How To Remove Engine Chevy Express Van part 1

[@scoopold]

Dude you’re a saint for doing this in such detail!

[@scottrinne1]

Thank you!

[@scoopold]

@@scottrinne1 seriously thanks!

[@scottrinne1]

I figured making the video would help someone else.

[@richarddamacio531]

Thank you bro! Fr appreciate the clear video shots!

[@a.k.maclellan54]

How wonderfully detailed. Thank you. I had to replace the water pump on my Volvo XC90. There was not a single KZbin video that showed and described the process of disassembly. So many fasteners positioned where one cannot see them and with no instructions at all available a project that should be difficult with effort. All European vehicle manufacturers try to make it impossible to preform home repairs. Please accept my MANY THANKS for your full details for disassembly and then with your number two follow up video for installing new engine. What a credit. Eleven out of ten stars. How satisfying to have you on the globe. Enjoy your day with every success and satisfaction. 🙏

[@scottrinne1]

I love it! ...your comment is almost too nice where I think there could be sarcasm involved, but either way: I'm going to pretend that your comment is 100% sincere. :) Thanks!!

[@BadReligionQL]

I never knew I needed a Sierra bumper on my work van. Now I do, would love to see the brackets and mounting you came up with. Looks awesome!

[@Lee-n1q9w]

I see it's a old post. But wanted to thank you. I will be doing that exact swap over next days. I couldn't picture it. The bracket you made is greatness. Thanks !

[@scottrinne1]

No problem! Thanks for watching. (I think you can buy lift brackets online for our series of LS engines)

[@Lee-n1q9w]

@scottrinne9952 thanks.. Take care. T24

[@TobiasDuncan]

I dont even need to search the comments to know how everyone felt about the music! I am guessing you have learned to skip in entirely for next time. That said, everything else about this video is AWESOME! KZbin needs way more stuff like this that is actually uselful

[@AVM65DT]

Thanks for doing this, the music was a bit loud, the commentary was spot on.

[@scottrinne1]

Yeah...I’m not a professional youtuber. I made a video because I couldn’t find one when I was searching. I’m still learning about editing...thanks for the constructive criticism.

[@robroy308]

I will be doing my work truck very soon this video will save me thousands of dollars this is not my first motor swap but it is my first van motor swap

[@scottrinne1]

I’m glad to hear my video will help someone; Good luck with your swap!

[@twincam825]

Thanks for all info getting ready to change engine in a 2004 express van 6.0 lq4.

[@jafarideschamps5345]

how did it go?? about to swap the 4.3 to a 6.0

[@jeffreywolf5235]

I wish I had a shop like yours so I could do a job like this.. that lift is key and then the tool boxes that are pretty full I'm guessing it's another Key thing to have. The proper tools

[@marcmercado2085]

For those who are gonna attempt this, your transmission will drop if you don’t use a big enough strap to hold it up. The only thing holding the transmission upright is the engine. My transmission dropped a half foot after removing the engine and what kept it from dropping to the ground was my strap.

[@adammiller2246]

Great video Hopefully I will not need to watch it again, as if I do it will mean I am replacing an engine in my van. You did a great job. Anyone can watch your video and plan on how to do it, what parts to get etc. Thanks

[@kenbreetz]

Wow! You da Man! I am replacing my motor this weekend and your video is perfect. Thank you for posting it

[@dougherbert7899]

Great content! I love the thoroughness, but fast enough pace to keep it moving.

[@fido2006]

Thanks for the detailed video! Anyone contemplating removing / replacing the motor on a Chevy Express and with access to a lift like this should also review the video by realfixesrealfast titled "Pulling the engine on a snub nosed van" where he unbolts the van body from the frame and lifts the body up giving easy access to remove the engine. With this method he didn't need to evacuate the A/C because the compressor(after unbolting from the engine brackets,) and all other A/C components (and the radiator,) stayed with the body. The body lift video is of a 2000 Express van with a 5.7L engine and it looks like the A/C compressor is on the upper driver's side making it easy to wire out of the way compared to your 6.0L with the compressor on the low passenger's side. For catching the coolant when you pull a lower hose like this you can use a 4x2 cement mixing tub from a home improvement store to keep it from going all over the floor.

[@speedwrenchmobilemechanics6089]

Good video but that music was killing me

[@SteveRivett]

I like how you rolled the vehicle backwards instead of the engine stand.

[@preparedbear5727]

clear to the point, no philosophy, i like it! thanks

[@sandsautolit]

Very very kool, Scott. Very professional video AND mechanic work too.

[@ozzyrocks9911]

Thanks for doing this video

[@scottrinne1]

No problem!

[@edhall8371]

U the man. About to do a GMC Savana engine this weekend. Great video

[@laborawashere]

Wow, this is very well done. Good job. Thank you

[@scottrinne1]

Thanks!

[@technicalitems731]

Needed video. Thank you for your service

[@shanemulligan3571]

Who made your roof rack?? That thing is awesome!!

[@timeisshorttruly8409]

I found the video to be very informative. I enjoyed the music about like listening to the IRS when you call them

[@scottrinne1]

Yeah...I’m not a professional youtuber. I made a video because I couldn’t find one when I was searching. I’m still learning about editing...thanks for the constructive criticism.

[@FaxMe2Barbados]

great video, I did one of these back in the 90's different model obviously but I wonder when manufacturers will design things so they can be serviced. after fixing cars for 22 years I finally got out of the business of dealing with that day after day, so frustrating.

[@StumpyVanLife]

They will never do that. There primary concern when designing things is how easily it can be assembled. They install the powertrain into the frame before they install the body. I have seen service tech's remove the body in order to replace the engine on these vans. They can remove the entire body and use a lift to raise it off the frame in under an hour. Then you have wide open access to everything.

[@914Performance]

how difficult was doing the swap on 96-02 van need to do this swap coming up

[@914Performance]

how difficult was doing the swap on 96-02 van need to do this swap coming up

[@diegocvillalpando7576]

how did they put that bumper on that express is it compatible with GMC sierra

[@scottrinne1]

I installed a GMC Sierra bumper on my Express van. It takes cutting and welding to get it done.

[@surffish386]

sooooooo is leaving intake manifold on and instead removing exhaust manifold logs and strap some chain and bolts into heads for crane lift point????

[@jimgentry3929]

I'm glad he done it and not me.

[@jamesbarraza9838]

This video was great! Can I ask where you purchased that bumper? Is that specific to the express van?

[@scottrinne1]

It’s a GMC Sierra bumper (03-07). …it takes cutting and welding to get it to fit.

[@abduljones1896]

Definitely would love to see a video on how you got your front bumper to fit awesome 👍🏾

[@twincam825]

Removed mine in a 2004 express van rebuilt my engine found cam bearing shot push rods bad one lifter bad cam lobes one bad. But crank was in good shape cylinders looked good in shape in spec.

[@UnknownUnknown-se1qu]

I was reading in the comments about the bumper you said it takes cutting and welding but didnt specify to cut what and weld what. Did you cut and weld the brackets or narrow the bumper or what. I want to do this

[@egidijusjuknevicius3235]

Great content! What was the probpem with the engine? I have the same car and the engine makes same sounds.

[@scottrinne1]

Bearings were worn after 3xx,xxx miles causing lower oil pressure.

[@egidijusjuknevicius3235]

@@scottrinne1 Thank you.

[@bearallb]

like your graphics on the side of your van. Where did you get it from, I'd like to get something similar for my van

[@scottrinne1]

I bought them off of eBay from a seller in Wisconsin.

[@bearallb]

@@scottrinne1 oh ok I'll take a look thanks for the quick response 👍 your videos on how to change the engine very informative 👍

[@jeffreywolf5235]

How are you supposed to change the radiator fluid if there's no drain plug on the radiator?

[@rellmonger7935]

What bumper is that? I have the 2 square headlights will that bumper still fit my 05 chevy express 1 ton?

[@scottrinne1]

The bumper is from a GMC Sierra truck. It’s not a direct bolt-on...it requires cutting, welding, and fabricating brackets.

[@rellmonger7935]

@@scottrinne1 ok thanks

[@indoorroadkill3369]

@@scottrinne1 that would make a great video!!! Do you know what year truck it came from?

[@scottrinne1]

2003-2007 GMC Sierra. I agree that it would make a great video, because I get this question a lot. However, I never took any video clips while working on that project.

[@abduljones1896]

@@scottrinne1 can you make a video just showing what you did to your front bumper to make it fit?

[@aiclives]

Hey Scott quick question, I bought a complete engine and was wondering do I need to replace the intake manifold gasket after using the valley plate?

[@scottrinne1]

I'm sure some people would say that you can reuse it, but I would replace it. It might be cheaper to buy an intake manifold gasket set and you'll have the extra gaskets that you might need as well.

[@ChinoZavala-lp5il]

I have a question will a engine of a Silverado 2002 5.3 will it fit in a express 2009 electric throttle 4.8 Im just wanna change parts of the 4.8 too the 5.3 like starter water pump ac compressor and power steering and the intake manifold too the 5.3 it came with it's computer ?

[@zafar78600]

how many hours and how many skinned knuckles

[@scottrinne1]

20 hours, $16 in the cuss jar, and 3 bloody knuckles.

[@zafar78600]

Bravo@@scottrinne1

[@WoodRanger-138]

If You dont want the music, turn off the volume and push the close caption icon. You can slow the speed as well with the gear icon

[@SebPew]

how long did it take you to replace the motor? I'm curious

[@scottrinne1]

Well, I filmed it so it took much longer than it should have. ..I think the mechanic book time is around twenty hours. (I could be wrong)

[@SebPew]

rly good video by the way ! thx a lot

[@TheTravellingHobo]

Yo this is a great fucking video Pulling one of these RIGHT NOW at school

[@scottrinne1]

lol, I was hoping the video would help the typical driveway-mechanic...I'm glad to hear that people are using them at a school :)

[@hammerheadize]

Just WOW you are really good

[@scottrinne1]

Except for the music :)

[@danjim7056]

I have an older one of these I'm trying to pull the motor, irs all unhooked just cant get the picker in there to lift it. I dont want to take the manifold off but looks like I might have too

[@adammiller2246]

I have carefully wrapped a chain around the block which is connected to picker. The plate that Scott made is the answer, but not everyone can weld .

[@914Performance]

amazing video

[@Snailmailtrucker]

Please, please, please tell me that this is close to the same procedure I can take to swap a 350 engine in my 1982 Chevy Hi Cube van ! Will my Core Support come off in a similar fashion ? PLEASE ! *Liked/Subscribed....nice video !*

[@BeProductiveCreations]

Similar question... I have a 95 chevy G30 with a 350 TBI small block and I need to get it pulled. I am hoping I can follow these instructions?

[@Snailmailtrucker]

@@BeProductiveCreations I've put this project off until the Springtime...i got myself a great set of 062 Vortec heads and rebuilt them to replace the Crap 624s that are on it now. Good luck with yours !

[@BeProductiveCreations]

Thank you! I was thinking about waiting myself, but I am 5 months pregnant and if I wait any longer I will be too big to get it done 🙄😂 and I need to have it drivable come June when the new baby gets here because we won't be able to fit in our Odyssey any more. I will update here after I get the engine pulled and let you know how it went!

[@Snailmailtrucker]

@@BeProductiveCreations I hope you were able to get your your engine pulled out of your 95 G30 Kelli without any problems ! Hope you and your new baby are great too !

[@BeProductiveCreations]

@@Snailmailtrucker actually, I never did get around to it. We ended up finding a slightly newer Honda Odyssey that had an extra seat in the back so we were able to fit all the kiddos in and I decided to wait on messing with it. Baby just turned 6 weeks old today and is doing well, thank you. It's funny you just mentioned this though, I just sold the van tonight. I will miss it, but we have decided that I just don't have the time to take on a project like that and we didn't want the van sitting around wasting away in the driveway. 😢

[@jeremyhovey4682]

How long was it all together to change it out

[@scottrinne1]

It took me much longer because I was learning/trying to film. If you call a shop they will most likely tell you the 'book time' over the phone. I use to know the number, but I'm not sure anymore...I want to guess it's an 18 hour job but I could be wrong.

[@1998454s10ss]

Great video. The music was way too much though.

[@VANquishedAdventures]

Have yet to hear anything good about the chevy 6.0. mine has 140k miles and tick and oil pressure issues.

[@scottrinne1]

Let me be the first person to tell you: the 6.0ls engine is one of the best engines ever made. :)

[@VANquishedAdventures]

@@scottrinne1 first I've heard anyone say that. All I ever hear about this engine are oil pressure issues, collapsed lifters and AFM problems......mine has that tick and loses oil pressure going up hill. Let's just say I'm just not a fan.

[@jakeweird3379]

Why do you have to remove harmonic balancer ????

[@scottrinne1]

because the new engine didn't come with one.

[@CoreyandMandy]

Awesome video

[@7x779]

What was the cause of the low oil pressure, and why did it happen?

[@scottrinne1]

Probably worn bearings.

[@7x779]

@@scottrinne1 Why? Poor maintenance?

[@scottrinne1]

We bought it used….with 311,000 miles. (The first part of the video explains it)

[@7x779]

@@scottrinne1 Thanks I must have missed that. But why didn't it go 900000 or a million miles? There are examples of Ford and Chevy motors that went that far without a rebuild.

[@hakrihe]

Are those Quiqley conversions rare? Is it 1500, 2500 or 3500?

[@scottrinne1]

Rare is a relevant term....but, as far as the current supply/demand is considered, then yes, they are rare. 3500 (1ton van)

[@Basslicks82]

Purely curious, not being critical, but what made you decide to pull the engine out of the front as opposed to lifting the body off? I can certainly see going out the front if you don't have a lift, but being as it's there I would think that would've been easier. I'm mainly asking because I'm replacing a 4.3 in an Express 1500 right now and pulling the body.

[@scottrinne1]

I’ve heard both sides of this debate before doing the swap. I decided to pull it out the front because all the people saying it is easier to lift the body never actually did the swap. (They only heard it was easier). That being said, I’m sure someone will now comment that lifting the body is the best way to go. :) But really: you are still going to have to pull the engine off either way. The dog house makes it easy to get to all sides of the engine on our vans….so, I didn’t see the need to also remove the body.

[@Basslicks82]

@@scottrinne1 Well..... not a fair comparison, but I've also done head gaskets on a '95 Chevy G20. Obviously you can't pull the body on that so you have to do it on the ground. I can definitely say it's a PITA going back and forth in the van, out of the van, inside the van, front of the van.... I guess it would be a little less difficult were it not for having to walk around the doors each time you need to go from the front of the engine to the back of the engine to do something, but pulling the body is just separating the main harness, e-brake cable, shifter cable, and..... it was either 10 or 12 bolts. But hey, seriously man... like I said... wasn't being critical at all, was just curious. Everyone has things they like to do a certain way and I like hearing people's reasons for doing it that way. All in all, I just hate working on vans anyway (stupid G20 put a serious bad taste in my mouth for vans).

[@salserr5022]

Great video excellent work 👏

[@scottrinne1]

Thank you!

[@David_newcomer]

Where you get them front tow hooks/d ring mounts

[@scottrinne1]

The bumper is not a direct bolt-on. (cutting and welding required) It is a front bumper from an 03-07 GMC Sierra. ...the tow hooks are cheap ones from Menards, but they are connected directly to the frame.

[@GGarcia7111]

Respect!! Hats off to you.

[@scottrinne1]

Thanks!

[@shepweiler100]

Why is it necessary to remove the freon from the ac system?

[@scottrinne1]

The AC condenser was removed with the front radiator support.

[@alchristensen8121]

About how long did this part of the job take?

[@scottrinne1]

I’m not sure what part you are talking about, but it took more time because I was trying to film. If you call a shop and get a quote, then they will tell you the ‘book time’.

[@vicentegonzales3852]

How much for metal to mount on top of valley engine? I would like to buy it

[@scottrinne1]

It’s not for sale. However, if you go you eBay and search “ls lift plate”, then you will find a bunch of them.

[@willbenson7374]

And where did you get it ?

[@scottrinne1]

I searched online and called some engine rebuilding places my location. www.car-part.com is where I found mine….it searches junk yards around me and some had rebuilt engines for sale.

[@bryansarvis8820]

Where are you located?

[@scottrinne1]

I’m on KZbin. ;)

[@DavidJames-ev9qo]

This looks like mine I have an 06 savana with 4.8L V8. It doesn't look like you even used the lift so this might be possible.

[@scottrinne1]

A lift can be used if you take the body off the van, but I decided to do it this way. The 4.8L should be about the same as my 6.0L...good luck!

[@Demente-eh5ro]

Good Tutorial 👍🏆

[@scottrinne1]

Thanks! it was one of my first attempts at posting youtube videos. I hope it continues to help people. ...even with the annoying free music and shaking videos :)

[@duaneafields]

Greatest detail video on the web but very unwatchable with the damn music

[@scottrinne1]

lol, I'm glad you liked it. :)

[@Old-bald-lazy]

​@@scottrinne1My man you got some comments music related. It is your channel and your music choice. But if you wanna improve, than some time it is not bad to hear people. Music is too loud.

[@MikeBrownRehobothBeach]

Blew a rod today in my 2004, so here I am to see how big a job I've got for myself...

[@joeyobrien3019]

That’s 4wd??

[@scottrinne1]

It's a Quigley

[@joeyobrien3019]

@ after market set up?

[@scottrinne1]

Yes and no. Quigley is aftermarket, but they are the ones who put 4x4 in vans for Ford, GM, etc, right after the factory builds the vehicle. (they work with the manufacture's warranty) If you Google 'Quigley' you will see a bunch about them. ...long story short: we bought this van used with it because it's a very expensive option from the dealership.

[@rudiruttger]

Nice video!

[@scottrinne1]

Thanks!

[@ЕвгенийЛ-к9ч]

It is great, thanks a lot!

[@kylerandolph79]

I swear I've seen this van in Asheville N.C. a few times over the last 2 months

[@scottrinne1]

There are a few vans with similar graphics around…but our van has been in the Midwest for the last couple months.

[@jessecathey708]

The music is too loud

[@scottrinne1]

Yep, I’m still learning how to edit.

[@michaeldunagan8268]

Nothing else could have been done to solve the low oil oressure issue . ??? Rolling in some bearings; ring kit; high volume oil pump...???

[@scottrinne1]

Correct. High pressure oil pump didn’t fix it. …and the rebuilt engine has new rings and bearings ;)

[@mike_delv7228]

After watching this video i when to buy another van

[@jerrykirby7150]

Great video but you killed me with the music

[@scottrinne1]

Thanks!...it's pretty clear that I'm not a professional youtuber :) I had some free time when Covid first hit so I thought I would help others by making these videos.

[@marksutter1900]

No music needed

[@scottrinne1]

No comment needed.

[@willbenson7374]

How much did you pay for the engine 🤔 my engine is making the exact same noise 😬 On my 6.0 05 express utility body.

[@JB91710]

I was having a panic attack just watching what I might have to do. So far I Just have P0200 and P0300 codes to deal with.

[@duaneafields]

Damn loud same ass tune

[@scottrinne1]

royalty free music that came with the software I purchased to learn how to make this video.

[@jerrykautz6572]

Great video would have been 10x greater without that obnoxious music

[@joefoster8288]

The background music is annoying and wrecks this video.. IT'S NOT NEEDED.

[@scottrinne1]

Thanks for the feedback. I’m not a professional youtuber or video maker. I had some free time during covid so I made a video that I thought could help some people. I can give you the original file if you want to spend the time to edit it.

[@joefoster8288]

@@scottrinne1 just giving you some honest feedback. Allow yourself to take some valuable feedback regardless of how often you post videos. Don't be so defensive and you can learn from the viewers. Thanks

[@scottrinne1]

​@@joefoster8288 Allow me to be offensive then :) We know you have been on KZbin for a little over a month now. Regardless of your short time on this platform, it would be beneficial for you to know how comments are perceived. I’ll use a real life example of a pedestrian wearing a bright colored shirt; he is helping an old lady cross the street. Later that evening, you are meeting with some buddies and if you said “you guys should have seen the obnoxious shirt I saw today!”, then it would be considered socially normal behavior. However, if you stand in the crosswalk, refuse to say thank you, refuse to help, and instead say “that’s an obnoxious shirt”, then the pedestrian would assume you have some sort of special need while smiling and nodding at you. This video wasn’t made for Motortrend or Primetime tv. It was made with an iphone 5, a $4 clip-on wide angle lens, and $79 editing software. When I was doing research on how to remove this engine I couldn’t find a video, so I thought I would try to make one to help others with their project. Forgive me for not smiling and nodding at your 'valuable' reply, but I still hope this video was helpful for you.

[@joefoster8288]

@@scottrinne1 I thought it would be helpful to you to learn that the background music was not necessary and detracts from the content and verbalization so you would not repeat in another video you might want to post. I exit all videos that have annoying music. I just want the facts, not entertainment. Enough Said? 🤐🤔

[@scottrinne1]

I can give you my paypal address if you want to donate so I can buy non-royalty free music for my next video. (but we already know you have zero intention on actually helping the car community) The part of this conversation that fascinates me the most, is the part where you assume your opinion is something I might be craving. We are not friends; you have not earned any respect from me...I do not crave how I can make your video watching experience more enjoyable. I simply made a helpful video that didn't exist before I made it. Feel free to make a better video and post and post it on your channel.

[@letamorgan6819]

The music.... Ughhh

[@scottrinne1]

The comment....... Ughhh

[@Old-bald-lazy]

​@@scottrinne1 bud. Music is too loud.

[@christopherhuber2517]

Thanks

[@conraddean5051]

That's kinda sad, an engine that could've gone for many many more miles killed by the oil pump.

[@scottrinne1]

311,000 miles on it. Oil pump was good; bearings were worn out causing the low oil pressure.

[@conraddean5051]

@@scottrinne1 That's odd. Never seen an LQ4 that has the bearings go before the pump. Lack of maintenance?

[@scottrinne1]

Probably ? I bought the van with high miles.

[@krickshorts5346]

Lose that banjo music!

[@maclynmonroe1263]

Lots of miles on old engine

[@dw8840]

All that to remove an engine from a van. Wow

[@mnbvcxzlkjhgfdsapoiuytrewq1]

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