Head Gasket

[BrianHTCK]

I have just removed and replaced cylinder head but have now had to lift head off again.

For sure I am getting new head bolts but should I also replace the head gasket as its all been torqued down - the engine has not run so gasket is as new?

Thanks

[martauto]

What was the reason to remove the head again ? and how long was it fully torqued down?
Did you have the head pressure tested earlier ? and was it skimmed?
What car and engine do you have?

Mart.

[BrianHTCK]

Its the 2.5 engine. Head was skimmed and pressure tested and all OK, torqued down for about 4 weeks and has not been run when I had a brain fade and could not remember if I had fitted the locating dowels (which I had!)

Thanks for advice.