icprey Posted October 30, 2006 Report Posted October 30, 2006 Pulled the head to change it because I saw some cracks in the dome. The head pulled off beautifully with absolutely no tears or sticking of the gasket. Can I re-use this gasket or do I have to buy a new one. Thanks Quote
LiftdT4R Posted October 30, 2006 Report Posted October 30, 2006 I have reused the before, but it's not a good idea, they don't compress like they are supposed to after they've been used, so you might get an air leak. I don't chance it unless I'm in a bind for time, $12 vs. a New Pistons, Rings, and Bore if you have an air leak, I think I'll take the $12. Quote
thegroup Posted October 30, 2006 Report Posted October 30, 2006 ive always just used aluminum (sp) spray paint on it before i reuse it. havent had any probs yet Quote
sheefreak Posted October 30, 2006 Report Posted October 30, 2006 I wouldn't. If you want to get away from this pain in the rear, you can have your stock head cut for o-rings, or buy a noss-head or other similar aftermarket. Quote
silencethevoice Posted October 30, 2006 Report Posted October 30, 2006 ive always just used aluminum (sp) spray paint on it before i reuse it. havent had any probs yet Other than making it look new :biggrin: what does spraying it with aluminum spray paint do? Are you talking about that high temp gasket maker spray stuff? Quote
[email protected] Posted October 30, 2006 Report Posted October 30, 2006 i have re used a head gasket before , and yes its not a good idea , mine leaked and i caught it intime , i was oozing green out my exhuast . Like i have always said , reusing a gasket is like re using a condom. :yucky: Quote
oneslowbanshee Posted October 31, 2006 Report Posted October 31, 2006 buy a new one if u can but I to have reused them I spray them with copper seal u can get it at any parts store Quote
BANSHEEPRO Posted October 31, 2006 Report Posted October 31, 2006 buy a new one if u can but I to have reused them I spray them with copper seal u can get it at any parts store ALUM SPRAY PAINT,COPPER COAT IT ALL WAORKS WELL IV REUSED THEM PLENTY OF TIMES GO FOR IT Quote
trex banshee Posted October 31, 2006 Report Posted October 31, 2006 on my stock motor i am using a head gasket that is from a 98' banshee. It was a customer of mine, when i rebuilt is bike, that had never been apart, i took the old head gasket and put it on my stock engine. :biggrin: Quote
mavbike Posted October 31, 2006 Report Posted October 31, 2006 Pulled the head to change it because I saw some cracks in the dome. The head pulled off beautifully with absolutely no tears or sticking of the gasket. Can I re-use this gasket or do I have to buy a new one. Thanks I've sprayed them with copper coat and reused them also, when in a bind. I also melted a piston on an ATC250R that-a-way, when it leaked. Win some, loose some. $12 is cheap insurance. Quote
MudSlinger09 Posted October 31, 2006 Report Posted October 31, 2006 i got a brand new one ill sell u , gimme an offer i got it in the top end kit and i have a cool head...so i dont need it Quote
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