TruBloodTransAm

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I'm doing an LS1 oil pan swap soon. I think I've got everything I need, except for the gasket.

What's the cheapest place to get one? I got the part number for it, 10108676. I searched online most vendors have it for around $35+shipping. Seems kinda expensive.

This may sound stupid, but can the stock gasket be reused? The motor has 77k on it. The only reason I ask is because when I did my pacesetter LT headers, everyone said to just reuse the OEM metal GM gaskets. I figured maybe the oil pan gasket can be reused as well?

Thanks!

5.3LJimmy

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35 dollars is about as cheap as you will find. The gasket is reusable but I would change it if it was me. Since in most cases the motor needs to come out of the car to replace the gasket, it's cheap insurance.

slt200mph

iTrader: (42)

If it is not leaking do not change it. Mine is 11 years old with 244,000+ miles on it and still working fine. The factory gaskets are very very good on these LS series engines.

sdetweil

but he said he was changing the oil pan.. I am about to do the same, camaro pan being swapped in for a truck pan to reduce the sump depth.

the used engine has 108k miles..

yes, $50 (where do u get them for $35) is 'cheap' insurance, but every $50 adds up.

spent $200 just to get the danged thing running.. $ 100 I wasted cause I didn't need plugs or the fuel pressure regulator, but didn't find the wiring problem til after they were changed.

Sam

5.3LJimmy

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http://www.texas-speed.com/p-215-gm-...an-gasket.aspx

TruBloodTransAm

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GMPartsDirect and TSP have them for that price.

If I have to get it, I'll probably get it from ByunSpeed. They have free shipping on orders over $100. I need to order some suspension stuff anyways. Plus, no sales tax since they're out of state to me (unlike TSP).

kwiksilverz28

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Get a new one, but the motor most certainly does not need to come out to change. If I remember, about a 90 minute job. Drop the k member and use hoist to hold engine up.

But, again, spend the money and avoid a leak...