Are Apexi head gskets reusable?

[bgsr240]

I pulled the head of off my S14 SR today to put in headstuds, build the head, and put in a new head gasket. I havent bought the gasket yet, but I can get a lightly used Apexi one from a friend for hopefully a lot less than a new one. It doesnt really matter to me if I put it in and it leaks because all I'll be out of is time. I dont have any experience with the Apexi piece, thats why I ask...Thanks...

Modified by bgsr240 at 4:49 PM 2/17/2008
Modified by bgsr240 at 4:55 PM 2/17/2008

[DrifterProdigy85]

I dont think theres a thing as lightly used. Once its been put on and tq'd down, the metal compresses. I think spending $200 on a new one is more worth it considering how much work it takes to pull the head off. I mean, why do the work twice when you know how to do it right the first time.

[garagelu]

yes metal head gaskets can be reused. Only those paper gaskets cant. Those are the ones that compress when torqued down. Metal head gaskets are 3 piece so they spring back. I have already reused my apexi head gasket 3 times with not one problem.

Reuse it, dont spend another 200 dollars. Thats just a waste of money.

[bgsr240]

That's the answer I wanted to here, but I understand what drifterprodigy85 is saying.

[idahotuner]

looks like you got this fiugred out. just make sure you use copper spray-a-gasket when you put it back toether