Chris AU's '94 ECSB K1500 Build Thread

[ChrisAU]

Thanks, Not looking forward to do it, but the driver side valve cover has a hole and is leaking pretty good. I picked up a set of chrome ones last year and have been trying to find the time to swap them

If you've messed with these motors it all it's honestly not that hard. For the drivers side don't be hard headed, go ahead and undo that vacuum line (if yours is TBI) and it will be much easier...trust me lol

 

[thz71]

If you've messed with these motors it all it's honestly not that hard. For the drivers side don't be hard headed, go ahead and undo that vacuum line (if yours is TBI) and it will be much easier...trust me lol

I didn't undo anything I was stubborn as hell and tore um out lol

 

[98chevyz71]

How hard is it to change valve covers on a vortec?

 

[ChrisAU]

I'm not sure what is different on a vortec that would need to be moved. Probably pretty similar.

Got my XJ shaft on this morning

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[twomanymontes]

If you've messed with these motors it all it's honestly not that hard. For the drivers side don't be hard headed, go ahead and undo that vacuum line (if yours is TBI) and it will be much easier...trust me lol

It took me less than an hour to change them. Thanks for the AC line tip. that saved me the time. Hardest part was unbolting the rear bracket that holds that vacuum pipe in place, got that bolt out and moved the pipe upwards, swapped that side in about 30 minutes. The other side came out easy once I pulled the line off the compressor.

 

[Cokeman95]

Cheapest ones on eBay, I silicone all the ones I get anyway and these look pretty good. Also come with bulbs, they are cheap but I take them out and keep them for spares.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/201070471930?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Do these lights have glare caps?

 

[ChrisAU]

Do these lights have glare caps?

No they do not.

 

[ChrisAU]

Just bought a NOS 88-91 GMC tailgate applique...I am excited ha

 

[ChrisAU]

Bumpers are shipping tomorrow! Also made an appointment today to get the exhaust work done Friday morning.

 

[thz71]

I wish i had your money! Lol