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    I am finishing up the LIM gaskets on my 97 and saw this post. I am sorry to ask maybe a dumb question but here goes- All the car has ever had in it has been mobil 1 synthetic and I am wondering if I should use that for even the "rinse" and short drive to wash out the motor or if I can use a less $ oil to do that since it will be in the motor for less than an hour or two. If I should stay with the mobil 1 I will but it seems silly if it's a throw a way. Any input is appreciated, thanks!

    Also do I need two oil filters or just change the filter at the end of the process?

    Quote Originally Posted by Fivefingerdeathpunch View Post
    either get the felpro brand or the alluminum ones.

    Lim gasket
    Supercharger gasket (should come with 2 yellow o rings)
    valve cover gaskets and grommets
    tb gasket (unless yours is already the rubber re-useable one.
    RTV sealant
    coolant
    brake clean/razor
    10 quarts oil (buy cheap stuff,= for 5 of them, then the other 5 for whatever oil you want)
    oil filter


    After you have the LIM off and cleaned up, and befor you go to put it back on dump 1-2 quarts of oil down the valley to wash away any coolant/debris. Then drain the oil, and fill with 5 quarts oil and go drive it for 20-40 miles and then change it again. You must do this step to prevent any coolant from being in the oil and doing damage to the motor.


    If I missed something, I'm sure somebody will chime in.
    Last edited by SarasotaGTP; 01-08-2012 at 10:37 AM. Reason: forgot a ?
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