nick205
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| posted on 7/4/09 at 08:28 PM |
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Re-using exhaust gaskets
Had to remove my Pinto exhaust manifold to access some brake pipes. Will I get away with reusing the exhaust gaskets after 3k miles or do they need
replacing...?
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nib1980
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| posted on 7/4/09 at 08:37 PM |
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one way to find out. easy enough to change and cheap too.
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nick205
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| posted on 7/4/09 at 08:56 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by nib1980
one way to find out. easy enough to change and cheap too.
True, but I hate doing things twice 
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Danozeman
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| posted on 7/4/09 at 08:58 PM |
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is it a metal gasket?
If so itl be fine.
Dan
Built the purple peril!! Let the modifications begin!!
http://www.eastangliankitcars.co.uk
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nib1980
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| posted on 7/4/09 at 08:58 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by nick205
quote:
Originally posted by nib1980
one way to find out. easy enough to change and cheap too.
True, but I hate doing things twice
me too but i'm an engineer so inevitablly end up doing things twice! 
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Hellfire
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| posted on 7/4/09 at 11:08 PM |
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I'm an engimineer too and we have used ours about 4 times!
It depends really how tight they have been crimped before.
Steve
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BenB
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| posted on 7/4/09 at 11:26 PM |
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If I had new ones to use I'd use 'em (so cheap its a false economy considering the PITA of having to take off the exhaust system just to
replace some little gaskets). Then again, if not having them was going to stop me finishing a job i wouldn't let it!!!! I'm sure that
could be put more simply!!!
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 8/4/09 at 06:23 AM |
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Not much effort or money to change them
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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owelly
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| posted on 8/4/09 at 08:59 AM |
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I'd give them a smear of silicone sealer and reuse them. Unless you have a lambda sensor or cat fitted. Then I'd use the expensive cat
friendly sealer....
http://www.ppcmag.co.uk
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