leelbuk Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Is it possible? I am fitting my new Stainless Turbo pipes and when removing the old ones all the gaskets are perfectly (or look that way) I am quite mechanically capable and do most things on my car myself but I have no idea whether these things can be re-used if they are undamaged or if they must be replaced? Can anyone advise? Thanks. Lee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 I've replaced mine 2 or 3 times now using the same gaskets. It's not good practice, but I've not had any leaks at all. :edit: Stainless pipes, or polished? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 for the sake of a few quid i would buy new ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy-m2 Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 who can do this for me in edinburgh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leelbuk Posted May 22, 2007 Author Share Posted May 22, 2007 I've replaced mine 2 or 3 times now using the same gaskets. It's not good practice, but I've not had any leaks at all. :edit: Stainless pipes, or polished? Polished mate! Are they easy to get hold of - I don't mind buying new ones at all its just I need to get this done quickly and can't wait to order these - are they kept in stock by anyone usually or is it something you have to order and wait for? Cheers Lee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Mr T Sells them. I Didnt replace mine when i swapped my pipework over. Not had a problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leelbuk Posted May 22, 2007 Author Share Posted May 22, 2007 Cool - as I'm in a rush and they literally look perfect - look as though they have been replaced at some point - I''l put it back together and leak test it - I can buy some later on if need be as its not too difficult to get to 2 of them Cheers for everyones help!! Much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JODY T Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Yeah that! Its never worth saving a few quid when she starts to leak! Makes a right mess! for the sake of a few quid i would buy new ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Yeah that! Its never worth saving a few quid when she starts to leak! Makes a right mess! Eh? What kind of mess? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steviekid Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Eh? What kind of mess? I'd be a bit worried if the air going in to my engine was dirty enough to make a real mess if it escaped past the gaskets! I've also reused mine a couple of times with no probs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranz Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Bit of firegum on the faces of the gasket will sort out any possibility of leaks. If it still insists on leaking then a new gasket won't be much of a hardship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leelbuk Posted May 22, 2007 Author Share Posted May 22, 2007 Firegum? Like gungum for exhausts? Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Just get some new ones on order just incase. Sure they cant be that much. Any pics yet? Oh and i do still have fisrt dibs on your old pipes dont i ? Its howards toyota in weston near me. Let me know if you order any and i can always pic them up for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leelbuk Posted May 23, 2007 Author Share Posted May 23, 2007 Cool mate, yeah you still have 1st dibs on the original pipes - in perfect nick, just not as shiny as my polished ones. I'll order some, but that firegum - is that different than the exhaust gasket sealer GunGum? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Intake pipes only leak air, not that much mess I've successfully reused multiple times: Turbo outlet to diecast piping Throttle body to intake plenum Intake plenum to intake runners Intake runners to cylinder head Idle control valve to intake plenum Generally, then, the black metal gaskets on the intake side can be reused. As long as they and their contact surfaces are clean, and the metal is unkinked and straight (look after them when you remove and store them) you can reuse them. Anything exhaust side should be replaced, unless it's only a few days old. Having said that I did reuse the cylinder head to exhaust manifold gasket pair after a couple of months. They are expensive and they still looked OK, and it turns out they were This is on a single tubbie manifold though, much easier to pull again if it blew, unlike the stock turbo setup. Also, anything oil or fluid bearing should be replaced as well - they are usually paper based and self destruct anyway. -Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leelbuk Posted May 23, 2007 Author Share Posted May 23, 2007 Re-use it is then - almost ready to fit new polished pipes but am waiting on some lengths of samco hosing yet and will then get started - a very daunting task too - wondering how I put all this stuff back together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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