WS6FirebirdTA00

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for head and cam install this is what i have with the part numbers. i dont know if the part numbers are all correct because i keep seeing a big variation. let me know guys, thanks

Front seal 12561244
Water pump gaskets 12559271
Front cover gasket 12574294
Oil pump o-ring 12557752
Head gaskets 12498544

let me know if i need anything else or if there is a part number change with this stuff. its for a 2000

JMBLOWNWS6

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Go here. http://www.ls1howto.com/index.php?article=2


- 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)


- 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)

WS6FirebirdTA00

iTrader: (33)

ok well i am getting afr heads but do i use the head gaskets for 97-01 i guess? i was told to get the gm mls ones, but im really not sure on what to do here. are all the other ones the same no matter what year?

WS6FirebirdTA00

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what is the water pump gasket part number for a 2000 or is it the same too?

WS6FirebirdTA00

iTrader: (33)

anyone else

P Mack

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Since you are using afr heads, you can use the mls gaskets. You only need 97-01 head gaskets if you're using 97-01 gm heads.

WS6FirebirdTA00

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ok so i can get the 02+ gaskets then right i think thats part number with a 4 at the end