Re-using Mls Headgaskets

[B1ack_Mi16 67]

As I ripped the head off my race engine yesterday and have a shortage of time till I need it running again I need to assemble it with the old headgasket.

 

It's a cometic MLS one.

 

I've been reading of some sealants to spray the gasket with before assembly, both Permatex Copper gasket spray and Hylomar Blue gasket spray.

 

Anyone on here any experience with either of the above, or any similar products for this use?

[rescue dude 0]

As long as the gasket is undamaged they can be re-used.

[sideways danny 0]

I've re-used many MLS gaskets. I always use wellseal on them. It's brush on but was designed by rolls royce for sealing copper gaskets on aero engines

[Tom Fenton 1,542]

Wellseal is good gear, I also use it.

[Spiky 37]

would never re use one.

 

infact i would never use one ever again, after one caused me to have a destroyed cossie engine, and they arent cheap

[B1ack_Mi16 67]

Ok I got my hands on Permatex Copper Gasket spray and will give it a go.

 

Just spray all the gasket surfaces with a tiny layer before assembly and see how it goes

[Beastie 1]

Wellseal is good gear, I also use it.

 

It will feel like top gear, let alone good gear if you use it in an unventilated area! Excellent product it is though!