Hey guys, im rebuilding my 502 and my mechanic just called me and told me that the gaskets cost $700, is this right? I know gaskets are expensive but dahm,it seems to be alittle high. If anyone know where i can get a set of this please let me know.
thanks
Carlos

* Gasp *... can I send you a tube of KY jelly ???????.....I don't know what Mercruiser charges for gaskets... but for big block Chev's... that's about twice what I've ever paid... and that was for a full engine gasket set. I just spoke to my engine machinist... he says even if you were to get all the stuff ( marine head gaskets,,, rubber moulded valve cover gaskets... and the most expensive of any of those gaskets... the most it could cost is about $300 to $350.... so,, I think either your mechanic is hosing you... or Mercruiser is hosing him.... or a little of both...

That is Bull Sh#@! Just go out and buy GM 502 Head Gaskets. That is what Mercrusier uses. They should be $75 per pair. GM part 12366984. Fel Pro also makes a Marine Gasket for under $100.

Don't get screwed.

Man, my mechanic just told me those are mercruiser prices, i guess he got too lazy about calling other places, ill be calling some places tomorrow to see if i can find them.
Thanks on the info guys,

I bought merc gaskets for 454 mag and they were only like $60 for a pair.

Check the price for yourself at www.mercruiserparts.com

The Fel-pros you need are the 17048. Summit has them for $47 each.

I just rebuilt a 454 mag and the complete set cost 183.88 fel pro marine . This was from a racing engine builder who did my machine work. speedball

Thanks for the help guys, i just ordered gaskets from dollar offshore and they were $250 all mercruiser gaskets, i did call a couple of companies and for the kit that has all the gaskets including seals and what not, its $700.
Thanks again
Carlos

ZZ 502 kit coms with gm gaskets that are made by Felpro.They say right on the gasket high performance marine.I can look up the number when I get home if you want.