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Old 06-09-2007, 04:46 PM
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me and my uncle are installing our dc headers tomorrow. i "ordered" the gaskets and went to pick them up and they never ordered them (don't bother with magic toyota) so should i just go ahead and reuse my gasket? i have 3,000 miles on the car too.
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Old 06-09-2007, 06:18 PM
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i'm from the old "If you take it apart, replace the gasket" school..
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Old 06-09-2007, 09:07 PM
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i used new gaskets. but i know some people on here have used the old ones without any problems. your call.
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Old 06-09-2007, 10:12 PM
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i would have liked to use one, i'm ____ed toyota didn't order it like i told them too. but there is no way i can get one before tomorrow. its not a part dealerships carry on hand. anyone tried the gasket maker that comes in a tube? would that be able to hold up being on all that heat? i'm thinking if this doesn't work, i'm going somewhere else and getting a gasket, and just doing it next weekend
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Old 06-10-2007, 06:14 PM
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dont put anything from a tube on your exhaust, you will most
likley be able to use your old one, you'll either hear the leak
right away or you won't, the best answer.. wait and get the
gasket. (if it were me, I couldnt wait and i would reuse)
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Old 06-10-2007, 07:28 PM
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thanks for all the replies. i am gonna order a new gasket and make it a project for next weekend. i guess it's better to do it right the first time
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Old 06-15-2007, 05:14 PM
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The factory exhaust manifold gasket is made of stainless steel and should be fine to reuse. I reused my gasket on my Greddy Header and them reused it again for my Greddy Turbo Manifold. No leaks.
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I reused as well, my car had about 10,000 miles and works perfectly.
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