Rebuilding a 5.3 LS!!

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Rebuilding a 5.3 LS!! - (Part 2)

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@austinlemaster1150 3 жыл бұрын

Blew head gasket in my 5.3. Quoted like 8k for a re-man motor swap lmfao 🤣 . Guess who’s about to rebuild their first junkyard ls… awesome vid tons of help

@duramax78 2 жыл бұрын

How’s it going?

@nopleaseno2515 2 жыл бұрын

How’s it going?

@coolkidsmells1108 2 жыл бұрын

How's it going?

@empre.sario3394 2 жыл бұрын

Yes hows it going? With your rebuild? I’ve had bad luck with finding a mechanic so im taking notes & trying to figure things out.

@wthomasw2 2 жыл бұрын

Hows it going?

@brianj1203 2 жыл бұрын

I’m going to say this…after watching what you guys did to that crankshaft for measuring and balancing I realized this…no matter how big your ego is at fixing cars some things like this are left to the professionals with machinery and science and math skills. I’m here thinking in the mindset of oil changes, air in tires, water pump, spark plugs, alternator and battery swap. These are very important to know how to do and I do, but some things like this crankshaft which is the soul of the engine’s movement are left to the real deal guys. That’s why I see now why it costs thousands of dollars doing major engine repair instead of replacing brake pads in your backyard.

@BlessedDad1819 4 ай бұрын

Yep. Basically get your new parts and take your motor and the parts to a shop to get balanced and also have your block checked for cracks. Then put it together yourself. To save a little money.

@bradrozell 10 ай бұрын

THANK YOU for not doing the stupid music that everybody else does on these videos! And for actually staying on a shot of what you're doing for more than 2 seconds. Makes it easier for us old farts to follow and enjoy!

@mistred69 Жыл бұрын

Refreshing to see a clean shop with the right tools do a great job! Thank you!

@HanstheTraffer 4 жыл бұрын

The big difference between a shop (and what you could do in a shop) in the 1970's (my era) and now are TOOLS. You guys have the benefit of AMAZING tech tools. Wow what I could have done with that. (We used to weld with a oxy-acetylene torch and a coat hanger for fill).

@davecabansay8965 3 жыл бұрын

Makes me wonder how you guys balanced crankshafts without the fancy equipment these guys are using lol

@christophermccallum4121 Жыл бұрын

It’s crazy you say that. I’ve worked with older guys who could balance a drive shaft with a strobe light. It’s amazing how people over came not having this modern tech and still got shit done

@raymondtrotter4655 Жыл бұрын

Alright. Got to see the rebuild.Would like to have seen the Dyno test tho. Thanks for sharing. Trucker Ray ✝️

@henryclark5486 Жыл бұрын

You guys know what ya'll are doing! I am impressed! I have always enjoyed building engines.

@spelunkerd 3 жыл бұрын

This has been a fun set to follow. Thanks for bringing us along!

@JohnDoesItAll Ай бұрын

Great video! Thank you for walking us through the process!

@RockstarATVrentals 8 ай бұрын

Currently having my Tahoe 2007 LS engine rebuilt with a overhaul kit as we speak, so I thought I'd watch part 1 and part 2 videos to understand what's what's involved with a overhaul 😅 good job guys! My mechanic is doing a lot of work 😮 can't wait till it is done 👍✅

@russellschroeder990 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work guys!! I have a 2011 GMC Sierra with the all aluminum block 5.3 170k miles. Gonna do mine once I hit 200k.

@noremac4796 3 жыл бұрын

These videos have been amazing. Thank you for all the detail. I plan on buying a 5.3 to put in my prerunner an this has helped me understand components of a engine

@jacquesgambles6587 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 5.3LS 08 Impala SS ... Low oil pressure. What can I do? Needs help please.

@Garyganeu 2 жыл бұрын

You know how to do the job without any doubts. I wish you could show a list of parts you bought and where for how much.

@roderickeash3216 8 ай бұрын

Can't believe you assembled that engine with filthy parts.

@victorjudice7344 2 жыл бұрын

Anytime you tighten the main caps it is a good idea to turn the crankshaft to be sure you don't have any rough spots. Just saying.

@donc6545 2 жыл бұрын

You guys have answered more questions in this one video then any other Tuber has ever..... thanks...

@walasiewicz 2 жыл бұрын

Someone's dad owns a machine shop!!! Pretty damn smart for a young guy

@9ballz Жыл бұрын

I wish you guys would have a safety cover over that balancing machine. That thing is a meat grinder

@frankmonte437 2 жыл бұрын

great job, love you brothers working peacefully together in harmony, LOVED THE TWO VIDEOS PART 1 AND PART 2 THANKS FOR YOUR INFO AND KNOWLEDGE !!!

@exibuchay1695 Жыл бұрын

In the near future I'll be doing this as well. I saw another video concerning replacing the oil pump. And it was concerning the centering of the pump. And he put a feeler gauge of about 25,000 I think on opposite sides of the crankshaft in order to make sure it was truly centered. I noticed you didn't do that. Keep in mind I have never built an engine in my life. This is going to be new to me. I'm really intimidated but I'm looking forward to it at the same time.

@tonyorangis1210 4 жыл бұрын

Hpow much would the work you did cost aprox?

@dewholdingsllc1050 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I’m not a machinist usually farm it out. Beyond my skill set. I like the way you are explaining as you go. However a few places are void of explanation for us dummies. Not sure what or why you are doing. I recommend you add step by step when you edit. Help your subs.

@viperman300 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! I wish I lived closer, I’d bring you guys my LS327 for a little machine work. It’s time to pull it from its previous ride and prep for install in my 68 c10

@nopleaseno2515 2 жыл бұрын

Get r doin!

@Mrfancypants863 3 жыл бұрын

Also would like to know how much would it cost the full rebuild afm delete and oil pump revert?

@kennethgrossman289 3 жыл бұрын

My eyes are bleeding. Where are the proper torque sequences for everything? I think the only thing that was torqued in sequence right were the heads.

@briandannels1908 Ай бұрын

I’ve seen a lot of other builders make use the front and rear covers were flush with pan deck of block. Didn’t see that step.

@onegymflipper3091 3 жыл бұрын

So glad to see you guys are knowledgable on balancing

@lowkey2830 Жыл бұрын

Dope video u would have liked to have known what you guys expect as far as performance hp and cost

@coreyjeffries9967 3 жыл бұрын

Because of the look of it and what I here you guys do great work

@bigal878 3 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed the videos (part 1 & 2) but I’m surprised you didn’t cut the valve seats and face the valves in the heads.

@SHarviroc 2 жыл бұрын

I would love to have my engine rebuilt by you guys. How would I go about getting this done?

@deeznuts7792 Жыл бұрын

About 6 grand is average cost

@SHarviroc Жыл бұрын

@Deez nuts I know that. But it is hard to find someone that wants to do it, and they are very good at it. 👍

@SHarviroc Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the response. I live NC, if you anyone in that state holla!

@Hoodratshit-el3ik Жыл бұрын

6 grand got mine rebuilt for 4 k

@SHarviroc Жыл бұрын

@@Hoodratshit-el3ik Where? Appreciate the info.

@MikeyB_1972 2 жыл бұрын

My dad‘s 5.3 just dropped a lifter. Mechanic quoted him 7000 for a Jasper engine. No DOD in it. Not sure if that’s a good deal or not but that’s installed and a 100,000 mile warranty so not so bad. Maybe.

@stacystarnes2147 6 ай бұрын

I'll bet your dad is proud that your using his shop.

@albertogonzalez6196 Жыл бұрын

someone who has the Manuel of 5.3 Chevy Silverado 2008 that shows me the torque that the whole engine takes

@user-mc9zb9hw4d Жыл бұрын

Where are you guys at cause I’ve got one of those 2021 Silverado’s and I wouldn’t mind deleting my DFM when the time comes

@hunterwaldroup6403 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve have a love hate relationship with the 5.3 I had a 07 with the AFM and it was horrible now I have a 2013 with the 6.2 and it’s been pretty good so far.

@prevost8686 3 жыл бұрын

You could’ve spent $100 and turn the AFM off and that would’ve helped a lot.

@samuelbrown2250 Жыл бұрын

Yes! I would definitely would like you guy’s to rebuild my engine in my 1987 chevy caprice . What I need to do to make that happen. Thank you guy’s in advance.

@nitrofish1974 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty awesome Very impressed 👏 👌

@theaceofspades485 2 жыл бұрын

I wish I had really close friends with the shop tools and knowledge of this right now. "Lets hang out and tear apart my 5.3 ?."

@johnsmith-qz4bv 3 жыл бұрын

great video keep up the great work

@ricardosmb Жыл бұрын

Do you recommend the ls3 dampener & what model or part # is that specific timing chain cover? Im planning on doing my own dod delete thanks to your videos

@Wheel.Evolution 2 жыл бұрын

Lots of great info. First impression was daddies boys but you had provided a lot of new information to me. Defenitely a master tech, I thank you and your trainer for their spread of information and wisdom. I do have a question for you --something ive always wanted to know-- do you use the existing bolts or the new bolts after installing the caps before the crankshaft to record and verify the ID of the crank bearings? If using the new bolts, it's oaky to use them twice? And if yes, is that because in this case they are torque to angle and not torque to yield? Thanks Subscribed

@JacobVillemain 2 жыл бұрын

When using TTY fasteners I usually check clearances with old fasteners and then reassemble with new fasteners. Main cap bolts on LS are TTA though and can be reused. Only bolts that should be replaced are the rod bolts & head bolts. That being said, a lot of people do reuse them once.

@ndsubisonfan Жыл бұрын

The 460 Ford is a 385 series engine, not an FE.

@philipgavin6962 7 ай бұрын

Why didn’t you use two 0.002 thousands inch feeler gauges to center the oil pump and no specials tools to lineup the timing cover?

@davidcrum8538 9 ай бұрын

Pretty good video but I'm not really sure but it looked like #1 was not at TDC when timed an no rtv where the oil pan meets the front an rear cover

@vikenlink 5 ай бұрын

Just wondering why no windage tray in the oil pan, didn’t notice the insulation of the dumbbell or gallery plug up front . I built a 416 stroker and installed the windage tray with minor modifications to the oil pickup tube and spacing for the big end of the rods. The cam sounds way too big for a street car specially automatic. What’s the expected idle speed?.

@maljsmi Жыл бұрын

Torque sequence !

@chilly460 2 жыл бұрын

The 460 Ford isn’t an FE btw, better to know what you’re talking about before commenting

@Pyle81 Жыл бұрын

I was kind if surprised you didn't shim out the oil pump. And then lock it in place. Thats been drilled into my head by a local builder as a serous issue.

@jesusgalvan985 3 жыл бұрын

Aren’t you supposed to torque the main caps from the center out. As manufacturer specifications? Any engine torque sequence is from the center out

@BiggusDickus2 5 ай бұрын

Yes. You are. Never seen it done this way on any engine. It's always from the middle out.

@austinalsobrook 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Do you have to run a regular or low pressure oil pump after the delete or use a high pressure on with the oil pan plug?

@JamesJohnson-de7xd Жыл бұрын

Pretty sure I didn't see you do the oil pump alignment ( that you have a video on ) or even rotate the crank before final torquing.

@6xcchamber971 Жыл бұрын

Hey there, Are you using a torque to angle wrench or do you just torque them to so many foot pounds? Good video!

@jasonsmith7864 Жыл бұрын

Digital torque wrench that does all the beeping is angle torques

@normancaraballo3643 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 2004 yukon XL 1500 5.3 4wd and mechanic down here in Sanford Fl r changing me between $7k and $9k for a used engine i think that crazy . so since i cant fine a honest mechanic i decide to take the tag off and suspend my insurance till i can find someone that can do cheaper or who can rebuild my engine whatever is cheaper .

@edibalian 2 жыл бұрын

Can you guys share some of the tools and brands you use like that digital angle torque wrench !?!

@allanstrandberg519 4 ай бұрын

Okay, I want to clarify that I know very little about engines, but at 26:30, there seems to be a lot of old gasket residue that should be removed before installing the new gasket?

@jimgiordano3613 Жыл бұрын

Thanks .

@nathandunn6974 3 жыл бұрын

You guys do good work wish to god you guys could rebuild my 5.3 ls4 gxp motor.

@CF-rx7hx 3 жыл бұрын

Outstanding.

@MrPrelude98 2 жыл бұрын

8k!? They probably don't even do half the things you did for that price what parts kit did you go w buddy I like it for my 5.3 you think itl be boost friendly? And how much?

@robertocommander2153 2 ай бұрын

Hey brother did you reuse the connecting rods that came from that engine?

@hookedlearn2fish217 2 жыл бұрын

Great work, what's the name of manufacture for the front cover alignment tool used at minute 24:45?

@rumplestiltskin509 Жыл бұрын

I saw you replaced the valve springs to match the can but I didn't see a valve job. Did you go through all that work and not do one ??

@jacobmurano2274 2 жыл бұрын

Try using a magnet to catch the shavings then weigh it as u go

@thomasknight3975 3 жыл бұрын

Not sure if you realize or not, but holding the socket like that can change your torque that you are torquing to even if it's a pound or two you can cause catastrophic failure

@SOLDOZER 11 ай бұрын

Hogwash.

@juliussims669 Жыл бұрын

Why does my 5.3 jerk and stall when I accelerate at around 12-1500rpm, I have to let off or floor it to smooth out

@ferrellshun501 Жыл бұрын

Where are you located?

@freshlymade3932 Жыл бұрын

On 6:50/ I was tryn to blow off the shavings 😂😂😂 man I thought I was workin lol

@brandonmaster7060 Жыл бұрын

How do you know your not 180° out on that camshaft

@jacquesgambles6587 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 08 Impala SS. Low oil pressure. What can I do?

@Rockardo_ 2 жыл бұрын

dont you have to shim the oil pump ?

@jacquesgambles6587 2 жыл бұрын

Rebuild it, New motor?

@juanclemons1492 Жыл бұрын

what would happen if i didnt add or subtract weight

@SA8N 2 жыл бұрын

Try tig braising with brass filler, soft and easy to drill.

@SOLDOZER 11 ай бұрын

Not what you want spinning at 7,000RPM.

@coreyjeffries9967 3 жыл бұрын

What do you usually change to do a rebuild 5.3 you see I got this 2003 Chevy Blazer witch comes with a 4.3 engine in it in I want to do the LS swap on my truck I want to make a street truck something I could drive anywhere basically and how would you check the duration.

@VAGHolic 9 ай бұрын

Is rebalancing a must do?

@quintonbrown9396 Жыл бұрын

Im in The Process of doing AFM & VVT Delete to my 2014 LC9 5.3 Question: Can I use The Factory length push Rods when using Delphi Ls7 style lifter?

@user-bo5xw9lh1l Жыл бұрын

Doing this will make the engine run faster and smoother?

@paulz2641 6 ай бұрын

No tork settings used on the outter main cap bolts

@junxu7608 Жыл бұрын

Do you normally consider the windage friction and add oil weight inside the crank oil passage when balancing the counterweight?

@jasonluna8051 2 жыл бұрын

I just got my 09' LS block back from the machine shop and have started reassembly. The only part that I am unfamiliar with is what you are using the dial bore gauge at 15:50 to do? Why are you doing that and what are you measuring? And what would you do if one of those did not measure correctly? Thanks!!

@JacobVillemain 2 жыл бұрын

I am checking the clearance between the main bearings & crankshaft main journals. It is always smart & recommended to check it.

@fasteddie7273 Жыл бұрын

Do you reuse all stock bolts on a stock rebuild? What clearance on crank and rods?

@scottschaos4376 Жыл бұрын

Just found your channel. Did you reuse the factory main cap bolts? I thought they were TTY and couldn't be reused.

@edgarperez4259 Жыл бұрын

Where can I purchase the assembly?

@car-toonnetwork7723 Жыл бұрын

is it not ok to run the stock crank shaft

@reallygoodideanetwork3574 Жыл бұрын

How important is the balancing with a stick rebiuld?

@tat2dhandz876 3 жыл бұрын

I noticed in some of your videos I've watched that you use that red goop when assembling. I'm doing my first rebuild, not an LS a 5.7 HEMI. I'm confused on which way to go when picking a good lube for assembly. Some videos they use white lithium grease, some just use oil, what kind do you use and does it change on the what kind of engine your working on or do you always use the same kind?

@JacobVillemain 3 жыл бұрын

I use Clevite assembly lube on the bearings and valvetrain, and Driven break in oil for the rings and cylinder walls. I do these for all engines

@tat2dhandz876 3 жыл бұрын

@@JacobVillemain Great. Thanks! You have really great videos and I've picked up quite a bit. Nice machines and shop as well! How did you get your start?

@JacobVillemain 3 жыл бұрын

Started sweeping the floor and moved up from there! Now I manage the shop and oversee production

@siwash99 2 жыл бұрын

Gen 4 oil pump doesn’t require shims to install?

@kravmaga7070 3 жыл бұрын

Can i get qwik synopsis why you deleted displacement on demand, vvt and afm? simplicity and reliabilty or....

@mulchman1969 3 жыл бұрын

I can't speak on the VVT or AFM but, I can tell you the DoD has been know to fail. My engine (2012 5.3) had it and we disabled it with HP Tuners software. They have had issues with the lifters failing on the DoD engines. We disabled it at 100k and 30k later there has been no ill effects from doing so. So nice not having the engine constantly switching back and forth between 4 and 8 cylinder.

@tonybustos2396 Жыл бұрын

Firmeee, means Niceee?😜thats where im at on my 88 chevy 454

@NeilPeart_2112 Жыл бұрын

What's involved in deleting all that DOD, variable timing, etc?

@wldmhd 3 жыл бұрын

What about the flywheel and the crank pulley!!!!

@JacobVillemain 3 жыл бұрын

LS are internally balanced

@dougowens2686 Жыл бұрын

Awesome why did you go 10 over on the pistons that engine looked real good ?

@tman8023 3 жыл бұрын

Is there much you can do with a 5.3 Ls4??

@Cultofpersonality09129 Жыл бұрын

What brand of pistons are those?

@Johndoe-cz4gf Жыл бұрын

What cam did you guys use? Thanks

@shanewilliams623 2 жыл бұрын

Does the VVT Cam Phaser make clicking noise when turning it over by hand. Or should it not make any noise. Can't find an answer to this question. Mine is brand new with limiter installed but is making a light click by the spring.

@falaqr3dd153 Жыл бұрын

i justy installed a new timing chain and when I torque it down to spec the crankshaft does not move at all and the chain doesn't move, I also have the stock sprocket, any ideas? I have a 2002 6.0 lq4.