You sir are SEMI correct, and I am SEMI wrong. LOL. It depends on the application of the 3800. The assembly that he is removing on some models, the elbow is built into the tensioner itself. The one in the video, yes, you would need the second elbow that comes in the kit. With my application, I do not need the second elbow. I will post a picture of a non-plastic elbow later this morning.

But thank you for pointing that out to me nameless member!

As I stated from the start, all the 3800 series 2 that I have seen have 2 plastic elbows ....don't know about the the series 1'* but again all the 2'* have two plastic elbows...now use the new aluminum

its series two to 98 that has one and 99up all have the type that takes two according to rock auto. you can use the aluminum on either if you can get ahold of a set

So are you still saying ALL 1995-2005 Series II engines came from the factory with 2 plastic coolant elbows?

Yes Mike, but my 98 Bonneville had 2 also...both plastic...for 11.00 on ebay you can buy the new aluminum Dormman replacements

check the wait time close before you buy anything.

rockauto lists the one elbow type for 95-98. which im pretty sure i have in my 98

Well, my 95 and my 97 Bonneville both only came with 1 plastic coolant elbow. That is why I said what I said in the beginning.

Jw,,,I placed my order on ebay yesterday, it shipped today...not a long wait time

ive heard some have them in stock before they offer them some dont