RE: Reusing new head gasket after torquing head

[Randall Young <ryoung@NAVCOMTECH.COM>]

 Eric Conrad wrote :
>
> I've reassembled my
> engine, but thought of something that I'd like to double check on the head.
> I've already torqued the head down to spec.  The engine has not been started
> since reassembly.  If I remove the head, can I reuse the head gasket, or
> should I install a new one?

Eric :

Of course you _can_ reuse it, the question is whether it will seal after you do
so.

I've done it several times, I'd say the odds are about 3:2 that it will seal.

Randall