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  1. Collinmcballin

    Z71 question

    finally found an answer to this thank you!!
  2. Collinmcballin

    Lq9 swap

    hmm.. I was really debating that too. but changing ratios in front 8.5 diff to 4.10 is rocket science that I'm not interested in. although I could buy a front diff from wrecked escalade that had 3.73 from fact. (the AWD diff's are different than the 4wd w/ actuator...) then i guess tow to shop...
  3. Collinmcballin

    Lq9 swap

    I'm next in line and quite excited! ~300k on my 05's LM7. trying to find a decent LQ9, but dang they're hard to come by. looking for an 05/06 i don't want to fight EGR and different fuel rails etc. ideally i just need a solid short block, all the goodies on my 5.3 are dialed and can be...
  4. Collinmcballin

    Tried it all, I need help. A constant Oil pressure fight.

    update... sorry to be gone, i got married and been a busy year haha! 5k away from 300k. truck runs like a champ but engine is getting tired. oil pressure has NOT been phased in a couple years now. seriously what a relief! trans finally gave up 2nd gear last november, saving for a built FLT...
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    Tried it all, I need help. A constant Oil pressure fight.

    Just checking in here again. Engine is still leaking worse than ever. Qt a week. Under the truck is soaked. Still runs like a champ of course. My pops talked with a few guys when he was picking up an engine last weekend. They said the motor is tired and ready for a new one. Ehh... Oil pressure...
  6. Collinmcballin

    Engine swap '04 Tahoe 5.3 to 6.0

    Man what a bummer! I had the same thing happen to BOTH my knock sensors... Oof.. Got them out eventually and new ones in. Scenerio was identical to this. Eesh. Curious on your tune and you're in Anaheim, I'm right in Orange... Smog is a real PITA here lol. I put a very mild melling cam in my...
  7. Collinmcballin

    Tried it all, I need help. A constant Oil pressure fight.

    Another update! So far so good. Still hanging on a minimum of 38psi....nice! For some reason; recently she dumps oil, baaaad. Replaced cam sensor and crank sensor o-rings a month ago... Got worse since... It's just dumping oil out/up/around bellhousing, starter, oil filter and sheeeeesh...
  8. Collinmcballin

    Tried it all, I need help. A constant Oil pressure fight.

    Yep, I think on page 1 I mentioned I've been running 10-40 for a while... Seems to be the same results
  9. Collinmcballin

    Tried it all, I need help. A constant Oil pressure fight.

    If I get a motor I'm definitely going this route! Thank you!
  10. Collinmcballin

    Tried it all, I need help. A constant Oil pressure fight.

    Thanks for the input!! I really appreciate all the replies. This is definitely helping narrow down the issue to attack the solution. Glad the truck is running good! Good thing you have a hood to cover the unpainted block, ha!
  11. Collinmcballin

    Tried it all, I need help. A constant Oil pressure fight.

    Thanks for the input Jim!! That's almost exactly where I'm at. I'm sure the motor is worth pulling to get some new cam bearings in there. When I did the cam I definitely saw copper, but...
  12. Collinmcballin

    Tried it all, I need help. A constant Oil pressure fight.

    Gotcha! Thanks for the input a appreciate it! What product would you recommend?
  13. Collinmcballin

    Tried it all, I need help. A constant Oil pressure fight.

    WOAH!! mine was pretty nasty but you topped me here! Sheesh!
  14. Collinmcballin

    Tried it all, I need help. A constant Oil pressure fight.

    Yeah no kidding. My pops said the same thing. Previous owners, D'OH!! Like I wrote before, I've had a lot of the motor apart already and it's clean where applicable. Engine flush is underway!
  15. Collinmcballin

    Tried it all, I need help. A constant Oil pressure fight.

    In other news.... My. Mom's Yukon xl (5.3 lm7) hydrolocked in the rain storm we had. Blew a piston or crank. The motor is..... Toast.... Ouch... Gonna help my dad buy a shortblock and swap the engine. Sounds like fun haha. I was looking into an engine for mine, now I'm totally against it...
  16. Collinmcballin

    Tried it all, I need help. A constant Oil pressure fight.

    Over the last year of oil changes I haven't gone over 2,800 to be exact. As you saw previously - I've had the heads, cam, valve train, lifters, oil pump, oil pan ALL OUT and apart and thoroughly cleaned. Looking into an engine flush I just want to be careful. Last OCI's Were less than 800...
  17. Collinmcballin

    Tried it all, I need help. A constant Oil pressure fight.

    Just over 6 with that p61 ac Delco filter. Baaaaarely over 6
  18. Collinmcballin

    Tried it all, I need help. A constant Oil pressure fight.

    Relief valve plug came in today. Got the old one out with a bolt extractor I found in the drawer. By the looks of this and the oil filter housing area... I think there's definitely still slugde hanging out in the engine. Bypass/releif valve appears to got me 3-5psi gain (since last photos...
  19. Collinmcballin

    Tried it all, I need help. A constant Oil pressure fight.

    That's about the same boat I'm in. Did the heads over Christmas/new year, and have done 5 oil changes since. Pressure is still not predictable. I'm gonna try a thorough engine flush like @rockola1971 mentioned...ill do that the same time I install the cooler next week. As of today it's doing great!
  20. Collinmcballin

    Tried it all, I need help. A constant Oil pressure fight.

    Man I'm almost sure it's a sludge issue...!!
  21. Collinmcballin

    Tried it all, I need help. A constant Oil pressure fight.

    I have never changed the oil passed 3k in the 55k miles I've owned it. Definitely still sludge hiding in there. Any recommendations on further cleaning it? Run it with deisel before next oil change?
  22. Collinmcballin

    2003 Chevy Tahoe- Autoride Air shocks

    Ah yes, z55 package. I installed bilstein 5100's all around. Is connect battery and pull fuse for "ride control" Hook battery back up and go for it! You won't get the DIC light ever.
  23. Collinmcballin

    Popping from front end? Tried everything..

    Mine did this same exact thing, ended up being CV axles needed a rebuild, they were pretty thrashed, fresh grease and new boots! It was only coming from drivers side. Exactly the same noises you listed. EXACTLY
  24. Collinmcballin

    Tried it all, I need help. A constant Oil pressure fight.

    Thank you so much. I honestly had no idea how this would go, but it's almost like talking to a good friend. Really appreciative. NO kidding! I was dead set on an 05, only had to check paint RPO code ahead of time to know I got the good one. Drove 8hrs to AZ and only paid 4k for it. Can't wait...
  25. Collinmcballin

    Tried it all, I need help. A constant Oil pressure fight.

    seems to be great today. 160 miles on this oil.... I'm baffled 45° out

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