Well, I pulled the motor and she's dirrrty.
Greasy carbon build up throughout the intake manifold into the heads and overall just covered in oil residue. Looks like the oil pressure switch was leaking for awhile. I had to change valve. Cover gaskets when I got the rig, cause the PO had let it...
No worries! These threads can get pretty long.
I am hoping to have the engine pulled by midday tomorrow. And then we'll tear down and we'll see what we see.!
I appreciate everyone's help and suggestions!
No it's still on the motor.
Little good news for me though, I was just able to loosen all three torque converter bolts.
The first one was rough but then the next two went well.
All the YouTube videos show using a socket and everybody rounds off those bolts. But I've never seen one. YouTube...
Overflow tank was dry but the top hose on the radiator spilled fluid when I disconnected it..
Drained the coolant and it had no oil in it.
That leak is the only evidence I have of water intrusion into the pan. The only other thing I could figure is.The oil cooler had ruptured and filled the...
It's all I can figure and there's clearly a leak on the driver side connection point on the water pump.
The passenger side connection is completely covered in Grease, whereas the driver's side has been washed.Clean from the leak.
The only other thought I have is.The coolant is leaking behind...
Looks like I found the problem.Driver side water pump connection was leaking.You can see in the picture how it's cleaned the front of the timing chain cover.
I must not have got the pan gasket on correctly And coolant leaked into whatever gap there might be.
Still seems odd.There was no sign...
It crossed my mind, but it is too coincidental to The timing of the repair.
The engine still runs absolutely perfect.No misfires no check engine lights, idles completely smooth.
As I pull it apart, I'll be checking in take manifold gasket. And I might be left with no choice but to change the...
Hello,
New member here and of course looking for some help or guidance.
2001 denali LQ4 317k miles.
Swapped front diff due to some heavy chatter when pulling my boat. I thought what a great time to change the oil pick up o ring and pan gasket. I took my time and was very careful about...
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