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1992-1999Series I L27 (1992-1994 SE,SLE, SSE) & Series II L36 (1995-1999 SE, SSE, SLE) and
common problems for the Series I and II L67 (all supercharged models 92-99) Including Olds 88's, Olds LSS's and Buick Lesabres
Please use General Chat for non-mechanical issues, and Performance and Brainstorming for improvements.
Does the fel-pro version of the 97 and up gasket set have the preferable aluminum frames?
No, Fel Pro does not yet market an aluminum frame LIM gasket for the 3800. By the way, it is not uncommon for the parts counter clerks at the GM dealer to tell you the aluminum frame gaskets are not specified for your '95. Their computer will show the older plastic frame gaskets. This is (in part) because of a small difference in the soft side rail seals. The aluminum gasket set is designed for newer blocks with locating pins that hold the side rails in place. Your '95 won't have these. But the side rails will still fit on your '95 just fine and seal perfectly. We have had no problems with fit and seal on these gaskets and recommend them for L36 between '95 and '03. To get some background on this, including a discussion with photos of the different LIM gaskets, please read this: http://www.bonnevilleclub.com/forum/...e=article&k=38
Our experience here on Bonneville Club has been that the plastic frame gaskets can fail within a few years or less than 40,000 miles, and that the deterioration is accelerated by Dex coolant.