1999 350 vortec K1500 head gasket

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Originally Posted by BarryB

Pm me, if it turns out you need parts or Heads. I know a (used to be a member on here)friend in greenville, that has all kinds of parts for these trucks. Since your in Knoxville. It wouldn't be a bad trip.

Thanks. Right now my parents are interested in buying a K2500 L31 HD 4 bolt main 12530283 engine to replace the K1500 L31 2 bolt main 12530282 engine.

I think it will be a bolt in deal.

Differences seem to be:
4 bolt vs 2 bolt main.
small stem vs 3/8" stem valves.
HD vs SD vlv seats.
12 month vs 3 year warranty.
4L60E vs 4L80E flex plate and starter.
$40 price difference.

Similarities seem to be:
head bolts
harmonic balancer
upper intake
lower intake
pan
H2O pump
crank shaft
balance shaft
oil filter
etc