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    Reusing head gasket

    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?
    1991 318is ---230K - DD
    1991 318i ---- 308K - retired

    Originally posted by RickSloan
    so if you didnt get it like that did you glue fuzzy oil to the entire thing?

    #2
    I wouldn't.


    ..and never have.
    1991 325i MT2 Touring (JDM bro)
    2016 Ford Flex
    2011 Audi A3 - wife's other German car

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      #3
      Only if you want to pull the head a 3rd time.
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        #4
        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.

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          #5
          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
          1991 318is ---230K - DD
          1991 318i ---- 308K - retired

          Originally posted by RickSloan
          so if you didnt get it like that did you glue fuzzy oil to the entire thing?

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