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Old Oct 27, 2003 | 06:45 AM
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Question cam install gaskets

Can someone give me a run down of what gaskets im going to need to do my cam install? What I have so far:

Gaskets:
- 2 AIR tube gaskets
- 2 Water pump gaskets (From LS1howto)
- 1 front engine seal

Is that all I need?? Do I need one for the intake?

Thanks for the help guys.
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Old Oct 27, 2003 | 07:09 AM
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Depends on what all you want to change . You will be removing the valve covers [2 gaskets] , front cover [1 gasket] , crankshaft pully bolt .

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Old Oct 27, 2003 | 01:00 PM
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I just want to put new gaskets in for what ever I have to take off to do the cam. Im also going to put in a new timing chain. Thanks 02RED Z Ill add those to the list. Anything else...
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I'm curious as well as to what all I need. Thunders cam install package comes with valve cover gaskets as well as water pump/timing cover etc. Ive had the valve covers off before and I know that you can reuse the originals w/no problem. I wonder what else is necesary? I know you need a new pulley bolt.
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Old Oct 28, 2003 | 06:31 AM
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buy the basic cam bolt kit from tsp, its only 30 bucks and comes with all you need . does come with air tube gaskets but i !air so i didnt need them.


Basic Camshaft Bolt & Gasket Kit
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Includes GM Timing Cover Gasket, GM Timing Cover Seal, GM Water Pump Gaskets, GM Harmonic Balancer Bolt
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