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Westieterrier
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The oil on that drain plug looks like it came out of a diesel. And like it should have been changed a long time ago. I wouldn't worry...
Aug 24, 2023
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Very sorry to hear the news for the OP... If it was me it's a no brainer, as there is no fkn way I'm giving up on my GMT400. I bought...
Aug 24, 2023
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Did you have the truck as new if not how knows wat the previous owner did i would look at it as a good opportunity and do a swap you...
Aug 24, 2023
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The wty reason is why GM lost the HT383E sale as well. No warranty in a Van either. That being said at 13,000 lbs combined into a...
Aug 24, 2023
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Agree with this 100%. My BIL and I swapped a crate motor into my 97 c1500 over a weekend… it could have been done inside of 8 hours but...
Aug 24, 2023
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Second most common cause of blowing up an engine is over-reving from downshifting too soon. I have no reason to think that is the case here.
Aug 21, 2023
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Greetings! First post here but I know quite a lot about blowing up engines! Almost always this involves lack of lubrication. Oil will...
Aug 21, 2023
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https://www.chevrolet.com/performance-parts/crate-engines/small-block-engine/ht-383e
Aug 21, 2023
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I have always left the transmission in the vehicle. I can have the engine on the build stand in under 2 hours on these trucks without a...
Aug 17, 2023
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Did he mean that the transmission has to be disconnected from the engine first? Because that's true. That's the largest part of pulling...
Aug 17, 2023
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He probably meant a week before he could get to it.
Aug 17, 2023
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Anything can go at any time, I doubt it's something that you did. I can't imagine what it would cost now to rebuild a motor, I have one...
Aug 17, 2023
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Try a different shop or two as a comparison. And ask the tough questions. Sounds like you know enough yourself, give Er!
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^^^ Total agreement. Or He's lying, and planning to over-charge you if you don't call him on his unnecessary, added-work procedure.
Aug 17, 2023
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