Argh! Need guidance...

[jbresee]

I'm losing faith in my local shop.<br />I've got a vesuvio reman 5L GM block to swap for a baked 501DP volvo.<br /><br />The reman company shipped the wrong intake manifold gasket with it. I finnally got sick of it and called the reman place. They said go buy a chevy 87 5L intake manifold gasket and I'll be fine. <br /><br />So I did. But the new gasket I purchased has the two rear most casting ports blocked off. <br /><br />Did I get the wrong gasket?<br /><br />Any guidance greatly appreciated!<br /><br />What should I be looking for for a volvo 501DP intake gasket? <br /><br />Thanks,<br />Jim

 

[rbezdon]

Re: Argh! Need guidance...

yup, wrong gasket. You cant use any automotive gaskets from these years. All the cars and trucks were using the TBI injection and the manifold setup was different. I went to a local NAPA place that is right in the middle of a twon which is nearly 100% marine heaven. The only lake (besides Michigan) within 100 miles of Chicago. They had the manifold set cheap. Too bad I dont have the NAPA receipt with the NAPA part number. I would just get it from the OMC dealer. One last thought, I got a Performer series mainfold from Edelbrock for Rochester Quadrajet on my 88 sbc. It came with a gasket set that was correct. I bet Edelbrock sells the gasket set.

 

[jbresee]

Re: Argh! Need guidance...

Thanks vatter41!<br /><br />I have a local NAPA guy that's actually pretty good. I'll swing by there in the AM and see if he can hook me up with a gasket set.<br /><br />Jim

 

[jbresee]

Re: Argh! Need guidance...

Found the right gasket!<br /><br />Now I just have to get the mechanic to put it in. He's not happy about not making a 4k new volvo block sale.<br /><br />He also wants to replace the raw water pump at $300 bucks plus labor. The impeller is fine (new), and the pump seems to keeping the engine cool. He says the brass is 'worn'.<br /><br />I'm inclined to leave the raw water alone... I've sunk too much into the new block already.<br /><br />Jim