2003 chevy tahoe z71 edition (new motor)

[jarydM]

Man, I'm onto my third opinion now. First opinion stated there were already some shavings in my oil and that I needed a motor. I saw the light flakes with my own eyes, 2nd and third opinion said they saw the shavings but it was normal wear for an engine with those miles. All three had the same diagnosis as to the crankshaft being the cause of wearing rear mains and one of the mechanics. The main one I use told me to just buy a motor he would put it in would be equal to or equivalent probably with the costs im already gonna be in. Trust me this is my main focus, I drive a truck during the day 300-500 miles a day usually so if the Tahoe breaks down and I'm 150 miles away we are in trouble lol.

I have 190k on a 5.3 and can tell you mine doesn't have ANY metal in the oil. That isnt normal wear and tear.

 

[Bowtie601]

Well they called it "microscopic" but I thought the same thing. I think the crankshaft is going myself.

 

[Bowtie601]

Or the main bearing. Oil pressure to good for the cam bearing to be going

 

[Bowtie601]

And this is from this morning. Maybe a 12 hour sit since last night lol. It's gotten worse and worse since I got it. Mainly drips from hot to cooldown of course the oil isn't as thick at that point but I don't want a vehicle that leaks at all if I can help it. Spot on side of paper towel is just a spot it leaked some other time. Today makes a week I have had this lemon lol. I knew the guy that sold it didn't know which is why I contacted him. And he's offering to give me an amount of my money back to purchase a motor.

 

[Tonyrodz]

If it was me, I'd definitely go with a new motor, especially if the former owner is willing to help you out. You never see that! Usually they tell you you're out of luck and you're on your own. Do the new motor with the warranty.

 

[Bowtie601]

New motor comes with 3 year or 100,000 mile warranty. Directly from my dad's warehouse he's an auto parts owner of 25 years. Yes he's willing to buy the motor if I foot the labor. Which is fine because I'll get labor around 600$ which is unheard of around here. Going rate it 1000-1300 to pull a 5.3 and put the new motor in.

 

[Countryboy07]

Sounds like you have a pretty good deal going for a new motor.

As far as exhaust goes, a good budget friendly muffler swap with good sound and little drone would be the Magnaflow 12259. I've been very pleased with mine. Bought it from @NORCAL SS on here as he is a supporting vendor.

Then found an Airaid MIT in the classifieds and put it on. Very pleased with that set up as well

 

[Bowtie601]

Okay talked to a lifelong friend of the family he owns his own shop of 20 years has worked on all our race car stuff and auto stuff for years he told me take the money the guy has given me for a motor and save it until I need it. He said we will find the oil leak this weekend and ride this motor out another 50-100k miles whatever it turns because he doesn't think I have any motor issues with no lights on dash and no error codes thrown. Also said get 3000 miles on this oil change then let him check that oil himself.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Okay talked to a lifelong friend of the family he owns his own shop of 20 years has worked on all our race car stuff and auto stuff for years he told me take the money the guy has given me for a motor and save it until I need it. He said we will find the oil leak this weekend and ride this motor out another 50-100k miles whatever it turns because he doesn't think I have any motor issues with no lights on dash and no error codes thrown. Also said get 3000 miles on this oil change then let him check that oil himself.

Hmmm, when you think about it, he does make sense. I guess that's a plan. But make sure you hold onto the cash for that eventuality. Def keep us posted. I hope it works out in your favor. Please just keep in mind, the guy who you bought the truck from, in good faith that you don't really see much today, offered you the money to pay for the motor that you may or may not need because he trusted you and is trying to do the right thing. Just sayin.....

 

[Bowtie601]

Hmmm, when you think about it, he does make sense. I guess that's a plan. But make sure you hold onto the cash for that eventuality. Def keep us posted. I hope it works out in your favor.

I appreciate it very much, he made sense so I'm gonna put the money in it's own savings account and add 150-200$ a month to it and when I need it there it will be!!! Thanks for all the support here i lurked around awhile before I posted lol!