does anyone know if u can reuse the intake manifold gasket on an amc motor?

you can reuse the bathtub gasket if you didnt damage it just coat it good with hi tack

It is gonna depend on if the gasket was a quality gasket to begin with. And what kind of shape it is in when you remove the intake itself. Whenever you use stuff like Hi-tack and RTV... you should always put the gooey shtuff on the item that is to be removed. I.E. the intake, valve covers, thermostat housing, water pump/cover, etc. That way when you remove it next time, you have the part removed and away from openings into the engine so when you clean off the old goo it doesn't fall into the engine.

Personally I wouldn't re-use the gasket if it is one of the metal "crush" types.

I have reused the one on my 440 4 times so far just recoating it with hi tack and according to the procedure included with the gasket (felpro) you should apply the sealant directly to the gasket. Also I would recomend against using RTV on the steel gasket but that is a personal preference.

Originally posted by hy_desert_4wheeler
SNIP... I would recomend against using RTV on the steel gasket but that is a personal preference.
:rolleyes:Forgot to mention that part... Good call Hy_desert!!