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  • LIM Gasket

    Time to replace again.

    Original factory GM gasket lasted 204,000 miles, second dealer installed gasket (can only assume it was GM part) lasted 56,000 miles.

    Suggestions for brand to get this time?
    .
    Robert - owner www.FirebirdV6.com/CamaroV6.com

    "Mid-life crisis? I'm way beyond that!"

    1996 Black Firebird GTxxxRam Air V6 w/ M5xxxwww.FirebirdGT.com

    Raven

  • #2
    Re: LIM Gasket

    I would go with the alm. Intake gaskets from zzp and just use felpro for the lower. Also I can't remember does the tensioner need to come off when you do the lower? If it does do the alm. coolant elbow too.
    Last edited by ssms5411; 03-15-2015, 11:48 PM.
    08' L76 6.0L 4X4 Chevy EXT.Cab LTZ Vortec MAX with Snug top cover, Dynomax exhaust,Hptuners& K&N intake
    96' Camaro M5 to A4 conversion, alot of mods . GT35R Turbo full suspension. Built engine

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    • #3
      Re: LIM Gasket

      This should eliminate the plastic failure.

      http://shop.zzperformance.com/store/...ke-Gasket.aspx

      For the upper I would just go with the normal felpro part.

      I would also agree with the aluminum elbows as well.

      http://shop.zzperformance.com/store/...nt-Elbows.aspx
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      • #4
        Re: LIM Gasket

        I've got the Felpro version of the alum LIM gasket and happy with it, MS98014T. I do have pitting on the LIM surfaces, so on install i used a razor blade and skimmed black rtv over the pits to fill them in.
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        2001 Pewter Firebird Y87, M5
        Intake, exhaust, just about every suspension part, alum flywheel & ds, Turn One p/s pump and cooler

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        • #5
          Re: LIM Gasket

          Well that's NOT where the leak is after all.

          It's the heater hose! Time for V6FixIt.com
          .
          Robert - owner www.FirebirdV6.com/CamaroV6.com

          "Mid-life crisis? I'm way beyond that!"

          1996 Black Firebird GTxxxRam Air V6 w/ M5xxxwww.FirebirdGT.com

          Raven

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          • #6
            Re: LIM Gasket

            Thats good news. On those heater hoses put some sealant around the top of them and let them dry, it will hold them in place alot better. I think I used some gray intake gasket sealer. When I installed them without it I had one blow out when I floored it one day and lost alot of coolant I think it had to be the pressure side that popped off.
            08' L76 6.0L 4X4 Chevy EXT.Cab LTZ Vortec MAX with Snug top cover, Dynomax exhaust,Hptuners& K&N intake
            96' Camaro M5 to A4 conversion, alot of mods . GT35R Turbo full suspension. Built engine

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            • #7
              Re: LIM Gasket

              Originally posted by ssms5411 View Post
              Thats good news. On those heater hoses put some sealant around the top of them and let them dry, it will hold them in place alot better. I think I used some gray intake gasket sealer. When I installed them without it I had one blow out when I floored it one day and lost alot of coolant I think it had to be the pressure side that popped off.
              Did you install factory, or V6FixIt.com hose kit?
              .
              Robert - owner www.FirebirdV6.com/CamaroV6.com

              "Mid-life crisis? I'm way beyond that!"

              1996 Black Firebird GTxxxRam Air V6 w/ M5xxxwww.FirebirdGT.com

              Raven

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              • #8
                Re: LIM Gasket

                V6 fixit kit.
                08' L76 6.0L 4X4 Chevy EXT.Cab LTZ Vortec MAX with Snug top cover, Dynomax exhaust,Hptuners& K&N intake
                96' Camaro M5 to A4 conversion, alot of mods . GT35R Turbo full suspension. Built engine

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                • #9
                  Re: LIM Gasket

                  Originally posted by ssms5411 View Post
                  V6 fixit kit.
                  Thanks for the tip.
                  .
                  Robert - owner www.FirebirdV6.com/CamaroV6.com

                  "Mid-life crisis? I'm way beyond that!"

                  1996 Black Firebird GTxxxRam Air V6 w/ M5xxxwww.FirebirdGT.com

                  Raven

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