Re-use Exhaust Manifold Gaskets?

tonylittell · 04-08-2008, 08:11 AM

Just Bought The Nismo Headers, Exhaust And Cold Air Intake. I Have A 2006 King Cab. Can I Re-use The Exhaust Manifold Gaskets? I Prefer Not To, But I Have One Gasket In Stock And No Other Dealer In The Area Has The Other In Stock. Just A Little Input Needed If I Should Wait For A Second Gasket Arrive Or If Im Good Re-using The Old Ones

Thanks Guys

**bbomar** · 04-08-2008, 08:38 AM

Have you opened the box yet??

Usually a new gasket is included.

**chunko** · 04-08-2008, 08:39 AM

Don't reuse gasket...

**Blackbeauty** · 04-08-2008, 08:46 AM

If you're installing all that new exhaust stuff, there's no good reason in the world to use old gaskets. The exhaust comes with all new gaskets. The header gaskets are the ones that most likely won't be included in the package.

I would wait and put all new gaskets on it. Peace of mind means a lot with a critical system of your vehicle.

tonylittell · 04-08-2008, 09:03 AM

Nismo Headers Dont Come With The Gaskets For The Exhaust Manifold.... I Ordered The Gaskets But Was Hoping To Get Things Finished Today.

Ill Just Take A Loaner Car Home Tonight Until My Parts Dept Gets Me The Right Gaskets.

A Little Impatient I Guess

**Blackbeauty** · 04-08-2008, 09:07 AM

Yeah.. If you're gonna do it... do it right.

Papa_D · 04-08-2008, 09:54 AM

Because they are a layered, metal compression Gasket and mine looked good upon examination, I would have to say you could reuse them.

That being said, I didn't but I had plenty of time to get gaskets while mine were off being coated.

I would also recommend getting them coated, it is worth the wait if you can swing it, send them to Swain Tech.

**DeadRiver** · 04-08-2008, 10:14 AM

you wouldn't reuse a condom, would you?

new gasket = cheap insurance

tonylittell · 04-08-2008, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by DeadRiver

you wouldn't reuse a condom, would you?

new gasket = cheap insurance

being the Sales Manager at the dealership. i could get it warrantied if they were to go bad. the reason i asked the question is because i knew they were a metal multi layered exhaust gasket..... just wanted a consenses on what others were doing

**bbomar** · 04-08-2008, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by DeadRiver

you wouldn't reuse a condom, would you?

You should never ask this question, as there will always be someone who answers.....YES!!!

**DeadRiver** · 04-08-2008, 10:53 AM

I'd be patient and do the job right... just my upbringing. That was the point.

**DeadRiver** · 04-08-2008, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by bbomar

You should never ask this question, as there will always be someone who answers.....YES!!!

I was kinda hoping on that.... lol

**Blackbeauty** · 04-08-2008, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by DeadRiver

I'd be patient and do the job right... just my upbringing. That was the point.

Well, keep trying... There's always a first time for everything.

Papa_D · 04-08-2008, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadRiver

you wouldn't reuse a condom, would you?

new gasket = cheap insurance

Lol, that would depend on a lot of different things and if it were multi layered stainless steel and looked like new...maybe, lol.

The fact is that these condoms cost 70.00 retail and even though I had the new ones in hand, I felt kind of guilty not reusing the old ones, they looked as if they only had 100 miles on them and were in near perfect condition.

I doubt very seriously if the old ones would leak but there is so much labor involved with the header installation that I chose to use the new ones since I had them already anyway and plan to have the truck for a very long time.

**DeadRiver** · 04-08-2008, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Papa_D

Lol, that would depend on a lot of different things and if it were multi layered stainless steel and looked like new...maybe, lol.

The fact is that these condoms cost 70.00 retail and even though I had the new ones in hand, I felt kind of guilty not reusing the old ones, they looked as if they only had 100 miles on them and were in near perfect condition.

I doubt very seriously if the old ones would leak but there is so much labor involved with the header installation that I chose to use the new ones since I had them already anyway and plan to have the truck for a very long time.

ah, variables.... at least no one responded with "i'd use a sandwich bag"