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Old May 21, 2011 | 08:08 PM
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Ls1 oil pan question

So I'm getting ready to drop the pan on my ls1 since I managed to drop a lifter while swapping the camshaft. Do I need a new gasket or is it reusuable like alot of the other ls1 gaskets????
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Old May 21, 2011 | 08:35 PM
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Re: Ls1 oil pan question

New gasket is recommended.
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Old May 21, 2011 | 08:54 PM
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Re: Ls1 oil pan question

Thanks, I kind of found that out when I bought the new gasket. Crazy looking oil pan gasket and I see why it should be replaced.
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Old May 21, 2011 | 11:36 PM
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Re: Ls1 oil pan question

lf they are the stock orange gaskets, absolutely replace them.
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Old May 22, 2011 | 09:22 AM
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Re: Ls1 oil pan question

Before you put the oil pan gasket on, make sure you add a small blob of silicone on the gasket seams (x4) where the front and rear covers meet up with the block. This will ensure a leak free seal of the oil pan gasket.
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