Installing and prep of the 5.3LS that had failed lifters and a bent pushrod

[@phillipusmalan8841]

Good to see engine builders still taking pride in their work. Keep it up. All the way from South Africa

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Hello to our friend in Africa. Thanks for watching

[@ericscaillet2232]

​@@DavesAutoCenterCentervilleand a likefrom onothet!

[@onlycars_za]

Awe🇿🇦🔥

[@michaelmcdonald587]

I wonder what it sounded like running

[@jackiejohnson2021]

⁠where are yall located if someone wanted to get a vehicle to you for repairs?

[@kurtfosberg4457]

Just a really good guy out there running a honest quality shop.

[@dekkerlundquist5938]

Yes, and rare as hell these days.

[@alanmeyers3957]

@@dekkerlundquist5938you beat me to that comment!

[@matthewburkholder1076]

"An"

[@THATDAMSPORTSHOW]

​@dekkerlundquist5938 Although very true. I used to be a full time technician and I prided myself on full transparency and having informed customers by explaining the failure and how to prevent it, same as date does which I respect. That being said I got out of the business because of the customers not only is it a very tough business because of "budget minded people " as Dave said here. But also because customers are rarely ready for their vehicles to break and a lot of time give us techs shit becayse of prices. Most of which we have no control of. And you could fix front brakes customer leaves a week later they call back and blame us for a flat in the rear. So yes there are mechanics out there that give us hist ones a bad name. But u just wanted to say the customers in this line of work are very tough a lit of times. And we understand a car failing is a major inconvenience not only time wise but economically. To all the bad mechanics out the honesty in the best policy try it you'll feel better

[@thomasjefferson2676]

I’m about five years away from quitting the dealership and starting my own to do it just like this guy. I want to charge a premium but deliver a premium product. But above all I want to do shit the right way.

[@hdoglesby]

"Budget minded person" That was a respectful way if saying he didn't want to spend money. Sometimes in our shop, if the client is struggling to pay for repairs, and if the labor to replace parts is already overlapping, we will sell some of those parts they were on the fence on at cost.

[@justinstevenson2061]

You can always tell when it’s someone who wants to do the work but just can’t afford it, vs the person who’s talking crap just to negotiate or downplay the importance of your suggestion etc. Definitely far more willing to help the first one who genuinely appreciates my advice but just can’t act on it’s. Second person can take it or leave it. I run my business and work hard to make money and support my family, so generally no I mean I can’t “give you a good deal” it’s unfair to others that all pay the standard rate and unfair to myself. But again there’s someone you can really tell is in need and sometimes you just do some extra work to help out while your already there being paid for something (the occasional of these situations are usually extra suggestions noted during the course of work).

[@justinstevenson2061]

If like you said you have the bit of extra budget etc in terms of what you’ve already charged, and it’s not a hard job and your partway apart anyways etc.

[@CheekyChan]

Do this all the time with my good customers that are struggling. If they're not in a rush I'll even shop around for a much better price instead of just the local few that can deliver same day.

[@brentbovee6411]

I love the fact that you said " we'll sell them the parts at cost". Why are you marking up the parts on the customer? This is why I started my own shop. I worked for too many scam artists trying to charge customers for nothing.

[@CheekyChan]

@@brentbovee6411 We mark them at list price, which is what the customer would be paying if they bought it themselves anyways, marking up parts to list price helps to cover our overhead, most of the time it's not even a big difference and if it IS a big difference I usually still give the customer a discount. The reason I'm able to get parts at a much better rate than the customer is because I'm a professional and order parts from them daily and buy universal stuff in bulk, I need to OWN a business to do business with a lot of these companies to get my discount, I pass it along when I'm able to but making a living off of just labor alone will not cut it. The customer spends less than if they bought it themselves, I make a little off the top for my time that I spend writing up the amount and shopping for parts to get the customer the best price I can. You might as well stop shopping at literally any store because this is exactly that they do, buy low and sell high to the customer.

[@austindavis4816]

Yeah me personally if my engines out, that’s when it’s time to replace a lot of hard to reach and work on places.

[@b-rad454]

Absolutely.... Don't be a dumbass

[@sbentsen2714]

Yup, it's like a buy once cry once situation, while it's apart we're already getting into some steep bills, let's go all the way 👍🏼

[@The_R-n-I_Guy]

It's not always possible though. Sometimes you can barely afford to do the original job

[@CS-zn6pp]

For the cost of a new water pump which he really isn't going to notice in this bill, why not replace/renew??

[@Renville80]

Had my car in to replace a diff seal, and they said they'd noticed the ball joint on that side was bad. I grumbled a bit at the added expense, but I knew labor would be minuscule since they already had that axle out and agreed to it. Better now than defer it and pay out for labor later!

[@neilchilders5442]

You never know, he may have had the water pump replaced not too long ago and it's still in good condition. He did do the right thing with the fluid lines and motor mounts.

[@DrOlds7298]

I was about to say I'll bet he just did one not long ago. Actually had a guy years back when I did this who wanted back a bunch of stuff like this off his core (We changed out his engine with a complete low miler from a wreck....his old one was smoking pretty bad?) because "All this stuff is almost new,and it's good to have spares?" I actually agreed with him,I'd've done the same thing myself??

[@rodgersrcaviation2785]

Glad to see I’m not the only one offering the steam cleaning the bay service!!

[@ryani5103]

Wish I could afford to take my car to a shop that was as thorough as this place.

[@snydedon9636]

You can. Just don’t change the water pump.

[@Heywoodjablowme420]

Which is wild cause a water pump only for 5.3 is only 60 to 100 dollars...at that point tack it on... curious to know what his bill was

[@gokblok]

Honestly, you can't afford not to.

[@jamesfoureight9879]

One of the best automotive channels on KZbin

[@byronn.2885]

There was a day that I would tear into my vehicle and replace everything once I removed it. These days though I value an oem original part that’s still in good working order since I know a new one will never last near as long.

[@MichaelBrown-wx6zq]

Oem only parts for me now. Can't have plastic in my balljoints, etc

[@byronn.2885]

@@MichaelBrown-wx6zq I will use oem if it is a part thats hard to access or is a critical component.

[@MrTheHillfolk]

We used to replace axles cause dealing with an individual cv joint is a pita,but its come back around again to replacing boots and cleaning and relubing them. Throw a 20$ set of brushes in that alternator or starter imstead of replacing it. Even that, we're back to the parts quality issue again sometimes.

[@dogsbyfire]

One of the excellent things about this channel that is not frequently commented upon is the excellent videography and editing. This is one of the best automotive channels on the Internet. Thank you!

[@KeninMT]

A quality focused and honest shop is a business that will never lack for work. Best to you, your sons and crew.

[@totalpackagedetailingllc4413]

I’m not a mechanic I’m a Detailer but I like watching you Dave! Always very interesting and easy to understand.

[@stevebowlby849]

Retired ASE Recertified Master Technician. Very impressive channel. Great to see the quality of the work you do.

[@marlin6023]

Excellent Videos!!! Thank You for The Effort & Making Videos & Making them Available.

[@NativeSteel-dl2wb]

Water pump will go out and you can do it all agian

[@unclebob7937]

Fairly easy on these ls pickups but he should have replaced pump while apart.

[@toddgittins5692]

A fool & his $. Customers an IDIOT.

[@JM-lk6wo]

Replacing that is very easy, if the truck has electric fans, only hoses and belt need to be disconnected.

[@nickhutchins2124]

😂Ls water pump easy as pie

[@toyotaWalsh]

You'll be SORRY 😂🎉😂

[@jimwednt1229]

I wish you would do long-format videos. You're always talking about interesting projects and you're very knowledgeable and humble.

[@andrestoolbox8482]

These guys know exactly what they are doing I recommend them all day 👍🏾

[@kookiethebear]

Sad to see a job stopped at 98% completion due to another $200. Great presentation, Dave.

[@odayroky8654]

This man is re-standardizing engine shop’s methods and quality of work one video at a time. Can’t say there are a lot of shops like his anymore, but to know there could at least be one is enough hope for me. Keep it up bossman!

[@onemoremisfit]

The frame will rust faster now that you washed all the protective grease off of it. I guess that will make it match the rust toward the rear of the frame, L0L. I had the OEM trans cooler lines on my truck leak from rusting thru, so instead of replacing them with another set made of plain steel I fabricated new ones from stainless steel tubing. I needed special dies for my flaring tool to make the GM quick connect ends.

[@joshuaederer7883]

Amazing work! The attention to detail is key.

[@richard1835]

Great job. Customer should be satisfied.

[@soulcleric]

till he needs a waterpump in a few months and has to pay for all the labor

[@Acevedo420.]

I love your videos man. Keep up the good work.

[@stephensellers2453]

Another thing I would do was be put a new front seal in the transmission

[@donald4095]

And tail seal

[@nickzaremba]

@@donald4095yeah the tail seal 😂

[@user1hacker622]

I think this goes without questioning

[@adamyoung2147]

I learn so much from this guy ….I appreciate your videos please keep it going.

[@ventureimagery6370]

Ive been following you guys for a little bit and from what i can tell you guys are the real deal shop, you do it all. Keep up the good work 👍

[@jeromeelston1092]

Dave's shop rocks.

[@csb772]

My LS has 275K and still runs good. Definitely could use a update but it runs and idles fine

[@markcondrey2297]

I can understand his point about saving money, but it’s a good thing he was smart enough to replace what was needed

[@alanschmidt3460]

One word for the mechanic:Passionate!

[@donald4095]

Yeah I guess the water pump is easy to do later if you had to cancel something out I guess that would be it...

[@steveslocumb4745]

Awesome watching you guys you do such great work keep it up.

[@anthonyrturnerhome]

This guy is my motivation. If he ever has an opportunity for me to meet him, I’ll be there.

[@TylerMartin-bf9yb]

The ole lifter and cam failure. Seen one of them fail on my buddies vehicle this week

[@glenncase3659]

I've had 2 5.3's let go this year. Number 4 on the first one number 7 on the second one. Gonna have to come out of retirement to pay for this.

[@dgaz3057]

Hands are aways spotless

[@ontheone9559]

Love seeing these videos!

[@albertcruz8084]

Absolutely amazing 😅😂 good job

[@DustinKeating-yk3vq]

Man yall got that motor clean

[@beretta8633]

I love this page I just don’t understand how you can be this thorough and be as profitable because all of the extra stuff that he does takes time and it’s tough to spend a lot of time on things like bench testing fuel injectors, charge a fair price for it and be able to turn a profit.

[@Radvous]

I wish i could learn what all this man knows

[@larsbambi1575]

Man I really like this guy❤ he seems good at what he does, and he actually gives a s***

[@alonsoacosta7553]

Gracias Amigo for all your great work 🙏

[@user-gl2eq2ly4g]

Knowledgeable and excellent work

[@danielsharon524]

Nice shop & interesting business model you have Dave.

[@philphil3125]

This was a cool video. Very fast facts and no nonsence. I realy like the videos keep them coming

[@Kwizzle806]

I've seen this guy many times, GOOD WORK! In all honesty anyone that has a GM product 2007 and older look up how easy it is to work on these motors and save A LOT of money. You want to save money, go buy some wires and put them in, same way you would plug your charger into the wall.... Same concept

[@RussellBooth1977]

I would replace the spark plug leads on them with the spark plugs because they get a bit perished because they're right next to the exhaust manifold, the terminals can also rust with age particularly if the vehicle sits out in the weather & that's even with dielectric grease applied to the spark plug boots,one day number 2 spark plug lead just fell off at under the 100,000 kilometres or 60,000 mile spark plug change interval although Holden recommended replacing them at 120,000 kilometres or 72,000 miles, I have noticed that the electrodes are quite worn by 100,000 kilometres The lead just separated from the terminal which is why I opted to buy & fit some 9 millimetre silicone spark plug leads the last time I replaced the spark plugs on my 5.7 litre LS1 V8 engine instead of the 7 millimetre diameter leads. I would want to replace the water pump on an engine rebuild because I had one begin to leak on a DOHC Nissan RB30 engine I built 20 years ago,it worked alright on the SOHC engine but as soon as new coolant was added in the DOHC engine it leaked after a short period of time. I also needed to replace the water pump on the 5.7 litre Chevrolet LS1 V8 engine in 2012 when the car was 10 years old because it began to leak coolant after I replaced all of the cooling system hoses then so did the radiator & the heater valve tap. So,if the vehicle is a decade old I found out that everything needed replacing with the hoses, the hose clamps & the coolant including the alloy radiator, the heater valve, the thermostat really should be replaced as well, any T piece fittings, elbows, etc & obviously, the water pump. I had trouble with an eBay water pump where the O ring wasn't fitted properly so I ordered a Japanese made water pump on there which has given me no troubles for the last 12 years but I really need to get in & replace the hoses, etc again. I replaced the radiator 5 1/2 years ago because that radiator that I replaced prior to that began to leak at the side tanks as well !

[@markkendle3116]

Nice job as always Dave.

[@brianburbine4023]

Damn... Really not wanting to put a new water pump is crazy, it's the heart of an LS engine. I'd like to see this machine you talk about that tests and cleans injectors...

[@betabandits2099]

You guys are awesome, wish I knew mechanics like ya'll and could afford lol.

[@sevenin1]

I had to do a water pump it locked up. Figured out it had a drag on it from time I bought the truck new.Then lifter at 30,000 on the right bank. All warranty work. I really like the engine,no oil leaks or consumption. No further probs. I do run the bleep out of it, but it's very well taken care of. Great engine and 10 speed trans,tops out at 132 mph with a GM high performance air box and speed limiter reset from 98- 135mph with a Holley Power Tech, purchased through Diablo sport.2021 Z71 Trailboss LT 👍

[@frankorobinson1540]

Dave your shop does the most malicious work ,the shop ive been at for 15 years now has a pressure washer but refuses to let me use it when I swap engines refuses to purchase a parts washer i don't like not taking pride in my work I have been a meticulous tech my whole life 😊but they pay well and I understand its about making money 💰 😂😂😂 or they couldn't pay good but it does get to me sometimes its nice to see someone enjoy giving people the best bang for there dollar 😊my hats off to you sir and there is plenty of work out there. we keep America 🇺🇸 rolling😊God bless stay safe in these questionable times .

[@OldsmobileCutlassSupremeConver]

No matter what, I always recommend a new oem thermostat. It's the cheapest thing to buy for a motor.

[@Fullyautomaticmechanic]

One of my absolute favorite jobs ❤

[@dennismayberry4627]

I have same truck and engine. Opted to go ahead and do a full engine rebuild. About $3500 to $4000 in parts. Goes in end of this month. Block and heads will be visiting the machine shop. I have a friend with a shop and he's really good building these LS motors. I've seen some of his work.

[@karrpilot7092]

When I pulled the timing chain cover to replace a bad gasket, it got a new water pump. Only I didn't know that A/C Delco was bought out by the Chinese. I got a fraction of the life I did from the OEM pump. Next pump was a Gates .

[@DavidWilliams-xv1ox]

Thanks for the heads up 😮

[@damiansmith5322]

Gates has chinese parts in some of their kits just so you know.

[@76biggdogg]

​@damiansmith5322 everything has inferior Chinese junk in it nowadays.

[@karrpilot7092]

@damiansmith5322 I know. Trying to find made in America parts is like trying to find a unicorn They say they exist, but I've yet to find either....

[@jameskeller8485]

I guess you want to get ac Delco gold now. That's supposedly the good stuff now. Idk. The knock sensors still don't work.

[@David-dk4oq]

Gotta love those oil cooler, trans cooler lines!!

[@user-nf8fu9zy9c]

You guys do awesome work enjoy your channel

[@conneroreilly2115]

Good call on the cooler lines! Should have done mine while i replaced my front carrier, instead i had to drop it a bit again when i couldnt get those damn things through!

[@jacksonporterfield3127]

Awesome shop.

[@user-ke6oh3ov2w]

I gotta 5.3 in my suburban. And I love the talk to you to get some pointers to get it right. I've had so many problems, and none of them mechanics are helping me and I'm not a bad guy to deal with. I'm always asking questions like what would be good? What do I need? I put a lot of money into this? 07 suburban and I have definitely been screwed over...

[@okokok1624]

I’m glad y’all are honest with your customers. will be doing business with y’all at some point in time

[@christopherwoodyatt38]

When I want to prepare my 5.3 liter for Turbo charging. I'm gonna go to u guys you will definitely build my engine correctly. I have a 2020 Silverado L 82 block. I'll see you guys in 5 or 6 years.

[@teekambino]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉we need more mechanics like u in Pomona CA,,🎉🎉🎉the

[@Hedgey119]

Great to see the governor getting his hands dirty. You can tell he’s still passionate about wrenching.

[@charlesdeblanc3386]

Being budget minded is likely what led to this failure, and everyones favorite AFM.

[@andrewcampbell-young8426]

Looking like a new engine great work Dave👏

[@nathan40307]

That is definitely the most bent pushrod I've ever seen! I punched one through the rocker arm and through the valve cover before on a dirt track car and it was barely bent.

[@Nanan00]

I have worked on and rebuilt several dozen LS car and truck engines, I have seen a few Camaro engines with bad water pumps but I have only ever seen one truck with a failed water pump and that was likely due to a blown head gasket that the person drove on until the engine locked up and thus cooked the bearings in the water pump also.

[@keithpreston7252]

Thats what I need on mine now. Trying to make it run great for Christmas

[@crow-vz5lx]

Honest mechanic here

[@DomVito87]

It's been way to long since I've done an engine swap... And EVERYTIME I come across this channel I get an itch

[@TheIamfrustrated]

You know, if I had worked for a shop like yours I would never have left automotive.

[@richardrtracy]

Was it just the "cost" of the pump being applied? Or was there additional labor involved? Pump had to come off regardless. Besides maybe he knows a "new" pump can be garbage right out of the box.

[@CumminsTurbo4]

I was gonna say same thing. If this one's working, easy enough to do later when it let's go

[@leechburglights]

Never forget the nice things others do for you. That way you will know when it's your turn to do something nice for others ❤

[@wyattgobin1274]

Great work❤❤

[@MrPhatties]

Damn that push rod was special 😂

[@princealideababwa1485]

When we are doing repairs like this (example an engine) a lot of times we won’t charge for any extra labor to swap out new parts that would literally take a second to replace. Examples are like those mounts or the thermostat and water pump and wires cuz it all has to come off anyways. We mainly do it with our loyal customers too so it saves them a bit of money in the long run. Like he said, it wouldn’t make sense not to change those tranny cooler lines for less labor then later once the motor is in and everything is in the way

[@jacobgomez2682]

Those water pumps are damn easy with engine in, so no need to do it now, as a master tech myself i focus on present issues depending on customers budget like he said in the vid👍👍👍

[@Kedodda]

Those oil coolers and trans lines combined pay like 4.4 hours. It's really gravy when you can get them in and out in like 45min.

[@johndoe43]

I've learned when your in there do anything it needs. Can't do too much 😆

[@ceegee6261]

Those lm7 motors are workhorses, well maintained they run forever.

[@eddieb4227]

Did a cheap overhaul on a 430 lincoln. Guy refused to Jesse the oil pump replaced. Told the shop owner it was foolish not to replace it.was told to wash it out and reinstall. Wouldn't pick up oil and make pressure. Found one locally and took 6 hours to replace it. Refuse to reuse one again.

[@philljustphill1656]

I'm glad you guys actually talk to the guy, come to an agreement, and do good work. Most shops I know would either bad mouth the budget minded customers or just plain do a pig job out of spite for not replacig everything

[@tejaspadhye]

mounts "pretty" wore out would be an understatement

[@kyleh5356]

Being smart on a budget is different then being cheap 👍

[@asid731]

He’s kind of a budget minded person..😅 I like that

[@jhndijkman]

Just maybe, Im just suggesting that water pump was replaced not so long ago.

[@cateyez71]

It sucks being on a budget, but new parts now will save big in the long run.

[@mr2_mike]

You should look into dry ice blasting for cleaning motors and engine bays. Not sure if offered where you're located.

[@aaronsternberg9697]

Oil pump is a good idea to change

[@CumminsTurbo4]

Biggest question, what was total bill for that?

[@matzrat5006]

not cheap. but it makes for a better rebuild.

[@TheRealdeel73]

few thousand i'd say

[@mph5896]

@@TheRealdeel73 Prob closer to $6-10k

[@RegM86]

Should have port n polished heads, port intake manifold, installed a more aggressive camshaft and some nice shorty headers.

[@stacksamill471]

Just buy they way you explained what you did I subscribed instantly you can learn alot from guys like you plus I work on my suvs an cars my self bout to go back to school for it

[@jeffyeager4045]

Love this guy😊

[@drockjr]

"Budget minded customer" - clearly ATE his sound deadening material on the hood

[@mikiejr111]

03' siverado brake line replacement is no joke

[@fernandor887]

One of this days I’m driving all the way from Tx to take my Cadillac deville to you to do a complete overhaul on my engine

[@lindsayshelton5345]

Great work 💪

[@Roberto-gp3yx]

Anything that should be replaced while the motor is out is best choice as preventative maintenance and saves money in the long run as it can be expensive later with the engine fully installed I would’ve done the water pump but to each their own