OEM metal head gasket reusable?

[auditude]

Hello,

Is the oem metal head gasket considered reusable, the same way a solid copper head gasket is?

Thanks,

Ken

[porkkis]

I've heard that 5 times. Rumor.
Personally I would not reuse.

[Vagsport]

Ditto. Some say yes, they are re-useable, but for the cost of a new matal item and the amount of blood, sweat and sometimes tears involvet in replacing a defective gasket, I wouldn't take a chance. REPLACE!

Siena

[auditude]

In that case, I think I want to pay the extra and get a solid copper one, which is supposed to be reusable.

I don't expect to be pulling the head off very often, but I dislike the idea of spending extra money than necessary if I do have to take it off again.

I understand Javad Shadzi in the U.S.A. of 034EFI fame, is using a solid metal one from http://www.headgasket.com .

Would anyone care to speculate on the appropriateness of a solid metal head gasket?

Thanks,

Ken

[auditude]

Gasket Works USA / Headgasket.com quote

I received this in response to my query about Javad's head gasket. They have the pattern now, as the result of his effort. There MAY be some issue with the pattern, as I noticed something about it on his http://www.motorgeek.com forum, but I don't recall if it was a problem or an observation.

"mordy dunst/ gasket works (gasket.works<at>verizon<dot>net) to me

The gasket that Javad rec. was a .063" 5cyl audi and it costs $130.00 plus
shipping.
M. Dunst
Gasket Works USA, LLC
626.358.1616 voice (GMT - 8)
626.357.9490 fax
www.headgasket.com"

[auditude]

There MAY be some issue with the pattern, as I noticed something about it on his http://www.motorgeek.com forum, but I don't recall if it was a problem or an observation.

Here is the page of the thread where the head gasket is discussed:

http://www.motorgeek.com/viewtopic.php?t=132&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=200

At the time of this posting, whether there is an issue or not is unknown (or I didn't read the conclusion yet).

[Josh-stateside]

the problem was with the check vavle, not the head gasket.

I helped him solve that problem.



Cheers
Josh

[auditude]

the problem was with the check vavle, not the head gasket.

I helped him solve that problem.



Cheers
Josh

I read that part of it about the check valve, but didn't realize that it was the reason for Javad's question about the head gasket. So the head gasket has no problem? Good to go? If so, sweet!

[Josh-stateside]

I read that part of it about the check valve, but didn't realize that it was the reason for Javad's question about the head gasket. So the head gasket has no problem? Good to go? If so, sweet!

no problems to my knowledge, feel free to ask him directly thought. I don't talk to him enough, So I honestly can't commit to 100% sure no problems.

[auditude]

no problems to my knowledge, feel free to ask him directly thought. I don't talk to him enough, So I honestly can't commit to 100% sure no problems.

That's cool. I did get a quote on the OEM metal head gasket for like $45, so I may rethink my position on it. I still need some other parts and such before getting a head gasket or two. I'll probably ask Javad about it when the time comes. Thanks Josh!

[Josh-stateside]

That's cool. I did get a quote on the OEM metal head gasket for like $45, so I may rethink my position on it. I still need some other parts and such before getting a head gasket or two. I'll probably ask Javad about it when the time comes. Thanks Josh!

no problem.

Currently getting a little space from the girlfriend which means I can work on my car and help others.

Cheers
josh

[auditude]

no problem.

Currently getting a little space from the girlfriend which means I can work on my car and help others.

Cheers
josh

Personally, I like that space to be as little as possible!