houseape1000 Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 Hello, Just a quick one.......which engine gaskets are re-usable ? I plan to do a bit of an engine overhaul over the winter, and have been pricing parts, I have just seen a head gasket ( top of cylinder ) for sale for about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gii Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 Unfortunately, re-using a head gasket is normally a waste of time, but on a 2 stroke, why are you going to split the head and barrel? just lift the complete 'jug' off the piston. You can still get your hand in to de-carburize the head if you think it's necessary. If the plated bore is worn past its limits, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houseape1000 Posted August 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 While Im on the subject, what's the best air filter......I have found 3 so far Putoline, Jitsie, and Twin-air. Think they're all pre-oiled, but remember reading about the amount of oil needed, and was wondering if pre-oiled was the right way to go ? Also....is it me or do air filters seem to have gone up quickly from about a tenner to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copemech Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 Hello, Just a quick one.......which engine gaskets are re-usable ? I plan to do a bit of an engine overhaul over the winter, and have been pricing parts, I have just seen a head gasket ( top of cylinder ) for sale for about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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