Best Gaskets?
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damn.. All was well till you post.
I'll do some research on the "top end kit"
What do you mean "just don't use the head gaskets? like don't use GM'* head gaskets, or don't [i]justp/i] buy head gaskets?
-justin
I'll do some research on the "top end kit"
What do you mean "just don't use the head gaskets? like don't use GM'* head gaskets, or don't [i]justp/i] buy head gaskets?
-justin
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AHH! you've got me really confused now. For one, I can't find that kit, on gmpartsdirect, or gm-car-parts.
1) Where do I find the kit
2) What is included in the kit
3) What do you mean when you say "I don't need to use the headgaskets in that kit"
-justin
1) Where do I find the kit
2) What is included in the kit
3) What do you mean when you say "I don't need to use the headgaskets in that kit"
-justin
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Reading the thread, it sounded to me like you didn't need the head gaskets. If you WANT to change them, use them. Your choice.
Go to the dealer. They'll have the kit listed. It'll have everything you need to go all the way to the heads.
Go to the dealer. They'll have the kit listed. It'll have everything you need to go all the way to the heads.
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Yo justin!
By don't use the head gaskets he means:
Buy the top-end gasket set from a GM parts dealer (any dealer will do).
The package will contain various gaskets for the top end of an engine (this will include the head gaskets, and the intake gaskets etc) BUT by 'dont use the head gaskets' will means you won't have to use them because he is recommending you not bother taking off the head, and replacing the gaskets, he is saying to just do it all EXCEPT head gaskets (dont even take off the heads on the car!)
BUT if you really want to put in new head gaskets, then by all means use the GM ones that come in that package, they are the best for your Bonnnnnnnnnnnnnne!
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By don't use the head gaskets he means:
Buy the top-end gasket set from a GM parts dealer (any dealer will do).
The package will contain various gaskets for the top end of an engine (this will include the head gaskets, and the intake gaskets etc) BUT by 'dont use the head gaskets' will means you won't have to use them because he is recommending you not bother taking off the head, and replacing the gaskets, he is saying to just do it all EXCEPT head gaskets (dont even take off the heads on the car!)
BUT if you really want to put in new head gaskets, then by all means use the GM ones that come in that package, they are the best for your Bonnnnnnnnnnnnnne!
Mike Diaz
87 Pontiac Bonnevile!!
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ah! I get it. thanks guys!
I can get a complete overhaul set for $115. I can't find anything for "just top end"
The dealer however [so called] closest to me is about 1 hr away, in another state. And I know I won't be able to get there. So an online resource is the only method.
-justin
I can get a complete overhaul set for $115. I can't find anything for "just top end"
The dealer however [so called] closest to me is about 1 hr away, in another state. And I know I won't be able to get there. So an online resource is the only method.
-justin
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Don't mess with Fel-Pro. Some members here have had problems with them. You DON'T want leaks 2 weeks later.
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Your van ain't a 3800 
I don't recall exactly who besides jr's3800, but there have been a couple, and no complaints about OEM. That'* the safe bet. Call the dealer and get the part number for the set.
I don't recall exactly who besides jr's3800, but there have been a couple, and no complaints about OEM. That'* the safe bet. Call the dealer and get the part number for the set.