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Morris

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Well, that stupid valve stuck again in spite of much improved top end oiling. So, off comes the head.

Can a Payen head gasket be re-used? I know in general, head gaskets can not be reused, but I thought it was worth an ask.
 
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BODGE!!

Replace it, man. Sorry for the nasty "turn of events."
 
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I figured as much. I was hoping maybe there was some kind of magic in Payen gaskets.
 
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If you'd spray it with CopperShield or somesuch it MAY even seal... but it just ain't worth the risk. Too many OTHER things can happen.
 
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Never ever reuse a head gasket. Won't work.

Supose it was time for a valve job and guides in any case Morris. Oh have the head checked for level while at the machine shop.
 
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That's the frustratiting thing Jack. The head is fresh back from the machine shop. New guides and springs. Ground valves/seats, vatted, magnafluxed, decked... the works.
 
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Hmm, bend a valve did we?? Or was the guide not fited properly? Will be intresting to find out.
 
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I bet it galled due to lack-o-lube. That shouldn't be a problem now.
 
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Oh yea, forgot. No lub up there to drip down the valve guides a bit.
 
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