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98 Bonneville SE died local mechanic said its head gaskets??

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Old May 24, 2010 | 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike1995
This is what you need to fix the problem...



Rockauto.com has this part, and the needed gaskets for $79.


OK so is that all i should replace or is there anything else i should replace because ill be in there??
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If your at that point, change the LIM gaskets. Replace them with the aluminum framed gaskets. The OEM gaskets are plastic framed and fail.
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what idiot thought it was smart to make engine parts outta plastic??
Where can i get the Lim gaskets you speak of? would rockauto.com carry them as well? Thanks!
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Rock auto will have them, but make sure you get the right ones. Also check ZZ performance. They will have the aluminum ones.
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Ok cool do you know if there is anyone that makes an intake for this car thats not plastic?
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There is a aluminum one, but can't remember which car it'* from. Check Ebay.
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is this the intake gasket i need or is it this one

thankyou for all you help!
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The top set is the LIM gaskets, the lower is the UIM gasket.
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Awesome !!!!
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The aluminum intake i found is from a L26 i would need a 100 dollar spacer and i would have to block off a unused port or two but its a direct bold on! For everything it run around $210 dollars on zz performance!
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