Removing valve covers to clean and put new gaskets in. Not as hard as most think. Also cleaning up the engine bay some. 2002 Silverado 2500HD with 6.0 Vortec V8. "Project Midnight"
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@leeturner62066 жыл бұрын
Very helpful! Great instructional video. I am now fully confident in doing this repair myself. Nothing like the valve covers of the 60's and 70's I grew up with.
@mossman3816 жыл бұрын
These newer vehicles are actually engineered pretty well. I love o ring seals. Much better than the older stuff.
@v8foraheart8846 жыл бұрын
100% Exactly what I needed to see, everything I needed to just clean the valve covers, perfect
@farmboy301177 жыл бұрын
One thing I like about the newer engines is the o-ring style valve cover gaskets. Much better than the old cork gaskets! 👍
@mossman3817 жыл бұрын
These engines are very easy to work on and seal back up. Very good design. I think if I ever get an older truck I might drop one of these LS motors in it.
@sms37367 жыл бұрын
I always liked the coil pack design on these LS motors excellent design
@mossman3817 жыл бұрын
I know I keep saying it but this generation truck was very well designed. These engines are also very well designed and relatively easy to work on. And almost bullet proof :)
@MrQuijaRICK5 жыл бұрын
Simple i just unplugged the wires from the coils and covered those with towels.. I did the passenger side first,, driver side was pulled apart in 5 min used a combination 8mm combination wrench that simple..really all you need is an 8mm & 10mm socket with extensions..also while the cover was off is sprayed carb cleaner into the rockers,no disassembly...great video simplified so it can be done by anybody
@mossman3815 жыл бұрын
Looks like a scary job but it's pretty easy.
@MrQuijaRICK5 жыл бұрын
Same with replacing oil pan gasket..Did you make a video on intake manifold removal by chance? ....623mi holiday roadtrip later, idles like new with 257,045mi
@mossman3815 жыл бұрын
@@MrQuijaRICK Have not done an intake manifold yet but even that isn't to bad of a job. This newer stuff is really well engineered. GM did a pretty good job with this generation truck.
@itsmemaaaark7 жыл бұрын
Really digging this "Project Midnight." I got an 03 1500HD CCSB LQ4. Can't wait to see what you do to her!
@mossman3817 жыл бұрын
There seems to be a lot of those 1500HD out there. Not exactly what differences there are from the 2500HD.
@nathanharland33757 жыл бұрын
+mossman381 I always thought that the 1500hd had the smaller non HD frame but I might be wrong
@bashafacin7 жыл бұрын
Sweet job. That truck is going to run good.
@mossman3817 жыл бұрын
I hope so :)
@608_diesel7 жыл бұрын
Trucks looking good mossman! I just did this exact procedure on my 08 silverado 1500 about 2 weeks ago, except I pulled all the rockers and push rods and did an extensive cleaning. Trying to get my lifters to quiet down, really wish GM hadn't put active fuel management on the NNBS trucks, nothing but problems. Excited to see what comes next
@mossman3817 жыл бұрын
I have heard some of the newer trucks and it sounds like there is a sewing machine under the hood. Pretty sure that is because of the injection system not the lifters.
@608_diesel7 жыл бұрын
Man I wish mine sounded like a sewing machine, when it starts cold it sounds like a diesel lol, couple videos on my channel if you wanna give it a listen
@chachifeere2 жыл бұрын
going to need to tackle this on dads 2002, oil leaking from the back corner on pass side
@dcloes2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@jacksmith31894 жыл бұрын
Good information Thanks
@boostboy7872 жыл бұрын
I would leave the spark plug wires attached to the coil packs while I removed the coil pack bracket I would just leave em next to the exhaust manifold down below while I swapped out the valve covers, helps save some time
@huronhockey87 жыл бұрын
Man, if all that junk is between the valve cover and the intake it probably wouldn't be a horrible idea to pull the intake and clean out the valley you will be surprisingly shocked what you find, also those gaskets on the intake are a common spot for leaking. I wish I could send you a pic of what mine looked like. Lets just say there was enough acorns in there to feed two families of squirrels lol!
@mossman3817 жыл бұрын
The intake is another job for another day. I am hoping to upgrade that also. I am sure there is a bunch of junk under it. :)
@historygradstu7 жыл бұрын
Have the same thing mossman but a GMC...just did the knock sensors and intake manifold gasket while I was in there and noticed a slight rear valve cover gasket leak on the passenger side... going to get those gaskets too. LOL in your video I could see the air in that one tire....a maypop :o) My next seal will be the rear main ( I will take it somewhere for that) and that should button up all leaks...hate to see what that one will cost me
@mossman3817 жыл бұрын
I would like to do intake gaskets. It's probably a mess under that intake :)
@andrezahire73423 жыл бұрын
Gr8 vid bro
@chuk0one476 жыл бұрын
Right on thanks
@johnnygalgano8844 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this I serviced my 2002 yukon denali xl yesterday and the serviceman noted leaking around the head covers and oil coolant lines which he suggested I replace. Watching your video I think I may just renew the gaskets on the head covers but there was some concern that I couldn't renew the pcv valve as it's a part of the head cover. Any thoughts on this? Thanks
@edgepitts7 жыл бұрын
Should've painted they valve covers while they were off!
@mossman3817 жыл бұрын
Not building a show truck so a detailed engine would be a waste of time. I would rather spend time on the exterior or interior of the cab. Something people and I will see a lot.
@justinhc123 Жыл бұрын
I just replace my cover gaskets. On startup, I had some smoke coming from the drivers side. Never noticed it before. Should I assume it’s just leftover oil burning off the engine? That I made a bad deal with the gasket? Or somehow I disrupted a worn out PCV valve and should replace it?
@mossman381 Жыл бұрын
I wouldn't worry about it unless it doesn't stop smoking.
@silentbravo4 жыл бұрын
I guess these were leaking? I suspect one or both of mine are, the back of oil pan, and up above it, get covered with oil over time. Looks like it is wet even up by the head, so I am thinking these may be the culprit. Does that sound similar to what you had?
@mossman3814 жыл бұрын
I changed quite a few gaskets and I believe I slowed the oil leaks that I had. Oil pan, oil cooler and valve covers. I think I might have a rear main leaking or oil pressure sensor.
@chuk0one476 жыл бұрын
Have a 2500 hd Sierra truck 4x4 2003 crew cab
@jessenp201627257 жыл бұрын
Are you doing new wires for the spark plugs too? It will be interesting to hear before and after idling of the truck.
@mossman3817 жыл бұрын
No wires yet. I would like to upgrade those at some point.
@jessenp201627257 жыл бұрын
mossman381 I see, I love watching the videos of all the work your putting into this pickup...
@mossman3817 жыл бұрын
Parker Jessen Thanks, a lot more work to go.
@nathanharland33757 жыл бұрын
I'm surprised while you had the valve covers overs you didn't pull the rockers and push rods to clean them and make sure they are all straight.
@mossman3817 жыл бұрын
Motor ran great so I have no reason to believe something is wrong. They come off easily even with the fenders on the truck so I can pull them anytime.
@hddm37 жыл бұрын
Nice
@corydew51813 жыл бұрын
I have the same motor and just replaced my valve cover gaskets. When re-installing, I noticed that the covers just “rest on top”, not actually “sink in flush”. I still see the blue gasket around the edge after install. Is that normal.
@mossman3813 жыл бұрын
It won't completely crush the gasket.
@chuk0one476 жыл бұрын
Hi was wondering if replacing the abs pump you have to reprogram the whole brake system
@mossman3816 жыл бұрын
I don't think so but haven't messed with one of them yet.
@atomiccheeseburger697 жыл бұрын
Hey man I'm buying a 97 GMC Sierra 1500 for $900. Runs and drives one owner. 230k on it. Runs good. Any suggestions?
@mossman3817 жыл бұрын
I haven't had that year truck in awhile. Would like to get a stepside version of that year but the boxes are always rusted out on the top of the bed. For $900 it might be in really bad shape.
@skulledmonte847 жыл бұрын
Do i got to take my whole front clip off like yours is to change the valve cover gaskets LMFAO JK bud
@mossman3817 жыл бұрын
It really is just as easy when the fenders are on. I sure wish the headers would show up so I could start putting it back together.
@skulledmonte847 жыл бұрын
i'll be waiting for the upload bud, likin your vids
@chuk0one477 жыл бұрын
Hi was just wondering my truck has a leak and it's the driver side ones I put a new valve gasket do I have to use. Silicone gasket glue
@mossman3817 жыл бұрын
No silicone or sealant is needed.
@BIGMAN84354 жыл бұрын
By any chance I could get the part number on the water shut of valve.On the heater core hose..
@mossman3814 жыл бұрын
That isn't a shutoff. It's a Prestone thing that helps burb the air out of the system I think. I haven't used it since I bought the truck. There really is no need to shut off the coolant on these newer truck.
@craiganderson98195 жыл бұрын
How much torque do you apply for the 4 bolts
@mossman3815 жыл бұрын
Don't know the torque spec. I just snug them up with a small wrench.
@ianwilds31395 жыл бұрын
Craig Anderson; 106 inch lbs
@TheMaximomex7 жыл бұрын
Is your name James? You look like a James.
@mossman3817 жыл бұрын
Randy
@mossman3817 жыл бұрын
But you can call me Mossman :)
@JeffTheFarmer3657 жыл бұрын
Drop a 2005 powerstroke 6.0L into er
@mongoosesnare7 жыл бұрын
Randy Bobandy said no one ever lol
@JeffTheFarmer3657 жыл бұрын
ken witt Just did. Best joke ive ever made
@mossman3817 жыл бұрын
I think it would be easier to just drop a grenade down the intake of the motor I already have :)