Partial Rebuild Questions

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cigarluvr
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Partial Rebuild Questions

Post by cigarluvr »

So I ended up having to replace my crankshaft due to a damaged thrust bearing and crank journal. My question is...what else should I replace while I have it apart? Can I reuse the head gasket? The motor only has 2500 miles on it and everything else looked good.
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Re: Partial Rebuild Questions

Post by Cheromaniac »

cigarluvr wrote:Can I reuse the head gasket?
I've heard of copper head gaskets and MLS head gaskets being reused but I don't think it's a good idea.
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Re: Partial Rebuild Questions

Post by jbxx »

Did you take the head off?
If you did, are you willing to risk a failure for a $40 part?