Reusing head gasket

[jrobie79]

Can they be reused?

I recently had to change the profile gasket on my m42, however once I had everything torqued down, I noticed the profile gasket was "rolled" and not seated properly.

I hadn't even installed the timing system yet, when I noticed this.

Can I reuse the brand new Goetze head gasket I installed if I take the head off? I'm going to buy new head bolts as they are stretch bolts, but is the gasket reusable?

[djjerme]

I wouldn't.


..and never have.

[nando]

Only if you want to pull the head a 3rd time.

[roguetoaster]

As you already torqued it down and deformed the gasket you should just spend the $30 and get a new one rather than risk that it won't seal.

[jrobie79]

Figured, I was just hoping to get everything buttoned up tonight, instead of waiting a few days for the parts to come in, oh well, thanks for the replies