TommyJ1980
I'm Awesome
Hey guys (and gals) - I have a 1998 K2500 5.7L with 250,000 miles on it. First of all, I just want to say that I appreciate the info and responses I've gotten very much. I've started to notice a few members in particular who take the time to respond, and I'm very thankful for that, I have benefited enormously just in the few months I've been here. That being said, please forgive my ignorance if it starts to show.
At this point, I have a known intake valve leak, and possibly blown head gasket. I've posted about the symptoms in another post, but this one is to throw out the idea of buying a new long block crate motor. I priced it out at O'reillys this evening, and I can get out, including core charge and tax, for $2,900 and change. At this point, I have already replaced the following parts, that are now new, attached to the existing motor:
Plugs and wires
Cap and rotor
Alternator
Radiator and hoses
Water pump
Thermostat
Coolant temp sensor in the thermostat housing
I have also done quite a bit of work to the front suspension, and replaced the steering gearbox, steering shaft, and rag joint.
Point being, I need to come to a decision on whether to tear into this motor, or to swap it out. It's also attractive to me that there is a 4 yr limited warranty on it. With so many things that have broken already on this truck (I haven't even had it a year yet), I am willing to pay three thousand dollars, to be able to know that my stuff works, reliably.
Lastly - off the top of your head, is there any specialty tools I would need for a swap, especially expensive ones? (besides the hoist).
Thanks in advance,
Tommy
At this point, I have a known intake valve leak, and possibly blown head gasket. I've posted about the symptoms in another post, but this one is to throw out the idea of buying a new long block crate motor. I priced it out at O'reillys this evening, and I can get out, including core charge and tax, for $2,900 and change. At this point, I have already replaced the following parts, that are now new, attached to the existing motor:
Plugs and wires
Cap and rotor
Alternator
Radiator and hoses
Water pump
Thermostat
Coolant temp sensor in the thermostat housing
I have also done quite a bit of work to the front suspension, and replaced the steering gearbox, steering shaft, and rag joint.
Point being, I need to come to a decision on whether to tear into this motor, or to swap it out. It's also attractive to me that there is a 4 yr limited warranty on it. With so many things that have broken already on this truck (I haven't even had it a year yet), I am willing to pay three thousand dollars, to be able to know that my stuff works, reliably.
Lastly - off the top of your head, is there any specialty tools I would need for a swap, especially expensive ones? (besides the hoist).
Thanks in advance,
Tommy