I recently purchased a 1997 GMC Sierra XC w/5.0l that wasn't running. After tinkering with it for a month I got it to run and drove it for about two weeks. I managed to replace the radiator, updated the spider fuel injectors, changed all of the fluids and filters. After that second week I was going down the interstate and noticed my oil pressure dropped to 20psi and the engine was knocking hard.
Regards,
Jose
Last edited by pacobeagle; 07-31-2011 at 10:09 AM. Reason: title change
Donor vehicle, was sold out from under me......
Last edited by pacobeagle; 02-28-2011 at 05:35 PM.
Well, the guy I was supposed to buy the donor vehicle from, backed out and sold the rear end and other parts out from under me.
Don't know what to do, I am back looking for another donor.
Look here,
http://www.car-part.com/
or here.
http://www.hpsalvage.com/
Plus there are lots more out there.
"ALisSa1 Silverado"1990 Chevrolet RCSB● 2002 Chevrolet Camaro LS1/4L60EScrimpin Ain't Easy( . Y . )
Chevy-Art, thanks for the links. I'll be removing my OEM 5.0l on Tuesday. I'm really just thinking about installing a 5.7l instead. I think it will be cheaper and get me back on the road. Although, if I manage to find a complete wrecked truck with a 5.3l that would be GREAT.
Jose
I found this on ebay......http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/01-04...item35b03805f6
and this
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/5-3-L...item2eb381b11f
Is it a good deal?
Last edited by pacobeagle; 03-05-2011 at 06:59 AM.
if you have time to wait you can find a ls1 with lower miles on it for about the same price, i found a complete lift out that has 135k on it for 400...includes pcm and harness...i'm just afraid of the mileage.
Last edited by nels450; 03-05-2011 at 08:05 AM.
but the 4.8 you listed is not all that bad of offer. just have to figure out shipping, etc.
I contacted seller, I was quoted $180 to ship to my work. $400 that's cheap!!!! Any leads?
Jose
I'm not afraid of miles....if it has to get rebuilt(re-ring) I can do it. No biggy. More than anything, I just want my truck back on the road.
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