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geldartb · 07-19-2014, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by EJ01GAGT

It's done

lim cracked while changing coolant temp sensor

that happened to me on the Z26 i had. was a blessing in disguise. that thing had more problems than a cat lady.. that's how i ended up with the first GA that i had for a month thanks to an old lady that rear ended it and that's how i ended up with the current GA.

mine cracked because some crap got on the threads.

gudge · 07-19-2014, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by EJ01GAGT

Whats your price on it dont know what ima do with the car but im still interested

I was thinking $20 plus shipping ($15-$20). I did tell sleepy he could have it awhile ago but he said he was going to hold off. If he still wants to pass up on it then it's available for you.

EJ01GAGT · 07-19-2014, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by gudge

I was thinking $20 plus shipping ($15-$20). I did tell sleepy he could have it awhile ago but he said he was going to hold off. If he still wants to pass up on it then it's available for you.

cool let me give my mechanic a call Monday to see how much the labor would be and ill pm you moday with a payment as well

geldartb · 07-19-2014, 12:56 PM

labor will probably be similar to him doing a LIM job since he basically is.. might as well have him do that while he's got the thing off.

EJ01GAGT · 07-19-2014, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by geldartb

labor will probably be similar to him doing a LIM job since he basically is.. might as well have him do that while he's got the thing off.

my lim gasket is maybe two years old but I think ill have him do the thermostat and probably the head gasket if I keep the car kinda on the fence.

sleepyalero · 07-19-2014, 01:05 PM

He can have the LIM gudge.

Even if thr gasket was 2 hours old and on the car it would need replaced. So you need a new LIM gasket.

geldartb · 07-19-2014, 01:12 PM

2 years doesn't matter. i had a plastic one fail after like 10k..first plastic set i did had the metal tabs they added.. that was the set that went and ate the bearings in the process.

i'd still replace them. do you want to pay to have this job done again. a new set of fel pro gaskets is like $60 for the metal version which you will probably never have to touch again.

EJ01GAGT · 07-19-2014, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by geldartb

2 years doesn't matter. i had a plastic one fail after like 10k..first plastic set i did had the metal tabs they added.. that was the set that went and ate the bearings in the process.

i'd still replace them. do you want to pay to have this job done again. a new set of fel pro gaskets is like $60 for the metal version which you will probably never have to touch again.

you guys are right if im gonna go through the trouble of doing the job might as well do it all besides this is still cheaper than a car payment

sleepyalero · 07-19-2014, 02:40 PM

Its 90 for the felpro.

geldartb · 07-19-2014, 02:45 PM

where are you finding that price..i'm sitting here right now looking at rock auto like before and it say 57.99 for the perma dry plus ones..which are the metal ones

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FEL-PRO Part # MS98003T More Info PermaDryPlus® One of our most popular parts
Valve cover gskts. & Upper set incl.; PermaDryPlus® int. manifold gskts. incl.; Manifold bolts not incl.; Manifold bolt replacement recommended

$57.99

EJ01GAGT · 07-19-2014, 02:55 PM

I work part time at oreillys so if its 57 itll be like 35 for me

sleepyalero · 07-19-2014, 04:39 PM

90 at autozone.

AaronGTR · 07-19-2014, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by geldartb

2 years doesn't matter. i had a plastic one fail after like 10k..first plastic set i did had the metal tabs they added.. that was the set that went and ate the bearings in the process.

i'd still replace them. do you want to pay to have this job done again. a new set of fel pro gaskets is like $60 for the metal version which you will probably never have to touch again.

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Originally Posted by EJ01GAGT

you guys are right if im gonna go through the trouble of doing the job might as well do it all besides this is still cheaper than a car payment

You have to replace them, no matter what. They are like head gaskets... NOT reusable. If they've been on the engine for a while and been heat cycled, they will not seal up properly if you left them on and tried to reinstall them. LIM gaskets must be replaced every time you service that part of the engine. It's not worth the risk of trying to reuse them and having a coolant leak anyway.

MAC the KNIFE · 07-20-2014, 06:49 AM

went to cars n coffee, and the g8's got THE parking spots. seriously, those are prime real estate at the show!

also, washed car friday night, drove 15 miles to the show saturday morning, rims were dusty already....
so i pulled the HPS pads off and put Hawk PC ceramics back on.

99ga · 07-20-2014, 01:33 PM

Looking good^
On a side note : I just dropped off the sct kit and bumper to have them painted, he's gonna take his sweet time tho so I wouldn't expect anything soon yet

TDavis · 07-20-2014, 02:00 PM

Which bumper are you replacing?

99ga · 07-20-2014, 02:35 PM

Both , but I'm only painting the front bumper ATM.

TDavis · 07-20-2014, 02:50 PM

Lol you are doing the same thing as me replacing both bumpers and getting the kit painted as well.

Assuming you've probably already bought the rear bumper. I got the rear bumper that has the "Pontiac" on the rear bumper shavin off, fit completely perfect too. Makes the rear look MUCH cleaner IMO and it really makes me want to shave off the trunk keyhole.

99ga · 07-20-2014, 03:08 PM

Yup pretty much, I like that look as a matter of fact the guys who's painting it told me the same thing, but I think it's gonna look better if I leave the lettering black to match my black/red theme.
I'm also going to replace both fenders and paint them, along with hood, spoiler and trunk lid so might as well shave off the keyhole while I'm at it...just need time, and Money.

ItsMeScottG · 07-20-2014, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by TDavis

Lol you are doing the same thing as me replacing both bumpers and getting the kit painted as well.

Assuming you've probably already bought the rear bumper. I got the rear bumper that has the "Pontiac" on the rear bumper shavin off, fit completely perfect too. Makes the rear look MUCH cleaner IMO and it really makes me want to shave off the trunk keyhole.

You sir need new license plate brackets.

07-19-2014, 01:05 PM	#8686
sleepyalero ▂ ▃ ▅ ▆ █ ▆ ▅ ▃ ▂ AKA: Nathan Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Unknown. Posts: 5,911 Vehicle: 2001 olds alero GLS	He can have the LIM gudge. Even if thr gasket was 2 hours old and on the car it would need replaced. So you need a new LIM gasket. __________________ 2001 \| Alero GLS \| 3400 \| 6MT 2012 BMW S1000RR, full exhaust, BRENTUNE, power commander 5, dyno tune, 198WHP.

07-19-2014, 02:40 PM	#8689
sleepyalero ▂ ▃ ▅ ▆ █ ▆ ▅ ▃ ▂ AKA: Nathan Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Unknown. Posts: 5,911 Vehicle: 2001 olds alero GLS	Its 90 for the felpro. __________________ 2001 \| Alero GLS \| 3400 \| 6MT 2012 BMW S1000RR, full exhaust, BRENTUNE, power commander 5, dyno tune, 198WHP.

07-19-2014, 02:55 PM	#8691
EJ01GAGT GAGT - Member AKA: EJ Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: St.louis MO Age: 29 Posts: 438 Vehicle: 2010 Nissan Maxima SV	I work part time at oreillys so if its 57 itll be like 35 for me __________________ 35% tint on front 20% on back AVS headlight covers grand am gt third brake light decal 7 inch power acoustik detach dvd player 1 12 pioneer champion grafxwerks door handle decals 9 inch under dash LED bars GT headrest inserts

07-19-2014, 04:39 PM	#8692
sleepyalero ▂ ▃ ▅ ▆ █ ▆ ▅ ▃ ▂ AKA: Nathan Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Unknown. Posts: 5,911 Vehicle: 2001 olds alero GLS	90 at autozone. __________________ 2001 \| Alero GLS \| 3400 \| 6MT 2012 BMW S1000RR, full exhaust, BRENTUNE, power commander 5, dyno tune, 198WHP.

07-20-2014, 06:49 AM	#8694
MAC the KNIFE always cuttin' up AKA: MAC Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: TAMPA Age: 37 Posts: 1,165 Vehicle: Red 99 GT coupe	went to cars n coffee, and the g8's got THE parking spots. seriously, those are prime real estate at the show! also, washed car friday night, drove 15 miles to the show saturday morning, rims were dusty already.... so i pulled the HPS pads off and put Hawk PC ceramics back on. __________________ 2009 G8 gt no more Big Gears, buh-bye coilovers... illusions of making this a racecar have passed. 12.78 @112.. not a bad grocery getter -still LOUD AS FCK though 2006 GTO completely stock. rip at 39k. 99 GAGT 108k miles, Borla cat-back, CAI, 65mm TB, EGR delete, WOT-tech intakes, F-Body Brakes w/ Hawk HPS pads. Suede headliner, heated seats, jvc HU, infinity speakers+amp+subs, LEDs -probably less than 1000 miles on it in the last 3 years...

07-20-2014, 01:33 PM	#8695
99ga GAGT - Member AKA: Erick Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: chicago, il Posts: 852 Vehicle: 99 GT "HYBREED"	Looking good^ On a side note : I just dropped off the sct kit and bumper to have them painted, he's gonna take his sweet time tho so I wouldn't expect anything soon yet

07-20-2014, 02:00 PM	#8696
TDavis GAGT - Junkie AKA: Tanner Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Columbia, MO Age: 29 Posts: 3,871 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am SC/T	Which bumper are you replacing? __________________ Mods: Alotta sht

07-20-2014, 02:35 PM	#8697
99ga GAGT - Member AKA: Erick Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: chicago, il Posts: 852 Vehicle: 99 GT "HYBREED"	Both , but I'm only painting the front bumper ATM.

07-20-2014, 02:50 PM	#8698
TDavis GAGT - Junkie AKA: Tanner Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Columbia, MO Age: 29 Posts: 3,871 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am SC/T	Lol you are doing the same thing as me replacing both bumpers and getting the kit painted as well. Assuming you've probably already bought the rear bumper. I got the rear bumper that has the "Pontiac" on the rear bumper shavin off, fit completely perfect too. Makes the rear look MUCH cleaner IMO and it really makes me want to shave off the trunk keyhole. __________________ Mods: Alotta sht

07-20-2014, 03:08 PM	#8699
99ga GAGT - Member AKA: Erick Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: chicago, il Posts: 852 Vehicle: 99 GT "HYBREED"	Yup pretty much, I like that look as a matter of fact the guys who's painting it told me the same thing, but I think it's gonna look better if I leave the lettering black to match my black/red theme. I'm also going to replace both fenders and paint them, along with hood, spoiler and trunk lid so might as well shave off the keyhole while I'm at it...just need time, and Money.