Engine rebuild

[BOBBY263052]

What do you guys suggest replacing while the engine is out of my Ty? Having a shop pull and reinstall the engine for me. Plan on replacing the motor mounts, water pump and rediator. Any other items that you suggest replacing while the engine is out? I'm on a tight budget but if possible would like to replace things that are a PITA to do while the engine is in. Suggestions please!

Thanks, Bobby

 

[dgoodhue]

Re: Engine rebuild

What do you guys suggest replacing while the engine is out of my Ty? Having a shop pull and reinstall the engine for me. Plan on replacing the motor mounts, water pump and rediator. Any other items that you suggest replacing while the engine is out? I'm on a tight budget but if possible would like to replace things that are a PITA to do while the engine is in. Suggestions please!

Thanks, Bobby

The motor mounts are a must do (Radiator & Water pump aren't hard to do with the engine installed) I would highly recommned getting pads adapters and using solid motor mounts (its ~$110) If you insist on using stock mount use GM mounts, I had a local use an off the shelf brand and he broken them a dozen boosted launches later. I would also check the condition of the remote oil filter lines, the are a real bear to do in the truck. If you oil pressure gauge is bad, I would replace the sending unit as well. For the rebuild, I highly recommend better rods (L35 or Forged) and forged pistons.

 

[BOBBY263052]

Re: Engine rebuild

Thanks for the advice. Just thought I would install new water pump since it's coming off anyway and new radiator to prevent any metal shavings from the bad engine getting into the new. Opinions on this? Can the radiator be flushed well enough to get out any possible shavings that may be in the oil cooler part of the radiator?