CHEVY LS 5.3 Engine Teardown | Removing Rockers, Lifters and Heads

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[@Never2Loud]

I enjoy watching techs like you who know their stuff and maintain a well organized area. Well done.

[@trappn]

I know this is already 4 years old, but I wanted to tell you and everyone else what sets this video apart. In most cases, you let us get a good look at the fasteners once they're removed. Some of us have had our engines apart for a couple of years, and need a little refresher course on which bolts go where. Thanks.

[@bradleywiley417]

I'd be sure to replace the timing chain, remaining guids and the oil pump. Just some simple insurance for the future. Very clean job, and great video. Can't wait for the next video!

[@mwgrc]

Great video and still relevant 4 years later as Chevy kept on using the AFM type systems

[@j.c187]

With power tools you cant get that same feeling when something's stuck or braking off. Kind of shocked the manifold bolts came right out

[@pbgd3]

All that dust makes me think Texas AZ NM no salt.

[@johncreamer7073]

they put this same engine in the buick rainier. The manifold bolts were the hardest part of this. very bad angle, no room and two were already broken off before I started. These videos in full size trucks make the job look so much easier, lol

[@ricardocantu8269]

Dam im have that problem right now father got me the engine I needed for my truck an when I got home I noticed bolts broken in the exhaust manifold in the heads on both side at thr fat end by the wall I was like WTF POPS now I got to take them a shop to removed the bolts an got the heads worthless now

[@JoesBusBarn]

Executed very well. Nice and organized. Your halfway there GT. Finally broke in the shop.

[@bevans8549]

Nice job presenting the video. I appreciate your explanation on what you are doing and why without bad language.

[@CarlosContreras-nc7dk]

Good shit bro! Every time I watch you’re videos working on you’re Vehicles I get pumped to work on mine lol

[@chefzackkasmar6767]

Thanks for taking the time to film and edit this!!👌💪👌

[@thomasblottman6741]

Thanks for taking your time and showing all the steps and explaining your process, great video.

[@writtenpieceopaper1]

Thank you so much for doing this. It's the first time I'm doing this and I need all the help I can get. Few questions. When removing the big bolts on the cylinder heads, what was the sequence you used to remove them? What about the sequence on the little ones? If they got stuck, did you strike them? Do I have to change the ECU if I do the DOD delete? Right now it's looking like I'm going to replace everything back stock but new or remanufactured and then just put an OBDII disabler. This truck is going to be my little brother's daily driver but it can't have any check engine codes or he'll get in trouble with his army chain of command. Something about a POV inspection.

[@Leveluplivin]

0:52 they all have the boxing 🥊 bell 🔔 sound each and every time accidentally hit the water pump with a tool. Anyone noticed that?🧐

[@johanskillen8427]

Yes haha, makes me feel like I'm in a new round with my truck

[@mattmiller859]

I learned a lot watching this. Thank you for sharing

[@superduty4556]

I've never seen such a clean valley pan cover tbh

[@prod.yayo5715]

My 08 silverado had so much oil all over its cover glad I re did everything tho

[@adamwhitt9349]

Subbed. Nice work. Haven't checked your videos yet but hopefully more LS type stuff coming. 🤙

[@mikeh5168]

Thanks...this is same problem I have in mine...u r pretty good at explaining..

[@andrarachel1362]

😊

[@erick._150]

Thanks for this bro, my truck is making a weird racketing noise followed by chirping and I think it might be a broken pushrod.

[@265chevy]

Very nice work learned a lot thanks

[@mikezupancic2182]

how lucky, your exhaust manifold bolts weren't all broken

[@doctordeath5519]

Thanks for the Great video. It helps to see it done before I do it .

[@GTsPerformance]

Yea, I'm a visual learner myself. The job might look intimidating, but it's much simpler. 👍

[@bigruck2585]

I seriously need your help!! I need the same job done on my 2005 caddillac escalade.😞

[@JOHNGAL108]

😂

[@Godsoldier]

Great Video, Much needed, Thanks!!

[@GTsPerformance]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Godsoldier]

@GTsPerformance very Helpful, your the Man, wishing you many blessings

[@ryangonyea6457]

Thank you

[@Rotaris1]

great job in explaining things.

[@Tixrok]

Will a impact generate enough force for the head bolts dont think im strong enough

[@johnnykourtev]

So are you implying that you can simply delete the dod lifters and just use standard lifters? If so I’m totally doing that. Save myself the worry of the collapsable lifters failing again.

[@jsolis4402]

Think you’ll have to replace cam shaft as well possible a couple other parts there too

[@StanOnDemand]

Is it possible to replace just one side? Because my stuck lifter was in cylinder 1 (driver side). I'm wondering why the manifold wont drop low enough to get the head bolts behind it. I know you replaced both sides but can this be done on just one side? And if so, how do I drop it low enough to get to the head bolts without damaging it?

[@GTsPerformance]

Remove the head bolts under the manifold, then the manifold bolts. The reason the manifolds isn't going down lower is because the driver and passenger are connected as a Y. If you can't get the space, try removing the bolts on the passenger side manifold so the whole exhaust can lower all together. And yes, it is possible to replace only the broken lifter. After everything is all put together, I recommend having someone with a tuning software Disable the DOD system so your lifters only function as regular lifters, and not go into 4 cyl. mode.. since that is when they fail.

[@StanOnDemand]

@@GTsPerformance Ok. And should I use a jack or a support of some sort underneath the manifold to to prevent it from dropping to the ground? I'd assume doing this would make it easier to lift back in place.

[@trappn]

@@StanOnDemand Yes, use support or exhaust will be dangling from o2 harness. Don't ask how I know.

[@usaamahal-haarithi2947]

When I take off heads….. I always think they are heavier than they are too…

[@jameymote4598]

Great vid...😎 👍 👊

[@trentdawg2832]

You would think that a ppv tahoe wouldn't have that 4 cylinder mode bs on it, I have a civilian 2014 tahoe with a 5.3 in it but the first thing I did to it after the dual exhaust was get a programmer and removed the active fuel management, my wife hated when it would shut 4 holes and run like a honda!!!!......you'd be surprised the difference a tune and exhaust makes on one of these pigs......thing was a turd when we drove it off the lot in 2013 brand new, 7 yrs later with 45k mi it runs better than any other ls tahoe around here. .......moral of the story is.......delete or tune out the displacement on demand, it's booboo.......I used a handheld hypertech tuner to get rid of mine for warranty purposes only, if it was out of warranty and we didn't live in gay ass comiefornia I definitely would have deleted it at the cam and went bigger while I was in there..........and the 3 arm puller your using for the harmonic balancer is the best one to use on these engines hands down......I have the very same one works like a charm!!!

[@marco-esk]

Quedé clarito con los comentarios 👍

[@rdonner28]

Awesome video! Really detailed..... Hey what's the rough price of this kit you're using for the install please? Thanks!

[@1TumuToa]

Good job good vid🤙👍👍👍

[@KAILASHSEN79707]

🙏🙏🙏🙏 Good technicians

[@stevemacdonald1330]

What is the torque specs and sequence for the VOLM

[@VideoNash]

thanks

[@luisenriquez5259]

Es todo viejonon

[@anthonyseymore1217]

What part of Texas

[@Birdman1807]

How did you get the exhaust manifold out of the way, can't get the last bolt in on the head.

[@Birdman1807]

Bolts at the bottom won't budge with a 400lb impact wrench

[@GTsPerformance]

I didn't take the manifold out. The key is just to loosen both sides after you removed the head bolts FIRST! First things to remove are the coil packs, plugs & wires, valve covers, rocker trunion guide & pushrods, then the head bolts. (If you loosen both manifolds first, they will hang and wont give you clearance to to bottom head bolts)

[@yordialderete3485]

How much should a mechanic charge me for this labor

[@Tampabay2020]

Typical quote is 2200

[@lancemiller6039]

How many miles on the engine?

[@GTsPerformance]

About 180k

[@irubio1000]

What's the part called in 5:10 u removed ?

[@GTsPerformance]

It's a "steam line". helps water travel to the highest part of the engine to remove air pockets in your coolant

[@therianfox.]

Show us how u uninstall the Manavolt.. Or headen screws.. Why u cut off this scene.. This is the sensitive and dificult issue.. Why all of u deceive us.. Showing tht u take off things easily??

[@wolfsmane]

I really like your well explained videos. Question, when taking the rockers off, were you following a pattern and did I see you untighten each one a little bit and then go back and finish untightening them?

[@MJ-nl3pv]

Y do Macanich charge so much to do this .When it's not that complicated and with rebuild kits and KZbin people like yourself showing people u can diy!!!

[@j.c187]

The dod system sucks in my opinion

[@jeffhoffman1223]

Recycle all of the used metal, instead of throwing in the trash. We have good metal, we don't need Chinese junk over here

[@nsanemedik4674]

Your presenting, annunciations and instructions are very clear, good job dude!

[@carloszaleta1857]

Would you happen to know the torque specs for reassembly? Great video by the way!

[@WendzDarKnight08]

4:12 is what always happens when I work on my Tahoe fml lol

[@tonybustos2396]

very informative.that part is almost donebon my 88 chevy 454 dulley.Gracias😜.learning as i go.

[@LyonhartZ2]

Very professional, knowlegeable and clean. NO POWER TOOLS! You are awesome Bro. God bless you. Kenny from Brooklyn. I wish I lived in Texas!

[@danspykerman6462]

Great video, I think I'll do this myself instead of taking it in, all thanks to this video! To do the DOD delete, is a new cam required, or can you just replace the lifters and call it good? Also, are the oil valley plugs required? If there's no oil passage in standard lifters, it seems like the oil will be blocked anyway...unless it will cause excessive pressure? Lastly, does the computer shut off fuel flow when it goes from a V8 to V4? If so, it seems like a DOD delete may need some software modifications too. Maybe avoiding the delete and just replacing the stock lifters is the best option for someone like me not trying to get fancy with it. Thanks in advance for the help.

[@charlesjohnson756]

I was going to do a delete but instead im currently just doing a top end rebuild and timing chain. You do need software and the dealer wont do it. Also a new cam is required when doing a delete. It really isnt necessary if you look at how many miles you get out of afm lifters.

[@GTsPerformance]

It comes out around the same to do the delete with aftermarket cam, or go with original afm lifters and expect them to fail again at another 180k. You definitely don't need a dealer! If your lifters ain't broke yet.. someone with a computer and a tuning software can disable afm. It's not actually tuning your truck,.. more of a toggle on/off switch. I think its $80 and it'll save your afm lifters.

[@gordoontb3016]

Aye bro when ever u install heads you don’t gotta check clearance right on the heads after you take them machine shop ??

[@Quack9096]

I hope someone can help me with my question, but I want to remove the heads on my 6.0 and from what I hear, I have to make sure that cylinder one is all the way up to start removing rocker arms and heads. Is this true? I want to remove heads on my car so I I can swap out the lifter by myself.

[@StolenClutch]

Aren’t you supposed to put all the push rods back where they were originally?

[@mrhuckleberries]

No broken exhaust bolts? Nobody is that lucky! Good job.

[@GTsPerformance]

😁 Haha, surprised myself also

[@Leveluplivin]

Right 😱

[@докторборменталь-д8р]

to change the clogged hydraulic lifter you need to pull out and disassemble the engine ?! engineers are idiots. there is no dumber design than this motor.

[@GTsPerformance]

Yes, I agree! They got a bit too fancy adding things we don't need.. but luckily, once you change the lifters to regular hydraulic, there is no need to open up the engine ever again. On the positive side, if you're building a performance engine or swapping one of these into your project build, these are some of the best bang for the buck.. and as a mechanic, easy to work on engine.

[@rafaelaguirre5844]

Where are yuo ? I need a job like this.

[@jesuscalderon4110]

Thank you for the video

[@barryhedges3854]

Great job on info and step by step.

[@bigamemphis10]

How did you get you exhaust manafold on the passanger side to drop like that and have that much clearance?

[@silverfoxslash]

Just remove the driver manifold and it will move

[@meadquick2421]

What did you stick inside the crank bolt to remove that harmonic balancer with that tool

[@josephrodriguez6497]

For real I’m at a work stoppage trying to get my harmonic balancer out. It looks like the Chrysler 3 arm puller.

[@GTsPerformance]

Yes, I used Chrysler puller, and a long hex bit socket

[@juangiles4218]

GREAT VIDEO!!!!!! Quick question I gotta take my heads off mine, do I have to take off the water pump and all that stuff to take them off?

[@GTsPerformance]

If it's just the heads, then you don't have to remove the water pump.. but if you're trying to remove the camshaft, then yes

[@MegaHowtoMan]

Love how easy Chevy trucks are to work on. What year is it?

[@GTsPerformance]

This is a 2007

[@LuixFPonce]

my truck needs that repair, can you do it for me?

[@anaszyoud1616]

Do you know why cylinder #6 look like this? Was there any oil going inside the cylinder? I have caprice ppv 6.0 and cylinder #6 misfiring with white smoke from the exhaust and oily spark plug I did a compression test and all cylinders above 150 Psi, there is no lifters knocking sound and by using mini camera cylinder #6 in my car looks exactly like the one in your engine. Could it be bad lifter? Even if there is no knocking sound?

[@fernandoescobar3056]

Very informative video looking to trouble shoot a ticking when I press the accelerator not so audible when on lower speeds have a p219a code dealer said it was the injectors any thoughts

[@20tea]

Was it injectors or lifters?

[@fernandoescobar3056]

@@20tea it was the injectors I changed all 8 but I was driving around with a p0300 for about a year and mess up the catalytic . I cleaned all 4 sensors and still p0420

[@20tea]

The converter in bank 1, driver side cat, may be partially plugged. May have loose material in there that on occasion that may prevent proper flow. You should either get a new cat or just run without them. May notice hesitation at higher speeds.

[@fernandoescobar3056]

@@20tea I took it for a hard run just now for a good hour . Getting the rpms up high. And when i came back to go home the check engine was gone let’s see for how long . This literally just happened tonight . Last time I had the p0420,p0300 p050 p0219 code I took the truck for a long drive did 75 aggressive driving and the 420,219 was gone

[@ole_mcd_farmn3357]

Nice & clean engine tear down. On point. 👍

[@Necromaniac24]

Looks like a lot of work I’m not sure I have time do to this with my 07 6.0, I was quoted with a lifter 7 failure 7200 worst case scenario once he gets all the way in. Now I’m driving a 2021🥶

[@mr.sinaloa1760]

What engine number is this, do you know ? Like i.e. l33 and do you have stock heads or is it modded

[@GTsPerformance]

i think the engine block is an LMG 5.3l with 799 heads

[@ronfrey5327]

excellent work and views now I see whats ahead of me on 2008 #4 is stuck and stays sticking so this guy here wants to replace one lifter might as well do one side. now that I see whats up hes already there Guess if they are ok no need but double work does not appeal to me. replace the ones that tend to collapse with other type to delete from happening now to find performance box to undo 4 and make 8 constantly..

[@Chaos8282]

So how hard or dangerous to screw something up is a lifter swap for someone not really a mechanic. Cylinder 7 is misfiring on mine and my ass is too broke to pay someone else. Have the tools and the will just not the knowledge.

[@juniorpineda4151]

Thia video is great the only thing that would make it better would be if you told us what size the bolts youre taking off ended up being saves us from having to spend more time looking for the right socket or grabbing the wrong one and stripping a bolt cause you used one that fits but was not quite the right size

[@dannyvance5571]

Where can i find part 1 ? I have to do this exact thing to my 13 tahoe and this will be a big help and guide!

[@GTsPerformance]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bn_WZp-va9yNf7Msi=Vr0rovYC1xdbZg-k Hope it helps 👍

[@travisssss28]

IN THIS VIDEO DO YOU HAVE TO BE AT TDC TO START REMOVAL PROCESS?

[@GTsPerformance]

@travisssss28 it helps! Since I'm removing the heads and the camshaft.. that leaves the crank free to rotate, so technically, it doesn't matter. But, the harmonic balancer doesn't have a woodruff key, so it makes it difficult to rotate 🤷🏻‍♂️ still doable

[@jordanespinoza7738]

Did you have to purge the Freon to take out the AC condenser and radiator to remove the cam ?

[@chrisloera3762]

What is the part called on the drivers side head on the back part of it? The black arm looking thing

[@octaviomorales7122]

quick question do you have to remove the head bolts in sequence like you did ???

[@CarlosAguilar-de8rq]

Some power tools would make your job so much faster and easier on you specially if your on flat rate

[@jaredharraden3324]

Hey what's the kit from Texas speed and performance you used

[@GTsPerformance]

I used a stage 2 .550 low lift with 212/218 duration.. and I think it was 112lsa, not certain on that

[@johncampbell5190]

Nice vid. Thanks.

[@keenaneriksson556]

How do you get the manifolds away from the cylinder head bolts?

[@ricardocantu8269]

I see now how I can take off the heads Now thanks for the videos its a freaking big help !

[@angelmxntoya]

so do you have to have it top dead center before pulling the heads off?? anyone know?

[@larrynolan2083]

Love the part where ya dropped the wrench! Lol felt your pain. Great job!

[@alonsoamezcua2386]

Thanks so much I was wondering how the lifter worked and the difference

[@UNEEK_LOGIK]

Hey bro just subscribed to your channel I’m a technician from SA like the music you play during your montage vids

[@toddgoetsch649]

Great video, very informative, can't wait for the next video 👍

[@cristian9955ify]

If your swapping out the heads do you recommend removing the pushrods first?

[@waltherherrera67]

Excelente amigo gracias tengo que aser lo a mi camioneta

[@rafaelaguirre5844]

Hi. God bless you. What is the warranty for this lifters

[@waltbe]

Thank you. Best explanation I have seen!

[@navajorezathlete1202]

Wow what a great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@kenworthcustomlogisticstru8096]

Would a 5.3 v8 vortec in a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado crew cab short bed 1500 LS that have the calash hydraulic roller lifters or just All regular lifters

[@GTsPerformance]

The 05 didn't come with the collapsible lifters, so you'll have all regular hydraulic roller lifters. GM started adding the "displacement on demand" (DOD) lifters on the 07+ engines

[@aniyascott2258]

What's the name the little line on side heads

[@CrashOverride777]

That's a 07 not a 2000

[@bobwells3184]

Great video man!!!! Thank you!!!

[@big-edaniel5522]

Great video thank you 🙏🏽

[@kevmar2013]

Quick question can I just replace the lifters or do I have to replace cam and everything?

[@20tea]

You may get by, but the lifters may eat into the cam lobes. If you already installed it and it's good, you may be fine. If you still notice issues, then you may also want a new cam.