Reuse header gasket? - Toyota Yaris Forums

Loren · 11-26-2008, 07:53 PM

Anybody had success reusing their stock exhaust manifold gasket for a header install?

Got a sexy DC header waiting to go on...

Malaya1221 · 11-26-2008, 08:04 PM

used my stock gasket for weapon r and now using it for dc with no problem!

cali yaris · 11-26-2008, 08:13 PM

The DC Sports one doesn't provide a gasket? boo.

Weapon R doesn't either.

LtNoogie · 11-26-2008, 08:15 PM

I bought a new gasket when I put on the Megan header.

Benggolf2 · 11-26-2008, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loren

Anybody had success reusing their stock exhaust manifold gasket for a header install?

Got a sexy DC header waiting to go on...

Not really recommended is it? Not really worth the hassle of dismattling
everything to replace a leaky header gasket which should have been replaced in the first place, IMHO.

Loren · 11-26-2008, 09:45 PM

I bought the header used, don't know if it came with one or not. Actually, there may even be one in the box, I didn't dig through all the packing.

No, it's not recommended to reuse a header gasket, that's why I'm asking if anyone has done so with success. I've done it on my Spitfire without issue. I think it just depends on the quality and type of gasket.

kou · 11-26-2008, 10:18 PM

its fine do it.

jkuchta · 11-26-2008, 11:05 PM

I changed out the gasket when I installed my WR header Monday. I figure $20 is cheap insurance against having to go in and replace a gasket later on down the road.

Return of the Yarii · 11-26-2008, 11:42 PM

Hey Loren, just saw this thread now....No, the DC header didnt come w/a exhaust manifold gasket, it was meant to reuse the stock one. I had no problems at all in doing that. Hope this helps....

KCALB SIRAY · 11-27-2008, 01:12 AM

I've done it on my Jeep with no problems, but I'd still suggest a new one

ztrack157 · 11-27-2008, 10:43 PM

Absolutely nothing wrong with reusing the stock one. 40K miles on mine with absolutely no issues. They are $20 a pop so you decide.

Loren · 11-27-2008, 10:46 PM

Thanks guys. I'm going to take my chances with reusing the old gasket. Being the cheap-ass that I am, and wanting to get the thing installed this weekend to be ready for an autocross next weekend, it just seems like the right thing to do right now. If it leaks, I'll get a new one and replace it. No biggie.

cali yaris · 11-28-2008, 01:29 AM

cool man keep us posted, including how you do on the autocross.

11-26-2008, 07:53 PM	#1
Loren What? Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Safety Harbor, FL Posts: 1,006	Reuse header gasket? Anybody had success reusing their stock exhaust manifold gasket for a header install? Got a sexy DC header waiting to go on... __________________ ----------------------- Loren@InvisibleSun.org -----------------------

11-26-2008, 08:13 PM	#3
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	The DC Sports one doesn't provide a gasket? boo. Weapon R doesn't either. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

11-26-2008, 08:15 PM	#4
LtNoogie View User's Garage Drives: '08 Bayou Blue LB AT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: West Hills, CA Posts: 2,517	I bought a new gasket when I put on the Megan header. __________________ aFe Intake \| Blitz Supercharger \| Megan Header \| TRD Exhaust \| NST Pulley Set TRD Shocks/Struts \| Tanabe NF210 Springs \| TRD Sway Bar \| Motegi TRAKLITE wheels \| Kuhmo Ecsta XS R1 Concepts slotted rotors \| Carbotech 1521 brake pads \| stainless steel brake lines \| Seibon vented carbon fiber hood

11-26-2008, 09:45 PM	#6
Loren What? Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Safety Harbor, FL Posts: 1,006	I bought the header used, don't know if it came with one or not. Actually, there may even be one in the box, I didn't dig through all the packing. No, it's not recommended to reuse a header gasket, that's why I'm asking if anyone has done so with success. I've done it on my Spitfire without issue. I think it just depends on the quality and type of gasket. __________________ ----------------------- Loren@InvisibleSun.org -----------------------

11-27-2008, 01:12 AM	#10
KCALB SIRAY それを吸ってください View User's Garage Drives: black sand lb Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 8,894	I've done it on my Jeep with no problems, but I'd still suggest a new one __________________ http://lifesdailypimpslap.tumblr.com/#me My Build

11-26-2008, 08:04 PM	#2
Malaya1221 super duper M*******TOR Drives: 2007 jahPANIS egg(Sarao Phil) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Torrance, Ca Posts: 1,011	used my stock gasket for weapon r and now using it for dc with no problem!

11-26-2008, 10:18 PM	#7
kou View User's Garage Drives: 08 lb Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: nj Posts: 935	its fine do it.

11-26-2008, 11:05 PM	#8
jkuchta View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris hatch (red) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: L.A. Posts: 557	I changed out the gasket when I installed my WR header Monday. I figure $20 is cheap insurance against having to go in and replace a gasket later on down the road.

11-26-2008, 11:42 PM	#9
Return of the Yarii Drives: 2007 Sedan S Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 53	Hey Loren, just saw this thread now....No, the DC header didnt come w/a exhaust manifold gasket, it was meant to reuse the stock one. I had no problems at all in doing that. Hope this helps....

11-27-2008, 10:43 PM	#11
ztrack157 Vroom Vroom Beep Beep View User's Garage Drives: Powered Roller Skate Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Biggs, CA Posts: 404	Absolutely nothing wrong with reusing the stock one. 40K miles on mine with absolutely no issues. They are $20 a pop so you decide.

11-27-2008, 10:46 PM	#12
Loren What? Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Safety Harbor, FL Posts: 1,006	Thanks guys. I'm going to take my chances with reusing the old gasket. Being the cheap-ass that I am, and wanting to get the thing installed this weekend to be ready for an autocross next weekend, it just seems like the right thing to do right now. If it leaks, I'll get a new one and replace it. No biggie. __________________ ----------------------- Loren@InvisibleSun.org -----------------------

11-28-2008, 01:29 AM	#13
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	cool man keep us posted, including how you do on the autocross. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

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