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  1. Dusnoetos

    how hard is it to swap engines.

    Thanks every one for the good advice. Sounds like a good hoist is very important. I have found a nice mechanic willing to offer advice if I hit a snag. I have all the hand tools need (lots of extensions). And a calibrated torque wrench. I've been told by many people that I have an uncanny...
  2. Dusnoetos

    how hard is it to swap engines.

    I have a 1998 c2500 with the vortec 350 in it. I am sadly convinced that one or more of the rod bearings is shot. :banghead: For the cost involved I think a full engine replacement is the best option. I have never pulled an engine before... I need a true and honest assessment of how hard it...
  3. Dusnoetos

    stuck throttle = dead engine? ???

    Well repairs going well until I over tightened one of the bolts on the timing cover and it broke:doh2:. I really did not try to torque it hard. (maybe a defective bolt or the cold got to it - was around 12°F when it happened) Boy drilling it out was a pain... mostly due to access. And broke...
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    Fuel tank reccomendation needed

    I actually have an extra 34 gallon tank that is just collecting dust....... would be willing to part with it on the cheap.... PM me if you wish to discuss.
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    Cubby hole

    Ya the lack of 3rd door on my extended cab 2500 is a pain. I am a big stocky (not fat) guy and can barely squeeze behind the front seat. - like trying to reach something that is on the floor. On the hand my friend has a 3rd door that has given him nothing but problems. As for the cubby...it...
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    RTV Sealant on Oil pan gasket???

    thankfully my truck is 2wd. was quite easy to remove once I realized I had to turn the crank so the counter balance lobes are out of the way.
  7. Dusnoetos

    RTV Sealant on Oil pan gasket???

    I am replacing the oil pan on my Vortec 5.7 (see THIS thread for full story:help:) I bought the FEL-PRO oil pan gasket - one piece. My confusion is: do I need to use RTV sealant with it? Ive been told that it does NOT need sealant, even where it connects to timing cover (witch came with...
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    stuck throttle = dead engine? ???

    (I may make a new thread for this question....) Concerning the oil pan gasket... I bought the FEL-PRO oil pan gasket - one piece. My confusion is: do I need to use RTV sealant with it?
  9. Dusnoetos

    stuck throttle = dead engine? ???

    Well repairs going well.....until I cross-threaded the harmonic balancer bolt. Totally shredded the tip of the bolt -but easy to replace. My concern is the threads on the crankshaft. Is it safe for me to use a tap to restore threads (knowing that tapped threads are not as precise...)? Of course...
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    stuck throttle = dead engine? ???

    I will check over the water pump for sure....but with money being so tight will only replace it now if there is any obvious issues. Now it appears that the timing cover is plastic! (Why??) I understand that it should be replaced...but have any of you guys successfully reused it. Or is it best...
  11. Dusnoetos

    stuck throttle = dead engine? ???

    Well I have ordered a new distributor and timing chain/gear set. Just not looking forward to performing the repairs in the cold. UGG!
  12. Dusnoetos

    stuck throttle = dead engine? ???

    Thanks for the encouragement. I hope to have time to wrench on it mid week.
  13. Dusnoetos

    stuck throttle = dead engine? ???

    Sounds like I could be looking at a lot of work.
  14. Dusnoetos

    stuck throttle = dead engine? ???

    Well I had to work on a few other things for a few days and finely got back to the truck. Well I Went ahead and changed out the Throttle Position sensor. I cleaned out the EGR valve (it was seized). I used some electronic contact cleaner on every connector I could easily reach. Well my...
  15. Dusnoetos

    stuck throttle = dead engine? ???

    Thanks! You are totally corect. The truck is a 1998. (Original post edited)
  16. Dusnoetos

    stuck throttle = dead engine? ???

    One more thing... Used my cheep scan tool and got these 3 codes: P0404 P1345 P0160 ANY help would be AWESOME
  17. Dusnoetos

    stuck throttle = dead engine? ???

    (Brand new here....HELLO!) ~Concerning a1998 C2500 with Vortec 5.7L ~ Yesterday while driving at 60mph with cruse on the truck started to accelerate out of control!!! Tried to turn off cruse - no change. Hit brakes - nope! Ended up throwing it in to neutral turned off engine with key and was...

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