Reuse Cometic Mls Head Gasket

[richardm6994]

hi guys,

 

simple question.........can a cometic MLS head gasket be reused? I've got a new one which i'm gonna be putting on, but it cost a fortune and I'm wondering if it can be reused if I ever have to take the head off (lets hope not tho!)

 

I've seen mixed responses to this in other forums but would like to hear from anyone who has done this.

 

cheers

[maccavvy]

as above...never ever reuse a head gasket.

[theduck]

Agree with above comments, wouldnt reuse.

[richardm6994]

Cheers guys. I kinda had a feeling it would be the case of 1-use only for the same reasons you've pointed out, but I thought with the gasket being stainless steel it may just make a double-use if I had to take the head off for any reason in the future (as I said before, I hope not!!!)

[Snapperpaul]

The Cometic has a vitriol (rubber ish) coating it will stick to the head and or block