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Nov 17, 2007 | 09:59 AM

tloon

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Header gaskets

Doing the Kooks install today. Should I use the supplied gaskets, or reuse the factory stainless that have only 5200 miles on them? I have seen many posts saying reuse the factory units.
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Nov 17, 2007 | 10:43 AM

BAADC6

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Reuse the factory gaskets....DO NOT use the crap you get with the headers. I used the ones with the headers and blew them out. Reuse the factory gaskets!!

Nov 17, 2007 | 11:05 AM

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Nov 17, 2007 | 04:34 PM

glennhl

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I've heard a lot of people reusing the stockers. Or you can do like me and go buy brand new OEM gaskets from your local Chevy dealer. They are pretty cheap.

Nov 17, 2007 | 06:13 PM

toro1966

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Quote:

Originally Posted by glennhl

I've heard a lot of people reusing the stockers. Or you can do like me and go buy brand new OEM gaskets from your local Chevy dealer. They are pretty cheap.

+1, I NEVER like to reuse any gasket. I know for the headers it will work, but for a few bucks, get new OEM ones from the dealer.

Nov 17, 2007 | 07:09 PM

SpinMonster

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Originally Posted by toro1966

+1, I NEVER like to reuse any gasket. I know for the headers it will work, but for a few bucks, get new OEM ones from the dealer.

I lost count after 14 but that is how many times I reused the factory header gaskets and they are still working fine with my new headers.

Nov 18, 2007 | 12:22 AM

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Header gaskets

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Originally Posted by tloon

Doing the Kooks install today. Should I use the supplied gaskets, or reuse the factory stainless that have only 5200 miles on them? I have seen many posts saying reuse the factory units.
Thanks

New factory gaskets every time!!

Nov 18, 2007 | 12:49 AM

SpinMonster

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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11

Multi layer steel gaskets are designed to be reused.

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Nov 18, 2007 | 08:33 AM

lemans 07

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SpinMonster

Multi layer steel gaskets are designed to be reused.

I have installed 2 sets in the past couple months and both times I reused the factory gaskets. No leaks

Nov 18, 2007 | 08:39 AM

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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10

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Originally Posted by glennhl

I've heard a lot of people reusing the stockers. Or you can do like me and go buy brand new OEM gaskets from your local Chevy dealer. They are pretty cheap.

A new set of OEM Gaskets will run about $35.00