Tahoe finally getting fixed

[BassAndBeer]

correct, it had a blown head gasket. I was pulling into town and it started making a loud clicking noise. pulled over right away and opened my radiator because I knew it was dry so I wasn't worried about water splashing out, and the dam thing was dry, smoke was coming out of the heads. my mechanic told me its gna be pricy either way, if I were to fix the blown head gasket or get a rebuilt engine. fixing the head gaskets was gna cost almost as much as a rebuilt motor plus I didn't want to repair the top end and still have the bottom end with 215k miles I said **** it the hell with it the whole thing its coming out and putting a fresh motor in it. that way I know its gna be reliable for a long time with proper maintenance, I learned from my mistake. my mechanic told me to sell it, its not worth fixing but I was like nope that's not an option. even if its gna cost more than the value of the truck im still gna pay no matter what. its sentimental value, got it when I was a junior in high school. plus I love my truck, its part of who I am

so wait, it had a blown head gasket and you kept driving it or? head gaskets are not that hard to replace.

 

[Slo_Ride 5,000+ posts]

i can replace a head gasket for $100.

 

[Boomin_tahoe 5,000+ posts]

The cat had catnip.

And the Tahoe is gettin' fixed.

 

[los33 10+ year member]

correct, it had a blown head gasket. I was pulling into town and it started making a loud clicking noise. pulled over right away and opened my radiator because I knew it was dry so I wasn't worried about water splashing out, and the dam thing was dry, smoke was coming out of the heads. my mechanic told me its gna be pricy either way, if I were to fix the blown head gasket or get a rebuilt engine. fixing the head gaskets was gna cost almost as much as a rebuilt motor plus I didn't want to repair the top end and still have the bottom end with 215k miles I said **** it the hell with it the whole thing its coming out and putting a fresh motor in it. that way I know its gna be reliable for a long time with proper maintenance, I learned from my mistake. my mechanic told me to sell it, its not worth fixing but I was like nope that's not an option. even if its gna cost more than the value of the truck im still gna pay no matter what. its sentimental value, got it when I was a junior in high school. plus I love my truck, its part of who I am

You could have just replaced it yourself.

Hardest part id imagine for anyone would be remembering where all the screws go.

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[BassAndBeer]

yeah I was thinking of doing it myself, but id rather pay a little extra and have warranty on everything

You could have just replaced it yourself.Hardest part id imagine for anyone would be remembering where all the screws go.

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[ThatChevyGuy 5,000+ posts]

yeah I was thinking of doing it myself, but id rather pay a little extra and have warranty on everything

Yeah no telling if you warped the heads too, i woulda done the same.

 

[wew lad 5,000+ posts]

i can replace a head gasket for $100.

yeah my v8 5.3 is leaking out the driver side head, but im not sure it was the head gasket or something above that? my mechanic told me its an easy fix (i had him do my rear mine seal and engine mounts). engine internals aren't a focus of mine.

pretty sure i just need to pull the coil packs and then other misc wiring and hoses, and then the head? if you know of a video i can reference it'd help. i have all the tools besides an engine hoist and maybe some other specialized stuff. PM me if you dont want to spam the thread, id appreciate the insight

 

[big scott]

head gaskets are nothing to replace.

and not hard to check if there warped.

if so heads are not much money.

a lot cheaper the a engine.

and crate engines are not broken in.

as most there spun over.

i have rebuilt, replaced so many engine a have lost count.

 

[BassAndBeer]

got the hoe parked on the drive way. brought her back home today in the morning. runs and sounds great. a ******* weight has just been lifted off my shoulders, havnt drove it since December. let the builds begin. let there be bass. gna pick up where I left off lol

 

[Boomin_tahoe 5,000+ posts]

got the hoe parked on the drive way. brought her back home today in the morning. runs and sounds great. a ******* weight has just been lifted off my shoulders, havnt drove it since December. let the builds begin. let there be bass. gna pick up where I left off lol

Gotta have pics with recent work done man

 

[Massive spl]

Is your new box done? Post pics

 

[Boomin_tahoe 5,000+ posts]

Is your new box done? Post pics

If that was for me, I'm not answering.