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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 10:26 PM
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I opened up the intake manifold to change the spark plugs and put in a bigger injectors, do I need to buy a new gasket for the intake manifold or I can reuse the old one?
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 10:36 PM
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If you didn't damage the gasket removing it I would think it would be okay to reuse.
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by 350ZTheStandard
If you didn't damage the gasket removing it I would think it would be okay to reuse.

i think you should change it.. but i am not sure.

last week i changed my spark plugs and installed throttle body spacer. and everythign was fine for like 2 or 3 days. but now .. when i am going on low rpm ( 2000 to 3000 ) i feel like the car is either getting feul cut or leaking air. but i can feel the car is vibrating.

i am not sure yet whats the problem. it might be the gasket or it might be the throtlebody spacer.

i guess we should wait for the expert advice.
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 10:45 PM
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I had a leak but I changed manifolds so it may not of matched up right. I was able to easily fix it with high temp silicone (gray stuff) but this was just a temporary fix as I got a new gasket but I am going FI so maybe NA it would work just fine to use the silicone. I do have an extra manifold gasket I bought from Nissan that I would be willing to sell (brand new, still in packaging) pm me if you want.
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 10:58 PM
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Okay then it looks like you should get a new gasket, I am sure they should be reasonable in cost.
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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 06:14 AM
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Its most likely to be OK, but there is an increase chance of a leak.

You can get a new gasket now and be sure it won't leak.
Or you can keep the used gasket to save some $$$ but risk having to redo the whole install precedure again if it does create a problem.
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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 12:12 PM
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i can't even count how many times I have removed my plenum and collector. I am still using the same gaskets with no sealing issues.
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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by QuadCam
i can't even count how many times I have removed my plenum and collector. I am still using the same gaskets with no sealing issues.


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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by QuadCam
i can't even count how many times I have removed my plenum and collector. I am still using the same gaskets with no sealing issues.
+2
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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by QuadCam
i can't even count how many times I have removed my plenum and collector. I am still using the same gaskets with no sealing issues.
+3

anyone for +4?
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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 07:51 PM
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metal gasket... no biggy.
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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 09:04 PM
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+ 4
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 06:32 AM
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