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Never re-use a removed head gasket once it has been torqued down .
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Although it's not advised to re-use a head gasket, it can be and has been done. I was taught many years ago, when $s were short, to clean the gasket, head and block really good, inspect the gasket and if it's not damaged put it in the oven at 350º F for a 1/2 hour or so, remove and let it cool before installing. Have done that numerous times w/out problems.
Nowadays one could use the BBQ rather than the oven.