R1000 Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 A friend needs to pull the head on the BB (bored to 1195 cc) and asked if the head gasket can be reused. I guess it could even though I wouldn't do it myself. Any one having experience in this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomek Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 If that is Cometic I would not reuse it. Reused/pulled leafs from factory gaskets with no problems,but I`ve had nothing but the PITA with Cometic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman_40 Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 I'd replace it if for nothing else but piece of mind. I think you'd have to look at the gasket before you knew if you could reuse it you never know. I'd get one ahead of time so I wouldn't be down if I needed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcskisfast Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Replace it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in PA Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Of course you can. If you don't mind coolant, oil and compression leaks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaygermeister Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Might as well reuse the oil too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1000 Posted April 9, 2008 Author Share Posted April 9, 2008 If that is Cometic I would not reuse it. Reused/pulled leafs from factory gaskets with no problems,but I`ve had nothing but the PITA with Cometic. Thanks, yes it is a Cometic gasket and it will be replaced. They are about half the price of a stock gasket here, and the only one available for big bore BB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Knievel Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 With gaskets, my chief rule is that the harder it is to get to, the smarter it is to replace it even if there is no damage or wear to it. I'd consider reusing a gasket if it was in good shape and easy to get to should I be wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1000 Posted April 10, 2008 Author Share Posted April 10, 2008 With gaskets, my chief rule is that the harder it is to get to, the smarter it is to replace it even if there is no damage or wear to it. I'd consider reusing a gasket if it was in good shape and easy to get to should I be wrong. The best thing is just to replace the gasket when the head is pulled to be sure it is OK. An extra replacement that might be needed, put a lot of stress on sensitive threads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lois Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 No......never.........ever ever...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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