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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
Donor vehicle, was sold out from under me......
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.
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?
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.
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.