[Shotimes] Re-Use Of Gaskets?

[Paul Nimz]

A well known SHO mechanic uses high temp engine paint on the gaskets
immediately prior to reusing them.

Paul Nimz
'97 TR SHO
'93 EG mtx SHO




----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Weinrich" <stevwein@swbell.net>
To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2003 9:04 AM
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Re-Use Of Gaskets?


> Somewhat.
>
> The intake gasket is okay as long as the black coating around all the
ports
> is intact.
>
> The valve cover gaskets and plug well seals can probably be re-used as
long
> as they aren't leaking.  A new set costs about $72 special order from
> AutoZone, so it's up to you if you want to take a chance with old gaskets
> and seals.  I guess it depends on what you value your time at.
>
> If money is tight and you have time to redo work if and when they
> leak........
>
> Steve
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jeff Hancock" <lkhdjeff@bellsouth.net>
> To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2003 7:49 AM
> Subject: [Shotimes] Re-Use Of Gaskets?
>
>
> > Are the intake and valve cover gaskets/seals re-usable?
> >
> > Thanks
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