Oil Cooler Gaskets

[hisandhers80s]

I replaced all of the gaskets related to the oil cooler and reinstalled everything, and before I ever ran the engine, I bought a new short block. Is it safe to use the same gaskets, or do I need to purchase them again and install with another fresh set of gaskets? I know it is safest to buy new, but dang it, I have spent a lot of money and just don't want to spend more. I also don't want to be doing this again because of stupid gaskets.

 

[ppc]

Is the price of the gaskets worth the worry?

 

[bhsdriller]

under $3 each with the 25% off sale happening right now with south east dealers, free shipping too

 

[Kernal]

New gaskets, absolutely. Toyota says single use. Never reuse any steel crush-type (embossed) gasket that has a hump or ridge in the middle (sealing bead). When the bolts are torqued down that raised hump/ridge is crushed forming the seal.

 

[LXDOC]

Or you can reuse them and worry about an issue with your head/block when oil shows up in the overflow tank!

 

[hisandhers80s]

I knew this was the answer, lol. I was just holding out hope that it might be ok since the engine was never ran but knew it was a slim chance at best!