226666 and she is done

[bcchevy]

Hole in number 3 cylinder wall I think maybe #2
Anyway this 78000 mile replacement going in tonight
Knew it was gonna go but had to get to work so I drove it
Still runs but oil blowing on exhaust did not make the local authorities happy
Drove 2 miles at 75 just to see what would happen
Well drove in on the trailer and will be driving it in my bay after work
500 bucks from junkyard cam with front diff all accessories and the front disco

 

[bcchevy]

Carnidge pics to come

 

[Mooseman]

Just be sure that the diff that came with it is same ratio as yours. Be prepared for a long slog. Swapping these are a PITA.

 

[HARDTRAILZ]

Good Luck with the swap

 

[Sparky]

If the diff isn't the same it is at least fairly easy to swap the diff over when the engine is out.

Would be a good time to rebuild the 4x4 disconnect as well, especially since you don't really know the condition of the used one.

 

[bcchevy]

Disconnect was rebuild and awd sleeve installed. Gonna ck the ratio tomorrow didn't get it in tonight. If it's a 3.73 I may look for a 3:73 rear with a posi
Will keep it updated
What do you guys think about running 44k oil flush
Will also be swapping thermostat alt and vvt solenoid
Don't like seeing that fram on the new motor either

 

[Sparky]

Wouldn't be a bad thing to flush it to make sure it is good and clean inside.

 

[bcchevy]

To update
I installed the engine
Was a bear to wrestle in there
Everything going good
Will be swapping more parts over soon as well
W/p f/c thermostat vvt sensor and alt

 

[Inert_Static]

Carnidge pics to come

Can we see em' yet ?

 

[bcchevy]

Motor is at work
Grab some tomorrow

 

[triz]

Nice job getting it out.

 

[bcchevy]

As promised..just a little late
Hole in the side

Back in running great but temp is a little high
Lower hose is a little cooler then the upper so leaning towards a bad t-stat
Luckily I have a whole engine with many new delco parts on it for a cheap and easy swap over to the current engine

 

[Mooseman]

It's normal for the lower hose to be cooler as this is a reverse flow system. How much is "hotter"? Did you check actual temps using a scanner? One had a similar issue and was basically fine. Just the gauge itself was off.

 

[bcchevy]

Just by hand there was a very noticeable difference
Changed tstat today and right back at the correct needle position on the dash
Computer reading 209-215 with ac on in moderate traffic