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Old Nov 23, 2005 | 06:45 PM
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Question Replace Gasket when replace G.P.s??

Are you supposed to replace the head gaskets when replacing the Glow Plugs? Or only replace them if they are damaged?
 
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Old Nov 23, 2005 | 06:50 PM
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you mean valve cover gaskets??? if thats the case only of the oring in the frame is damaged. if it wasnt leaking before you pulled them and they lifted off easy not stuck to the head i would reuse them.
 
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Old Nov 24, 2005 | 12:20 PM
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You're right. valve cover gasket. So they are reuseable... Thanks!
 
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Old Nov 24, 2005 | 09:49 PM
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yep there reusable, im still running the original ones on my 97 w/ 200k and they have been on and off who knows how many times.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2005 | 09:59 AM
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Yes!

The valve cover gaskets are re-usable, however, they do also dry out and crack due to age and heat. The connectors will start arcing due to this and you'll find yourself running on half a motor...!

I would recommend if you can afford it, (not that bad), that you replace the gaskets while your into the GP's. Peace of mind is worth the extra parts cost this time of the year.

Happy Ho, Ho!!
 
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