Gel/sludge in oilpan

[liftedtahoe]

That is nasty!!!!!!! Thanks for the update.

Yes sir it is! Looks like a long block is in my near future!

 

[pnwdan]

Yes sir it is! Looks like a long block is in my near future!

That sucks but go for the 6.0

 

[liftedtahoe]

That sucks but go for the 6.0

I have defienently debated on that! But its hard to find one, and i learned my leason on used stuff lol im goin for a warranty!

 

[pnwdan]

I have defienently debated on that! But its hard to find one, and i learned my leason on used stuff lol im goin for a warranty!

It's about the same price or just a bit higher than the 5.3 for a reman 6.0 . I think I paid 2400 for mine last winter

 

[liftedtahoe]

It's about the same price or just a bit higher than the 5.3 for a reman 6.0 . I think I paid 2400 for mine last winter

I priced one and it was like 3k... 5.3 is 2200 an i really dont think its worth it for 40 more hp lol but im not into horse power...

 

[pnwdan]

I priced one and it was like 3k... 5.3 is 2200 an i really dont think its worth it for 40 more hp lol but im not into horse power...

I bought mine from promar in NJ. 2400 shipped, no upfront core charge, return shipping included and 3 year/unlimited milage warranty.

 

[liftedtahoe]

I bought mine from promar in NJ. 2400 shipped, no upfront core charge, return shipping included and 3 year/unlimited milage warranty.

Really? That doesnt sound bad at all! Do they give you soecs on motor? As in bore size? Or anything like that?

 

[pnwdan]

Really? That doesnt sound bad at all! Do they give you soecs on motor? As in bore size? Or anything like that?

I believe upon request. They offer customizing and dyno too for additional cost

 

[liftedtahoe]

I believe upon request. They offer customizing and dyno too for additional cost

Oh ok thanks for the info!

 

[ccapehartusarmyINF.(ret)]

Lol i hear ya! But to everyone that is curious to the problem i am/was having! It was cracked heads! Causing the oil to gel! I have just tore one head off and it is horrible, it has castech heads on it ant they were both cracked at the center head bolt! Just letting everyone know!View attachment 64688

Imside the valve covers
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Where pushrods go into block

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whoa thats definatly coolant leakin and contaminating oil