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TECHNICAL ISSUES => Renault 5 GT Turbo => Topic started by: owe on 14:43, Sun 31 March 2013

Title: re using head gasket
Post by: owe on 14:43, Sun 31 March 2013

hi, just bolted my head down and realised the valve stem seals have popped off again, even after i super glued them on last time lol. could i get away with unbolting the head and re use the gasket? it hasnt been run

Title: Re: re using head gasket
Post by: Ash-Lee on 20:21, Sun 31 March 2013

I've done it before and it worked out ok, I've also not been bothered about the valve stem seals which never seem to stay seated and that worked out ok also.  :lol:

Title: Re: re using head gasket
Post by: owe on 22:39, Sun 31 March 2013

nice one ash. ye im still debating it, i think i might just try and get them back on through the springs with the rocker shaft off. i'll try sticking them with aroldite this time lol.