Coppery shiny particles in engine oil?

[ILLEGAL REGAL]

I dont think anyone would notice a power difference except maybe the 5.3 being more powerful considering it has the "good" heads. And the 5.3/6.0 are the same crank/rods, its just a bore size difference


6.0 truck motors bring good money, the 5.3 is cheap... just looking at the cheapest way out

 

[07Burb]

 

[blueflamed03]

used 5.3, low miles, $800
used 6.0, low miles, $1500 ish or less.

 

[andrew383]

If you do wanna go this route i have a running 5.3 out of my 07 silverado classic ill straight trade you for the 6oh

I dont think anyone would notice a power difference except maybe the 5.3 being more powerful considering it has the "good" heads. And the 5.3/6.0 are the same crank/rods, its just a bore size difference


6.0 truck motors bring good money, the 5.3 is cheap... just looking at the cheapest way out

Really??? I think anybody would notice 50hp and 55tq.....

 

[07Burb]

I'm liking andrew's thinking!!!!

 

[ChazMan]

If you sell it, that is fine but I'd be as up front as possible with the potential buyer as to the issue that way they don't get surprised.

Of course.
I would NOT sell w/o telling the buyer. If I give a surprise to the buyer like that I may even find a bigger suprise later one day with the buyer standing in front of my door with a shotgun in his hand!

A good news is that (I just remembered) I still have 25000 miles/2.5 years left on my aftermarket powertrain warranty (by Mercury Ins) that is accepted by any authorized Caddilac dealer nationwide. I paid $1500 for that warranty last year when I bought the Esc. I hoped I would not have to use it but I think I will. Well, I guess I will even out on that cost!

If it happens to be the main bearing or rod bearings on the rank journal, I wonder which would be cheaper, replace bad bearings or swap out the motor (used 6.0L) from the insurance/dealer point of view? Is any auto mechanic out there who has some insight to this?

Thanks for the advice guys!

 

[ILLEGAL REGAL]

I'd call the warranty company to inquire about buying their warranty and ask them what happens in a situation like you're having.. anonymous. If its a repair I'd check with the service center and see if they can make it go through for a replacement(new crate motor)

 

[07Burb]

New crate motor would be the score of the century!!!