[RESOLVED] Can I reuse the oil pick up gasket?

[Secksthemex]

I was wondering if I can re use my oil pick up gasket, it was used just for the initial break in, and had to take everything off again, so it has like zero miles or should i use a certain rtv?

 

[Ravenous]

I'm not going to advocate it but I've reused the stock mitsu gasket twice now and still have excellent oil pressure (to much with balance shafts removed)

 

[dj_remy]

if oil got on the gasket itself then i wouldn't reuse it, but i reused my oil return gasket with about 120 miles on it with high heat rtv (not to much, don't clog the holes) and its fine.

 

[Secksthemex]

this isn't the oil return...

 

[dj_remy]

i know, just giving you an example but whatever, reuse it then

 

[Ravenous]

the gasket is cheap so if you really are concerned replace it as that is the right thing to do. I however live on the edge and would just reuse it if it were me, with the idea in mind that if it doesn't work I have to drop the pan again.

 

[Secksthemex]

Yeah I might make one out of gasket paper, or not take it from the dealer