How to remove an LS Engine 5.3 / 4.8 (2002 Yukon L59 Engine removal)

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2002 GMC Yukon 5.3L L59 LS Engine Removal for the Datsun Z Car
Be careful out there!! I obviously got lucky this thing didn't fall!!!
Thanks for watching, learn from my mistakes, and keep on keeping on people!!!
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Disclaimer
I am a Do It Yourself, also known as DIY, mechanic. I am NOT a professional mechanic. I do not have any formal training in the automotive field.
Michael Mc assumes no liability for anything you choose to do to your car, before, or after watching one of my videos or utilizing the content from this web site.
All DIY repairs or modifications you perform to your car are made at your own risk. Sometimes, even if you've done everything the right way, you can destroy or damage one or more things on your car. You must understand this, but by leveraging knowledge and patience, the probability of encountering one or more problems can be reduced.
Also, if for some unfortunate reason, I do give incorrect instructions and something breaks because you followed my instructions, I will NOT reimburse or pay in any way for whatever cost that may be incurred due to following my wrong instructions.
Lastly, please don't do anything to your car unless you yourself feel comfortable and confident in doing so.

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@Cuhhlead 4 жыл бұрын

Lets gooooooo 🔥

@Valdemar-Perez-III 3 жыл бұрын

Someone who gets to the point and doesn't do the removal after the 10 minute mark 🤙

@likablemichael 3 жыл бұрын

Right?!? Thanks man, I appreciate it 👌

@michealchalmers5257 2 жыл бұрын

@@likablemichael Qq!¹1

@Jp68camaro Жыл бұрын

How long did it actually take?

@dragonsuicida1 2 жыл бұрын

Seen a whole bunch of more "professional" ls engine removal videos, an all missed the small datails that helps not to miss or brake small marts. This one help me clear some doubts. Pulling ac compressor to side without dumping freon. Power steering bracket pulled to side. Great real life video. Thank you.

@likablemichael 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped and good luck with your project! 👍

@christianvargas6236 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video definitely made the process way easier. Your explanation was way more helpful than the other videos I’ve watched

@likablemichael 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you my guy 🤙 glad I could help!!

@trailingrails9953 Жыл бұрын

Most helpful video I've found, been looking through other videos for days that are longer, yet only include half the detail of all the connections, locations, etc that you did. Had the pleasure of several sensors going out at the same time on my L59 (an upstream o2, rear knock, and cam pos) which caused really advanced timing that junked the cam lobes and made a lifter break into a dozen pieces. Since I'm in a pinch to get the truck running again, this has been extremely helpful. (found a replacement L59 local for $350 to throw at it this weekend)

@likablemichael Жыл бұрын

Thanks man, yeah I couldn't find a decent video pulling the motor so I thought I'd put one together 👍 good luck with your project 👌

@jamesramp 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty nice work considering you did it by yourself. I'm not a mechanic, but I'm gonna attempt this on my 05 Silverado 5.3 with 253k miles. Thank you for the video!

@likablemichael 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Best of luck with yours! I would recommend getting a lift plate, would have made it a lot easier 👍

@fresnostatefootball7847 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏 for the vid. Going to swap a LS into my 92 c1500

@likablemichael 3 жыл бұрын

Nice! Good luck!! 👍

@mlez7197 3 жыл бұрын

my friend told me to remove the front tires and yes ...I didn't have no problem getting out...even with the oil pan...is been almost a year and the truck is running like new...my advice is don't get an engine hoist with fix casters...(I borrowed one ) and I just purchased one with no fixed casters @ front...good work buddy specially by your self...stay safe

@likablemichael 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah if I had the lift plate I have now I don't think I would have had as much trouble when I pulled this one 😅

@mikemarsh3944 2 жыл бұрын

This video is great very informative!!! Thanks!!!

@likablemichael 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome man!! Glad it help you out 👍

@Mpreston89 2 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah bro this is In my near future!

@gabrielthentural480 2 ай бұрын

Man you showed some pretty slick techniques too ,that bolt removal was sick ,I would frame it lol good stuff

@andrewsharp2418 Ай бұрын

Well earned subscriber and a like for you good sir.

@nairbudy6403 3 жыл бұрын

Real life engine removal!

@likablemichael 3 жыл бұрын

Real and slightly sloppy lol 🤷‍♂️

@longlivechina7538 Жыл бұрын

Your my hero

@RUGQBIFF 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job.

@likablemichael 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@fatimadnoor7563 3 жыл бұрын

Just removed ours from a 2006 GMC Yukon 2wd , now rebuilding it (cleaning pistons, getting all new seals. Pretty much a tuneup)

@likablemichael 3 жыл бұрын

Nice!! Should be basically brand new then 🤙

@chadvalliere8697 3 жыл бұрын

FYI, next time your pulling one, you can access those top bell housing bolts from up top in the engine compartment.

@likablemichael 3 жыл бұрын

I probably should have tried to get them front the top but I just really like doing things the hard way apparently lol thanks for the tip though

@mike.fleming 2 жыл бұрын

Good video 👍🏻

@likablemichael 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man 👌

@SteelebillyWes 2 жыл бұрын

Currently using this to remove my 4.8 for a 6.0 swap✌🏽

@likablemichael 2 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah man!! 👌🔥

@Sean-zc3iv Жыл бұрын

great video, thanks for sharing! in the DFW area as well, bout to remove my first engine out a 2005 tahoe 5.3. Wanted to see what engine lift you used. All your tips will help me. I don't have a lift but wish I did ha. Probably best for me to remove oil pan and make sure chains are short. Thanks dude

@likablemichael Жыл бұрын

It's the Harbor Freight 2.5 ton engine hoist. Yeah if you remove the oil pan that'll save you quite a bit of height. Just remember to drain the transmission, I didn't and ended up with a mess when I pulled it lol. Best of luck and be safe!!

@leomartinez7355 Жыл бұрын

So draining the transmission is a must? Thanks gonna tackle this soon

@damag3plan 8 ай бұрын

Such a practical way to experience magic of Carmen

@WWS5097 3 жыл бұрын

Def shorter chains if you ever do it again, and if possible the lift chain can be moved to allow higher lift. Glad you caught it tho. Pulling mine out these next few days to swap in a newer block that isn’t cracked thanks to the winter storm that blew through Texas. Texarkana area here since I saw you were in the DFW area

@likablemichael 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah that "blizzard" was rough but I made the most of it lol. I bought a lift plate that bolts to the valley and that makes it a lot easier to manage 👌 best of luck man!!

@squarebodyseth5986 2 жыл бұрын

Chain fall hanging from rafters works awesome.

@jefffrayer8238 8 ай бұрын

@@squarebodyseth5986 True,,, unless rafters break but then you need to move vehicle out of the way to lower engine. Many ways to pull motor, careful what you choose. Ya have to use what you have. Some only have a tree and cable puller. Not fun.

@darthinsidious1769 7 ай бұрын

What size bolts connect the engine mounts to the frame mounts?

@christinecarl3273 3 жыл бұрын

Lots of extra work

@ThaHammieJaassee Жыл бұрын

There’s a bunch of silverados tables suburbans and astros at my local junk… most are 4.8 and 5.3 but there’s 3 2500hd with the 6.0l and it’s been snowing super hard for the past month sooo when it stops snowing I’m going to go and snatch one.. and drop it in my bmw

@swandola 3 жыл бұрын

Dope Vans

@likablemichael 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro

@MustangBullitt-sz8tg Ай бұрын

Well, ive done this on a dodge Durango before, by myself, guess its time to start on the 5.3 trailblazer that spun a rod bearing. about to tackle this thing. Im probably gonna need to get that clutch fan tool along with the fuel line disconnect tool. Very informative video, i will sub to your channel, keep the challenges coming 👍

@AmandaHouck-e2o 6 сағат бұрын

Update, I'm on a different account, but it's turning out good so far. Got the engine ready to pulled. Got a used 5.3 gonna swap over the 706 heads for the 799 then drop er in. I had a bit more of a headache on the trailblazer. The 4x4 front diff bolts to the oil pan so dealing with the front end slowed me down a bit.

@Yanderecoin 3 жыл бұрын

Music was perfect lol

@superior3384 2 жыл бұрын

Wow gave you a hard time. But you got it cool.

@Yomamalony 3 жыл бұрын

While the parts are out don’t forget to give them a good clean and a nice shine so whenever you out it all back it will look fckn nicccee!

@likablemichael 3 жыл бұрын

You know the drill 😎 👌 Yeeewww!!

@gff1414 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, good to watch it before I under take it on myself. Does that intake manifold need to come off to pull the engine?

@likablemichael 3 жыл бұрын

I think you might be able to leave it on but the chains might get in the way (and possibly damage it). Honestly I would recommend taking it off (because there’s a ton of stuff that would be almost impossible to get to with it in the way) and getting a lift plate, it makes it a lot easier and gives you more clearance to get the engine over the front clip. Check out my other video for reference of the plate >>> Datsun 280ZX LS Engine Swap - Speedway GM LS1/LS6 Engine Weld In Motor Mounts - NV1500 Transmission . Best of luck!! 🤙

@kennethadair129 3 жыл бұрын

No it won't.. remove it less heartache

@leeroethler4846 2 жыл бұрын

I always take the radiator support out to save that fight

@likablemichael 2 жыл бұрын

I should have done this or better yet just cut it off 😅

@acollins9277 3 жыл бұрын

Thankfully that you still have your finger.

@likablemichael 3 жыл бұрын

Extremely thankful!! Could have easily crushed my whole hand 😬

@luamayav 3 жыл бұрын

Holy shit you got lucky!

@likablemichael 3 жыл бұрын

lol indeed I did

@reeceaustin4534 4 жыл бұрын

Hey man, I am working on restoring a 1980 280zx as well, your videos have helped me so much and I am greatly appreciative of that. I am already running into problems but it has been fun. Any way I can contact you I have a couple questions

@likablemichael 4 жыл бұрын

Nice! I'm glad to hear another ZX is being saved!! You can hit me up on instagram @likablemichael or email likablemichael@aol.com (and I can shoot you my number or whatever)

@jasonknight6330 Жыл бұрын

What size bolt do you use in the heads to pull it

@likablemichael Жыл бұрын

Use what you got 👌 otherwise google thread pitch for header bolts or something 🤷‍♂️

@elipsonj 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! Did you use a 1 ton engine lift??? thank you

@likablemichael 2 жыл бұрын

Yep the one ton from Harbor Frieght 👍 did the job, just could have used the extra length of a two ton 🤷‍♂️

@mlez7197 2 жыл бұрын

DAMMMM 😁 wereaver works

@MrCamaroz28ss Жыл бұрын

Is it possible to take it out with the transmission all together?

@likablemichael Жыл бұрын

I believe it is possible but you'll probably need the bigger engine hoists to make sure it doesn't try to tip over with all the extra weight of the transmission

@LongboardBail Ай бұрын

Appreciate the video I’m looking to probably swap my engines. I got 550,000km on my daily & have a parts truck with a blown trans with 200,000km. How long did this take you to remove it?

@likablemichael Ай бұрын

A few days because I could only work on it a few hours at a time

@AUTOMOBILZ 2 жыл бұрын

Quick question, I plan on pulling a 6.0 at the local pick a part. Do I need to remove all the accessories you did from the block, if I’m able to remove the fenders and front grille etc? Thanks

@likablemichael 2 жыл бұрын

I think if you take off the front clip you should be able to get it out with the accessories on it but let me know if it is possible!!

@AUTOMOBILZ 2 жыл бұрын

@@likablemichael ok I definitely will, thanks for the reply

@supremecut7168 2 жыл бұрын

another way to lower the front end would be to let the air out of the tires. that way you dont have to do more work than you have to.

@likablemichael 2 жыл бұрын

I'll have to try that next time 👌

@bryancampbell4550 3 жыл бұрын

Oil has lil diamonds in it lol

@BritaneeOswskey-sw3bn 10 ай бұрын

2 years late but the only things you didn’t show are the exhaust manifold bolts and the motor mounts correct?

@likablemichael 10 ай бұрын

Correct, I had to cut the exhaust out because the bolts were rusted on and rounded. The motor mounts were two nuts on the backside of the mounting location.

@BritaneeOswskey-sw3bn 10 ай бұрын

@@likablemichael Awesome thank you!

@frankrenteria4370 3 жыл бұрын

Can I swap a 5.3 into a yukon that has a 4.8? What would i have to do with pcm?

@likablemichael 3 жыл бұрын

You should be able to as long as you get a similar year model and the crank sensors are the same (24 tooth or 58). As far as the pcm I bet it would run it but you might have to flash it 🤷‍♂️

@frankrenteria4370 3 жыл бұрын

@@likablemichael thanks for the info 💯👍

@josuejaime6018 2 жыл бұрын

Is it possible to remove engine without lifting the vehicle?

@likablemichael 2 жыл бұрын

It's definitely possible just takes a bit more effort 👍

@bigboyinthe5016 3 жыл бұрын

....its Christmas Eve 2020 and my buddy just blew the 5.3 in his 4x4 Tahoe so I'm watching this on the way to pull a donor engine from a yukon XL 4x4.......where oh where did I go wrong. 💀

@likablemichael 3 жыл бұрын

Lol you got this bro!! Yeeeewwww!!!

@bigboyinthe5016 3 жыл бұрын

@@likablemichael 😂😂😂😂😂😂

@diydadsht9785 3 жыл бұрын

When do you show the motor mount removal?

@likablemichael 3 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure but it is two nuts on the backside of them. Take those off and the mounts will come out with the engine

@diydadsht9785 3 жыл бұрын

@@likablemichael thanks for the quick reply, since your so fast. Do you recall, what size bolts will thread into the head to secure an engine hoist rig?

@likablemichael 3 жыл бұрын

@@diydadsht9785 I believe they are M10 x 1.5 but don't take my word on that lol

@diydadsht9785 3 жыл бұрын

@@likablemichael hey thanks man I appreciate the help. I'll give those a shot and see what i get.

@diydadsht9785 3 жыл бұрын

@@likablemichael you were right, m10×1.5

@victorreyes2135 3 жыл бұрын

Round #2was 🔥💪💯 lol

@likablemichael 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks my guy!!! Yeeewww!! 👌

@huntergabbert8596 2 жыл бұрын

How long did this take?

@likablemichael 2 жыл бұрын

Too long lol somewhere between 20-30 hours because the flex plate bolt and other issues

@RandomLuckk Жыл бұрын

can you not remove the front end of the yukon ?

@likablemichael Жыл бұрын

I believe you can but at the time I couldn't figure out how 🤷‍♂️ should have just cut it off with the angle grinder 😅

@RandomLuckk Жыл бұрын

@@likablemichael 😂 im removing the 5.3 out of my suburban i think i might just cut it off

@likablemichael Жыл бұрын

@@RandomLuckk lol send it bro 👌

@quinnpavelka3378 2 жыл бұрын

Starting to feel a little suicidal as a person about to do this twice in a single weekend. The engine hoist issue is real. haha

@likablemichael 2 жыл бұрын

The struggle is real!! Lots of breaks is key lol 👍

@joshryals96 5 ай бұрын

I caught a Chevy on fire with a top post battery once

@TheSilverSurfisher 3 жыл бұрын

LOLZZ...Engine-Hoister Gives No Fuk about delicate extraction...that's what you call tired of dealing with that shht! lol! Great video, now how do you pick where to bolt the chain for extracting the engine out with the hoist and where do you get the connecting bolts with the flat metal piece attached to the bolt?...and what size and material bolt do you use to support the engine on the hoist?

@likablemichael 3 жыл бұрын

Lol thanks man! I would highly recommend spending the $40 or so on a “LS lift plate” (bolts where the valley cover goes). The little eye hooks I used are probably only 3/16” thick and bent from the weight of the engine 😬. I just picked two bolts around the same location on each side based on the bolt thickness 🤷‍♂️. I got my lift plate off eBay but reference this video for more on those 👌 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/edx-hJCHsc25gpc.html

@likablemichael 3 жыл бұрын

And yes I stopped giving f*cks and just wanted this damn engine out of this damn Yukon 😂🤣

@TheSilverSurfisher 3 жыл бұрын

@Michael Mc man I surely appreciate the info!😉

@nathanpearce7169 2 жыл бұрын

how many hours do you think this took?

@likablemichael 2 жыл бұрын

Good question, roughly 16 to 20 hours. If that bolt through the flex plate into the torque converter didn't fight me, probably could have gotten this out in 8 to 10.

@nathanpearce7169 2 жыл бұрын

@@likablemichael thats awesome. mechanic is doing a 4l80e swap on mine at the moment. was thinking putting a cammed strokert 6.0 in it. good job on the video

@likablemichael 2 жыл бұрын

@@nathanpearce7169 I just want to cam mine for the chop lol

@jellybIood 3 жыл бұрын

How long did it take you in total?

@likablemichael 3 жыл бұрын

If we're being honest, two weekends because the torque converter bolt fought me 😅 🤷‍♂️

@Eastsiderep40 2 ай бұрын

You a bad mufucka! I’m watching this video discouraged as hell like damn that’s a lot of work lol I have an engine I want to remove from a 2003 GMC Sierra 1500HD that I wanna rebuild. Mechanic said 2 of the cylinders are scoring but I wanna get a second opinion before I make my move.

@likablemichael 2 ай бұрын

Good luck my guy!!!! 🤞

@genarocastro2259 3 жыл бұрын

The removal seemed a bit sloppy to me lol

@likablemichael 3 жыл бұрын

Lol yeah it wasn’t my cleanest execution 🤷‍♂️

@leotrevino5410 3 жыл бұрын

A little poop came out when it slipped 😂

@likablemichael 3 жыл бұрын

Lol for real tho

@leotrevino5410 3 жыл бұрын

Your local in Texas? Where about?

@likablemichael 3 жыл бұрын

@@leotrevino5410 In the DFW which is basically the artic right now 😅

@leotrevino5410 3 жыл бұрын

@Michael mc damn I bet. I’m further south little bit chili not as bad as up there. I’m Down Dickinson. Doing a swap on my p.o.s 97 Chevy suburban. Pulling the 5.7 out and building a 5.3 out of a Tahoe to slap it in there. Got a stage 2 cam and ls7 lifters for the 5.3 from Texas speed. I’m glad you showed everything from 15mm to torque converter bolts being stripped out😂

@likablemichael 3 жыл бұрын

@@leotrevino5410 Hell yeah bro!! I fully support it!! Glad the video helps and she's gonna be a ripper when you get it done!! I want to swap a cam in mine for the chop but I'm just trying to get my car finished and driving at this point 🤙

@user-mp3we6ti5x 3 ай бұрын

I need them cats

@dako9307 4 ай бұрын

My #1 hangup on my project has been the fucking powersterring bracket. There's like a bunch of shit connected to it, no way for me to remove it, because the solid lines keep in place. Fuckig. Dumb as shit.

@bluebeast440 2 жыл бұрын

Probably a bit late to mention the top of the core support unbolts :P

@likablemichael 2 жыл бұрын

Lol I wish I would have known this when I pulled this behemoth 😅

@bluebeast440 2 жыл бұрын

@@likablemichael I didn't know this until today either - I have to do the same job and was looking for vidoes LoL

@justinjennings6836 Жыл бұрын

I knew that was about to fall dont do that ever again

@ryanmenke9554 2 жыл бұрын

let air out oif tires

@likablemichael 2 жыл бұрын

That's what I tried first lol didn't get low enough 🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️

@frymus1c 10 ай бұрын

Use a hammer and a chisel for the oil filter

@germanmeneses7037 3 жыл бұрын

How not to remove an engine XD (any)

@likablemichael 3 жыл бұрын

Lol basically 🤷‍♂️

@gerardolopez5875 2 жыл бұрын

What a mess, All wrong

@2wheelsrollin209 3 жыл бұрын

It's really not necessary to remove the fan or the alternator before pulling

@likablemichael 3 жыл бұрын

Good to know for next time 👌

@hotrod76. 3 жыл бұрын

This is not what to do video.!!

@likablemichael 3 жыл бұрын

Couldn't find anything better so I put this together to inspire others to give it a shot 👌