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troop 10-25-2011 08:07 AM

Primary cover gasket
 
1st off, posting here because I know it will be seen/answered. I have the type primary cover that uses the round cardboard type gasket with silicone type sealing. Can these be re-used or should I just buy a new one when I change my primary fluid this fall?

harleycharlie1992 10-25-2011 08:11 AM

buy a new one

mech8251 10-25-2011 08:22 AM

buy a new one... less than $2

bagga 10-25-2011 09:26 AM

reuse it, if it leaks then replace it. they're good for more than 1 use.

Yukon42 10-25-2011 09:46 AM

I've reused mine with good success.

harleycharlie1992 10-25-2011 09:56 AM

you might get away with it, you may not. I always love doing the same job over , because of a 3.00 gasket. Let me put it to you this way, I don't think any professional mechanic would use it over again, that said do what ever your heart tells you

harleycharlie1992 10-25-2011 09:57 AM

by the way, I am a professional mechanic

Redbeard719 10-25-2011 10:00 AM

Where are you all getting these gaskets for $3 bucks? My dealer has them around $11.

That said, I'll be replacing them. $11 is still less expensive to me that having more Redline shipped, and disposing of the old stuff twice cause of a leaky gasket that I reused.

fenderzig 10-25-2011 11:21 AM

Replace it instead of taking the risk that it might not leak....If it leaks, you'll be pissed doing the same job over again.

JustDave71 10-25-2011 11:45 AM

$2? $3? HUH?

When you pull it, if it looks 'good enough' it probably is.


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