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A friend of mine said I can use the old gaskets. Is this true?

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Old 06-01-2013, 11:31 AM   #1 (permalink)
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A friend of mine said I can use the old gaskets. Is this true?
As a rule-of-thumb, a gasket shouldn't be re-used once it has been compressed. Gaskets are cheap - get new ones.

If your used gaskets are in good shape (no cracks/separations/wrinkles/&c), you may be able to use them again. If you re-use the gaskets, I suggest putting some high-temp RTV (or other sealant) on both sides of the gasket to seal invisible cracks. Gaskets are cheap - get new ones.
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The vendor shouldn't charge me for sending me the gaskets right?
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