its a MLS HG, only has 6000 miles on it, and im swaping my head onto jon's(greenhrcgs's) eclipse, and dont want to have to buy another one if this one is still new... it was used with head studs, and will be using them again, so any thoughts?

Same head, same block, same studs... maybe (I wouldn't)
New head, or new block, or new studs... probably not ( I wouldn't)

How much is your time worth?

If it's less than 45 bucks then go for it. If you don't mind tearing back into the motor because it doesnt seal properly then its not a big deal right?

same head, same studs, different block... if its only gonna cost me 45 dollars, ill probably buy another one, but i was hoping to swap heads over the weekend since i start school tuesday...

Originally posted by djtrickee
Same head, same block, same studs... maybe (I wouldn't) New head, or new block, or new studs... probably not ( I wouldn't) How much is your time worth? If it's less than 45 bucks then go for it. If you don't mind tearing back into the motor because it doesnt seal properly then its not a big deal right?

God dammit DJ, I gotta agree with you again :eek ?

My sentiments exactly. Take you chances (I wouldn't), but if it doesn't seal your labor and cash.

ok ok, i just bought another one from parts dinosaur for $30, plus i got some 3g lifters to go with it, it came out to $144, but it will be worth it im sure

Originally posted by bloodyangel1
plus i got some 3g lifters to go with it

Why? They won't fit your head.

no i meant the revised lifters that stop the ticking, because mine were stockers and loved to tick

Originally posted by bloodyangel1
no i meant the revised lifters that stop the ticking, because mine were stockers and loved to tick

Then they're not 3G lifters, they're a PT lifter.

i thought they were referred to as the 3rd generation lifters, or 3g? am i wrong? either way, i ordered the right ones

No head gasket is reusable, I don't care if it's made of solid gold.

Originally posted by thedawg
No head gasket is reusable, I don't care if it's made of solid gold.

Not true. Some of my professional drag racing friends re-use their Cometic head gaskets quite often, as long as it's not damaged. One of them runs low 8's in his 3500 lb Challenger spraying a 400-shot of Nitrous and is one of the top Xtreme Street NMCA contenders. Not a 420A by far, but goes to show that you CAN re-use some gaskets.

Ofcoarse if you're unsure, replace it. It NEVER hurts to use a new gasket.

I was referring to 420a HG's, sorry I didn't specify. They have thin sheets of metal that crush, and there's considerable play in the holes so it'd be tough to line up twice.

I'm sure some non-MLS gaskets would be infinitely reusable, but why risk $40 on a $1000 engine build? If money's that tight, that should be the warning sign maybe you're not in the right hobby.

It's like reusing some rubber gaskets, sure they may look fine until they leak in a few months and you have to tear it down again. :shrug