Which LIM Set?

[flatlander745]

Hey guys, I'm going ahead with the LIM fix and I remember reading on a thread somewhere not to use certain gaskets and I can't remember if it was GM or Felpro? I saw in the "Change LIM" thread to use a set from APN and they have GM, Felpro and Victor....which one??
Thanks!

[Archon]

I've used both the GM and Felpro metal framed gaskets without issues. I believe a couple have said that they had some problem with the Felpro.

[crash93ssei]

As long as you use the aluminum framed gaskets from GM or FelPro you will be fine. The cost a little more but are well worth it.

[flatlander745]

Thanks guys, anything else I should consider like coolant elbows, etc?

[RogueSSEi]

Dorman aluminum elbow, iirc from rockauto part #47065hp..
Several cans of brake cleaner and review the maintenance list.

[flatlander745]

Will that just be the upper? Should I do both and is there alot more work involved to do the lower too?

[RogueSSEi]

I would go ahead and do both if money allows, save time, money and trouble and knock both the upper and lower out.
May be different on a series I 3800 as far as having to do the UIM and LIM together.

[flatlander745]

It is Series II, so the plastic ones would be sufficient or should I use ZZP aluminum?

[RogueSSEi]

It is Series II, so the plastic ones would be sufficient or should I use ZZP aluminum?

Sorry, I seen 95 under your car info under your name and thought it was a SI. Honestly I would go to rock auto and buy the aluminum LIM gasket, elbows, fuel injector o rings, thermos gasket, throttle body gasket....etc. save you some money.

[flatlander745]

Yea, I am getting the Felpro MS98014T set that includes, upper injector o-rings (instead of lower not sure why?), the two cooling passage o-rings and thermostat gasket.

[vogie01]

Some people have had issues with the Fel-pro gaskets leaking. I would get the GM gasket set.

[RogueSSEi]

Sounds like your set.
While your supercharger is off I would drain it and put new SC oil in, thoroughly clean your throttle body, intake manifold for carbon and varnish.

[flatlander745]

Sounds good but I can't find the elbows on Rocks site. Is one bottle of S/C oil enough?

[RJolly87]

The elbows won't be there as they do not apply to your application.

I believe that 2 bottles are needed. Better safe than sorry.

EDIT: I saw where this was posted and saw your sig after I replied. Let me find you a link

[RJolly87]

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=3887103

It's under heating and A/C, heater hose fitting.

[flatlander745]

Haha, thanks!

[loudog1972]

I just re did mine went with the felpro and I also picked up the cooling elbows under 5 dollars at Auto Zone, when removing the LIM the old one broke. thankful I did get them. While I was at it I replaced the cooling hoses and the thermostat the felpro kit included everything even the o rings for the injectors. my car is running like a champ.. Also check all your rubber t's for damage and clean it all I did and I'm loving it. Harofreak(Andrew) Was a great help with hard to get parts. Good luck and take your time with it. Supercharger oil is 2 bottles.

[flatlander745]

Yea, I already opted for AC and ordered all the other misc gaskets individually, the Felpro S/C gasket comes with the two yellow o-rings.

[RogueSSEi]

Yes, the SC-to-LIM includes the 2 yellow coolant o-rings. Be careful on the coolant temp under the thermostat housing, mine was covered by a aluminum foil sheath and I accidentally ended up breaking it. The write up under the tech article is a awesome reference guide with some good tips, like use kerosene to clean parts with, use dielectric grease as a assembly lube. I cleaned my injectors with a soft bristle brush in kerosene, they were covered in grime. And put the dielectric grease on the coolant elbows for a easier install..... Good stuff.