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    Engine swap this weekend

    pulled the valve covers last night, looked pretty clean inside. Will take the advice of pulling the intake- should make reaching the upper bellhousing bolts easier.... Ordered a new melling oil pump as well, along with O ring an oil pan gasket- Also ordered new intake and valve cover gaskets...
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    Engine swap this weekend

    Amazingly yes. Crazy thing it was located only 5 minutes from my work... reputable yard I've used before.
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    Engine swap this weekend

    The 5.3 in my 2003 Yukon locked up last week. Oil Pressure went to zero, buzzer went ding, and motor shut off a minute later. No noises or knocks, just shut off. Starter will not turn motor, so I'm guessing it locked up. (320K miles, can't complain) I picked up a lower mileage (120K) motor...
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