What gaskets/bolts are needed for head swap
04-24-2003, 07:02 PM
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What gaskets/bolts are needed for head swap i need a list of everything needed for a 98 <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
also im gonna be replacing the oil pump and timing chain since I didnt do that when i swapped cams <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
anyone know all the gaskets and parts I need <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />
also im gonna be replacing the oil pump and timing chain since I didnt do that when i swapped cams <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
anyone know all the gaskets and parts I need <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />
04-25-2003, 03:07 AM
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Re: What gaskets/bolts are needed for head swap Parts:
- 2 LS1/LS6 engine heads
- 1 Camshaft
- Optional: Underdrive crank pulley
- Optional: blueprinted oil pump
- Optional: New timing chain
- Optional: New OEM 2001 style intake manifold
Bolts/gaskets:
- 2 GM headbolt kits (2x GMPN 12498545)
- OR ARP head bolts or head studs
- For 97-01' style heads, buy 1 pair of headgaskets (1x GMPN 12498543)
- For 02-03' style heads, buy 1 pair of headgaskets (1x GMPN 12498544)
- 2 AIR tube gaskets (2x GMPN 12553617)
- 2 Water pump gaskets for 1997-98 model cars (2x GMPN 12559271)
- 1 front engine seal (1x GMPN 12561244)
- 1 crank pulley bolt (1x GMPN 12557840)
Supplies:
- 7 quarts of oil
- new oil filter
- Jug of dexcool compatible coolant
- RTV Hightemp silicon gasket maker
- Locktite (red tube)
- Tube of Anti-seize
- Shop rags, roll of paper towels
- One can of compressed air with plastic straw (look in computer section of an electronics store)
I got it right from that link I sent you. www.ls1howto.com
- 2 LS1/LS6 engine heads
- 1 Camshaft
- Optional: Underdrive crank pulley
- Optional: blueprinted oil pump
- Optional: New timing chain
- Optional: New OEM 2001 style intake manifold
Bolts/gaskets:
- 2 GM headbolt kits (2x GMPN 12498545)
- OR ARP head bolts or head studs
- For 97-01' style heads, buy 1 pair of headgaskets (1x GMPN 12498543)
- For 02-03' style heads, buy 1 pair of headgaskets (1x GMPN 12498544)
- 2 AIR tube gaskets (2x GMPN 12553617)
- 2 Water pump gaskets for 1997-98 model cars (2x GMPN 12559271)
- 1 front engine seal (1x GMPN 12561244)
- 1 crank pulley bolt (1x GMPN 12557840)
Supplies:
- 7 quarts of oil
- new oil filter
- Jug of dexcool compatible coolant
- RTV Hightemp silicon gasket maker
- Locktite (red tube)
- Tube of Anti-seize
- Shop rags, roll of paper towels
- One can of compressed air with plastic straw (look in computer section of an electronics store)
I got it right from that link I sent you. www.ls1howto.com
04-26-2003, 09:41 AM
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Re: What gaskets/bolts are needed for head swap Larry, summed it up pretty nicely. We have the gaskets you need in one kit. We offer gasket kits for cam swap, head swap or cam and head swap. See our gasket kits here.
