I finally have gotten the motor torn down. The #1 rod bearing was shot, creaping between the rod and main cap. The #2 piston skirt was shattered...
Well, I guess Ill just have to break out the old masking tape and sharpie. Wish me luck
I was afraid of that. Any pointers to make that less painless?
Started getting the motor ready to pull today and I'm curious to know if there is a main harness plug for the injectors ,or do I have to unplug...
I will, thanks
I'm gonna try to bypass dealing with the trans. and transfer case.... those two bolts you refer to will prob be less trouble. Larry
That sounds reassuring, if thats the case then, this wont be too painful. Lol Since its a 4x4 I think I will just pull the engine, being the...
I figured I would go at it from that angle, just wanted to make sure there wasn't any unheardof strap, bolt, etc. (that kind of thing). I'm...
'74 Impala was my first car...definately was easier, but they didn't last as long it seems
I was hopin to leave the trans where it is, just brace it up in place. As far as the hood, I thought that was standard procedure lol. What I...
Typos can be fun eh? You answered my question for that, thanks. Anything else?
Before I start on this thing I have a couple questions for you guys. The manual says you have to pull the engine and trans together. Back in the...
4x4 bad motor....4x2 good motor.... basically swapping motors
UPDATE: Well, I removed the valve cover, timing chain was perfect, not even remotely loose. The valve lash did not seem excessive. Went thru...
I'll be getting the truck in my shop in the next couple days and get the valve cover and see what I can come up with. Thanks for the info...
I got your message, Im not sure what route I'm going yet. If so I'll let you know.
Ok, so you can physically seen them from the top? I was not clear on that.
I do not know how many miles are on the engine. The truck itself is 250 but I'm not going to assume the engine has that amount, or more or less....
maybe a loud Big rig diesel engine. lol It seems to come and go, while at idle it stops at times.
With the hood closed, could it be mistaken for a bottom end issue? It still could be, but I'm not convinced yet, with the oil being free of any...
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