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Old Sep 30, 2010 | 01:35 PM
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I have a 2006 fxsti & just put on a black derby cover. I used the old existing gasket, it appeared to be o.k.. Is this alright, or will I have problems? Thanks for all your help.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2010 | 01:43 PM
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I highly suggest replace gaskets everytime! Better safe than sorry. Just keep an eye on leakage if you dont want to replace it. But old gaskets never set the same.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2010 | 02:55 PM
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Ahh... You'll be fine... Ride on.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2010 | 04:02 PM
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Thought I'd be fine because the gasket looked still new, but I didn't want to chance it & just put on a new one. Thanks for your replies.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2010 | 06:01 PM
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i agree you'll be fine
 
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Old Sep 30, 2010 | 06:07 PM
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I've reused my primary gasket 4 times now and still no leak
 
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i buy new just to be sure. i would hate to be on a trip to nowhere and find a leak
 
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