Yes, it was worth it for me. If I had to do it again I would. I don't want to do it again but I would.

Remove the coolant line and use new gaskets. You can reuse the original gaskets but you won't be happy if you have to do the job again to fix a leak.

 

The headers I am buying have never been installed so I am receiving new gaskets with the kit, don't think they have even left the box. I feel better now about buying these and installing them myself. I will remove the coolant line, might as well buy the Nismo thermostat and Samco hoses while im at it and flush the cooling system, its about that time anyway and this gives me an excuse to do it. But first after receiving the headers they will be shipped back out again to get Jet-Hot coated, hehe I agree with you I would rather do things once the right way then a couple of times the easy way. Thanks again for your help!

 

When I got my Strup's they didn't come with new gaskets. I got them from a local dealer.