Exhaust Gasket question
Exhaust Gasket question
Guys pretty minor question
I'm removing my V&H big radius 2-1 pipe and doing some cosmetic change to the engine part...
Afterwards i'll put back the pipes...
My question...Can I reuse those exhaust gaskets or everytime I remove the exhaust should I have to replace with a new one?
I'm removing my V&H big radius 2-1 pipe and doing some cosmetic change to the engine part...
Afterwards i'll put back the pipes...
My question...Can I reuse those exhaust gaskets or everytime I remove the exhaust should I have to replace with a new one?
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Ive gone through 3 exoust sets and removed them many times only using the factory original gaskets. 4 years and 98,000 miles. Probably saved enough for a few cases of beer by now. Worked for me.
Last edited by soft 02; Dec 2, 2011 at 11:42 AM.
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New gaskets are not that costly. You can probably get away with leaving the old ones in with no problems. The last time I removed my exhaust I just put new ones in for the peace of mind. The pipes had been on and off three times before and didn't leak.
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Some do apparently with success, but I always ask 2 questions when thinking about reusing gaskets...
If it does leak how much of a pain will it be to replace them? What is your time worth?
Personally I do not think it is worth it.
If it does leak how much of a pain will it be to replace them? What is your time worth?
Personally I do not think it is worth it.
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I have had my exhaust off 3 times with the original gaskets and have had no problems. I always take a good look at them before mounting my pipes to see if they have been damaged or compressed into the exhaust port. If all looks good, I run with them.
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