expensive to replace each time.

So basically their breaking the law then if their stating them as re-usable when clearly their not...............

and stretch if u wanna stick ur dick in a condom you already used u need help mate
Who says it was one I HAD already used.
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If you got blow lamp on it that may reanneal it
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Ohh sorry thats the copper ones
Old 16-04-2005, 09:14 PM
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fooking hell lads i've started world war 3.........
Old 16-04-2005, 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by jakki
fooking hell lads i've started world war 3.........
What asking a stupid question LOL......
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Ohh sorry thats the copper ones
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Originally Posted by Alg1k
Ohh sorry thats the copper ones
Old 16-04-2005, 09:23 PM
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Could also save a few quid if you want to raise the comp by peeling a layer off!
A bit like tear offs for visors
Old 16-04-2005, 09:27 PM
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could you not reuse it if you added a smooth layer of silicoont sealer
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could you not reuse it if you added a smooth layer of silicoont sealer

Yes..........


if your a
silicoont
Old 16-04-2005, 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Billabong
could you not reuse it if you added a smooth layer of silicoont sealer

Yes..........


if your a
silicoont

fookin pmsl!!





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Old 16-04-2005, 09:52 PM
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Quote:

could you not reuse it if you added a smooth layer of silicoont sealer



Yes..........


if your a Quote:
silicoont
thats what i was getting at
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Thought so, just wanted to reinforce the point
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