Replace gaskets?

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insane_DOHC

Discussion Starter · Feb 2, 2012

So I'm hoping to throw on my manifold, FP Red, and downpipe pretty soon and was wondering if most people replace the gaskets when doing this. I only have ~6800 miles on the car, the gaskets should be pretty new yet. But on the other hand, the gasket set from FP is only $35 for the two gaskets. What about the head to manifold gasket?

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kaquino

· #2 · Feb 2, 2012

i would replace them just to be safe. anyone have any experiences with thermal gaskets for the head to manifold?

Wicked White

· #3 · Feb 2, 2012

insane_DOHC said:
So I'm hoping to throw on my manifold, FP Red, and downpipe pretty soon and was wondering if most people replace the gaskets when doing this. I only have ~6800 miles on the car, the gaskets should be pretty new yet. But on the other hand, the gasket set from FP is only $35 for the two gaskets. What about the head to manifold gasket?

I reused all of my OEM gaskets, even the ones on the head to mani. As long as you inspect them properly and do not damage them during removal, I'd say go for it and have yourself a nice $35.00 dinner at Olive Garden

WraithX

· #4 · Feb 2, 2012

I would say: You just dropped thousands of dollars on the parts for your build, and you're cheaping out on 35$?

I'd throw a new set on. Better safe than engine fire from exhaust gasses melting everything.

insane_DOHC

Discussion Starter · #5 · Feb 2, 2012

Yeah I would hate to be in the middle of the install and think, hmmm... Wish I had a gasket. Plus we don't have an Olive Garden here...

What about head to manifold gasket? Where can I get one of those?

Wicked White

· #6 · Feb 2, 2012

insane_DOHC said:
Yeah I would hate to be in the middle of the install and think, hmmm... Wish I had a gasket. Plus we don't have an Olive Garden here...

What about head to manifold gasket? Where can I get one of those?

I think Cosworth make a pretty reputable one.

insane_DOHC

Discussion Starter · #7 · Feb 2, 2012

I think I'm going to take a step on the wild side and reuse the stock manifold one. I ordered the two for the turbo, though. Cheap enough.

Did you guys re-use the bolts/nuts? I doubt I can find them locally. Such a PITA living in the middle of nowhere.

WraithX

· #8 · Feb 2, 2012

COCKMANGLER...

Don't.... do it.

insane_DOHC

Discussion Starter · #9 · Feb 2, 2012

I like to live dangerously.

insane_DOHC

Discussion Starter · #10 · Feb 2, 2012

I was hoping you would post in here and mess my thread up

Wicked White

· #11 · Feb 2, 2012

I reused most of my OEM bolts. I had to buy a couple different ones to fit my tubular mani on because of the design.

insane_DOHC

Discussion Starter · #12 · Feb 2, 2012

Yeah I had to get some new studs for the manifold. Manifold to turbo should be taken care of. What a bitch those studs are to remove.

lallen3

· #13 · Feb 2, 2012

Reuse them. The gaskets are metal and highly durable.

Murlo26

· #14 · Feb 2, 2012

lallen3 said:
Reuse them. The gaskets are metal and highly durable.

Agreed, I did.

toaster.evox

· #15 · Feb 2, 2012

could be wrong but i think the oem downpipe gasket was not metal.

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