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Old Jul 29, 2009 | 05:43 PM
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I had the 93 convertible in for a cooling system flush new hoses and belt, now I have a leak that appears to be coming from the driver side rear head gasket. I added a can of Bar’s leak as suggested by 101 projects for your corvette still leaking so it looks like a head gasket job. My question is what type or brand of gasket should I use this car is a weekend driver and is stock no added performance parts and I would like to keep it that way. Do I need to replace the bolts as well and who do you suggest.
The ones I have looked at are:

Brand: EDELBROCK
Part #: 7361
Fits: 1955-1996 Chevrolet Corvette
MSRP: $221.18 Your Price: $134.05
EDELBROCK CYLINDER HEAD GASKETS, STEEL CORE LAMINATE, SOLD AS PAIR -- 4.190 IN. BORE, 0.038 IN. COMPRESSED, 8.60 CC VOLUME, FEATURES A TOUGH SCUFF-RESISTANT SILICONE RUBBER COATING THAT PROVIDES EXCELLENT SEALING AND CONFORM


Brand: EDELBROCK
Part #: 7310
Fits: 1955-1996 Chevrolet Corvette
MSRP: $131.16 Your Price: $79.49
EDELBROCK COMPLETE HEAD GASKET SET -- 4.190 IN. BORE, 0.038 IN. COMPRESSED, 8.60 CC VOLUME, MANUFACTURED FROM EXTREMELY HIGH QUALITY MATERIALS, INCLUDES HEAD GASKET, INTAKE GASKET, EXHAUST MANIFOLD GASKET, VALVE COVER GASKET, Distributor Gasket, And Thermostat Housing Gasket.

1993 CHEVROLET CORVETTE 5.7L 350cid V8 MFI (P) : Engine : Cylinder Head GasketPriceCoreTotal
FEL-PRO Part # 9966PT
LT-1 engine; Head bolts not incl.; Head bolt replacement recommended

$17.69$0.00$17.69

FEL-PRO Part # HS9966PT2 {HEAD SETS (HS) are used for upper engine repair only, typically on a valve grind.}
LT-1 engine; Head bolts & exh. pipe packing not incl.; Head bolt replacement recommended; PermaDry® molded rubber valve cover gskts. incl.; Premium valve stem seals incl.; Consolidated design

$152.89$0.00$152.89

CORTECO Part # 20796
- Stocked in outlying warehouse--shipping delayed up to 1 business day

$11.16$0.00$11.16
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Old Jul 29, 2009 | 05:51 PM
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I used the FEL-PRO 1074 and APR 134-3601 bolts.
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Old Jul 29, 2009 | 07:01 PM
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I also recommend Fel Pro. Have the heads check for warpage and cracks while you have them off, could save you time, money and frustration later.
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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 07:42 AM
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Thanks guys I will look for the FelPro 1074 but what is the difference from the ones I listed and is there a problem with the EDELBROCK.
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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 10:49 AM
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I've always used the felpro, just because.

Don't forget intake gaskets, some intake gasket sets have the rtv you need with them.
Others don't.
You will need the permatex sealant to use with the head bolts.
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