rjw

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I am wondering which gaskets , seals, etc., if any, can be re-used in re-assembling an LS1?

TIA

oange ss

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pretty much all can be reused as long as they pass a visual inspection, the only exception is the headgaskets ( graphite) and the oil pump tube o-ring

777

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Depends on what year the car is. I know 98's have paper water pump gaskets as well.

rjw

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It's an 01 Vette

GuitsBoy

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Are you implying that you can reuse the GM MLS gaskets? Mine looked a little rough when I puled them off. The black coating was half on the gasket and half on the heads and block. I wouldnt reuse the GM MLS head gaskets for teh 25 bucks. Cometics I would assume are more durable and can be reused.

oange ss

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no I'm not,I can see why the post was misleading..disclaimer, I have no experience with MLS type gaskets,Cometic or factory, so I cant say for sure if they are in fact reusable

01350ss

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You can re-use the metal type gaskets such as the header/manifold gaskets, also the o-ring type gaskets such as the valve covers, and intake manifold. Head gaskets should be replaced along with the timing cover and front main seal. The water pump gaskets are metal, however for the price and the hassle, I would replace those.

GuitsBoy

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Hope you didnt take that as me trying to bust your *****. I jwas just curious if you had sucessfully reused a GM MLS gasket... Would have been interested in how you cleaned it up.

oange ss

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no man, i understand...i wish i could tell you

jrp

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personally i wouldnt reuse any, whats a couple of bucks for new gaskets after you just spent money on a rebuild.

777

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If your spending that kind of money, I'd like to know a $10 gasket is not going to screw something up.

CBX

This is what I bought for my cam install:

Cam Install Gasket Kit, 1997-98 LS1



Price: $36.95

Part # KITSD51901
Brand: Scoggin Dickey Parts Center
QTY:

Description
1997-98 LS1 Cam Install Gasket Kit.

Save your headaches, use our gasket kits for a pain free installation of your new cam. Our gasket kits are complete with all GM gaskets, seals and bolts needed to complete the job, leak free.

Camshaft installation kits include valve cover gaskets, timing cover gasket, water pump gaskets, front cover gasket, front cover seal and a new balancer bolt.


Cant beat the price.

rjw

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On the other hand, I've seen an engine gasket set (complete with head gaskets and bolts,etc) for over $200

I will be using MLS gaskets and ARP hardware, so I don't want a full set of junk, and I was not sure in looking at, for instance, the oil pan, rear and front cover gaskets, whether they were re-usable or not, or if I should keep them in case they may be needed at another time.

Ferocity02

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Gaskets aren't cheap. Especially if you buy a complete set. A good set of head gaskets alone can run you $100+. I would inspect each one and replace if necessary. I would replace the oil pan gaskets, rear cover gasket, and rear main seal for sure. Getting to them is such a bitch if they start leaking. Water pump gaskets usually start to leak early in life also. Header gaskets are reusable. Intake and valve cover gaskets last a long time as said. Again, just make sure they are good before reusing them.

eallanboggs

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Do NOT reuse the head, ex man gaskets. Do NOT reuse the timing cover crank seal. You might get away with reusing the water pump gasket and the timing cover gasket, but you should have replacements on hand in case you need them. Your time alone is worth more than the price of a gasket.

johnpate01

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The steel exhaust manifold gaskets are reusable, I just sandblasted them and they looked like new. Hasn't leaked a bit in nearly a year.

BigBake

I would not say a couple of dollars, the front and rear cover gaskets alone are nearly $40, throw in that valley cover and you spent $50 easly on just three gaskets. Now add the oil pan gasket $30 and water pump gasket $8 and you are already nearing a $100.

rjw

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Wow

I didn't mean to start a debate, just wondering if any were re-usable if still in good shape.

I am getting to the end of the road and adding up the bills. Anything left over would go towards perks like maybe roller rockers or other items.

I always bought new gaskets for other engines, but this is my first LS1. In looking at some of the gaskets, it seems as though they could be re-used.

In my case everything except for head and water pump gaskets, look good. I guess I'll just go back to the GM shop manual and see what it says.