I have a 05, it had plastic LIM gaskets. Upgraded to GM aluminum.
As for the temp, mine runs that same as yours. It fluctuates back and forth depending on driving conditions.
I tried a 180 t-stat and ran into issues in cooler weather, was setting off engine code. So went back to 195. I have heard the temp fluctuation is normal.
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