Reinforced Head Gasket Bolts Set 99-03 Buick Chevrolet Oldsmobile Pontiac 3.1L. The head gasket is the key component of the engine. It is compressed between the engine block and the cylinder head. The head gasket seals in the internal combustion process to make sure maximum compression is achieved and also keeps coolant and oil from mixing together as the two fluids travel from the engine block to the cylinder head. Time will come that your head gasket will leak or blow. The cylinder head bolts hold the cylinder head and cylinder head gasket in place and ensure that the cylinder head will continue to hold up despite the tremendous amounts of pressure in the combustion chamber. Therefore the cylinder head bolts, and cylinder head gasket are an important part of your engine. They should always be in perfect condition and should be maintained properly. So, if you notice that this part is showing signs of excessive wear, have them replaced immediately. Be sure to have your engine gaskets, and head bolts replace with aftermarket replacement head gasket bolts set as soon as it starts to give you trouble.
Fits Following Models:
2000-2003 BUICK CENTURY 3.1L 189CID V6 OHV, (12 VALVE), VIN CODE "J"
2000-2001 CHEVROLET LUMINA 3.1L 189CID V6 OHV, (12 VALVE), VIN CODE "J"
1999-2003 CHEVROLET MALIBU 3.1L 189CID V6 OHV, (12 VALVE), VIN CODE "J"
1999 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS 3.1L 189CID V6 OHV, (12 VALVE), VIN CODE "J"
2000-2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 3.1L 189CID V6 OHV, (12 VALVE), VIN CODE "J"
This item includes:
Graphite Head Gasket
Valve Cover Gasket
Valve Stem Seals
Intake Manifold Gasket
Exhaust Manifold Gasket
Front Camshaft Seal
O-rings
Other Small Gaskets
RTV Silicone
16 Cylinder Head Bolts
Product Features:
Stock manifold gaskets of the 3.1L / 3.4L models are prone to corrosion of the coolant passage. In response to this problem, aftermarket manufacturers have come up with an innovative idea of replacing the rubber wall at the water jacket hole with aluminum. The intake manifold gaskets in this gasket set employ this very same concept. They are reinforced with aluminum at the wall of the water jacket hole to reduce the rate of corrosion.