Head Gasket issues
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Head Gasket issues
I posted in another thread about moisture in my oil. Though not real bad, it is milky and brown. I really haven't put much run time on the engine since I re installed the heads. It's a 98 LS1. I bought some head gaskets from a guy off here. They are the multi layer shims for the later model I believe. Anyway, I just read that the later model gasket CAN NOT be used on the 97 and 98 model Gen III LS1. Is this true? Although I will be glad that it's a simple head gasket instead of a cracked block due to my fear of blind threads, it will still suck to pull this engine once again!!! Thanks guys
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Quote taken from another forum:
"The 97-2000 gaskets used a fibre gasket, for lack of a better description, and had to be used with the older heads (97-98 perimeter bolt valve cover??) due to a notch in the head gasket sealing area that a newer MLS gasket will not seal. The bore sizes for both are the same.
For the newer block and 00 LS1 heads the 2001 and up gaskets should work fine."
And that's my read...
"The 97-2000 gaskets used a fibre gasket, for lack of a better description, and had to be used with the older heads (97-98 perimeter bolt valve cover??) due to a notch in the head gasket sealing area that a newer MLS gasket will not seal. The bore sizes for both are the same.
For the newer block and 00 LS1 heads the 2001 and up gaskets should work fine."
And that's my read...
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I hope someone can clarify, I don't have my heads in front of me right now but I just ordered some MLS gaskets for my 806 heads and would like to know if I should try and exchange them for graphite.
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I would say that You would probably be more safe with the graphite 1's ,,,,,,,,,if I were You I would either message or call a cpl more experienced engine builders and ask them ,,,,,,,,more opinions ,,,,,,better
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GM Multi-Layer Steel LS1/LS6 Head Gasket Set
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This is a PAIR of cylinder head gaskets sold as a replacement for LS1 and LS6 applications.dum Cannot be used with 1998 LS1 heads.
Each gasket is interchangable and will fit either side.dum Approximate compressed thickness is 0.051".
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This is a PAIR of cylinder head gaskets sold as a replacement for LS1 and LS6 applications.dum Cannot be used with 1998 LS1 heads.
Each gasket is interchangable and will fit either side.dum Approximate compressed thickness is 0.051".
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GM Graphite Head Gasket Set for 97-98 LS1 Engines
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This GM graphite head gasket set for 1997-1998 LS1 engines contains a pair of replacement Cylinder Head Gaskets. one LH and one RH. Approximate compressed gasket thickness is 0.051".
This is the one I need.
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This GM graphite head gasket set for 1997-1998 LS1 engines contains a pair of replacement Cylinder Head Gaskets. one LH and one RH. Approximate compressed gasket thickness is 0.051".
This is the one I need.
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