{"product_id":"2020-2022-3-0l-duramax-head-gasket-kit-26500","title":"2020-2022 3.0L Duramax Head Gasket Kit (26500)","description":"\u003ch6\u003eDescription\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 15.2057%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 23.4347%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMake\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 38.8193%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 21.4669%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 15.2057%;\"\u003e2020-2022\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 23.4347%;\"\u003eChevrolet\/GMC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 38.8193%;\"\u003eSilverado\/Sierra 1500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 21.4669%;\"\u003e3.0L LM2 Duramax\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 15.2057%;\"\u003e2021-2022\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 23.4347%;\"\u003eChevrolet\/GMC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 38.8193%;\"\u003eTahoe\/Suburban\/Yukon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 21.4669%;\"\u003e3.0L LM2 Duramax\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 15.2057%;\"\u003e2021-2022\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 23.4347%;\"\u003eCadillac\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 38.8193%;\"\u003eEscalade\/Escalade ESV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 21.4669%;\"\u003e3.0L LM2 Duramax\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3.0L LM2 Duramax Head Gasket Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReplacing a cylinder head, chasing a failed head gasket, or tearing into a top end service on the 3.0L LM2 Duramax? This kit gathers the OEM gaskets, seals, and torque-to-yield fasteners the job actually calls for into one box. Sourcing dozens of individual GM part numbers is slow and expensive, and a single missed one-time-use fastener puts the truck back on the hoist. Merchant Automotive assembled this kit around the components commonly required during cylinder head removal and installation, so the reseal goes back together correctly the first time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26500\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete top end reseal solution for the 3.0L LM2 Duramax\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenuine OEM gaskets, seals, and service components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes the one-time-use fasteners required during cylinder head service\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemoves the guesswork of sourcing dozens of individual part numbers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReduces downtime and repeat parts orders on head gasket jobs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCurated by Merchant Automotive for professional-quality repairs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCylinder head gasket and cylinder head bolts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlow plugs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCamshaft cover gasket and camshaft sprocket bolts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrankshaft front seal and O-ring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntake and exhaust manifold gaskets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurbocharger gaskets, hardware, and oil feed\/return seals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEGR system gaskets and seals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-pressure fuel feed pipes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFuel injector seal and washer kit, plus injector hold-down bolts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLower timing cover gasket and timing chain tensioner gasket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOil filter, oil level indicator seal, and flex plate bolts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA\/C compressor and condenser hose seals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransmission cooler line O-ring seals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional OEM seals, gaskets, and service components required during cylinder head removal and installation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymptoms Of A Blown Duramax Head Gasket\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA blown head gasket can sideline any diesel truck, but the engine can be brought back with the correct parts and an experienced hand. The most common symptoms include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite Smoke Coming From Tailpipe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnexplained Coolant Loss With No Visible Leaks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMilky White Coloration Of The Oil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngine Overheating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoolant Bubbling In Radiator \u0026amp; Coolant Reservoir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoolant Streaks Near Gaskets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Do The Fasteners Have To Be Replaced?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany of the fasteners removed during cylinder head service on the 3.0L Duramax are torque-to-yield, meaning they stretch permanently when torqued and cannot hold clamping load a second time. Reusing them risks an uneven seal and a repeat failure, so this kit includes the one-time-use hardware the procedure requires.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Merchant Auto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54182700941680,"sku":"26500","price":2015.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2084\/8209\/files\/merchant-automotive-26500-head-gasket-kit-lm2-2020-2022__09637.1786393947.jpg?v=1786988498","url":"https:\/\/www.dirtydieselcustom.ca\/products\/2020-2022-3-0l-duramax-head-gasket-kit-26500","provider":"Dirty Diesel Customs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}