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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 07:45 AM
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If I'm removing my exhaust to get to something else, do I need new gaskets when I put it back on, or can I use the same gaskets? I know you should use new gaskets when installing a new exhaust, but I'm not sure if you need to do this if you're reinstalling the same pipes.

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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 07:48 AM
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Pop a few new ones in there. Might as well.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 07:52 AM
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I have reused my old gaskets a couple times without any problem .
 
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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 08:01 AM
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I doubt there's a hard and fast rule that says you must change them but based on what they do and how they work I would use new ones.
 
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It is easier to use new ones than have to remove the exhaust again and put new ones if the old ones are leaking.
 
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They are only like 6 bucks.
 
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Do it man, do it.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 09:20 AM
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like the others have said, new ones are cheap. the only reason that I didnt use new ones was because each time Ive removed my pipes it was a spur of the moment type thing (brought on by budweiser and boredom) and I didnt have any and its about an hour drive to the dealer. that being said, Ive done it twice, no leaks.
 
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Man I've changed,removed my exhaust 20+ times and I'm still on the OG gaskets. 6 buck buys a few beers.
 
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Man I've changed,removed my exhaust 20+ times and I'm still on the OG gaskets. 6 buck buys a few beers.
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