Forced Induction Superchargers | Turbochargers | Intercoolers

Better lsx rear cover setup

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 11, 2023 | 12:32 PM
  #1  
allblowdup's Avatar
Thread Starter
Launching!
 
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 242
Likes: 0
Default Better lsx rear cover setup

The factory lax rear cover o ring setup is pretty bad. What are my options to do something ettwr there?
Reply
Old Jun 11, 2023 | 01:42 PM
  #2  
G Atsma's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 22,291
Likes: 3,616
From: Central Cal.
Default

It works quite well when properly installed. Rear cover leakage is not that common...
Reply
Old Jun 11, 2023 | 02:17 PM
  #3  
allblowdup's Avatar
Thread Starter
Launching!
 
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 242
Likes: 0
Default

Apparently not as I have seen other posts talking about if also. If you don’t know thats ok.
Reply
Old Jun 11, 2023 | 04:49 PM
  #4  
01CamaroSSTx's Avatar
11 Second Club
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 5,995
Likes: 2,286
From: Conroe, Texas
Default

Make certain that you've clearanced the head of the allen plug so that it dosen't interfere with the rear cover mating to the block. Here's a tip....When replacing that tiny thin *** rubber gasket seal always apply either Permatex 80697 or 80065. This works well to keep the rubber seal in place when installing the rear cover back to the engine.
Reply
Old Jun 11, 2023 | 06:13 PM
  #5  
rpturbo's Avatar
TECH Addict
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
Loved
iTrader: (47)
 
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 2,423
Likes: 223
From: A-Town, Ill side
Default

I don't know if any aftermarket cover, because as said if the gasket is replaced properly, and the cover is aligned, it doesn't leak. There may be a few people who complain about it, but there's a entire Facebook group dedicated to "Sloppy", so I'd guess, they are on there. Nothing wrong with that, just consider the source before saying it's a problem.
Reply
Old Jun 11, 2023 | 10:04 PM
  #6  
gjohnsonws6's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (12)
 
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,149
Likes: 168
From: Litchfield Park AZ
Default

Originally Posted by allblowdup
The factory lax rear cover o ring setup is pretty bad. What are my options to do something ettwr there?
Here you go

Reply
Old Jun 15, 2023 | 06:37 PM
  #7  
rotary1307cc's Avatar
8 Second Club
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 2,790
Likes: 123
Default

They suck no matter what anyone says

if someone built one with a legit oring seal I’d buy it
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:15 AM.

story-0
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-2
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-5
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-6
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE