Need to do LIM gaskets on 97, questions/checklist.

[Boreas]

So I think I found a set for my car, which should include injector o-rings. Its the FEL-PRO Part # MS98014T in the link below:

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframe ... ttype=5424

And then TB gasket ill see if I can reuse.

BUT the only problem is that I cannot find the supercharger gasket anywhere! Is that one reusable? I'm leaning towards "better safe than sorry".

Also is there anything else missing in this job? Many thanks!

[pbrktrt]

The lower set is correct and a good one. The supercharger set is Fel-Pro MS95744. They call it a plenum gasket for some reason.

[RogueSSEi]

Here is a checklist that I used, may help. Thanks to 00Beast and BillBoost37 (Part numbers may differ, but the part that you need will not)
Here is a tech article about changing the LIM gasket. http://www.pontiacbonnevilleclub.com/fo ... =53&t=3591
EDIT #2: IMO I would flush the SC oil and clean as much gunk and varnish out of the LIM,SC and TB as possible.
Series 2
Part # ............Name..................................................Rockauto
Fel Pro
ES70599...........Fuel Injector O-rings (need 3)....................$1.91
MS95744...........Plenum (SC to LIM) gasket w/rings (L67).....$8.43
61024..............Throttle Body gasket (L67)........................$3.52
VS50465R.........Valve Cover Gasket Set (L67)....................$42.79
35595..............Thermostat Housing gasket........................$1.00
35666..............Thermostat Seal (rubber)...........................$1.87

Dorman
47065..............Coolant elbow.........................................$3.00 (I would buy a GM, due to several complaints on Dorman HELP! elbows leaking)

Misc
Ultra Copper RTV ~$5
TB Cleaner/Maf Cleaner ~$5
Brake Cleaner ~$5
Blue Thread Locker ~$5

Intake Gaskets (aluminum framed):
S/C Gasket:
Coolant Elbows:
Coolant: Prestone Mixes with any, Will get about 3 gallons.
RTV: Ultra Copper Sealant
Valve Cover Gaskets:
Di-electric Grease:
Cheap Oil & Filter: to flush coolant out of bottom end.
Fuel Injector O-rings: 3- 4 packs.



GM Dealer
Coolant Elbow.......................................
Superchager Oil ....................................

Here is a video if you need further help also.
http://www.cpaclubgp.com/misc/lim-gasket.html

[Boreas]

Thanks guys!

[eazhar]

Rogue: That LIM video is awesome. I tried to browse the site but I can't find if they have any other videos. Do you know if any other narrated videos for "larger scale" repair on these cars?

[01bonneSC]

Techinfo has all the stuff ya need

http://www.pontiacbonnevilleclub.com/fo ... =53&t=3591

I bought the zzp full engine kit when I did mine $165 and had GM aluminum gaskets.

[RogueSSEi]

Rogue: That LIM video is awesome. I tried to browse the site but I can't find if they have any other videos. Do you know if any other narrated videos for "larger scale" repair on these cars?

I found this video when I was doing my LIM gasket change, I really don't remember how I found it lol, late night browsing, follow this link click on that link and lead me to the video. I'm not sure, that is the only video that I bookmarked. What did you have in mind on working on? Hey if you can't find it be the first to make it , that'd be pretty cool!

[eazhar]

I had gasket material that was stuck to the supercharger and the LIM very tight and used a pretty hard gasket pick on the surfaces. Needless to say they are very scratched up and the supercharger even has some nasty abrasions on the gasket surface. Do you think I should get them resurfaced or do the gaskets do a pretty good job of sealing once it's all torqued down?

[00Beast]

Provided you didn't seriously gouge the metal, it shouldn't be too much of an issue.

[RogueSSEi]

^x2
Yeah in the tech article write up on the LIM gasket replacement, the author showed how to check the surface area of the head surface etc. I don't remember the tolerance but you can get a filler gauge set and a straight edge and on the places that you are concerned about check them using this method.