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Old 12-13-2009, 07:25 PM
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I see people selling these used, can they be put on an engine used, is there a seal that gets changed out. Does it even need to seal 100%
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They are fine to get used.
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ok thanks , i didnt know if that seal on the back was to seal a oil gallie or something and a used one might leak
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Yes, the seal does seal the cam oil gallery. If you go used, be careful.
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ok thanks , i didnt know if that seal on the back was to seal a oil gallie or something and a used one might leak
Well if it is good shape obviously.
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we reused the one on the ls2 we just did a cam swap on with zero issues
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ok , getting ready to pull my front cover to look for a oil pressure prob that why i asked

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One thing to note, if you have an LS1/6 with the original cam retainer plate, the new replacement uses countersunk screws. I have a thread on this when I got mine as there was no information on the plate when I received it. Here is the link: Link
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