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  1. #1 Can you reuse metal LIM gasket?? 
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    Going to be swapping my Gen V LIM in when I do my Intercooler. Can I reuse the metal GM LIM gasket? It is about a year old? I thought I read somewhere that you can but not sure and cannot locat the thread.
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    You might be able to get away with it but after they are torqued once they aren't going to seal near as good as the first time. I would just buy new for peace of mind ebay has the kit for $60 iirc.
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    Yeah thats what im thinking anyway..

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    Yea you could reuse it but for price and mind I would go ahead and change it. You can grab it for like 30-40$ from advance with a coupon code
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    I just bought mine for my ic install n got it from ebay for 40 shipped
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    Amazon has them.like 40 I think so will just order a new one. Thanks!

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    Or just pick up one from advance and save it from having to be shipped....
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