01_SuperSlow

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How many of you have got a camshaft swap gasket kit without valve cover gaskets?
Aren't the valve cover gaskets supposed to be included in the kit?

I purchased this from TSP, this is the description of the kit:

Camshaft Swap Gasket & Bolt Package: GM Water Pump Gaskets, GM Timing Cover Gasket, GM Timing Cover Seal, GM Valve Cover Gaskets, GM Harmonic Balancer Bolt.

When I received this package, the valve cover gaskets were missing. I thought, no problem, I'll just call TSP and let them know they forgot to include them in my shipment.

So I call TSP and speak to "Bryan".
Conversation goes like this:
Me: " Hey Bryan, my camshaft swap gasket kit is missing the valve cover gaskets."
Bryan: " That kit does not include the valve cover gaskets."
Me: " How can it not include them, they are part of this cam swap gasket kit. They are even listed in the description part of my invoice here and I'm sure they will have to be replaced when I change the springs."
Bryan: " No they are not included. If you wanted the valve cover gaskets you would have to upgrade to our premium kit which costs $27x.xx."
Me: " Why are they listed as a part of the my kit then."
Bryan: "I don't know but they are not part of that kit."

WTF, is it true that they are not part of the kit?
If so, then why are they listed in the description part.
Or, are the stockers reuseable, I really doubt it though.
I'm gonna have to go to the dealership and get them now.
What pisses me off is not that I have to go and look for them , but that they should have been included in the kit.

OK, im done venting. Thanks for reading.

CAT3

iTrader: (9)

Mine didnt come with them, but the ones on it seal just fine. Never bothered looking to see if it did or didnt come with them.

foff667

iTrader: (2)

i would just assume the stockers are reusable anyways...i havent removed my valve covers yet but it seems like thats the route gm is going with their intake and valve covers.

lata
Bill

foff667

iTrader: (2)

fyi it doenst list it on their site just says Includes GM Timing Cover Gasket, GM Timing Cover Seal, GM Water Pump Gaskets, GM Harmonic Balancer Bolt maybe u read the wrong thing?

Jason 98 TA

iTrader: (4)

The site is correct the valve cover gaskets are not included in the kit, somehow the receipt is not correct & shows the valve cover gaskets are included. I fixed the problem on the receipts, but I will gladly send you a set of valve cover gaskets to make it up to you If still need them drop me a e-mail & I will get you a set out.

jmX

First off, calm down. Secondly, i've had valve covers off of so many LS1's I've lost count, and not once ever has the gasket needed to be replaced. You don't need them, kits SHOULDNT come with them (the fact it said it does is a seperate issue, as Jason 98 stated), and if you buy them you are throwing away your money. They are designed to be reused dozens, or maybe even hundreds of times.

JMBLOWNWS6

iTrader: (17)

Dude the ls1 engine has some great gaskets. No need to buy them your good to go with the OEM ones. Look at it this way. I reused my exhaust manifold gaskets when I put on the headers they are way better than what comes with any other header gaskets. So just take a chill pill and enjoy not having to by or scrape off gaskets evertime you do a spring change,cam swap,and intake swap Also TSP is a great company. I needed o2 extension overnighted in order to race and they where here as promised.

raped ape

no biggie dude . typo?

raped ape

your the bomb
thats the way to run your business

nick y.

foff667

iTrader: (2)

i was just about to say the same thing thats why their getting my buiness hehe

onyxxtreme

iTrader: (4)

ya shouldnt need to replace em if they didnt get ripped or torn, when removing them
pretty durable