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Welp, it was all for nothing. New motor time. Drove great for 3 weeks, now its putting off clouds of smoke at start up, and my oil is 2qt low in 700 miles. That's the way the mop flops I guess.

When the motor is out, what all should i do? My list is:
Water pump, belts, motor mounts, torque converter, arp exhaust studs, AC Delco knock sensors & harness.

Anything else you guys would advise?
 

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Welp, it was all for nothing. New motor time. Drove great for 3 weeks, now its putting off clouds of smoke at start up, and my oil is 2qt low in 700 miles. That's the way the mop flops I guess.

When the motor is out, what all should i do? My list is:
Water pump, belts, motor mounts, torque converter, arp exhaust studs, AC Delco knock sensors & harness.

Anything else you guys would advise?
Damn, sorry bro... lotsa work all for not... butvat least truck will be fresh
 
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Yeah its what i first thought would be the case. It cost me about 150$ and 30 hours to try and fix. It was worth a shot, and i learned a bit. It was too far gone, that's the way she goes.
 

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Replace the oil pressure sending unit when you do the knock sensors since the intake is off makes it a lot easier


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Sux the dealer won't make good on it. Looking for a little extra power or a stock refresh?

If it was mine, id go more power. Its my wife's so just plain stock. I think im going to buy a long block from westcoastmotors.com amd just pay a shop to do the work. I've never done a full swap before. And i dont have time to start a garage project. Summer time i usually work 70hrs a week. Plus i moved away from all my friends that would help me, and i havent made any friends in my new town..

I just want to have everything done that i can while their in there. Since were going to keep this car now forever...
 

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If it was mine, id go more power. Its my wife's so just plain stock. I think im going to buy a long block from westcoastmotors.com amd just pay a shop to do the work. I've never done a full swap before. And i dont have time to start a garage project. Summer time i usually work 70hrs a week.

I just want to have everything done that i can while their in there. Since were going to keep this car now forever...
You know........ You can sneak in a cam, headers and a tune. Just sayin..... You can tell her that's the way it's supposed to sound and run, now that it's running good!
The Hoe is my gf's dd. She drives it more then I do.
 
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