LS LQ Oil Cooler Gasket and Block-Off Replacement

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This video is completed on a 2004 Chevy Express 3500 6.0 LQ4 but it applies to a pile of different vehicles as seen below. HOW TO DIY LQ4
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@SteveRivett 3 жыл бұрын

Please check out my affiliate links in the description if you are looking for parts and pricing.

@xxjr9650 Жыл бұрын

Do I have to drain my oil first before I change

@Patriot-bn9om 4 ай бұрын

The vehicles WITH an oil cooler requires the gasket with two holes. The gasket with one large whole is for vehicles WITHOUT an oil cooler. Both type vehicles have the same block that requires a gasket.

@craigd1275 Күн бұрын

You can use the slot type gasket with the oil cooler setup, but some oil will bypass the cooler. That is not detrimental to the engine. Over 95% of the oil will still go through the cooler. Using the 2 hole type gasket with a block off plate will cause problems because the center section could break off and plug the oil galleries in the block.

@bubbaexposed8867 2 жыл бұрын

Have a 2006 Yukon with only 123,000 miles. Had a slow oil leak that I couldn’t figure out where it was coming from. Saw this video and my problem was solved! This simple $4.00 part solved my oil leak

@BMcKee931 2 жыл бұрын

Same thing

@charlesblack3902 2 жыл бұрын

Just wanna say thank you brother. You saved me $500. Change the gasket. Leak gon!!💪🏾

@pjcurry88 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, Stephen. Thank you. I am replacing my gasket on a 2012 Silverado 5.3 and the video was right on point. If I gather correctly, the oval gasket is for vehicles that only have the block-off and no cooler lines whereas the one with the two holes and O rings are for the vehicles that have the cooler lines. Thanks again for your awesome video.

@SteveRivett 3 жыл бұрын

No problem. That is my understanding based on what I found and the research that I did.

@scottyrogers10 3 жыл бұрын

paul curry was your truck leaking from the oil cooler in your 2012? I think I have the same leak in my truck.

@joaquinaguilar5942 3 жыл бұрын

@@scottyrogers10 my 2010 is starting to leak and has the cooler lines. Thats the only leak i can see only have 136k miles.

@captgraybush2890 3 ай бұрын

1. Wrong gasket 2. Change the o ring on the fitting, protruding the back of the cooler block. Its plastic, and they leak. Now, a pro tip, if you're tracking down a pesky oil leak that is around the starter area. Pull your crank sensor above the starter and replace the O ring.

@nickw7466 Ай бұрын

Legend

@heavyhaulingbigballin7138 3 жыл бұрын

The gasket you first showed is for The Eliminator bracket kit cover. . The second gasket with two holes in it are made for the actual oil line cooler the one that's on your vehicle now when you pulled out of the replacement kit. That is the correct one if you're going to eliminate it you'll have the actual gasket that has no holes in it.. nice job good video

@bigddaddyfrank1033 3 жыл бұрын

That first gasket without the two hole is for a non oil cooler line that’s if it has a block of plate instead of a cooler hose.

@woodrooowoodrooo1709 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@209Stretch 3 жыл бұрын

I think the gasket with the big hole is for a block off plate for engines that don’t have the oil cooler like mine getting ready to change this gasket next weekend.

@overlandXtreme 4 ай бұрын

Nice video angle. Great job buddy. Excellent work 🍻

@FinallyOnRecords 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you …. Simple and to the point

@CarolynHopkins-sl2tq Ай бұрын

So you gotta use the old gasket mine was leaking so bought that gasket made the dang thing leak on opposite side lol bought another gasket figured I was putting in wrong thanks helpful

@nestorgonzalez7598 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video.2009 Chevy tahoe 5.3..

@DrAlexanderHamilton Жыл бұрын

...now try that on a 4x4!

@clydeking4265 11 ай бұрын

looks to me the gasket u first had as replacement is for the oil cooler blocking plate! good news is u had new oil cooler line kit/w new correct gasket!!!!!

@myslash09 2 жыл бұрын

The gasket you have without holes is for a truck with no cooler line just block off plate

@tylerc5077 2 жыл бұрын

Had mine changed twice at AAMCO still leaking

@toriwilliams500 2 жыл бұрын

Ok thank you , mine look exactly the same. I can fix this

@semperparatus3188 Жыл бұрын

The bolt to the right side of the block was spraying oil out of mine while it’s running. We tightened it up and it seems to be fixed

@TEXASWILDIN Жыл бұрын

I want to say mine is leaking from there also the oil cooler has like a bolt do you know what size that tool is

@semperparatus3188 Жыл бұрын

@@TEXASWILDIN Im not 100% sure, i had a mobile mechanic come out and tighten it up. Took like 5 minutes overall. You need a good allen type key that’ll fit, one that isn’t too big or too small, because the first couple we used wouldnt fit. We thought we would have to remove the actual cooler block, but he found a key that would fit good and it worked out.

@donnienorris1871 3 жыл бұрын

Really great video! Thank you! Question, why did you buy new lines?

@SteveRivett 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. The lines tend to fail at the crimps to the rubber hoses. My transmission lines were quite bad so I had them all done at the same time.

@kingjamesbitch 2 жыл бұрын

Mine had a drive shaft below it making it a 20 minute job with some extension swivel sockets.

@boom6432 Жыл бұрын

Never thought of using just a 10mm wrench lol 😂 I did mine in 10 mins not even

@nathanduckeorth806 2 жыл бұрын

That looks easy enuff! I'm guessing thats my problem and not the rear main like someone sed!!

@semajd5995 Жыл бұрын

No it’s not it’s often misdiagnosed

@kevinoverall4640 Жыл бұрын

You bought the wrong gasket. The one shown at the first of the video is for a vehicle that does not have an oil cooler. If you install that wrong gasket the oil cooler will no longer function. Gm trucks without a trailer package do not have engine oil coolers. If it has a factory trailering package it will have an engine oil cooler.

@jonathansimpson1106 11 ай бұрын

unless it's a ppv 👍🏿 We don't have a tow package but we have an oil cooler

@bradysolaem2467 3 жыл бұрын

I looked at the galleys schematics but didn't show optionsl or 6.0 cooler lines. What a pain in the. Arse they are

@ponylifestyle5995 2 жыл бұрын

Mine has no lines it has a block plate w same screws

@ridaharkous4373 3 жыл бұрын

I did exactly that, but smuggled oil

@christopherrhen401 9 ай бұрын

Vehicle year and type?????

@KO-pk7df Жыл бұрын

Your wrong gasket is for the block-off plate, that is used for non-oil cooler equipped engines.

@HeathMooreKentucky 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video not sure if my oil cooler lines are same as yours 2004 Yukon denali 6.0 oil dripping from filter. Other videos said the lines are a son of a ----- to remove so wondering if just trying gasket first or go ahead and do the whole thing

@SteveRivett 3 жыл бұрын

Changing that gasket was a good temporary fix. I was too busy to do the full job this summer so I paid a garage to change the oil pan gasket, oil cooler lines, and the transmission cooler lines. They switched to a 3-line system on the transmission and added a cooler in front of the radiator at the same time. These things will leak so if you are keeping the vehicle long term just go ahead and do it.

@forrestcoleman2659 3 жыл бұрын

@@SteveRivett what do you mean they added a cooler line? Great video! Thumbs up

@victortran6955 3 жыл бұрын

I have an 02 Chevy avalanche and when I replace that gasket do I need to put some type of silicone on or jus put it as is

@SteveRivett 3 жыл бұрын

do not use silicone, it will plug up your engine if you use too much

@HorsepoweredRims 2 жыл бұрын

I think I have that same problem but it looks like that Allen head bolt on the cooler adapter but im going to still do this gasket as well.

@tleb8111 Жыл бұрын

Looks like my Allen head part is leaking on mine also. Did you try to Tighten it?

@HorsepoweredRims Жыл бұрын

@@tleb8111 dont bother, its a very tight to access it JUST TO tighten it. if ur going to go for it. get a new o ring for it get urself a 3/8 allen socket and go for it. if u have 4x4, taking out the front driveshaft will drastically make for more room

@rivasj07 Жыл бұрын

Did you try it? If so how did it go? Having the same issue

@HorsepoweredRims Жыл бұрын

@@rivasj07 i did do it. I got an appropriate sized O ring to replace it. I took the front driveshaft out to gain more room. Used a 3/8 Allen on a socket while it was unbolted from the oil filter housing and took it off (hold it as u ratchet!) Replaced the O ring and I haven't had a leak (from that Allen plug anyway, lol)

@Robert-lz1lj 2 жыл бұрын

Just replaced mine 2004 GMC 4.8 368198MI 10-minute job I used 2 hold gasket

@willdunham6724 2 жыл бұрын

Be careful. I managed being very very careful snapping a damn bolt in half!!!

@dsrgarage 3 жыл бұрын

Did it seem like your leak stopped from there? I have two leaks. I think one from that plate and one from the valve cover. Still need to watch a little more to make sure that’s where it’s actually coming from. Didn’t know if this was a common area

@SteveRivett 3 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure about the valve covers. This gasket replacement was a stop-gap for me but it helped. I had the lineset and oil pan gasket replaced later this summer.

@chadly1337 3 жыл бұрын

@@SteveRivett how much was the oil pan gasket job? Thinking about trying to tackle it myself.

@dsrgarage 3 жыл бұрын

@@chadly1337 I just did the oil pan and it honestly wasn’t that bad. I can say the gaskets alone was about $50. I pulled the steering rack out so I could do the bushings on it the same time. Since it was already out. I went ahead and pulled the front diff out. Then it really wasn’t bad. It sounds like a lot of work but I honestly wouldn’t do it the other way. The rack and front diff were so easy to get out it was worth doing

@hamrhal Жыл бұрын

Take the oil filter off first and let the oil drain

@dommybigshot21 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 00 Silverado with a 5.3 vortec.. if I don’t have those lines does that mean I don’t have an engine oil cooler ? Because I’m trying to buy a radiator and it’s asking w/engine oil cooler or w/o engine oil cooler lmk ASAP thank you !

@SteveRivett 3 жыл бұрын

That is correct. You could see a small cover above the oil filter instead of the lines.

@dommybigshot21 3 жыл бұрын

@@SteveRivett thank you for the help bro !

@yurdme4015 3 ай бұрын

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@frankpina3950 2 жыл бұрын

I replaced the gasket , but for some reason I’m still seeing a drop any suggestions? Thanks

@SteveRivett 2 жыл бұрын

I would clean up the area and take a close look at the seam between the engine and oil pan. Your oil pan gasket may be blown out...you will notice that the oil filter housing and cooler flange is actually part of the oil pan.

@frankpina3950 2 жыл бұрын

@@SteveRivett thank you !

@Badeau68 2 жыл бұрын

Did you change the o-ring on the plug facing towards the transmission they tend to dry rot.

@frankpina3950 2 жыл бұрын

@@Badeau68 no honestly I didn’t know about that one

@slamdatthang 6 ай бұрын

@@Badeau68any chance you know the size of that o-ring ? And perhaps the size of that short alley key used to remove that bolt?

@bradysolaem2467 3 жыл бұрын

Anybody lose oil pressure from the damn fittings to the cooler next to the factory oil filter location on bottom

@jglaboratory 2 жыл бұрын

I changed my gasket and it still leaks a drop every few ft. You can see it when the grouds wet really bad. Rainbows all over

@tylerc5077 2 жыл бұрын

Had mine changed twice at AAMCO still leaking ever get it figured out?

@clydeking4265 11 ай бұрын

did u use any gasket sealant? maybe check to see if bolts need to be retightened

@jglaboratory 11 ай бұрын

@@clydeking4265 called for no sealant. there is a torx bolt on side of cooler ive tightened 2

@xxjr9650 Жыл бұрын

Do I have to drain my oil first before I change this part

@thewayjesuschristislord3700 Жыл бұрын

Yes

@camerondavis8278 Жыл бұрын

@clydeking4265 11 ай бұрын

don't have to, suggest doing gasket when u do next oil change, that way oil is already drained from motor and pan!

@dustinburcham1749 2 жыл бұрын

What size socket are you using

@SteveRivett 2 жыл бұрын

I don't recall, it is probably 10 mm or around that. Definitely metric.

@AlexRodriguez-nm2fi Жыл бұрын

Ok I changed it still leaking oil but notice that is coming from the top part

@ebkbk9902 Жыл бұрын

could be oil pressure switch their also known to leak and are at the top of the engine

@JR-uy3zo 7 ай бұрын

It's the bolt on the side of the oil line plate. Plastic oring fails. There's a video about it.

@jaxjax5322 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 6.2 ls and its leaking oil from one off the bolts change gasket and a bigger bolt and still leaks oil ! Hope some tell me what too do

@SteveRivett 3 жыл бұрын

You may need an oil pan gasket as the oil filter is attached to the oil pan. It has high pressure oil going through it.

@Badeau68 2 жыл бұрын

@@SteveRivett the larger plug on the cooler blocking plate facing the rear of the engine has an o-ring on the inside that gets dry rot that will also cause an oil leak.

@ethizzle553 3 жыл бұрын

Is that a bolt on the rear side of that cooler line plate that bolts to the block and can it be tightened? I'm leaking oil from there thank u

@SteveRivett 3 жыл бұрын

You can retorque your oil pan to try and stop the leak, that's probably what that bolt is for.

@toriwilliams500 2 жыл бұрын

I saw leaks from that area to. Did it work?

@Badeau68 2 жыл бұрын

@@toriwilliams500 The plug facing towards the back of the engine has an o-ring that dry rots and it will start leaking from there.

@ch-1988 2 жыл бұрын

@@Badeau68 what plug

@misery_man7166 2 жыл бұрын

Before you replaced it, was the oil pressure fluctuating?

@SteveRivett 2 жыл бұрын

not that I remember, I think the van gives you an oil alarm when it is due for an oil change which is very alarming

@misery_man7166 2 жыл бұрын

@@SteveRivett my 09 avalanche fluctuating on the oil pressure. Changed the sensor only to notice a small oil leak but wasn't to sure from where.

@misery_man7166 2 жыл бұрын

@@SteveRivett was hoping the oil cooler gasket would would affect the pressure that way I have a good idea what was leaking..

@jarednichols7834 Жыл бұрын

I have same problem with my Denali oil pressure. Did it work?

@misery_man7166 Жыл бұрын

@@jarednichols7834 it still fluctuates but never drops under the quarter mark.

@ernestoflores5146 2 жыл бұрын

Hey bro I don’t know if you will answer but I was checking my 2002 silverado z71 and there’s no lines any help?

@SteveRivett 2 жыл бұрын

they don't have lines on every application, yours probably has cap instead

@ernestoflores5146 2 жыл бұрын

@@SteveRivett oh okay it’s because it looks like it’s leaking

@mwkpuck 2 жыл бұрын

@@SteveRivett I am looking at my 2007 Chevy Silverado 1500 and it looks like it has just a cap. What is the point of that?

@LandenBMS 2 жыл бұрын

Z71 indicates the off road package, which has typically consisted of different shocks and a skid plate. These lines are probably part of the towing package which would be denoted by a different 3 character alphanumeric code found on the sticker in your glove box.

@extorter 2 жыл бұрын

@@mwkpuck the option is there for the towing package, if not installed they just block it off at the factory with a gasket/plate

@brandondimmitt8467 3 жыл бұрын

The other gasket works fine it is what came factory. Mine has 160k miles and just went bad. Urs has been replaced before to have the updated gasket and apparently it felled again. Ac Delco is oem for these trucks.

@randyhaynes454 7 ай бұрын

So you failed to mention you removed the drives haft, because that part is up above the drive shaft there's no where close to the room your showing.unless you have a 2 wd

@lizard944 6 ай бұрын

It's a 2WD because there is no front differential. Kind of odd to have in snowy Canada, (just guessing from the accent.)

@kevinfraser640 Жыл бұрын

Could this leaking gasket cause low oil pressure?

@SteveRivett Жыл бұрын

maybe if the line was collapses inside, if you had a leak big enough to have low oil pressure you would see it

@clydeking4265 11 ай бұрын

not unless oil leaking from that gasket is really bad, low oil pressure going to be either, oil pump, oil pick up tube o-ring or just bad oil pressure sensor.