Series I L27 (1992-1994 SE,SLE, SSE) & Series II L36 (1995-1999 SE, SSE, SLE) and common problems for the Series I and II L67 (all supercharged models 92-99) Including Olds 88's, Olds LSS's, Olds 98 91-96, Buick Lesabres and Park Avenue 91-96. Please use General Chat for non-mechanical issues, and Performance and Brainstorming for improvements.
Hi guys, just a quick question I wanted to throw out there....
I'm shopping for replacement LIM gaskets online. Would you stick with an OEM AC Delco part or should I buy an aftermarket replacement made by Victor Reinz (never heard of them!) at nearly a third of the price? Would you say the aftermarket one is likely to be of inferior quality and not fit as well, or am I overthinking it?
I used Felpro LIM gaskets on both my car and my dad's park Avenue ultra. Haven't had a single problem with either set, and mine have nearly 50,000 miles on them. As ssebonne4ever said, as long as they're the aluminum frame gaskets and not plastic, you'll probably be fine with any of them.
Joseph
Current: 2013 Infiniti G37 Journey
1999 Infiniti G20T - Sold
1999 Buick Lesabre - Race Couch - gone but not forgotten
They didn't have a metal framed unit when I did mine. I stuck Felpro in mine.
LIM gaskets are not typically a weak point in the series 1, but I haven't ever heard of that brand either. If it's no big deal to do the job again, maybe give the no name gaskets a try and tell us what you think.
But also remember too that AcDelco parts likely lasted you for 22 years...
~Randall~
1993 Buick Park Avenue - 197k - Some odds and ends done - Simply won't die
1994 Buick Regal - 78k - Bone stock - Always ready for a good kicking
1990 Oldsmobile 88 - Gone to a better place
