Re use intake and TB gaskets?
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Re use intake and TB gaskets?
Hi all,
Just a quick question. I have a new intake for the Vette and was wondering if I need new gaskets for the intake/head and TB surfaces?
I'm pretty sure I have read that they are re-usable but wanted to double check.
Thanks!!
Just a quick question. I have a new intake for the Vette and was wondering if I need new gaskets for the intake/head and TB surfaces?
I'm pretty sure I have read that they are re-usable but wanted to double check.
Thanks!!
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I'd definitely get new intake manifold gaskets, as the originals will be smashed down permanent to some degree. I just did an R&R on my intake, so saw how the originals will be semi compressed permanently. Last thing you want to do is have to remove the intake again because of a gasket leak.
The TB gasket seems to be fine for reuse IMO.
You can get FEL-PRO intake gasket kit from local parts stores for around $25. Lots of guys use the FEL-PROs.
The TB gasket seems to be fine for reuse IMO.
You can get FEL-PRO intake gasket kit from local parts stores for around $25. Lots of guys use the FEL-PROs.
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From my experience you can reuse GM gaskets if they are low mile. Expensive to replace around $75/set.
Felpro is 1/3rd cost but a few never lay flat when trying to reuse. But considering the cost, you can buy several sets compared to a set of GM.
I'd buy new Felpro intake ports, reuse the GM tb gasket and call it a day.
Felpro is 1/3rd cost but a few never lay flat when trying to reuse. But considering the cost, you can buy several sets compared to a set of GM.
I'd buy new Felpro intake ports, reuse the GM tb gasket and call it a day.
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From my experience you can reuse GM gaskets if they are low mile. Expensive to replace around $75/set.
Felpro is 1/3rd cost but a few never lay flat when trying to reuse. But considering the cost, you can buy several sets compared to a set of GM.
I'd buy new Felpro intake ports, reuse the GM tb gasket and call it a day.
Felpro is 1/3rd cost but a few never lay flat when trying to reuse. But considering the cost, you can buy several sets compared to a set of GM.
I'd buy new Felpro intake ports, reuse the GM tb gasket and call it a day.
Why take the chance???? I paid $24 for my Felpro gaskets at Autozone. Pay $24 or take a chance and have to pull the manifold off again.
