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Old 09-18-2002, 02:25 PM   #1
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Do I need new gaskets? when I do a head install?

I know I'll need new head gaskets. But I just did a cam swap, and I will only have about 400 miles on the motor at most hopefully when I do the head install.

Can I reuse the intake gasket (fel pro) and valve cover gaskets (fel pro)?
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Old 09-18-2002, 02:35 PM   #2
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valve covers yes everything else no, even if it looks good trash them and buy new
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Old 09-18-2002, 02:35 PM   #3
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i would definitely recommend new head gasket even if u didnt change heads and took em off. cheap insurance my friend
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Old 09-18-2002, 02:39 PM   #4
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I planned on new head gaskets, I wasn't sure about the intake gasket mainly.
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Old 09-18-2002, 03:42 PM   #5
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sorry i just re-read that i think ede actually does not use a gasket on his manifolds i want to say he said that he make his own silicon gasket. dont quote me on that but i would pm him and ask.
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Replace intake and exhaust gaskets, reuse the valve cover ones unless they are torn or burned.
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i use ultracopper on the china walls if the engine is still in the car, if it's out i use the china wall gaskets. with the engine o na stand i can see and handle the intake a lot eaier and not mess up. no idea why i don't just use silicone for them reguardless, but that's how i do it, plus use the long gaskets either way.
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My engine guy ordered center bolt valve cover gaskets for my car, but I dont have center bolt heads, can I still use these? (they are the blue rubber type Fel-pro ones)
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Old 09-18-2002, 09:39 PM   #9
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Even with those little of miles on them I doubt you'd get the intake gasket off cleanly anyways. Might as well just spend the bucks ahead of time.
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