Camshaft Gasket 97-16 Chevy LS

The Camshaft Gasket 97-16 Chevy LS is a critical OEM-specification seal engineered to prevent oil leakage at the camshaft cover interface on fifth and sixth-generation LS-platform engines. This gasket sits between the valve cover and cylinder head, containing pressurized crankcase vapors and engine oil during normal operation. Whether you're rebuilding a stock LS1 small-block, refreshing a high-mileage LT1, or maintaining a modified LS3 crate engine swap, a factory-correct camshaft gasket is non-negotiable for leak-free operation and long-term reliability.

MAHLE ORIGINAL/CLEVITE manufactures this gasket from premium elastomer compound formulated to withstand sustained exposure to synthetic and conventional engine oils, fuel vapors, and temperature cycling from idle to sustained 7000+ RPM operation. The gasket's sealing surface is pre-formed to OEM tolerances, ensuring consistent compression and eliminating the guesswork of manual torque-to-yield sequences on plastic valve covers. At 0.48 lbs and compact dimensions (4.7 x 0.45 x 8.1 inches), it installs quickly without modification, maintaining factory fitment integrity and preventing vacuum leaks that degrade combustion efficiency or trigger check-engine codes.

Technicians and enthusiasts performing valve cover removal—whether for spark plug replacement, PCV system upgrades, or cylinder head gasket service—should always replace the camshaft gasket rather than reuse the original after break-in or mileage accumulation. The Camshaft Gasket 97-16 Chevy LS fits all LS variants produced between 1997 and 2016, including LS1, LS2, LS3, LS6, LS7, and LS9 applications, as well as later Generation V (LT) platforms utilizing the same valve cover interface. This is the correct part for professional shops, engine builders, and DIY mechanics demanding factory-quality sealing without compromise.