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    Oil pump help on 1990 chevy c1500 v6

    when getting a new oil pump do i have to replace the retainer shaft, pressure relief valve and the pressure relief springs, the drive gears etc... ?
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    question about oil pan gaskets

    if an attempt to put on an oil pan failed, and the rtv sealant was already put on the gasket and the oil pan, do you have to take off all the dried rtv sealant before your next attempt with that same gasket, and if so, what is the best way to take dried rtv sealant off a rubber gasket?
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    how to remove gasket sealer off a new gasket?

    whats a good way to remove gasket sealer off of a new gasket? had issues putting the oil pan on right away, and i think i need to remove the gasket sealer i put on it and dried, so i can retry it. any help would be great, or tips
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    What will i have to do to take out the AC in my truck?

    So i wanna take out my AC from my 1990 chevy cheyenne, i never use it, and i always just roll the windows down anyways. What i need to know is, what is required to do this, and what will i have to replace? plus figured getting rid of that compressor isn't the worst idea. So anyone got the...
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    Hood Lock Kit issues?????????

    trying to install the Mr. Gasket 1472 Super Security Hood Lock Kit on my 1990 chevy cheyenne, and need a some help understanding how, anyone ever done this install or know how to do it? Any advise would be great!
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    Ignition Control Module grease??

    what is the name of that grease we put between the ignition control module and the distributor? I have a 1990 chevy cheyenne v6 262. I think its for protecting the ICM from over heating or arcing....
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    Where do can i get a timing chain tensioner and damper????? HELP

    Have a 1990 chevy v6 262, w/5 speed transmission, I'm replacing the timing chain and i need to find new timing chain tensioner and damper. I've looked everywhere for new ones but can't find anywhere, not online or at any local stores. Does anyone know where i can find them, and i need this asap...
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    Double rolling timing chain??

    have a 1990 chevy 262 v6 cheyenne, have to get a new timing chain and was wondering if i get the double rolling timing chain will the timing cover still fit properly?
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    1990 chevy cheyenne driveshaft length with a 700R-4(4L60) tranny???

    was wondering what the driveshaft length is in a 1990 chevy cheyenne with a 4L60(700R-4), THE 30 SPLINE DRIVESHAFT, not the 27 spline. i have a munci/getrag 290 5 speed manual in it right now(stock tranny), thinking of throwing the 4L60(700R-4) tranny in it but need to know the driveshaft...
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    REBUILDING TIPS ANYONE PLEASE!!!

    gonna start rebuilding my 1990 cheyv 262 v6 4.3 engine soon, in about 2 wks actually, and was wondering if when i break it down to the core should i just have it hot tanked to clean it and thats all or anything else i should have the machine shop do while its there? But i'm not looking to spend...
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    TBI Replacement

    Have a 1990 chevy 4.3l 262 v6 TBI, does anyone know of a replacement TBI i could use and if so would i have to mess with the ecm, thanx guys
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    9.3:1 vs 9.25:1 compression ration, is there really any difference????

    WHOOPS MEANT RATIO.....gonna rebuild my engine soon its a 1990 chevy v6 4.3l 262, my current compression ratio is stock at 9.3:1 , but i am going to be putting in the "Federal Mogul Premium Engine Rebuild Kits MHP121-000" from summit racing, my new ratio it looks like will be 9.25:1, will this...
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    y-pipe, crossover pipe

    this may be a dumb question but if i buy a y pipe would that replace my crossover pipe?
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    A/C delete pulleys

    got a 1990 v6 262 chevy cheyenne TBI, want to put a a/c delete pulley cuz the compressor went out anyways, really all i want is for the heater to work does anyone know if the heater will work without the a/c, i would think it would but i don't know for sure, anyone help please thanx
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    4L60 Rebuild????

    This will be my first time ever rebuilding a transmission, I have a 1990 Chevy v6 4.3l TBI engine with a muncie/getrag 290 5speed w/overdrive tranny in it. Going to be swapping out for a 4L60 Tranny. Decided I would try to find one at a junkyard and just rebuild it? My question- Is the 4L60...
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    Alternator Mounting???????

    Got a 1990 chevy 4.3l v6 and looking to upgrade the old alternator for a higher amp one, but most of the higher amp ones say left mounted, what does that mean cuz when u stand infront of the truck and look under the hood the alternator is on the right, so how would i mount a left mounted one?
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    Switching from Standard to Automatic Transmission in 1990 chevy cheyenne 4.3 ltr v6

    Ok, I have a 1990 chevy cheyenne 4.3 ltr v6 engine, with a getrag 290, 5 speed manual transmission with overdrive, I am wanting to switch out this transmission with an automatic transmission. Is there an automatic tranny i could use that has the same size driveshaft and if not then what tranny...
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    new throttle body spacer problems!!!!

    just put on a new throttle body spacer on my tbi but now when i turn it on it seems like the idle is way to high when its idleing now how do i fix this only a beginner at this its a 1990 chevy c1500 4.3Ltr v6, any suggestions?
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