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Old May 8, 2013 | 07:40 PM
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No leaks so far. I am guessing that the new Dorman orings are bigger than the Dorman old ones. However, if they leak down the road I will take the advice and pop on the AC Delco ones...
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Old May 9, 2013 | 04:00 PM
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I have not had to order these myself since the Fel-PRO ones I used have not leaked, but if ever needed, these should be the correct Delco O-Rings.
ACDELCO Part # 1534066
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Old May 9, 2013 | 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by WilliamE
I have not had to order these myself since the Fel-PRO ones I used have not leaked, but if ever needed, these should be the correct Delco O-Rings.
ACDELCO Part # 1534066
My 2000 Leabre has 2 elbows...they are different sizes so I assume they take 2 different orings ??
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Old May 9, 2013 | 06:13 PM
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My 2000 Leabre has 2 elbows...they are different sizes so I assume they take 2 different orings ??
On the upper elbow the two are the same, as well as one of the o-rings on the lower one, there is one o-ring on the lower that is bigger than the rest, that one does not seem to cause any leaks, the dorman o-ring actually worked better than the one that came with the Fel-PRO kit, the one that came with the Fel-PRO LIM Kit seemed a bit smaller to me.
I'm not sure which Delco o-ring to get for replacing that larger one, I'll try to find it for you just in case you do not want to use the Dorman one.
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Old May 11, 2013 | 09:11 AM
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Default I never had problems with the larger 4th oring.

However, that would be great to have its part number (just in case).
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Old May 11, 2013 | 09:31 AM
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Old May 11, 2013 | 10:08 AM
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Leave it to William, he'* like a Bloodhound when it comes to looking for parts.
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Old May 11, 2013 | 02:04 PM
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He he, thanks Mike, I do know how to sniff em out.

I did a little research, and I am pretty sure I found the right replacement o-ring from Nalley Buick Parts for $2.18 plus shipping.
This link should work, if not let me know.
ENGINE ASM-3.8L V6 PART 3 FRONT COVER AND COOLING. Fits: 2000 Buick Lesabre CUSTOM | Nalley Buick GMC Brunswick

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Larger O-Ring is listed in the diagram as #343 GM 24502846


The other O-Ring on the lower coolant elbow is listed on the diagram as #343 , it is listed as GM 25537068, and they have another number listed which is 1534066, which just happens to be the part number I posted for the upper coolant elbow o-rings, so it appears they are the same after all.
I cross referenced the GM 25537068 upper coolant elbow o-rings to see if they were also the Delco part# 1534066 like I thought, and sure enough they are.
There was no alternate number listed for the larger o-ring.
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Old May 11, 2013 | 03:56 PM
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See, the bloodhound prevails!

Go get yourself a Scooby Snack Will!
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William - you are awesome. Thanks!
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