I bought a boost gauge and plan on tapping the intake elbow to attach the sensor. To make life a bit easier (or a lot harder, depending on how you look at it) I plan on removing the elbow so I can clean any metal shavings out along with the 6 years worth of sludge. I read a post here saying that a new gasket was needed for re-installation. I know the general rule of thumb is to always replace gaskets when re-installing any part, but for this one specifically, do you think I could get away with simply reusing the existing one? I ask because I’m cheap and find $10 for shipping a $3 part to be really annoying. (And my local dealer’s parts department is always closed before I get home from work.)

So I ask those who have removed the intake elbow… What did you do? Replace or reuse?

Thanks!

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- Tom

2005 KJ CRD
GDE Eco tune | Ram/Cummins lift pump | Samco IC hoses
OME lift | Treadwright Warden 265/75R16 | front & rear hitches | Mopar skids
Uniden Pro 520XL | GlowShift boost gauge| WeatherTech mats | some other funny business

I reused the gasket.

So did I.

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05CRD: GDE Hot ECU & TCM tunes, Provent, Cat filter, Facet lift pump, TransGo kit, Florida TC, Samcos, stainless brake lines, HDS thermostat, Renegade light bar,
RL super sliders, Bilstein adjustables, Al's Gen 4.5 Arms, 235/85-16 Duratracs, DTT rear, Elocker front, EVIC+TPMS, Turbo timer, McNally pillar gauges, Weeks Stage II kit.