Reusing gaskets
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I reuse gaskets all the time, as long as they're not torn I've had good luck using them.
You could add a little gasket maker / sealer like RTV silicone, Yamabond or Hylomar too.
You could add a little gasket maker / sealer like RTV silicone, Yamabond or Hylomar too.
I reuse paper/fiber gaskets quite often. If they come off “clean” I’ll hit them with a little brake parts cleaner to remove any dirt and reinstall. Haven’t had a single problem so far.
Looks pretty reusable to me...
Gasket paper is usually pretty cheap too
Gasket paper is usually pretty cheap too
I reuse gaskets often.
I put a tiny bit of motoseal on them and dont have issues.
I put a tiny bit of motoseal on them and dont have issues.
Yep, reuse them if they’re flexible and in good condition. I use a gasket dressing compound rather than a gasket maker. Permatex #3 is my go to.
Yours looks re-useable.
On my equipment if I think maybe I might have to go back later and the gasket is stuck good on one side like yours I do not remove it, just leave in place and use a #2 grease or vaseline and coat the exposed side of the gasket and when I go back I can usually get a clean release again such as if I'm changing and testing carbs.
I sometimes use a gasket sealer on one side of a gasket so as it will stay in place and light grease on other side.
If sump or crankcase gaskets and similar I use a gasket sealer on both sides of gasket or surface such as Yamaha Bond 4 knowing the gasket is not going to be re-useable for go backs. I also use the permatex silcone gasket maker copper plus sometimes. I let them dry for about 12 hours before being subjected to oil, especially hot oil from a running engine.
I store my permatex and Yamaha Bond 4 in a refrigerator and the un-used portion will last long time.
On my equipment if I think maybe I might have to go back later and the gasket is stuck good on one side like yours I do not remove it, just leave in place and use a #2 grease or vaseline and coat the exposed side of the gasket and when I go back I can usually get a clean release again such as if I'm changing and testing carbs.
I sometimes use a gasket sealer on one side of a gasket so as it will stay in place and light grease on other side.
If sump or crankcase gaskets and similar I use a gasket sealer on both sides of gasket or surface such as Yamaha Bond 4 knowing the gasket is not going to be re-useable for go backs. I also use the permatex silcone gasket maker copper plus sometimes. I let them dry for about 12 hours before being subjected to oil, especially hot oil from a running engine.
I store my permatex and Yamaha Bond 4 in a refrigerator and the un-used portion will last long time.
