Posted by Vaughn on Tuesday, January 29, 2002 at 11:33AM :
In Reply to: Head gasket Question posted by Keith ( Alberta ) on Tuesday, January 29, 2002 at 10:55AM :
Head gaskets are reusable only if you want a leak. Use a new one! Also use a head gasket sealer. Make sure all carbon is cleaned off pistons, valves, block and head. After you open the head, carbon absorbs moisture. If you don't clean it off, it will pop off when running and could lodge under a valve when it's closing. The parts interchange file in the glove box will give you the Fel-Pro number for the gasket, torque sequence and lbs. Go to the engine section