Gasket Question......cam swap
Gasket Question......cam swap Hey guys, I'm swappin heads and cam right now. I just got the old stuff off, and I had to drop the oil pan about 1/2", Should I just re-use the oil pan gasket? I'm kinda weary, since I cant even really wipe it off. Has anyone reused it? any leaks? How about the timing cover and water pump? They look like they were meant to be reused, but I dont want to have to do this again.
I have done 2 cam swaps and have had to drop the pan both times. I havent replaced it and it doesnt leak at all. However, I do suggest the head/cam swap kit from Scoggin-Dickey... www.SDPC2000.com
It comes with all the everything you need....head gaskets, water pump gaskets, front cover gasket, crank seal, balancer bolt, valve cover gaskets. I bought the cam swap kit and it is all GM gaskets, some of the best money I spent
SDPC2000 is awesome to deal with too.
It comes with all the everything you need....head gaskets, water pump gaskets, front cover gasket, crank seal, balancer bolt, valve cover gaskets. I bought the cam swap kit and it is all GM gaskets, some of the best money I spent
SDPC2000 is awesome to deal with too.
DOAH!!! I lready bought head gaskets and bolts from them. Oh well, I want to get it back together this week so I guess I'll reuse them, they still look brand new. But, my hands look terrible....it looks like I took a handful of razor blades and started beatin on a punching bag This sucks, GM should clean the edges of these parts off before assembling them. Thanks for all the info.
Matt
This sucks, GM should clean the edges of these parts off before assembling them. Thanks for all the info.Matt
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Originally Posted by badass98z
i would just replace them anyway just to be on the safe side
I can shift faster than you.
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Originally Posted by blkZ28spt
What i found out on mine so far is reusable oil pan (esp when doing cam swap) and valve cover gaskets. The water pump gaskets need replacing every time though.