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Old 05-19-2003, 04:53 PM
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can i re-use the same intake and exhaust manifold gaskets if there in good shape still ?

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Old 05-19-2003, 06:51 PM
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just to be safe i always get new ones i hate doing the same job twice
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Old 05-19-2003, 06:57 PM
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I have re-used both. If the intake gasket has any signs of leaking, you should replace it. It's allot harder to tell if your intake has a small leak. The exhaust is pretty obvious if it's leaking and also very easy to change. I think I have reused my current exhaust gasket three times now, but that is just three different head gaskets I have replaced due to a blockguard that we won't talk about . Do not ever reuse those, duh.
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Old 05-19-2003, 08:29 PM
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well i was just wondering because ive been rebuilding an engine and i know if i took off the head the new head gasket would be trash...or so i was told....but the whole motor has new gaskets all around...rear main seal...oil pump....all that ----....i love a nice shiny motor...but not for long....road dirt will soon take over....anywho i just wanted to know if i had to take off my exhaust manifold to get it into the crx...thanks

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i reused my manifold gasket and oilpan gasket with no problems. i bought new ones just in case, but didn't need to.
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Exhaust: If it's metal, yes.
Intake: I wouldn't suggest it.
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Old 05-19-2003, 11:42 PM
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ok...the only thing i would need to take off is the exhaust and its metal...its brand new...as a matter of fact the motor is still on the engine stand

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