Inlet Manifold Gasket

[Jamo]

If you remove the inlet manifold do you have to replace the gasket or can it be reused if it is relatively new?

[AndyP]

I've re-used them without a problem.

[Knight Rider S4]

Dito ...used again

[madpugger]

Normally I would re use it, my last one however tore (couple months old) so it required a new one. TBH though, they are only a few quid from Audi so no real problem fitting a new one if you are unsure of the condition of the old one.

[s2driveruk]

agreed, if relatively new should be ok, if not will break as mine did

[Jamo]

I put a new one on during the engine build but not many miles so I'll see if I can re-use it

Cheers chaps

[s2driveruk]

it'll be fine

[Ross]

Same again, cleaned up the block, IM and gasket and re-used it when I put the Avant engine in. Just checked it over first.

[s2driveruk]

anyone confirm the partnumber for the IM gasket. Need to remove the IM to get to the water-rail as I have found the source of my leak...o-ring from front most water rail entry into the head looks to have failed - grrrrr

[saltinot]

034 129 717 K

[s2driveruk]

Cheers Tom