Can the intake gaskets be reused?
#1
Can the intake gaskets be reused?
I did a search but didn't come up with the answer.
I took apart the intake on my 99 and was wondering if I can reuse the 3 metal gaskets:
- engine to manifold
- between 2 halfs of manifold
- manifold to throttle body
Knowing Mazda, they're probably cost an arm and a leg
I took apart the intake on my 99 and was wondering if I can reuse the 3 metal gaskets:
- engine to manifold
- between 2 halfs of manifold
- manifold to throttle body
Knowing Mazda, they're probably cost an arm and a leg
#10
When I took my intake manifold off, the gasket (engine to manifold) was all rusted and chipped. I still reused it and have noticed no problems, although I bet it is probably leaking.
Your best bet is to replace what you can. It is better to do it now instead of realizing later that you probably should have done it. Same theory applies to women
Your best bet is to replace what you can. It is better to do it now instead of realizing later that you probably should have done it. Same theory applies to women
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+2, I reused my stock one a half dozen times in just a month or two when I was playing hot potato with my head. I think I did eventually end up with a new one though, but it worked fine with the old gasket. Wipe some of the gritty oily mess that might be on it and slap it back on.
#19
@Frank: you can buy them OEM but cheaper than Mazda at I.L. Motorsport...
I.L. Motorsport - MX-5 Tuning, Zubehör und Ersatzteile
There even is a shop in Nederlands but I couldn't find the damn gasket...
I.L. Motorsport - MX-5 Tuning, Zubehör und Ersatzteile
I.L. Motorsport - MX-5 Tuning, Zubehör und Ersatzteile
There even is a shop in Nederlands but I couldn't find the damn gasket...
I.L. Motorsport - MX-5 Tuning, Zubehör und Ersatzteile