2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Engine Swap in 5 minutes GMT900

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Pulling the motor in a Tahoe is difficult.. but doable with a person with patience and a bit of know how. This 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe GMT900 has had a perfect life, besides its last oil change before I received it. That oil change destroyed the motor, so it needed a like new one.
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@radiohead2206 Жыл бұрын

Too all those who replace engine: RESPECT!!! 🙏

@angryjoe5741 Жыл бұрын

I had to laugh because I replaced the engine in my 2010 Tahoe recently, and I bought the exact same engine hoist and stand as you put together at the beginning of this video. It all seemed so familiar!

@moniqueisqueen8330 Жыл бұрын

I'm about to do mines it's so expensive at a shop they are telling me everything will be 7k

@zacharyzambrana9360 11 ай бұрын

@@moniqueisqueen8330 bad ass! I hope you were successful.

@ddl2k7 9 ай бұрын

I'm a bit jealous of that climate, everything looks like it just rolled off the line, up here in the salt belt everything is just falling to dust, our rigs rust out before the engine shits... Usually lol

@truenewsglobal 3 ай бұрын

Seriously… I was just thinking the same thing. I would be looking at nothing but rust everywhere.

@bluntforce8749 Жыл бұрын

Well u guys made this super easy for me I kinda figured it wouldn’t be rocket science might take a me a few since it’s just my self can’t wait to get my ls in my obs

@AutoMotivate Жыл бұрын

Take your time my friend, wish you luck!

@mackfrizzle5045 11 ай бұрын

Awesome video, I wish you lived around the corner from me!!!!

@Patriot-hz8xk 7 ай бұрын

Oh, he means the video is 5 minutes long

@catherineharris4746 Жыл бұрын

Simply outstanding!👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍

@lamontgray6015 Жыл бұрын

I wish I was this good and confident with car repair I'm still on minor stuff

@Jay_Force_One 10 ай бұрын

Had to replace the engine in my Volkswagen Jetta. A lot of people think changing an engine is hard, but honestly it’s pretty simple…..just super time consuming.

@mattgaming8717 18 күн бұрын

That's true, just did my jeep Liberty, and by myself. 8 was scared but now months to later. I'm happy with it.

@aadi_piprotar 27 күн бұрын

I don't bother locking up my car at night. I just remove the engine before I go to bed.

@Hwyw Ай бұрын

It's my first time changing an engine so can I expect to do it in 15 minutes?

@user-ph4oh7pq5y 5 ай бұрын

Awesome Video Is there a way to determine which ls years are for which trucks>

@Godsoldier 3 ай бұрын

they go by the 8th Digit of your Vin to have the Best Match is what i know

@kaspertexas3627 2 ай бұрын

That kat tho 🤤

@jeancadet5862 8 ай бұрын

he saving money 💰

@ehw1615e Жыл бұрын

Great Video! I have a 2007 Avalanche 5.3L; I'm thinking it should be the same..

@AutoMotivate Жыл бұрын

Should be identical! I wish you luck!

@zuriiiii77 6 ай бұрын

It’s the same

@BenPanek 9 күн бұрын

Where did you get your new motor from

@tevinsims1105 Жыл бұрын

Where did you order the motor

@chauceyhunt85 Жыл бұрын

Very cool!! I’m assuming that was a used engine replacement? What condition was it in? Did it come with a warranty, just in case? Any improvements over the original engine?

@AutoMotivate Жыл бұрын

It was a direct replacement. The only "improvement" is that I installed fresh gaskets and parts to it. I think it had a 30 day warranty off of eBay. Could probably buy one from the local salvage yard for cheaper.

@tonytrap Жыл бұрын

Doing the same to my Sierra now. Oil pam recommended ?

@gaedikus Жыл бұрын

@@AutoMotivate what oil pan got slapped on there?

@Luis-ru6md Жыл бұрын

When aligning with the transmission do you raise it slightly up or it should slide in ??

@AutoMotivate Жыл бұрын

If I remember correctly, I just had the motor titled

@kevinmcnabb168 4 ай бұрын

So how long did it really take???

@Marsonpika 8 ай бұрын

The turtle 😂

@samlewis19 Жыл бұрын

I have a 08 Escalade that spun a rod bearing. Swapped the motor out from a used parts shop and truck won’t start now. Any idea on where to start looking?

@AutoMotivate Жыл бұрын

Missed plug perhaps. Did you replace it with an exact replacement from the same year,

@bearpawlawncareandconstruc4233 9 ай бұрын

How much was the engine and how long was the swap? Im reaching close to 300,000 miles on my 4.8 thinking bout swapping for a lower milage engine.

@AutoMotivate 9 ай бұрын

These 4.8s in these trucks for the years are a bit difficult to find for a direct swap, so I had to buy it off of eBay. I think I paid $1200. The swap took a week to do. If I dedicated all day for several days, it could take 1-2 days, especially with a friend and the right tools.

@alexjr215 Жыл бұрын

Video time 2:04 what size bolt are these,Holding Engine to stand?Thanks in advance!

@veflhonmhalvis9033 Жыл бұрын

Same size as the transmission housing bolts

@sharpie132 6 ай бұрын

I want to pull mine out and refresh it, need another car tho

@timbowers1 Жыл бұрын

you should do the dod delete in the ecm i got 221000 miles with no problems other them when i turn it up it breaks the rearend or the driveshaft them 10 bolts are just junk but good video man

@AutoMotivate Жыл бұрын

It’s actually the 4.8L motor, which doesn’t have the AFM. Little bit less power, but it’s still has some get up and go

@slime_editz Жыл бұрын

@@AutoMotivate 4.8 just a different stroke from what I recall, definitely the motor to have for this gen. Does 30 hp really matter in a big SUV that isn't a sports car?

@bigreesetv Жыл бұрын

@@slime_editzidk but I’d take all I can get

@smokey_gator_239 Жыл бұрын

Go Gators!!! 🐊🐊🐊

@AutoMotivate Жыл бұрын

🐊 let’s see what next year holds! Merry Christmas

@tonytrap Жыл бұрын

I bought a replacement 5.3 motor for my Sierra I have a 2011 and it’s a 2013 replacement vin code is 7 original motor is three days they are direct fit. Question is should I use the computer on the new harness or can I keep my old one in ?

@amandaburleson2035 3 ай бұрын

did you figure it out

@arireid1245 5 күн бұрын

The one that came with the motor. If you use the same ECM the odometer will read the same mileage on the dash.

@Itdontmatter69 9 ай бұрын

I’ve been working on pulling mine and the transmission won’t let go of the engine. Think I pulled out 8 bolts, pretty sure that was all of them

@AutoMotivate 9 ай бұрын

Recheck my friend. I thought mine was out too, but there are some hidden bolts near the firewall.

@redd0680 Жыл бұрын

Is it possible to swap the 5.3 to an LS3. I have a 08 Yukon

@kb01663 Жыл бұрын

Yes but you'll need to get it tuned

@weswesley8567 6 ай бұрын

Sooo I want to swap my 5.3 out for a 6.2 in my Yukon and I’m no mechanic so would it still be just a basic swap as in snatching old motor out and replacing it or would I have to change something else

@AutoMotivate 6 ай бұрын

The 6.2 will probably have a few different wires and need a different computer. Not 100% sure though

@averagejoesgarage8335 Жыл бұрын

How manny actual hrs/days ? went into doing the swap ?

@AutoMotivate Жыл бұрын

The hours were scattered because I slowly worked on it as I waited for the motor. I’d said I put in a total of 2-3 days. First time doing it

@roguepilot1 Жыл бұрын

How did an oil change destroy the engine?

@oxford320 Жыл бұрын

probably the cheap oil change place didn't put the plug in properly...

@saywin3091 11 ай бұрын

Any issues with the front bumper hitting the lift?

@AutoMotivate 11 ай бұрын

I was close to it for sure!

@Trygn Жыл бұрын

What year is interchangeable with these tahoes as far as transmission

@FTFL82 2 ай бұрын

06 and 07 is only 06 07 classic and nbs I've been told from dealer but wrecker says 07 is only 07 for nbs other years idk I have 07nbs

@dirtyr1937 Жыл бұрын

5 mins aka 55 hours 😂

@AutoMotivate Жыл бұрын

5 is the new 55

@noobstrom3279 Жыл бұрын

Whats that blue mat that he put before driving the car on it

@AutoMotivate Жыл бұрын

its just a blue tarp from walmart

@noobstrom3279 Жыл бұрын

@@AutoMotivate it does stop or something like that from falling on ground?

@knarfweasel 2 ай бұрын

It's to catch any oil/fluid drips so the driveway doesn't get stained @@noobstrom3279

@Agent.K. 2 жыл бұрын

You put the same 5.3?

@NeilPeart_2112 Жыл бұрын

4.8L

@ozzygroove83 Жыл бұрын

5 min or 5 days lol

@doddgarger6806 11 ай бұрын

Probably could have ripped the head off passenger side literally have to remove only the exhaust manifold and intake so easy to do to swap a couple lifters and would have been fine turn off AFM of course

@drnotboot 11 ай бұрын

This video is sped up and edited it must have taken at least 10 minutes to swap that engine.😂

@AutoMotivate 11 ай бұрын

At least.

@NeilPeart_2112 Жыл бұрын

I was told that you had to do some sort of reprogramming when switching engines? You can't just put it in and start it up. True?

@AutoMotivate Жыл бұрын

I am not 100% sure, but that would make since. The ECU is programmed to my 4.8L and its specific parameters. A 6.0 would breath quite a bit different.

@NeilPeart_2112 Жыл бұрын

@@AutoMotivate I'm sorry, I mean even the same direct replacement, same size, everything. For a non-mechanical person, to save $7500 in labor, I was going to try and do it myself. Dumb idea? The swap I mean. My friend and I replaced a V6 with a V8 when I was a teenager in a parking lot with no tools LOL We had to drill new motor mounts. That's the extent of my experience.

@NORCALPYRO_ Жыл бұрын

@AutoMotivate ah i was gonna say looks like it doesnt have dod which is always a plus its the good ol 4.8 lil brother lol🤣

@YoungsCustom Жыл бұрын

How'd you get the tranny off? Didn't show any of that!

@damapema Жыл бұрын

We didn't see the funniest part: the f top bolt of the 4L60E. Nice video.

@IDABAYAREA650I Жыл бұрын

You dont have to remove the transmission out of the truck

@JohnSmith-xx1lx Жыл бұрын

He just unbolted the bell housing.

@doddgarger6806 11 ай бұрын

Went to the dealership first, quoted $11,000 lol Ok... Lemme see

@AutoMotivate 2 жыл бұрын

All future Tahoe videos are here: KZfaq.com/BuildsUnited Playlist with all the Tahoe Videos and in-depth explanations of the process: kzfaq.info?list...

@ZiggZagg11 2 жыл бұрын

I used a tree and a come along once... 😎

@ZiggZagg11 2 жыл бұрын

It took me about 5 minutes also... 😂🤣😅☺️😘

@AutoMotivate 2 жыл бұрын

If you fast forward it fast enough 😂

@aqeelaqeel5137 2 жыл бұрын

❣️❣️❣️🥀

@Wannakatana2112 10 ай бұрын

How do you match the engines, to know what will be a direct replacement when buying a used engine specifically? If the vehicle the motor comes from a different model, can that have differences in say wiring harnesses for example where it would be difficult to just swap the engine and plug everything in like it was on the old engine?

@AutoMotivate 10 ай бұрын

You have to make sure you are getting the same engine code. Look up how to look up your engine code and then find that said engine on eBay or a local picknpull

@Wannakatana2112 10 ай бұрын

@@AutoMotivate thanks!

@420flying6 11 ай бұрын

So you guys are regular dudes or mechanics by trade??

@AutoMotivate 11 ай бұрын

We are regular dudes with a hobby working on our own project cars.

@MegaHowtoMan Жыл бұрын

Quite impressive you did this in your drive way. You should use gloves.

@AutoMotivate Жыл бұрын

I like using vinyl gloves but they kept getting filled with sweat..

@ExploringCabinsandMines Жыл бұрын

Gloves are for girls

@altacat9702 Жыл бұрын

: )

@izzymang9015 6 ай бұрын

Bro this ain't no 5min it was time consuming letting your lady help you t build the stand for the engine g so I can see this is something that is going to be time consuming to do.

@Swanlord05 Жыл бұрын

Dude how you gonna take one engine out n swap it with another junky engine

@AutoMotivate Жыл бұрын

It’s running flawless, that is why.

@amandaburleson2035 3 ай бұрын

cus he paid 1,200 for a good engine. and a new engine would be more than twice that money

@brian7189 Жыл бұрын

Seek Jesus! He’s the way! The truth! And the life! Repent for the Kingdom is at hand!

@alisaleh2509 Жыл бұрын

U should have put 6.0 lq4/lq9 in there instead this engine with faulty fuel active management system trash

@AutoMotivate Жыл бұрын

The 4.8L is just as reliable as the 6.0. The 5.3L is what you are talking about. However, if i did upgrade to the 6.0 I would also have to swap out the ECU and ect

@richzhoo4236 Жыл бұрын

Ecu? I have 07 im wanting to go with 6.0

@AutoMotivate Жыл бұрын

@@richzhoo4236 that’s the computer module. I could be wrong though.

@AutoMotivate Жыл бұрын

@@richzhoo4236 if I knew I could have done that, I would. You might also want to consider the transmission. I’m not sure if it was built for that power. Some research should definitely be done before you spend the money on the 6.0

@richzhoo4236 Жыл бұрын

@@AutoMotivate kk

@dazzanw5067 5 ай бұрын

You forgot, “diy engine install in 5min, mechanic wanted $5k, I diy so I saved $5k….” Never mind the f’n stupidity of the above statement, it’s YT in 2024…facts and truth been gone, it’s above clicks and sticking yourself with selfiesticks!

@dazzanw5067 5 ай бұрын

*it’s about