Reusing valve cover gaskets

[dsmuts]

I searched and didn't come up with anything but i was wondering if i would be able to reuse the valve cover gaskets when i put my 1.9's in. If i can save $50 that would be awesome. Thanks.

 

[NegativeOne13]

Nope. VC gaskets have known problems to leak... so why not replace them now so you won't have to later?

 

[dsmuts]

they aren't leaking right now so i thought that maybe i could save the $50 and reuse them.

 

[codyAK]

I hope your time to replace them later is worth more than $50.

 

[BillBoost37]

Buy them online from Advance, as pick up in local store and use a discount code to get them cheaper.

Not changing VC gaskets and grommets is a mistake, unless you've changed them in the last 6months

 

[RamairGTP2]

Just change them. You'll be glad you did. Get the blue rubber ones too and replace the grommets

 

[Zef_66]

I reused VC gaskets once. I had only driven a few miles and needed to remove the VC to check the rockers. Other than that, replace them. Even if they only have a few weeks of driving, the gasket will be deformed and will not seal right. Replace them.

 

[buck531]

When you pull the covers and run your finger across the entire gasket (generally the bottom) and if it's flat with the cover, replace them. If they have a decent sized "bump" in them they should be ok.

If you've never replaced them. Replace them.