62 years old !!!!! What you sound like a young man to me but it’s great to see people age so well, gives me hope that I will be turning wrenches when I’m 62.
@agvideo95042 жыл бұрын
I felt older than 62, but I'm cheap and didn't want to pay someone to do something I knew I could do myself.
@nhabibhabib21354 жыл бұрын
I give you five star. For what great job you did. Especially for this edge. We love you for you're honesty and great work we love people like you
@rogereastman31872 жыл бұрын
That was one of the nicest, most thoughtful videos I've ever seen. Very thorough Thankyou...this helped me out on mine perfectly
@agvideo95042 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@donho36174 жыл бұрын
I have done a few of these to replace the knock sensors. To make the cleaning job easier, I first use a shop vac, scraper, and wire brush to first remove the dirt. If you remove the dirt first, the oil comes off real easy with brake cleaner. If you hit the dirt with brake cleaner first, it makes the dirt into a muddy slurry and it takes so much longer.
@agvideo95044 жыл бұрын
Great tip, thanks for the suggestion.
@gblim3984 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for the time and effort it took to produce this. It was very helpful.
@Sea2SeaAdventures4 жыл бұрын
Awesome walkthrough! I really needed it. I picked up a 05 Z71 Suburban 5.3 with 217k miles and I have an oil leak. I believed it was the oil pan gasket. After replacement, I still have a minor oil leak. Now I have a list of parts to get the job done. There is nothing worse than doing a job and missing something small needed to do the job correctly. Thank you!
@agvideo95044 жыл бұрын
Glad the video helped.
@exbballfan2 жыл бұрын
Great Video. One of the best I have seen.
@agvideo95042 жыл бұрын
Appreciate that
@Prisonmike898 ай бұрын
damn I need to do this job on my tahoe in the spring. Guess I need to compile a list of gaskets and new parts. Looks like replacing everything all at once is the best move. Thanks for the video!
@brendanokeefemusic- Жыл бұрын
5⭐️bud man. Great job. Thank you
@flenny3 жыл бұрын
Of course i come across this video AFTER i had my intake manifold off to replace my cam position sensor, oil pressure switch and knock sensors all in the same search for that elusive oil leak from the back of the engine. Replaced everything you spoke of except the valley pan gasket amd still have my leak. Time to do it again.
@vilfainga74814 жыл бұрын
Great vid. I went to take the valley pan gasket n the 2 back bolts were loose😡😡 hopefully that fixes my oil leak👍👍
@sorenandersen2159 Жыл бұрын
This is the video I been hoping for! What a great job. Thankyou sir!
@agvideo9504 Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@ferris23233 жыл бұрын
I noticed I was burning some extra oil on my 04 Sierra w the 5.3 and that it had a lot of buildup around the valve covers and under the intake plenum. After seeing where yours is dirty I think my valley pan gaskets shot too, this vid will definitely come in handy, thanks!
@agvideo95042 жыл бұрын
You're welcome.
@lewis25533 жыл бұрын
That's very encouraging! The way you describe yourself, you and I are about the same physically and agewise. You're a little younger. So I ought to be able to do this job. I only wish I was at home with my garage, instead of 1150 miles away in an apartment. It's a lot easier when you can just stop and clean up and go to bed and then resume in the morning. Here, you can't leave parts and tools lying around, or they'll walk off. Heck, the whole truck almost walked off one night. I wish it had! If I'd known I was going to have so much trouble with this truck, I would left it unlocked with the door open and the key in the ignition. A thief deserves such problems, but not me!
@jamesfarmer27484 жыл бұрын
Man my 2000 silverado with 215,000 miles looked exactly like yours with rodent feces and gulf coast sand included. I cleaned mine just as you described with a toothbrush , B12, and paper napkins and some mystery oil when the fumes got too heavy all the while trying to keep debris out of the intake ports. I thought I had a rear main seal leak but now that I look further there seems to be oil on the back of the transmission.
@windowlicker20535 жыл бұрын
Many thanks for uploading this video. About to take on the exact same task on my 06 4.8 your presentation is more than I could have asked for and I found your video very informative. I thank you once again!
@agvideo95044 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words.
@chriskubond63144 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! All the info you need to do this job. Amazing how you got everything so clean. Great job
@33ad13 жыл бұрын
Wow. Awesome Video. Great description and pictures.
@juanitogaspar87284 жыл бұрын
Great job! Looks really good! I am actually doing the same thing to my 03 surburban lt. Lots of work and hours like you said.
@marks73524 жыл бұрын
Great video.... You got that clean!... I agree while you have it all apart replace the stuff... I gave you a thumbs up.
@agvideo95044 жыл бұрын
On a vehicle that old, it makes sense to replace parts that take a lot of work to get at if you have it apart anyway. That is how I usually do things if I'm doing a big project, whether it's a car or some other project.
@Borderweldingservices6 жыл бұрын
Great video, I was just about as clean as what you did. Great detaul on the Valley cover!
@agvideo95046 жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul, glad it was helpful.
@1boatsailor6 жыл бұрын
Just completed, I had 4 ports that were leaking. Replaced valley pan gasket, knock sensors, cam sensor, valve cover gaskets, steam vent gaskets and intake gaskets. truck runs like it was brand new, Next im going to install a oil catch can. could not believe how much oil gets returned to be reburned from the PCV valve, soot everywhere.
@justinvandenbroek26465 жыл бұрын
1boatsailor did you have to do anything special for changing the cam shaft sensor like a relearn I think it’s called
@scubasteve315832 жыл бұрын
This was great, I used a lot of this for my 03' corvette which is basically the same thing.
@agvideo95042 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped.
@Gil272252 жыл бұрын
Good job cleaning. I'm chasing leak in the rear of my 2002 4.8. Just got the tranny out. I'm going after: rear seal plate, valley, sending unit, & knock sensors. Already had replaced valve covers.
@agvideo9504 Жыл бұрын
Haven't checked in here for quite a while. I no longer own this old truck, my middle son is now the owner and it's still going strong the last time I checked. Made it all the way to Utah from California, then back and forth from Utah to California and then from Utah to Missouri. It's still a beater, but does what he needs it to do.
@Odenix755 жыл бұрын
Very well explain Sir much respect thank you
@ChunkMoney9118 сағат бұрын
I actually would have liked seeing u clean all that because I have a similar situation only maybe a little dirtier and I’m scared to get any into my engine
@gtopp9619 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Thanks for sharing it with us. 🇺🇸
@agvideo9504 Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@davidshaw5727Ай бұрын
Thanks , great narration .
@ethan_jimenez3 жыл бұрын
Good video. I have an oil leak in my 5.3 and this gave me a good idea of where to look at
@agvideo9504 Жыл бұрын
Good luck!
@markmaier10293 ай бұрын
Great video!!!
@stevemartinez18334 жыл бұрын
Great video! I'm not taking anything away from that! I just wish it was a little bit more detailed in the teardown process. Not complaining much, I still learned a lot. Thank you very much. Much respect.
@agvideo95044 жыл бұрын
No problem, I'm just a shade tree mechanic trying to put some information out there. Many times I'd get started doing stuff that would have been good to film and have it finished before I'd even think to turn on the camera. If I decide to do any more videos, I will try and be a little more thoughtful about what others may be interested it. Thanks for the suggestion.
@JoseMorales-ho7lo2 жыл бұрын
You did a great job, looks awesome
@agvideo95042 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
@ronniehdable2 жыл бұрын
Great video. A lot of cleaning. Looks great.
@agvideo9504 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@ronniehdable Жыл бұрын
I'm struggling with the same problem but I'm losing a quart of oil every 2 days. My vehicle is almost identical 2005 Tahoe. Thank you for the tips on the Xtra gaskets needed for the valley pan . God bless. Great job on the video,,, again! Lol
@ituneipods14 жыл бұрын
Great job! Need to do the same to my truck. Thanks
@anthonylester32474 жыл бұрын
Wish I had seen your video before I tackled my knock sensors I made so many mistakes that I could have corrected
@Ace-44 Жыл бұрын
Incredible video!
@TheNuclearGarage3 жыл бұрын
Did mine yesterday. Very helpful, thanks.
@agvideo95042 жыл бұрын
Great, hope my video helped.
@ZBrink11 Жыл бұрын
This video was very helpful, thank you!!
@agvideo9504 Жыл бұрын
You're so welcome!
@davidjumonville92966 жыл бұрын
Excellent video 2 thumbs up brother!
@agvideo95046 жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@1boatsailor6 жыл бұрын
Excellent video thanks getting ready to do mine ....big help
@agvideo95046 жыл бұрын
Glad I could be of service.
@marcoarias60483 жыл бұрын
AG Video What kind of knock sensors do you recommend and the harness
@agvideo95043 жыл бұрын
@@marcoarias6048 I bought original AC Delco sensors and harness.
@Mikegee924 жыл бұрын
Awesome video
@longsocks824 жыл бұрын
Great video good information !
@los365diasdelano4 жыл бұрын
Oh god, now I’m scared to do mine 🤣
@williamsmiley8595 жыл бұрын
Awesome job. I just bought a 2001 Silverado 4.8L and I've got lean codes. Pretty sure it's the intake manifold gaskets. I'm going to replace knock sensors while I'm in there. What else do you recommend I replace while down there?
@osca360415 жыл бұрын
valley gasket...oil pressure sensor
@ErnestoDiaz-uy1hz9 ай бұрын
Question when you removed the valley cover and you said the coolent bypass pipes did they leak when you disconnect them???? Will I need to add more coolant? I'm replacing the oil pressure sensor, camshaft position sensor, knock sensors and wire harness, Valley pan gasket. And valve cover gaskets. I already did the intake manifold gasket last year. I would love to get everything cleaned up.
@mazdaman6017 ай бұрын
Recently had my valley cover gasket replaced but they used the old coolant bypass lines. Worst of all they didnt put the metal spacers/gaskets back. Im pretty sure one of the ports is leaking significantly now. Could that be a possible problem for electrical issues at the back of the block? Considering thats where the engine ground is?
@larryjordan3219 Жыл бұрын
excellent video
@mikes5894 жыл бұрын
Just took my heads off how on earth did you get that soooo clean!?
@agvideo95044 жыл бұрын
Just a lot of scrubbing and using several different chemicals to help. I think I mentioned what I used in the video, but I haven't watched it in a while.
@jamesfarmer27484 жыл бұрын
Berrymans b12 and LA Awesome cleaner from the dollar store along with a toothbrush. Put old socks or rags into each intake port to keep sand and grit out of the motor. I spent way more time cleaning the heads and valley and intake than actually doing the knock sensors.
@JohnSmith-xx1lx3 жыл бұрын
@@jamesfarmer2748 why not brake cleaner
@MrBigbmcc3 жыл бұрын
Yea and you have to replace the head bolts
@darrenschneider8962 Жыл бұрын
Nice Job!
@jeromeburrasca67104 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this video. Excellent job! Did you use a over the motor raised platform creeper to do it? Your back must have been killing you otherwise. Is it your daily driver?
@agvideo95044 жыл бұрын
Nah, I wish I had one of those, I just did it the old fashioned way. Luckily I have long arms and occasionally I would stand on a box I have to help reach back further. And yes, my back took a beating, part of the reason why it took me a while to finish the job.
@nunya27792 жыл бұрын
Wow nice video
@agvideo95042 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@longlivechina7538 Жыл бұрын
Your my hero
@chevyss183 жыл бұрын
What did you clean the intake valves and valley cover with ?? Carb cleaner ?
@harrysgarage14402 жыл бұрын
Great job!
@agvideo95042 жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@abohasson37054 жыл бұрын
REDUCED ENGINE POWER. Suburban 2003 Tokyo
@ArmenArmenjs5 жыл бұрын
Great Video, Mine is 2004 5.3 Aval and so far I don't see any issues with oil or Dexcool. How many hours it took you to complete the task. Again good show.
@agvideo95044 жыл бұрын
Sorry for the late reply. I honestly don't remember how long, it was a while ago. If I had to guess, I'd say since I took my time and did a lot of cleaning, it was probably a good 15 to 20 hours.
@mattn58046 жыл бұрын
Did this fix the oil leak? I'm having the same thing happen
@agvideo95046 жыл бұрын
Yes and no. Apparently I had more than one leak. Doing this job fixed the issue I had with one of them, but I discovered that I had a leak oil pan gasket also, so I did that job not long after finishing this one. Now I just get an occasional drip, not sure where it's coming from though.
@wesleybryant73344 жыл бұрын
AG Video rear main seal leak just had mine done
@coletonwilliams87623 жыл бұрын
How did you get everything so clean with the ports still open? brake cleaner okay to get in those ports?
@agvideo9504 Жыл бұрын
I used mostly Chemtool B-12, but also some Sea Foam.
@viramontes62 жыл бұрын
Good 👍🏼 job looks nice
@agvideo95042 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@extorter2 жыл бұрын
hey did any of the leaks come back after doing all these repairs?
@extorter2 жыл бұрын
also, what were the names of all the gaskets you had to buy? just so i dont miss any
@agvideo95042 жыл бұрын
Wish I could help more with your questions. About a year after doing the repairs, I had no leaks. Then I gave the truck to one of my sons. He still has it, but hasn't mentioned any leaks, so maybe it's still good. Regarding the gaskets, I'll see if I have any records on them, but I just moved and are most likely gone. If I find them I'll reply here when I do.
@quickchrome20124 жыл бұрын
Does the throttle body butterfly supposed to have some play, i mean when took it out to clean it and pushed in, it went in about 1/4 inch
@agvideo95043 жыл бұрын
Mine didn't.
@shaunbunch65033 жыл бұрын
even though you won't see it you should of sanded and repainted the valley cover silver..
@agvideo95043 жыл бұрын
If you're doing this to your truck I would recommend you taking your own advice. Unfortunately, I no longer have this vehicle. It was just a beater, not a show piece. I was more interested in it being functional and repaired than being pretty.
@rolandos644 жыл бұрын
Anyone know why my valve covers are caked? Between coil packs and top of valve covers? Both. From front to back.
@agvideo95044 жыл бұрын
I'm guessing you mean caked with dirt? Oil leaking from somewhere, maybe cover gaskets and then dirt and dust sticking to it would be my guess. Valve cover gaskets are an easy job if you're doing the rest of what I did in this video.
@TheHoodedPatriot4 жыл бұрын
Gonna post a update video anytime soon?just curious if u found the leak
@agvideo95044 жыл бұрын
Sorry, I don't check in here much. To answer your question, I hunted down one other leak on my oil pan and replaced the gasket. Even with that, it still had a small leak coming from somewhere. Never ran it down though, it wasn't that bad, and I ended up giving the truck to one of my sons, he needed a vehicle and I had too many. He's still using it as his daily driver.
@TheHoodedPatriot4 жыл бұрын
@@agvideo9504 I found my leak after searching everywhere end up being the cylinder deactivation solenoid its right under the the throttle bottle intake manifold..the bolts ended up bring loose ..fixed the problem no more leaks
@23thebull2 жыл бұрын
The best way to work on a truck this size is to take off the front wheels, you'll have better leverage...just my two cents 😉
@agvideo95042 жыл бұрын
Right on
@tony58262 жыл бұрын
Maybe u get this and hopefully can respond those intake gaskets do they work i ordered some and I was thinking that the steal shouldn't go between the heads and intake but how's it going 5 yrs later
@agvideo95042 жыл бұрын
Don't own it any longer. Gave it to my son several years ago. Was running well when I gave it to him and he hasn't said anything about leaks or it running poorly.
@tony58262 жыл бұрын
@@agvideo9504 thank you for replying that is great I got them on it.
@realtruth973 жыл бұрын
How did it run after the clean up job?
@agvideo95043 жыл бұрын
Surprisingly just a bit better than it was before. Most of the leaks were fixed though. I still had a very small leak that I suspect was coming from the crank position sensor. I didn't mess with it though. I gave the truck to my son not too long after finishing this job.
@Grizzly06692 жыл бұрын
What did you use to clean all that?
@agvideo95042 жыл бұрын
To be honest, I don't exactly remember. However, I think I mentioned what I used in the video.
@eduardolemus33286 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
@jamesglover81425 жыл бұрын
Where did you get the torque specs for the valley pan that I cannot seem to find them anywhere ?
@xavierguy105 жыл бұрын
Valley pan bolts are 18 ft/lbs and knock sensors are 15 ft/lbs
@jamesglover81425 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much man everything's installed the truck runs great
@jeaubeau4 жыл бұрын
Great how-to.. thank you for the effort of making your video. You need to try CBD oils for your arthritis topically and internally it helps my arthritis. Another good oil my sister-in-law introduced me to is Copaiba.. keep up the good work sir
@agvideo95044 жыл бұрын
I've read about CBD oil, just haven't had the funds to buy any. Thanks for the tip. Update about the CBD oil. I tried some finally, did absolutely nothing for me, other than set off a bad case of hives. I know that some people swear by that stuff, but it no worky for me.
@JoseMorales-ho7lo2 жыл бұрын
Holly moly that is bery nasty
@agvideo95042 жыл бұрын
OK, thanks.
@edwardvasquez2183 жыл бұрын
U ALREADY A NEWS GUY U JUST DON'T KNOW IT. I HAVE SAME OIL LEAK ON 6.O. DID U FIX UR OIL LEAK PROBLEM ? GIVE ME A HOLLER.