i plan on doing a cam install very soon (tax returns) and i was wondering what gaskets i would need its a 2000 5.3.
i am going to keep the heads on the block. what new parts i am getting are:

cam
springs
pushrods
retainers
timing chain

do you think i should upgrade the head studs?


thanks for any help!!

 

Gaskets need will be front cover, front seal, waterpump (x2), oil pump pickup o-ring and a new crank bolt.
I wouldnt worry about the head studs unless you were going to have the heads off in the first place.

 

Here are some GM part numbers
12559271 Water Pump Gaskets
12558013 Timing Cover Gasket
12561244 Front Crank Seal
12557840 Crank Pulley Bolt

 

im not really sure why i need a new crank pulley bolt? could you explain to me why i do? thanks for your help

 

hey go to scoggin dickey parts>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> sponser. get the cam install gasket kit, it has everything. i used it the first time and got another one sitting right next to me for my comp cam. it has a bolt and everything you need.

 

Stock bolt stretches when it's installed. A new one is cheap insurance. It'd be like reusing TTY headbolts...it's asking for problems.

And unless you plan some serious boost, you don't need head studs for any reason. Some ARP head bolts would be fine.

 

did you get the $36 kit or the one for $279? im thinking it is the one of $36. but better make sure.

thank you to everyone that helped!!!

 

seeing as how im not messing with my heads would i even need to put different head bolts in?
here are the prices i found my stuff for let me know if you know any place the has them for cheeper

$399 comp cams cam 216/220 .525/.532 114 lsa
$159 comp cams springs 918
$109 thunder racing pushrods
$165 titanium comp cams retainers
$59 gm timing chain

and things i might get
$132 arp head bolt

what size pushrods should i get?
thanks

 

Is there something wrong with the stock timing chain that you feel the need to put in a new one? Just curious. High miles? If I were going to do a timing chain replacement, it'd be a rollmaster double timing chain. IMO. Scoggin Dickey also sells.

 

If the gaskets on the truck are not separated from the metal, you can reuse them. Cheap insurance for new ones, but not must haves. I didn't use new ones for over 5 k now and have no problems.