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TkrPerformance
08-01-2008, 10:13 AM
I have reused them before. the one on the talon has been off 4 time still same multi layer and seals fine still with copper spray and arps down to 95
tpunx99GSX
08-01-2008, 11:55 AM
And while your at it, make sure those headstuds are a bit more than finger (76lb) tight :).

Stock headstuds. And i really dont want to snap them.
Halon
08-01-2008, 12:00 PM
Reused head gasket? :nope: :rollinglaugh:

Reusing metal headgaskets is nothing new.
asshanson
08-01-2008, 12:07 PM
You're using stock headbolts? I thought you were running in the 20s for boost, maybe they stretched. With all this money/time you put into it, should splurge for ARPs.
tpunx99GSX
08-01-2008, 12:22 PM
Yeah i run 25-27 daily.
I may pick some up, otherwise i think i have a set of 6bolt ARPs to go with my 1g head. I would have to tap the block though.
Kracka
08-01-2008, 12:24 PM
You can't reuse stock head studs! Spend the $80 for ARP's and save yourself all this hassle.
tpunx99GSX
08-01-2008, 01:08 PM
You can't reuse stock head studs! Spend the $80 for ARP's and save yourself all this hassle.
Cant = Shouldn't. I know you shouldnt but these have worked fine for the time they have been on the car. Yes im planning on getting some ARPs now and a new metal head gasket. Anyone know the mitsu part number for the evo 3 head gasket?
tpunx99GSX
08-01-2008, 01:09 PM
nm found it Part no: MD349347
A//// Guy
08-01-2008, 01:11 PM
You can reuse the mitsu metal mutli layer HG? That would be news to me.. I dont think id ever reuse something that critical.

Tom, I thought you were getting out of dsms. :P
tpunx99GSX
08-01-2008, 01:21 PM
You can reuse the mitsu metal mutli layer HG? That would be news to me.. I dont think id ever reuse something that critical.

Tom, I thought you were getting out of dsms. :P

Metal head gaskets dont blow like oem ones, so usually you can copper spray them and it will still seal just fine. But the raised sealing material has wiped off after using it multiple times.

I have tried many times to get out of dsms, but i just cant give up on a car that is:
a) Completly paid off
b) i have spent so much time and effort on. (and money)
c) usually works.
d) has everything i have wanted in a car.