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Old Nov 9, 2012 | 12:07 PM
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Re use intake manifold gaskets?
I saw a post that said if your old gaskets are not bent or damaged you can use them again. Has anyone done this?Was it OK?
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Old Nov 9, 2012 | 12:30 PM
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Yea, it's fine. They are made out of metal, so you can reuse them.
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Old Nov 9, 2012 | 12:34 PM
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yep just wipe the surface with a rag
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Old Nov 9, 2012 | 01:06 PM
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Cool. That saves me some $ so I can afford new injectors
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Old Nov 9, 2012 | 01:50 PM
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Hey im in the same boat lol going to replace mine tomorrow.
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Old Nov 10, 2012 | 04:00 PM
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have the injectors been tested? whats wrong-flow? leaking?
odd to have to replace them on a TL...rare failuire
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