Hey guys, Quick question are most of the gaskets one the 4.6 in 2000 reusable. I was told by someone they were cause they have that beed in the middle and some sorta crush sleeve in them. Correct me if im wrong or confirm this please.
Nope, not reusable - I know for a fact because I've been through two - three sets of head gaskets when I had problems. The only ones I would even attempt to reuse would be the valve cover and upper intake (if they're reasonably new) otherwise it's another $200-$300 for new gaskets depending on what you're doing.
Head gaskets, timing cover, valve cover, upper and lower intake, etc.
Yah i am definately replacing the head gaskets. sorry i want more specific. but the intake and valve cover and oil pan ones were the ones i was really trying to ask about. any of the ones with that beed in the middle.
I talked to Scott @ VTEngine when I had my head problems. I had just replaced ALL of the gaskets you mentioned, except the oil pan. I asked the same question "Can I re-use any of the nearly NEW gaskets I just installed?" His answer to me was no, they need to be replaced.
If your running a boosted application.. the best choice for head gaskets is Cometic. They run $180-$220 for a pair but they are the best head gasket you can buy. And I agree with Jay, you will need to replace all the gaskets. Once their bolted/torqued down once, they will never seal the same again.
If your running a boosted application.. the best choice for head gaskets is Cometic. They run $180-$220 for a pair but they are the best head gasket you can buy. And I agree with Jay, you will need to replace all the gaskets. Once their bolted/torqued down once, they will never seal the same again.
I called Cometic and talked to them about an alternative thickness on the head gaskets for a 2000 4.6 - I was quoted $250 for a pair of .067" gaskets. I was trying to accomplish two things - lower compression and provide additional PTV clearance (due to paranoia from a bad experience).
If you decide to go with Cometic, order early - they usually have about a 10 day lead time unless someone has them in stock.