Re-use Valve Lifters

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by pisetup, Jul 18, 2024.

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  1. pisetup

    pisetup Junior Member

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    Hello,

    For the folks that have done a head gasket replacement, did you re-use the lifters?
     

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    #1 pisetup, Jul 18, 2024
  2. mr_guy_mann

    mr_guy_mann Senior Member

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    If they were working before, there's no reason to not reuse them.

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    #2 mr_guy_mann, Jul 18, 2024
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    There is a lifter test offered in the repair manual, for folks who like to test things.
     
    #3 ChapmanF, Jul 18, 2024
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