Thread: 2000 GTP: Still Alive! New Trans?

Originally Posted by Booba5185

Does anyone have any input on the valve covers? I like the way all white looks, but I think it'd be too much of a pain to keep clean.

I just painted mine silver I.didn't want to do black just in case oil comes out you can see the black build up

Just do as you please its your car man

I have quite a bit painted black on my truck and when it leaked oil (it is a Ford after all... I was able to see it. Now I can see that it's not leaking oil anymore, lol. What you did is exactly what I am talking about, but with black and white, and reversed.

Finished for the day, didn't only work on the car, but got a lot done for the car none the less. Every pulley has been cleaned, re-oiled, and is MUCH quieter than before. LIM is torqued down, all gasket surfaces are cleaned, coolant mod (endcap side) is complete, EVAP solenoid and boost bypass valve are back on the super charger, water pump pulley is on and torqued down, harmonic balancer is on and torqued down, coil bracket is complete and ready for reinstallation, and a few other things I can't think of I'm sure. The one thing I wanted to get done today didn't, paint the valve covers. Oh well, I can do that during the work week. Here's some pics:
LIM gaskets waiting:

Coolant mod:

What is actually done and ready to go:

Pile of parts ready for install, once the engine is back in:

Down the lower intake runner into the head:

How it sits now, but the valve covers and super charger are just keeping things covered up.

Thanks, but I'm still gonna do the white stripes idea, just didn't get around to it. I think I'll let the white set up a few more days before I put tape on it, just to be safe and keep it from flaking.

Since nearly every bolt on the engine is torque to yield, I bought some reusable rocker arm bolts from PRJ. Shipping was quick, they were delivered last week, I went to pick them up today:

Nothing is local to me, lol. I live 70 or so miles away from anything, small town has just under 3,000 people in it. I'll call the dealership in Springfield tomorrow though, maybe they can ship is to me or something. Thanks!

looks good

Called a dealer in Ozark, and they are more expensive, lol

Motor mount is $116.40
Valve cover gaskets with no grommet - 23.55 (each)
Supercharger gasket - $43.12

The search continues.

That's a Gen III gasket right? I need a Gen V gasket.

Originally Posted by Booba5185

Called a dealer in Ozark, and they are more expensive, lol

Motor mount is $116.40
Valve cover gaskets with no grommet - 23.55 (each)
Supercharger gasket - $43.12

The search continues.

yeah my supercharger gasket was like 12 bucks at O'Reilly's

GM ACDelco - OEM L32 Supercharger Gasket #GM-12574474

is for the Gen V

Oreilly's: List: Plenum Gasket Set - 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix | O'Reilly Auto Parts


I know the old Gen V gasket is a different material compared to the Gen III gasket, much more stiff. The one I took off looks to be in great shape, but I assume they are not reusable?

Originally Posted by Booba5185

GM ACDelco - OEM L32 Supercharger Gasket #GM-12574474

is for the Gen V

Oreilly's: List: Plenum Gasket Set - 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix | O'Reilly Auto Parts


I know the old Gen V gasket is a different material compared to the Gen III gasket, much more stiff. The one I took off looks to be in great shape, but I assume they are not reusable?

Oh man suchs an expensive piece of paper lol

Just the like valve cover gaskets, expensive misshaped O-rings.

I dont know if this helps
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=ATVPDKIKX0DER