Head Gasket

[jalberg]

I have been trying to fix an overheating problem on my 66 mustang 200 ci. I have made some progress. A few days ago my Dad called to say he thought it may have blown a head gasket as he was loading it on the truck to ship to me. So, since I had other stuff off I thougth I would pull the head. This I did and saw no damage to I slipped it right back on. Is this OK. I have torqued it once, but if this is a no-no, I will get it off again and put on the new gasket.

Thanks. jalberg

 

[addo]

It's likely to give you some grief IMO, if you just get in and drive it. But you could try running it up to temp, then letting cool a few (3-4) hours and retorquing - might be OK. Cheaper than a gasket, too.

Regards, Adam.

 

[rbohm]

8) i have never had any luck in reusing used head gaskets. they always seem to leak like a sive. best to get a new gasket and replace it. often times you have to know what to look for when checking a head gasket for leaks as the evidence can be rather subtle.