Help me prepare for my motor swap.

[tRidiot]

Yes I see that list, it's hard to find some of the genuine parts on Amazon, tons of Chineseum on there, though.

 

[S33k3r]

One thing that I always used to do while I worked in the HVAC field working on huge centrifugal chillers was to put all your screws, nuts, bolts, etc, into separate zip lock bags as you take them off, and LABLE THEM as to exactly what they are so that you can reassemble it a LOT easier. LABLE them as YOU think the part is, to make it easier on you. Same goes for hoses, and other parts as well, just use larger bags. Good luck !!!

One other thing you can do, if you are willing to label your bags, is take a bunch of pictures, and include the associated picture reference on your bag.

 

[fasteddy]

I think its all chineseum.....
If you're an auto parts company and not mfg in china or mex you're soon to be out of business.

I think its all the same, just branded differently. You're paying for ACDelco branding, not quality.


Watch....
I'll go dorman, you go ACDelco and we'll see if my parts fail sooner.

I go 170mph with dorman sensors. I haven't had one fail yet.
The motor mounts are a different story. I think the rubber is just different

 

[OR VietVet]

Your Dorman oil sender with screen is Filter GM# 12585328 and sensor is 12677836

Dorman #917-754-crank sensor is 12560228

Dorman #926-084-knock sensor is 2133521

Dorman #917-715-cam sensor is 12561211 or 8125612110 or Delphi is SS11368

 

[tRidiot]

So I found a difference, I guess - the water pump on the 5.3L and the 6.0L are different. Not surprisingly, I guess, but I almost ordered the wrong one.

 

[tRidiot]

Dorman #926-084-knock sensor is 2133521

This shows up as compatible with my 5.3L, but to check against the 6.0L I try the Suburban 6.0 or Silverado 2500 HD and it shows as incompatible.

 

[OR VietVet]

This shows up as compatible with my 5.3L, but to check against the 6.0L I try the Suburban 6.0 or Silverado 2500 HD and it shows as incompatible.

Then it needs to be looked up by application because I took the supplied Dorman number and crossed it.

 

[fasteddy]

So I found a difference, I guess - the water pump on the 5.3L and the 6.0L are different. Not surprisingly, I guess, but I almost ordered the wrong one.

I'll try mine first. I've done it before. Mine is only 2 months old.
Bolt pattern is the same. Just trying to avoid another $100....LOL.
$100 here
$100 there.....

$150 for the AC Delco AC compressor......

 

[OR VietVet]

I'll try mine first. I've done it before. Mine is only 2 months old.
Bolt pattern is the same. Just trying to avoid another $100....LOL.
$100 here
$100 there.....

$150 for the AC Delco AC compressor......

Stand by, your nickel and dime spending, $100 and $150, is just starting. You want to surprise yourself? Keep a list of EVERY CENT spent that you had not allowed for in the beginning. If there is a woman's opinion involved in that dollar figuring, keep your head covered and get ready to duck.

 

[tRidiot]

I assume it could be a capacity/flow issue. For the 6.0 maybe it has higher flow rates, I dunno. Kind of like the A/C compressor the 10S17F for w/o Rear A/C and the 10S20F for vehicles WITH Rear A/C - extra capacity for extra cooling. I think if I do it, I'll go with Denso which will be cheaper than AC Delco, but is the OE supplier anyways.