How to remove and install the head gasket on 4.3 Chevrolet vortec ,torque specs

Head gasket job on this 4.3
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[@carolinawestern3875]

Most people don't really understand what the Vortec is or means. They're a totally different animal and actually a variant of an LS engine. Using a sort of paddled rod. Running lengthwise of the intake valley. Creating a faster, directional swirl of air. More efficiently introduced and burned quicker. Than a regular engine. The simplest upgrades, yield amazing results on them. Like cold air intakes and good plugs.

[@myfalconry76]

You over torqued the exhaust bolts on a vortec engine the bolts will snap with expansion

[@carolinawestern3875]

Due to an unforseen situation. I've gotta change mine at only 110,000mls. Mine is the 98 GMC Sonoma SL 4.3 Vortec, 4sp A.T. But I'm gonna do a full port and polish on all parts. With a K&N cold air kit. These Vortecs have insane power in reserve.

[@claytonfuller4854]

Do you have a video removing from the truck?

[@normalhuman9260]

I do a lil head gasket work myself,just wanted to praise you for your video. Excellent job,thank you for posting this. Best wishes for you and yours.

[@jrgranados5853]

Any one got a problem with this feel pro head gaskets ..? They recomend to buy eom or multi layers what you guys think..?

[@dftsp33ddemon14]

I'm not sure if I missed it somewhere in this video but what year and model is it you are working on?... is this the proper method I can use on my 2005 GMC Jimmy? (It does have the 4.3 vortec)

[@ДмитрийМалков-й5л]

Тоже интересно, подходит ли этот метод для Chevy astro 2003, vortec 4.3?

[@dftsp33ddemon14]

@@ДмитрийМалков-й5л is that what he's working on?

[@ДмитрийМалков-й5л]

@@dftsp33ddemon14 Yes, it is over this.

[@dftsp33ddemon14]

@@ДмитрийМалков-й5л so this isn't the proper method I can use on my 2005 jimmy?

[@Luigi-pk8mk]

I use an impact to remove bolts but always use a torque wrench to tighten…..

[@JM8686]

Always good to torque

[@Luigi-pk8mk]

Also…it’s a good idea to run a thread chaser through the bolt holes for the cyl head bolts in the block to clean out the threads. This will ensure that the cyl head bolts torque up properly; if they are dirty or rusty they may not allow the bolts to have adequate clamping force even if the correct torque reading on the torque wrench is reached.

[@Itsme83.]

How much you charge for this?

[@betto9gdl]

Yeah! If you do it right there is no way to fuck up! 👍🏼

[@cowgirl1265]

Your awesome. So detailed and knowledgeable!!!

[@alvinmartine1470]

That's wrong I said 2015 Chevy Silverado

[@therealjpoe23]

Vortec is not a TBI. Are you sure the torque specs are the same for both TBI and Vortec engine?

[@Jolt_husky]

Early years of the vortec were tbi

[@myfalconry76]

On the later vortec v6 engine they are torque to angle not weight

[@danielmercado5630]

Cual es el libro que usas tiene algún número

[@MadAtMax.300Blackout]

Very nice torque wrench. I need one but $$$

[@prestonpacheco5483]

Do you know about how long it took to do the job start to finish?

[@bobp7626]

Very straight forward video!!! Good job!!

[@juanmarquez1704]

Saludos necesito manual porfavor necesito montar cabezas y buzos hidráulica

[@normalhuman9260]

Those are the easiest due to the lifting of the rods with hydraulic pressure from the oil pump. Use the appropriate amount of torque for the head bolts and in the right order for what engine you are working on,but with the hydraulic lifting rods,you don't need to worry about the torque of the rocker arm mounts. Just tighten to a reason level,then add a 90° or slightly more. Just needs to hold secure,the hydraulic lifting will take care of the rest when running.

[@ProfessionalDad]

Where’s pt2

[@coffeyscarburetors6437]

Did you have over heating issues after installing those gaskets? The holes on thoes gaskets seem like they block cooling flow.

[@JM8686]

No sir no problems

[@normalhuman9260]

Was those Head Gaskets from Fel Pro series? If so they are the best as far as I'm concerned.

[@cortneydunford4485]

Will rebuilding the top end interfer with the computer?

[@normalhuman9260]

No,but do not spin the cam shaft or risk throwing it out of timing. The pcm and bcm will be fine as long as the batt is disconnected before you start,and not reconnected until every single harness is plugged back in.

[@kilowatttheorignal]

Wait wait question about torqueing the headbolts you did increments of 22 to total 66 but I thought you built it up like first 30 then 50 then the last torque spec whatever it was

[@leewilliams8917]

Second time torque should be 44.?

[@normalhuman9260]

@@leewilliams8917 depends on the engine. Some are 44 some are over 60,ya want to know the right torque specs and order for each engine you work on. I always build up by 15 or 20ft lbs at a time and in the correct order no matter what the final torque spec is. That's just me though.

[@michaelszczys8316]

The way he described it reminded me of way, way back over 50 years ago when I was about 15 and never even used a torque wrench before, an older guy I knew was in school auto shop and told me about how the teacher was trying to tell him that if he torqued a bolt to say 30 lbs. torque and then did it again it would in effect place twice the torque on the bolt. I said " what ? ". I told him if that were the case then he would be able to set the wrench for 30 foot pounds, torque the bolt 4 times in a row and rip the head off. Maybe he was really describing ' gradually ' taking it up to the prescribed amount, and the guy I knew took it the wrong way.

[@kilowatttheorignal]

@michaelszczys8316 I made the comment 2 years ago but I'm glad you replied, because that motor I was working on actually cracked in 2 places from a intake gasket leak, but I did do lifters on the drivers bank on a 5.3 past few days

[@joebustillos5152]

cuanto cobra para un trabajo de estos ??

[@JM8686]

Depende lo que se ocupe amigo

[@likescars6210]

anyone know the toque spec on the rail that holds down the lifters?

[@JM8686]

No need torque lol just get them tight by hand and then half turn,should be around 18lb to 20lb

[@normalhuman9260]

@@JM8686 are the rods the hydraulic lifted type where they set directly on top of a oil nozzle? The rods are normally like hollow straws with a small hole going all the way through them if so. Getting ready to do a S10 head gasket and curious if it is like the GM 3.4 I just finished. Theres no torque specs for hydro lifted Rods on rocker arms either.

[@Northbryleigh]

Common sense with the exhaust gaskets i think..

[@takingu2skoo]

lol im no mechanic i didnt k ow or would think about that

[@takingu2skoo]

dam wish you could rebuild my motor

[@JM8686]

Thanks for the trust 🙌

[@JM8686]

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[@radiorahim861]

Thank you

[@JM8686]

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[@USMC-Sniper-0137]

Muy bueno mi amigo!!!!

[@JM8686]

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[@georgerhodes556]

Great video.what are the head torque specifications for 2001 4.3.thanks.

[@JM8686]

🤣🙌

[@chandler615]

Maybe in the future you should start from the beginning of the job so we know what the hell is going on...

[@JM8686]

Good idea 💡 Thanks for the advice 🙌

[@chandler615]

@@JM8686 did I miss the video where you tore it apart, or is this where you started recording? This is the only video series for head gasket on this motor that I can find, and im not that experienced. I need to know what you tore off, and what you left in place. That way, I dont have to worry about getting it "in time" because I removed the wrong part...

[@JM8686]

Yeah i have the fist video but back then my KZbin was a mess lol 😆

[@chandler615]

Do you mind linking it in a reply? Sorry, it just says this is part #1 in the video description.

[@b.ramquist8704]

@Toothless Bull Dog 2.0 how about not being a dick behind your keyboard tough guy?

[@nicholaslandolina]

Where's video 2

[@JM8686]

I have the full build after this one

[@coltlemmon8568]

It's actually 13mm

[@reidjackson8800]

The V8s are 13 mm 4.3 v6s are 15mm

[@coltlemmon8568]

@@reidjackson8800 did mine on a blazer v.6 and that wasn't the case it was 13