What LIM can I run if planning a Gen V swap later on?

**Black18Ice** · 12-14-2009

Ok, so my LIM is leaking on my 99 gtp. I plan on replacing it sometime soon and I want to do a gen v swap, but I just can't afford it right now. Could I get a LIM ported for a gen v but still use it with my gen 3? I just didn't want to have to remove the LIM again down the road.

Should I put in some new lifters while I'm in there? I will probably do lifters later too.

So I haven't really got in to it, but I am leaking coolant. Does a bad LIM leak out of the motor too? I know the leak in, but didn't know if maybe I have a leak somewhere else too.

Thanks.

**Swiggles** · 12-14-2009

the LIM gasket is what leaks and should be replaced with the aluminum gaskets, they are like $55 and there is a video in the how to's on how to do it. unless your LIM has a crack in it then its the gasket.

**Black18Ice** · 12-14-2009

Ya I knew they did just been waiting to do it. Probably going to get some of the leak detector just to make sure I don't have any other surprises.

**Swiggles** · 12-14-2009

ok. and to answer your original question, the bolt pattern is the same. you can use a Gen 3 LIM with a gen V if its ported for an intercooler. i would think it works in the reverse to. but you can just open up your gen3 LIM for the genV