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Re: is it OK to reuse head gasket? HEMI
[Re: domingo]
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08/14/12 01:53 AM
08/14/12 01:53 AM
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Joined: May 2005
Posts: 6,446 NJ-USA
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Joined: May 2005
Posts: 6,446
NJ-USA
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Hi!
I have a HEMI that was completely rebuilt but that was a few years ago....like 4....and its been sitting since...
I have turned it by hand every now and then, but probably not as often as I should have....
Its got a solid roller cam (mild under 600 lift).
I am worried that the springs might have gone bad, so I want to take em off to test them....but for doing that I need to take off the heads...
I was wondering if I take off the heads to inspect,,,,will I be able to reuse those head gaskets???
The engine has never been fired, but the heads were torqued to spec....
I dont know if it makes any difference, but its got head studs.
I think you are worrying too much...I bet it would be 100% fine.. ![](/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbs.gif)
If you want to put your mind at rest, air up a few cylinders and pull a few springs and check them out. There are tools designed to remove hemi valve springs without unloading the head studs. I wouldn't take the heads off. That's just me.
Was thins motor sealed up good? Id be more concerned with a mouse making a nest in there if the motor wasnt sealed off well.
MB
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