How to install the lifters,head gasket,head torque specs on gmc Sierra or Chevy Silverado 2012-2018

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Installing the newLifters on the 2015 gmc Sierra
Head bolts torque specs!
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[@danyiellamendez5432]

This guy is a genuis been trynna find out how to over 3 months now , had few mechanics check out my truck and not wanting to try and get it fixed literally made me same thousands of dollars & time can’t get back on the road to work

[@rdonner28]

Dang! I can't believe how good part 2 was! I watched part 1 and was blown away as well!!! Best videos on KZbin!!!! THANKS.......

[@curtiscoleman3131]

Yes sir I’m headed back up to the dealership to get my truck and fix mine this week!!! Thank you 🙏🏽 🤩🤩

[@michaelramirez4755]

Thank you for the two videos. Your step-by-step instructions helped me so much. Muchas gracias 🙏🏼

[@brucekaiwi3839]

Apparently the active fuel management lifters in the GM 5.3 liter V8 are a VERY common problem. Good job creating this awesome video and explaining all the details.

[@JM8686]

Thank you for the comment 🙌

[@traviswalker7715]

Yes Sir

[@RayKlim]

thanks for shareing very good job showing the how to's.

[@JM8686]

Thank you for watching

[@miguelcastro6968]

Looks pretty simple I have never mess with replacing lifters but looks like that's the problem that I have with my truck. Great video.

[@JM8686]

Thanks for watching and yeah kinda simple 🙌

[@Havvaii808]

Part 1 and 2 helped out alot. Much love from Hawaii🤙

[@jamesahearn9992]

New Best Mechanic video, I can't believe you did this with only one hand, lol!

[@wstansutton1]

I wish I had seen your videos before I took our 2017 GMC Yukon to the shop. I could have saved thousands.

[@betoq_z2855]

You made it so easy saved some serious money

[@drewadderleystevens4067]

This was a awesome video I'm going to do my suburban tomorrow will be using this for reference

[@mansouralkhyeli3142]

i have the same problem with my truck & this video helps a lot you don't imagen !! thank you brother

[@JM8686]

Gald to hear that it helped you Thanks for watching and the comment 🙌

[@Durtyburg727]

Excellent job, I have watched several of your videos. Very professional.

[@JM8686]

Thank you brother 🙌

[@cmoreno1990]

Great video. I used this video to do the same exact job on my 15 Sierra 6.2liter. Helped tremendously! Only trouble I had that you didn't mention, is the wire harness secured to the back of the intake cover. It's impossible to detach it. So I just snaked the intake manifold out from underneath the cover, and then I was able to detach the harness. Other than that, perfect video for anyone with basic hand tools to perform.

[@WilmerBrito643]

i did the same thing, i was fighting with the intake-cover for and hour, then i was like let me try an take the intake out first then the cover and it did work after that i just stuck a flat head driver to push out the clips out of the intake-cover ,tomorrow 05/29/2023 am gonna install the lifters back THANKS JM8686 FOR THE VIDEO YOU JUST SAVED ME 1200 DOLLARS MY LOCAL MECHANIC ESTIMATE WAS 1700 SO I BOUGHT THE LIFTERS TOTAL TOO 500 DOLLARS SO 1700-500=1200 I REALLY SAVED 1200 ,,,I HAD TO BUY THE PARTS AND CASKETS

[@AcidGambit419]

Did the same exact thing on an 18 GMC Sierra

[@AcidGambit419]

I don't think it's possible to get it off any other way

[@loopy2646]

Thanks man I appreciate it and I feel like I can do the job on my wife's truck

[@jody6121]

You are a fantastic teacher.

[@JM8686]

🙌

[@Tinman6354ty]

Excellent instructional video!! Thanks

[@desmondmorgan2137]

Thanks for the video. Great job!

[@bruceschmidt9131]

Good job easy to see and understandable you did great with this

[@JM8686]

Thanks 🙌

[@obscur156]

Good job and well explained.Thanks for sharing this,i will be ready for it !

[@JM8686]

Thanks for watching 🙌 13b_dorito my Instagram cuz about to do a 2016 escalade with 6.2

[@obscur156]

@@JM8686 Great,i will check that !

[@ubethejudge69]

great video , swore new fuel lines under intake are 1 use only but maybe not! awesome vid

[@raulvalles5169]

Really good video we'll look for more videos from u

[@josegonzalez1175]

Great work young man and thank you for the help

[@JM8686]

🙌

[@charlieg1731]

Saved me 6k lol thanks brotha im halfway through so far

[@therealcommodoremccrary]

this helped a lot. thank you

[@michaelbenjamin743]

Great info and video my buddy is going to fix my bad lifter cylinder 4 2008 Silverado 5.3 them dam afm lifters cause to much trouble

[@juancampos9661]

Nice video. You sound young and smart

[@mcphelan1]

Awesome video

[@mpoutdoors7791]

Amazing video amigo ! 👏✔️

[@Dzenisavdic]

Ty for the video!

[@jorgemireles6408]

Good stuff man

[@chrismartin6414]

You just saved me a cash I did not have . Thanks

[@JM8686]

🤣

[@j.d.7321]

AMIGO GOOD WORK! HONESTLY I WOULD HAVE DONE BOTH SIDES WITH ELEMINATING THE DOD,

[@victordelarosa589]

Mis respetos buen trabajo amigo… que Dios bendiga tus manos y cerebro

[@zaino660]

Excellent job boy,..Congra, and Excellent video..

[@JM8686]

🙌

[@victordelarosa589]

Muy buen video… bendiciones y siga así.

[@JoseDiaz-bk9mh]

DO NOT reuse the head bolts. They’re a torque-to-yield bolt which makes them one time use.

[@vikkleo]

A+++ on the video man big help

[@JM8686]

Thanks for watching🤘

[@TheChivas93]

Good job bro thanks for the info

[@JM8686]

🙌

[@jeffreygoss8109]

Great explanation of the plastic retainers. I’ve heard they are prone to fail.

[@JM8686]

Yeah already happened to me haha 🤦‍♂️

[@dernolddodge]

Very helpful video

[@JM8686]

Thanks 🙌

[@carlblanton4804]

Great video

[@JM8686]

🙌

[@chriswilson8911]

Good job

[@norg2724]

good job sir

[@dfs7979]

Thanks so much for the great set of vids. I thought the head bolts couldn’t be reused because they are stretch bolts. I’m guessing it’s probably fine.

[@AcidGambit419]

I mean you are not supposed to but there is only one way to find out right... Actually you can measure the length to see if they are in spec

[@kingjon7124]

What did u use to clean block and pistons for new head gasket

[@donc6545]

Awesome video.

[@JM8686]

Thank you for the support 🙌

[@donc6545]

Where are you guys located?

[@JM8686]

Got my shop in gardena ca

[@drnotboot]

Do you need to change the VLOM? Or test it?

[@billbewley3153]

good video

[@JM8686]

Thanks for watching 🤘

[@jerryfuentes1985]

Do you have to resurface the head for a lifter replacement job. I have a 2016 Tahoe cylinders 1,7 are missifiring ..

[@JuanGonzalez-zw5zu]

Good job body,I got a Cadillac Escalade that’s similar to that one

[@JM8686]

Yeah they are 🤘

[@tonymedrano40able]

Great job, very clear explanation, how about if the lifters are not jambed can it still make that tacking noise?

[@JM8686]

Yeah it can be but needs more diagnostic

[@Gilroy408]

Nice

[@dernolddodge]

Could you tell me the torque sequence and how many foot lbs to torque the intake?

[@HunterCrowson]

I did not hear you say but is it necessary to replace the camshaft when doing the lifters? Please advise.

[@_darthraider_6784]

my question homie is did u have to reprogram anything to the ecm when u finished, thanks

[@edgarpineda9991]

Buen jale bro !

[@edforthewin8574]

So on each side it’s 4 normal lifters and 4 lifters with the springs(AFM)?

[@chrisjumper3198]

Really enjoyed your video. Taught me a lot. Not sure it is my lifter yet. I have a 2014 Yukon XL 5.3L V8 SLT. I have a misfire on the 7th cylinder so I replaced all the spark plugs and wires and coil on the 7th cylinder and that made it run a little better for a while and then it had another misfire on the 7th cylinder again after driving it for a while. I don't have the tool to check the compression yet in the 7th cylinder. What are your thoughts on my problem?Is there a way to drain the antifreeze so you don't get it all over the cylinder heads?

[@JM8686]

Remove the valve cover nd see if the pushrod have any play

[@cedreed6217]

My 2014 started making a knocking noise New Year’s Eve… how can I DM you to ask a question as to if it’s the push rods or lifters?

[@bankruptsee]

Did you replace the VLOM?

[@joetrevino4135]

Can you replace just the one bad lifter? Or do you have to do them all

[@elmasterjose18]

Awesome video man! I have the same problem and im getting ready to do this, i wanna use good gaskets and not so cheap ones where did you buy them? Anyways you could share a link to all the gaskets that have to be replaced

[@JM8686]

Get felpro or victor

[@6sh00ter2]

How long did this job take you? I need to do my truck but don't wanna use PTO from work. Is 2 days enough time?

[@scarykiiid2993]

I'm actually in the process of changing lifters and cam on my 18 5.3 sierra with the afm. I see that you did not replace the cam here in this video. sometimes it's not necessary to replace the cam?

[@vkchikom3187]

The push rods need to go in the same way you put it in or doesn’t matter what side you put in first or if they need to go in order

[@gusgus162003]

Good video. I do have to say that the torque specs according to GM is 59 ft pounds 90 degree then 40 degree.

[@phillipthomas3520]

That's for the Allen bolt on the drivers side head. All the others should be 59 ft lbs, 90°, 60°.

[@work4dough]

I dont understand the 90° 40° terminology. Like he said 22 lbs of torque and then he did the 90° thing... What does that mean and why? Why can't I torque it to 22lbs and move on? Thanks in advance ☺️

[@miguelangelleyva1477]

No cambiaste todos? Cuántas millas trae el pickup

[@dwightgomez1201]

What snap on torque and degrees wrench is that

[@michaelhance1839]

Great fucking job on both videos!!

[@stevenr5922]

Is this the same for 2019 5.3 ld/lt?

[@MrManushe]

nice

[@GGoatSQUAD]

I’m not a mechanic in any kind of way. I have a 2015 Suburban that is having cylinder 2 issues. I’m assuming it could be the lifter and maybe cam shift. Is there anyone in the NJ area that can help solve this problem of me? Appreciate the video. Awesome!!!!

[@jonnydarkoe9101]

Nice work brother... I think i need the same done to my 5.3... I was seeing how much u charge for that kinda of work.. I’m in Cali also...Norwalk area.. thanx have a good day

[@JM8686]

Yeah I can get it done ,13b_dorito my Instagram for more info

[@jonnydarkoe9101]

JM8686 ok sounds good thanks,, I’ll be getting in touch

[@Eljefetou1]

Hey so i got a question for you could you answer please. So i did head job on the driver side of my truck, i have a 2014 silverado lt 5.3. I did exactly what you did also put new spark plugs and wires changed the oil and also replaced the injector for bank one. Ot ran good no noise for two hours i parked it and check engine light came on started shaking no over heat and all gauges are normal. Now for the injector i bought 1 for bank 1. It came with little white rings that looks like a tiny doughnut. I put them on it didnt have any on the injectors the first time i took them out and i didnt see if they came off in the head. I took the head to the machine shop and when i got it back it was clean. So i put them on. Do you think this might be the problem? Maybe it did not have them before? I saw the injectors you took out but i didnt see them?. Help please!!!!

[@Jorge.Rangel]

I just replace my injectors and the original didn't have that white Gasket, not on the injector itself not on block where the sit. The new ones all came with the white Gasket.

[@zourdiesel8579]

👍🏾. Minus the reused 😂

[@alexHernandez-pb4md]

What’s a good way to clean the head and block for the new gasket

[@JM8686]

Anything works ,just don't scratch either of the surfaces!!

[@Atreyu760]

To unplug fuel injectors or gas lines do i need to unplug a fuse or battery? How much gas come out of lines?

[@JM8686]

No need because it's a high pressure mechanical pump! Nd only small amount of gas

[@shugpenn2971]

Can I use these same steps on a 2019 2500 Silverado 6.0 vortex

[@JM8686]

Yes sir

[@phillipthomas3520]

Shouldnt the torque specs for the head bolts be 59 ft lbs, 90°, 60°? Drivers side allen bolt is 59 ft lbs, 90°, 40°?

[@chalinoahuesoduro5566]

Great video. So the right cylinder head doesnt have the big allen head bolt like the left one does? Im currently working on a 2015 silverado with tge l83 engine and i bought head bolt sets but both come with big allen head bolt.

[@JM8686]

Correct, right head (passenger side) does not comes with the big Allen head bolt 👍 Don't forget the grounds behind the head

[@chalinoahuesoduro5566]

@@JM8686 so torque is 22 90* n 70* Not 59 90* 40* ????

[@ivandreaver2227]

@@chalinoahuesoduro5566 I am also wondering this.

[@yuema2078]

Great video - how difficult is it to do the same on the driver side? I have a P0307 error and unfortunately it the inner most cylinder on the drivers' side. Thanks much!

[@JM8686]

Depending what year,if is the LS you don't have high pressure fuel pump, if you have the LT you have a head bolt in front of cylinder #1 that is different than the others and you have a high pressure fuel pump and Injectors directly into the head,the LT is the same exact like the one on the video! Less words LS easier than LT

[@yuema2078]

@@JM8686 Thanks! I have a 2015 Sierra 1500 SLT 5.3L V8 Gas. I am thinking about to give it a try. My previous diy projects on auto never went beyond changing an alternator or knock sensor. This looks a quite bit more involved.

[@JM8686]

Same engine like the video

[@rafaelmolina848]

What’s a good brand for the lifters? I’m going to replace mines

[@JM8686]

I only buy Mines from the dealer

[@cheyneyharp5097]

Did you replace those high pressure gas lines under the intake

[@JM8686]

Don't think I did lol

[@juice4512]

Great video! I have the same issue on cylinder 6. How long would you say this job takes? Also, someone told me I’d have to resurface the head before I reinstall it, is that true?

[@JM8686]

Takes from 3 to 4 hours all you need is the tools and no you don't have to resurface the head before installing unless you cause any damage on the surface

[@juice4512]

JM8686 I took the valve cover off today, but the rockers on cylinder 6 don’t seem to move. Could the lifer still be bad?

[@JM8686]

Yeah lifter could be bad! Message me on Instagram 13b_dorito for fast respond

[@MrBigtime1986]

I had a 2018 Silverado and it was having a misfire and the plugs kept getting fouled out was this happening to this persons truck ?

[@JM8686]

No,the problem was a loud lifters doe to a DOD/AFM lifter collapsed

[@jonlong5395]

Where did you order the lifters from? I’m trying to get some for my 2015 GMC Sierra

[@JM8686]

Dealer or where i get parts for my shop

[@edgaresparza8354]

Where you leave broo ? My truck needs the same job lifter number 3

[@kimhe3561]

Hi like your video. I have a 2017 chevy suburban 83,000miles, got code P0324 tis morning, knock engine error. What do you think the problem?

[@JM8686]

Could be many things! Does you're engine have a misfire,shakes or noise on a side of the engine? For faster help 13b_dorito my Instagram

[@Mac-mu9cs]

Whats the proper method of prepping the head and block mating surfaces

[@JM8686]

Heads send over to machine shop to get resurfaced nd a valve job nd block just sand it down "clean with wire brush or sandpaper 120 grid"

[@ti50pqsmoith34]

My torque wrench doesn't do degrees. Can you give me ft lbs? I've seen other videos where they suggested 25, 50, & 75. Would you say that is close?

[@JM8686]

Yeah thats kinda close

[@TheJcrandazzo]

How do you know that the oil solenoid wasnt bad hence causing the lifter to stay collapsed?Thanks

[@JM8686]

Because i can control the valley pan with my bidirectional scanner before removing the head to confirm that the lifter is the issue! First i check the live data and focus on cyl 1-7-4-6 if i have the live misfire on any of those afm/dod cyl, then i go cyl by cyl activating and deactivating one by one to confirm that the lifter is collapsed! Another way is removing the valve cover and run the truck without it and you will see a rockerarm not moving at all so that will also confirm that the lifter is collapsed!

[@TheJcrandazzo]

@@JM8686 Thanks for your reply. Makes sense ..Best video on this repair .Thanks for helping out so many .

[@ramiroarellano9523]

En donde compraste la racha para torqiar y cuánto salió Primo??

[@JM8686]

En snapon sale como $500

[@jacobford29]

Do you have to resurface the head?

[@JM8686]

Only if overheat because it will warp

[@ManuelRamirez-od7tm]

About how much are the parts?

[@andresarias13aa]

Where can I take my truck to delete the dod

[@Dmstyle8044]

Do you have to rock it?

[@allfamilyimportanddomestic8508]

What if you don’t have access to an air gun to blow out the head bolt holes what can you do as an alternative

[@JM8686]

Whatever works i would say lol

[@codycaron3058]

Paper towels on a screw driver 🤙

[@daxtrogam8862]

Can you tell me the torques for a silverado 2014 5.3

[@JM8686]

13b_dorito my Instagram

[@alfredomendoza8239]

Question the lifters that we’re replaced , were the ones that have springs only ?

[@oillife2115]

On the driver side. Cylinder one and cylinder 7. Passenger side six and four

[@oillife2115]

I noticed it was like a month ago, but he never said anything.

[@adamcarlson1536]

Thanks for the great video. Exactly the problem on my truck, but on Cylinder 5. I have another problem though, probably from driving with a stuck or collapsed lifter. When I am at idle, my oil pressure is 10-20 psig. When I'm driving, I am at a normal 40 psig. I noticed I have some metal shavings in the oil, so I am not driving it now. What bearing or component could I have damaged?

[@JM8686]

There is no way to tell what bearings got damaged, only opening the engine! Remove the oil pressure switch and hookup a oil pressure gage to male sure the psi you getting is accurate! You can also add a Lucas additive or replace the oil pump or shim the original oil pump so you can get a higher pressure if you do have low oil pressure

[@adamcarlson1536]

@@JM8686 Thank you! Just pulled the cylinder head. Now it's really tough to get the stuck lifter out. I saw a video about using some brake cleaner (or something similar) to free it. Any other advice? Also, I started to strip a few head bolts. Do you know the specifications for those bolts?

[@JM8686]

Lifters should come right out pretty easy, if they give you a hard time is because you might have a damaged cam shaft or even the engine block it self! Make sure the brown plastic lifter holder is not damaged cuz sometimes the lifters spins around off the lifter holder! Send pictures to my Instagram 13b_dorito

[@adamcarlson1536]

@@JM8686 Was able to get the lifter out. The roller had broken off, and I was able to use a magnet to pull out little pieces. Also, had some pieces in the oil pan and metal shavings. That explains where the shavings came from. The cam shaft looked pretty good, maybe a little tiny bit of scouring, but at least this will be enough to get the truck on the road and clear a few codes to trade it in.

[@JM8686]

Good job 🙌