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can you reuse a copper headgasket?

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Old Apr 9, 2004 | 09:07 AM
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my friend was asking me and i've never used one so i wouldnt really know so i figured i would ask the question, is a copper head gasket reusable.
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Old Apr 9, 2004 | 09:14 AM
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the one time i would say BUY NEW never reuse any gasket Meanlky a head one sense it is under the most pressure
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Old Apr 9, 2004 | 09:21 AM
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I have that SPC one that drops the compression. Cut a deal?
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Old Apr 9, 2004 | 09:21 AM
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I would change it also, As rang said its a crutial part of your motor, Rather spend the extra money than have a leak somewhere in it, and possibly cause damage to the motor.
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Old Apr 9, 2004 | 10:02 AM
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Plus you dont want to have to rip apart your motor again if you find a leek. Just replace, much safer.
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Old Apr 9, 2004 | 10:04 AM
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yeah thats what i figured. thanks for all help everyone. and matt i'll prolly get the copper of you for my ls. this one was in the y8 swap i picked up the other day.
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Old Apr 9, 2004 | 12:52 PM
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never reuse gaskets.
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Old Apr 9, 2004 | 05:01 PM
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use stock Honda. Leave that copper shit for domestics.
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