PN for Buick Gasket

[John Purdom]

Does someone have the GM part # for the composite 3 bolt header to turbo gasket?

Thanks in advance

 

[ChrisCairns]

I don't believe GM came up with a part number since no gasket was used there from the factory.

Try one of the vendors for their copper one.

 

[salvageV6]

Riveria turbo gasket 1261269 from a gm dealer.

 

[John Purdom]

Thanks, Salvage.

Cris, I have a copper one. Leaking. Although this gasket wasn't designed for our cars, many here report good results w/it. John Craig also recommends it.

 

[salvageV6]

The old one I pulled off my 23K mile PTE51 was still usable.

I did put a new one on it when it got transplanted into the GN.

Good gasket.

Just remembered Ramchargers sells them too.

 

[ChrisCairns]

What a good idea !

I've always flattened the turbo flange and header flange by using a large grinder wheel back and forth forever. Now I think I'll try your idea Salvage.

Thanks.

 

[salvageV6]

Wasn't my idea for sure.

Probably thought up by a Hotair guru.

Good gasket that I don't think destroys the flange... much.

I'm too lazy to flatten both surfaces.