1987 AND PAST MODEL YEQR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.3L, 5.0L OR 5.7L 90 DEGREE V ENGINES
An improved cylinder head gasket of composite construction has been released to replace the metal gasket. The new gasket has improved sealing capabilities. The new part numbers shown below should be used for service.
APPLICATION CYLINDER HEAD GASKET ----------- -------------------- 4.3L 10066080
5.OL 10066081
5.7L 10066082
Engines manufactured after the following build dates should have the composite gasket.
Engine Build Date EnGine Build Code ------ ---------- ----------------- 4.3L May 15, 1987 T0515XXX
5.OL July 1, 1987 V07OIXXX K07OIXXX
5.7L July 1, 1987 V0701XXX K07OIXXX
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