jeepxj412

I recently was changing out my head gasket and forgot to put the far back bolt in the hole of the head before I dropped it back on the block. all I did was just place the head on the block and pulled it off after I realized I forgot to put that one bolt in. do I have to replace the gasket thats never been used but had the head sitting on it?

mwdouglas

as long as the head was just sitting on it sand it wasn't torqued down the gasket is fine

freegdr

50 50 chance did you start it yetif not put in in and torq it down

mehoff_400

Do you feel like doing the job a third time???

Bustedback

I would change it just to be sure.

jeepxj412

alright well a 50 50 chance isnt good enough for me. I guess ill get a new one. thanks!

caged

replace only if that one appears damaged. check the metal for any crimpling and the rest for any burns or tears.

you should be fine as long as you didn't let it run or drive it for long.