Should I use Copper Spray on Metal Gasket?

[Angry7M]

I will be taking off my turbo, once I get everything put together I will be Reusing the metal gaskset that goes in between the turbo and the manifold, same goes for the Downpipe Metal Gasket. Should I use Copper Spray on them? And incase I do spray some copper spray on them. Will I be able to reuse the Gaskets again in the future? How would that work? Would I just clean them?


Thanks

 

[Warpath]

Looks like there might be a problem with the Viton on the MHG when you use a spray sealant.

http://www.supramania.com/forums/showthread.php?29335-Thinking-About-Using-Spray-Sealer-on-a-MHG-...Might-Want-to-Read-This

Hope this helps.

 

[fonz87]

if your reusing the gaskets, i believe you can you use the copper spray on them, if there New gaskets then no spray. correct me if i m wrong people.

 

[GrimJack]

Guys, he's not talking about the head gasket. Reading comprehension owns you.

IMO there's no need for copper spray on the turbo gaskets - they don't need the same level of seal as the cylinders, not by a long shot.

 

[Angry7M]

Okay great. But just for shits N giggles, let's say I do use the Copper Spray on them. Would I be able to Reuse the Gasket in the future? (Since I had sprayed Copper sray on the them before.

 

[IBoughtASupra]

The gaskets are cheap and most speed shops have them. I don't know why you wouldn't be able to reuse them because the copper spray is to help seal. You can scrap the metal gasket clean if you want to reuse a next time.

 

[GrimJack]

Shouldn't be a problem. I've cleaned copper spray off before... wasn't the easiest thing to get off, but it is by no means the toughest thing I've done...

 

[Angry7M]

Shouldn't be a problem. I've cleaned copper spray off before... wasn't the easiest thing to get off, but it is by no means the toughest thing I've done...

Great! Thanks for the Help guys.

 

[mattsplat72]

Yes, you can use copper spray. Clean the gasket with brake cleaner and dry. You can use the gasket over and over if you clean it between.