New head gaskets
[ February 22, 2002: Message edited by: Jason99T/A ]</p>
<strong>Looks like a 2002 GM factory head gasket for the LS1. <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0"> I was shocked the first time I saw them.
[ February 22, 2002: Message edited by: Jason99T/A ]</strong><hr></blockquote>
Could be <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
This one is actually for a 4" bore. 6.0L gaskets. #12569365
But the same style is available for the 5.7L and the 4.8/5.3L
I'll dig up those part numbers when i get to work.
[ February 22, 2002: Message edited by: y2khawk ]</p>
Those aren't 3 seperate gaskets. The gasket is a 3 layer metal setup. Main compresion seal is made by the inner layer, and the coolant passage seal is made by the spring steel/"rubber coating" on the outer layers. They are interchangeable between sides.
Jay
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<strong>guys don't get all revved up about these gaskets GM doesn't sell individual gaskets now. The head gaskets now come in a kit that includes the bolts and valve cover gaskets etc. so the cost is substantially higher.
Jay</strong><hr></blockquote>
so? You need the bolts, anyway.
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<strong>guys don't get all revved up about these gaskets GM doesn't sell individual gaskets now. The head gaskets now come in a kit that includes the bolts and valve cover gaskets etc. so the cost is substantially higher.
Jay</strong><hr></blockquote>
You can get them in a kit with all the needed gaskets and headbolts, etc., or individually. I believe the PN for the LS1 head gasket (one) is 12573949.
<strong>guys don't get all revved up about these gaskets GM doesn't sell individual gaskets now. The head gaskets now come in a kit that includes the bolts and valve cover gaskets etc. so the cost is substantially higher.
Jay</strong><hr></blockquote>
I recently purchased the '02 head gaskets and head bolts too. They were sold separately. <img src="images/icons/confused.gif" border="0">
[Quote] "And yes, the 5.7 bore P/N is correct 12573949".
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I am confused here. The P/N for the right and left stock LS1 head gasket is P/N 12558809 & 12558810. I understand the Rt and Lft sides are [not] interchangable. These part numbers are also in the LS1.Com database.
Why are my part numbers different from what you folks are posting?
Thanks,
Ron
Thanks for the reply.
So, what I understand is that P/N 12573949 will get you one 3 layer stock LS1 head gasket, or will this P/N get you a pair of them?
Right a left side of this new gasket is interchangable
Is this new gasket now installed from the factory on all 2002 LS1s or is this a newly released GM Performance Part (not used as a factory installed part)?
Ron,
Just got a price from gmpartsdirect.com
even with there crazy shipping and handling charges they come out to be around $35 for a pair
GM list is $20 each
Can somebody get hold of the "kit" part number
However, to play the other side of the coin, I cant think of anyone that has blown the stock head gaskets on your typical heads/cam/headers car (as long as no spray/no boost)
Ron,
Jay
So you are saying; The new head gaskets cannot be ordered separatly?
If they come in a kit, what the kits P/N and price?
What is exactly in the kit? Both head gaskets, all M-11 short, all M-11 long, and all M-8 head bolts?
Thanks Jay,
Ron Larson



