LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

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Old Jan 6, 2012 | 02:12 PM
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Any tips or tricks to install this so it doesnt leak. motor is out of car. I have the new washers with the rubber insert. I noticed when it ook it off there were no washers just brass washers and it didnt leak.
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Old Jan 6, 2012 | 06:03 PM
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I noticed that too when I did mine. I haven't started mine yet to test for leaks but I did it the way it was on shoebox with the rubber washers.
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Old Jan 6, 2012 | 06:33 PM
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buy the factory washers from a dealer and put gasket sealer around them and make sure theyre tight
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Old Jan 6, 2012 | 07:07 PM
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GM seals x4. I didn't use any sealant, just some anti-seize on the bolt threads. You have to really crank them on there too. Not enough room for a torque wrench, but spec is 30 ft. lb.
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Thanks for the advice guys. I always seem to forget shoebox's site. Motors out of the car, so I will be able to torque them down.
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You could convert to AN fittings and lines if you wanted to.
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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by RamAir95TA
You could convert to AN fittings and lines if you wanted to.
any more info on this?....pics?
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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by mooseknuckles
any more info on this?....pics?
Here is a link to a thread by gregrob on how to do it

https://ls1tech.com/forums/lt1-lt4-m...onversion.html
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