RevMoto

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Do I need to replace my exhaust manifold gasket if I am taking it off to put hi temp paint on it and then put it right back on?

o.e.boost

iTrader: (14)

no...not really and depending if your picky or not...like how many miles you put on your car and if the gasket is still the original one...these are just factors because i would hate to put everything back on and have it leak

--this could make it an 1hour job to 2hrs cosidering you've got the mani painted and installed(work time only)

Gusl

iTrader: (41)

You should be ok re-using it. But the gasket is $12 from the dealer, not a bad price. It would suck if yours leaks after you put everything back on.

Zeus

iTrader: (66)

No, you don't have to replace it in most instances.

MalibuJack

iTrader: (5)

Its not necessary, however its probably a good idea to always replace gaskets when possible.

EvoDan2004

iTrader: (94)

the way i am i cant reuse anything. lol. anytime i pull stuff off or put stuff on my car i have to get all new hardwere and gasket's etc. im just a worry wort so whit that said

get new manifold studs, nuts, washers, gasket, manifold to thrubo studs, nuts bolts washers, gasket. if you need part numbers pm me i got the list. i just got from mitsuparts.com all the hardwere and gaskets etc from my head where the manifold connects all the way to the cat so i got all the part numbers.

sparky

iTrader: (1)

Why not port the manifold since you have it off anyway?

MalibuJack

iTrader: (5)

Your not a worrywort.. I do the same thing, simply because over time, bolts and nuts rust and fatigue, and gaskets leak when their reused.. Generally its not a problem for exhaust manifold gaskets and some other multilayer metal gaskets, but I generally never reuse hardware or gaskets unless its absolutely necessary.

RevMoto

iTrader: (19)

Why didn't I think of that. Nice. So getting bits tomorrow.