Johnboy GT Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 What is the general consensus on re-using an Athena 1.2mm Headgasket. Engine has been rebuilt and done less than 10 miles as I haven't MOT'd her yet but I have plans to change my head sooner rather than later. I'm under the impression if the gasket looks fresh on inspection there shouldn't be any qualms re-using it? Or is the compression of torquing the head down likely to deform it enough that a decent seal might not be attainable with another head? Cheers John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mikey4410 Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 I have heard people reusing them before for sure.Other people will possibly say they wouldnt.personaly I defo would and cant see it causing an issue reusing juat the ONCE. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johnboy GT Posted December 8, 2014 Author Share Posted December 8, 2014 That was what I was thinking aswell, aslong as it didn't look deformed from torquing a head down on it. I wasn't sure if they did or not Cheers John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aidanep71 Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 As long as the black coating hasn't cracked or peeled off use it again Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johnboy GT Posted December 8, 2014 Author Share Posted December 8, 2014 Hmm catch 22... I don't want the head off long, literally want to do it in a night so might just have to order a gasket incase.. Think they will accept returns? John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johnboy GT Posted December 8, 2014 Author Share Posted December 8, 2014 Product Information Athena are the leader in gasket technology with their multi layered steel headgaskets being the best money can buy. Please read below to understand some of the key benefits offered by Athena MLS gaskets. Raw Materials Athena is a Technolocical world leader in Head Gasket design and works with many of the performance OEM manufactures. Each Head Gasket configuration utilizes the best raw materials available, such as AISI 304 Stainless Steel. Athena utilizes state of the art processing such as in-line laser cutting and multi-stage stamping technologies. With Athena's Multi-Layered Steel (MLS) Head Gasket, each layer is individually blanked and formed specially to optimize performance. Optimized Embossing Formation Through multi stage processing, Athena's embossing process optimizes the radius in the bend areas. The result is reduction in stress points, improved conformability, and superior wet-out (contact area) that is superior to the competition. The technology used also provides a consistent inner flange spacing of (minimum of 0.040”) from the edge to the embossed start point. This results in a superior seal in the embossed areas. Stress Stabilization & Relaxation This proprietary tempering process significantly reduces forming induced stresses. Pre-coated metal (used by competition) would not be able to survive this stabilization process. Advantages of a tempered metal are reduced hardness and brittleness, increased flexibility and deformation retention. This process dramatically increases the long term durability and reliability of each head gasket. Proprietary Coating Technologies Four different layers are used to provide the ultimate seal between the head and block mating surfaces. These coatings will normally eliminate the need for additional deck surfacing. Athena's coating processing provides 100% encapsulation of all exposed metal, far superior to the competition that has exposed raw steel on the edges. The layers include Fluoroelastomer (FKM) for extreme temperature and chemical resistance. This technology provides superior conformability, oxidation resistance, and better removability, even after extreme temperature exposure. High Performance Cooper ring Insert For specific very high horsepower applications, a conventional or MLS Head Gasket can be significantly improved utilizing a different sealing system for the combustion area. Athena utilizes a proprietary INOX steel fire ring which offers improved sealing technologies over copper and conventional fire rings. This solution dramatically increases the cylinder head gasket resistance to extreme. Just thought I would add this here as I found it after posting this! All credit goes to ID-Workz. If this comment is not permittable please feel free to remove John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
_shaun_ Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 I Personally wouldn't re use one. Although am sure you would get away with it on most occasions. But for the hassle of building it back up again to re strip and rebuild if it doesn't seal just seems like to much of a ballache to risk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aidanep71 Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Have personally seen steel gaskets being re used on a 400hp sr20 pushing 1.6bar with no issues so will be fine especially when it has nothing done Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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