Blown Head Gasket?

A//// Guy · 08-01-2008

lol! Reusing a headgasket? You have got to be kidding me.

**Goat Blower** · 08-01-2008

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Originally Posted by M/// Guy

lol! Reusing a headgasket? You have got to be kidding me.

You can reuse metal headgaskets, I've done it several times with no problems. However going with 76 lb/ft is a little weak in my book. I torque my ARP's(used several times as well) to 95 lb/ft with oil.

I did have mine go early this year with no real explanation, I wasn't on it at all. The only real thing I can think of was I had my timing set up wrong in link. The symptoms were exactly as you're describing.

tpunx99GSX · 08-01-2008

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Originally Posted by Goat Blower

You can reuse metal headgaskets, I've done it several times with no problems. However going with 76 lb/ft is a little weak in my book. I torque my ARP's(used several times as well) to 95 lb/ft with oil.

I did have mine go early this year with no real explanation, I wasn't on it at all. The only real thing I can think of was I had my timing set up wrong in link. The symptoms were exactly as you're describing.

Thanks, Yeah i have never had issues with compression until this last time. Ive always made sure to put a nice coat of Copper Spray on the Head Gasket and never had any issues. Looks like im going to have to take the head off AGAIN!