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Oct 19, 2006 | 07:17 PM

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Gm head gasket # for 853 with the notch

I have this in another thread but im trying to find out if #12498543 is the right gasket for these heads with the notch. I just want to make sure im getting the right gaskets. Thanks

Oct 19, 2006 | 09:18 PM

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I have searched but cant get a deffinate awnser for what part number.

Oct 19, 2006 | 09:22 PM

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SDPC has the one for you sponser------->

97-01 12498543 .056 thickness

I had same issue

Oct 19, 2006 | 09:34 PM

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SDPC has the one for you sponser------->

97-01 12498543 .056 thickness

I had same issue

Yours had the notch too and these gaskets worked fine. thanks for the help

Oct 23, 2006 | 11:06 AM

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yep. I gave you exact number from SDPC parts catalog they have a whole writeup on that issue

Oct 23, 2006 | 03:31 PM

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Thank you

Oct 23, 2006 | 05:41 PM

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Autozone has graphite Mr. gasket headgaskets. They are .042 thick and $40 for the pair. Cant beat it.

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Oct 23, 2006 | 09:24 PM

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Thanks i think im going to stick to the 12498543 ones from the dealership. But thanks

Oct 23, 2006 | 09:31 PM

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Autozone has graphite Mr. gasket headgaskets. They are .042 thick and $40 for the pair. Cant beat it.

Will these fit a newer engine? (02 LS1)

Oct 24, 2006 | 11:34 AM

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Will these fit a newer engine? (02 LS1)

Yes, but why would you want to do that to yourself? Get the GM MLS gaskets--12498544 $25 a pair.

Oct 24, 2006 | 11:43 AM

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Yes, but why would you want to do that to yourself? Get the GM MLS gaskets--12498544 $25 a pair.

Yes they will but the MLS are better. If they made an MLS for 98s then I would buy those. Off topic, your pretty close to me.

Oct 24, 2006 | 12:01 PM

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Yes, but why would you want to do that to yourself? Get the GM MLS gaskets--12498544 $25 a pair.

Because I want a .04x thick gasket. The cometics are $140 a set.

Oct 24, 2006 | 12:09 PM

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Yes they will but the MLS are better. If they made an MLS for 98s then I would buy those. Off topic, your pretty close to me.

Yes we are pretty close. Where did you find the specs. on this gasket? Do you know the bore dia.? Did you find a Autozone local that has them in stock?

Thanks

Oct 24, 2006 | 01:47 PM

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Yes they will but the MLS are better. If they made an MLS for 98s then I would buy those. Off topic, your pretty close to me.

Thats what i was looking for, but they dont make these. I think the composit should work fine. I just dont want any leaks afterwards.

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