Fits: 2001 thru 2004 Chevy Silverado/GMC Sierra 2500HD/3500HD LB7 Duramax Diesel

This kit contains the necessary Genuine OE replacement parts you will need to replace both head gaskets on your LB7 Duramax.

Includes:

• 1 x Genuine GM Head Gasket Install Kit Part# 97729798
  • ​We have added multiple Genuine GM parts to this kit as we believe it did not come complete from GM.
    
  • This is the most complete Head Gasket Replacement Package on the market. 
• 1 x Genuine OE Replacement Left Head Gasket Part# DMAX-7785 (C-Series)
  
• 1 x Genuine OE Replacement Right Head Gasket Part# DMAX-7788 (C-Series) 
  
• DmaxStore Exclusive: 8 x injector return line banjo washer, Part# 97228933, NOT PICTURED
• DmaxStore Exclusive: 5 x return line banjo washer, Part#98065992, NOT PICTURED
• DmaxStore Exclusive: 1 x relief valve gasket, Part#97250485, NOT PICTURED
• DmaxStore Exclusive: 1 x turbo inlet gasket, Part#97318441, NOT PICTURED

​Optional:

• DmaxStore High Flow Thermostats
• Genuine GM Thermostats
  
• Mishimoto Thermostats
• MAHLE Head Bolts​
• DmaxStore Performance Head Stud Kit
  
  • ​Recommended over the MAHLE Head Bolts, these are a superior replacement for the head bolts and are rated at 220,000 psi tensile strength.

Tech tip: Installing head gaskets on your Duramax is very technical and labor intensive. You should have strong mechanical skills to complete this job, 30-35 hours should be allocated. It is highly recommended to add a DmaxStore head stud kit. Other repairs such as water pump and injectors should be considered since you will have easy access at this time. We use and recommend OE Manufacturer C series gasket because it is the thickest of the 3 available. Valve adjustments are not always necessary but should be checked.

DmaxStore Note: This is also a good time to replace your glow plugs. The glow plugs may need replacement due to coolant contamination. If your glow plugs haven't been replaced recently, there is a slim chance they may break off in the cylinder head during removal. It is much easier to extract a broken glow plug with the cylinder heads off.