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Dec 13, 2009 | 07:25 PM

crazygn

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ls1 cam retainer plate

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%

Dec 13, 2009 | 07:36 PM

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They are fine to get used.

Dec 13, 2009 | 07:46 PM

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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

Dec 13, 2009 | 08:10 PM

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Yes, the seal does seal the cam oil gallery. If you go used, be careful.

Dec 13, 2009 | 08:14 PM

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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.

Dec 13, 2009 | 08:16 PM

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we reused the one on the ls2 we just did a cam swap on with zero issues

Dec 13, 2009 | 08:20 PM

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ok , getting ready to pull my front cover to look for a oil pressure prob that why i asked

thanks guys

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Dec 14, 2009 | 04:57 AM

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From: Little Rhody

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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