Plugs, Wires, and Valve Cover Gaskets on a LS4 Impala SS - How Hard is it?

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[@beepbeepmichael]

When Randy was talking about how special the car is and how “not many people are saying to themselves I need a 5.3 FWD impala. I chuckled and looked out my window to my driveway where I have a 5.3 FWD impala lol 😂

[@jackofalltrades1145]

Same 😂

[@scorpiontale2528]

Ironically I am sitting in mines

[@tyracer24]

Me laughing in my 06 Monte Carlo SS 😅

[@speed7bump]

I’m that guy also 🙋🏻

[@phillipmorris6311]

Keep !😅

[@rossmartin7003]

I have almost the same taste in vehicles. Really great enjoyable video on the SS Impala. I'd drive it all day everyday.

[@thaloszapispapos715]

Mr. Lucky Wheels & Deals loves those SS Impalas and Monte Carlo.

[@itsdefinitelytrue7600]

I'm surprised you don't open a small car dealership because you're really good at this and you have a pretty decent following now so I think it would help you get a lot of customers, you could just specialized in old cars with a few blemishes and I definitely feel people will come from all over to buy cars from you so it's definitely something you think about because you can work on of them and just show videos and tell people you're hiring in a video and you'll have tons of applications🕺

[@colecarley]

He made a video about this a while ago he has a dealer license if I remember correctly but it was going to cost a fortune if I remember correctly

[@MrKillswitch88]

Dealer license is peanuts but the reason I believe is that he doesn't want to deal with customers which is completely understandable having done retrial and food service hell myself.

[@JustaShrimp372]

He has a dealers license but it is a wholesale dealers license, so he can only sell cars to other dealers.

[@TheFujita]

Probably just easier for him to go through copart.

[@natiboyhd9229]

He has whole sale dealer license

[@layinlow1648]

Send it to the auto spa and have him do a full detail. I bet it would look amazing from him and have the pdr done!! Tint the windows and sell it like you do everything else Eventually your going to start keeping a rare or odd car here and there!!

[@user-wv1pj6wh4h]

with that "new" valve covers car will run faster..

[@zetvexx]

I have a 07 chevy Impala 3.9. I have driven for 6 years now and I love it.

[@TylerW91]

Definitely enough torque to have fun with at 325lbs in a fairly light car, I definitely surprised a few ppl with mine when I owned it before the trans went out.

[@march71988]

I’ve owned 2

[@TylerW91]

@@march71988 nice, I just picked up another w body same gen lacrosse but I wanted more reliability so i opted for the 3800. Always heard they’re solid engine’s especially the 3 series.

[@march71988]

@@TylerW91 i still wouldn’t mind another one of these

[@TylerW91]

@@march71988 Yeah those 3.8s have been around since the late 80s or early 90s I believe so plenty of time to refine those engines. Only W body I haven’t owned is a Grand Prix gxp is still on my bucket list…one of the sportiest interiors par none of the platform.

[@MistahMan_420]

​@@march71988I got u one

[@bk_goatkim679]

Great to see that car all fixed up! I love that car honestly a very nice car! Will be interesting wgst happens with it! Keep it up going randy!!!

[@eriksreptilechannel3898]

Great job getting to those back spark plugs , I might've had to remove that front dog bone motor mount to get to them . And yes those transmissions are pretty soft for those type of engines so every 20,000 sounds about right . I would enjoy the car for a bit then send it down the road .

[@wilmersweigart6306]

Love the impala ss. I had an 07 impala ss and absolutely loved it. I sold it and now I wish I hadn't. They do good on gas, I would get 30.5 on a trip with mine. Thanks for another great video.

[@MistahMan_420]

I'll sell u a 09 SS

[@SouthsideKidd550]

Keep the Taurus SHO V8 and Impala SS. You have two V8 FWD American family cars from two main competitors at the same time. They just have a 7-8 year age difference.😊 Black and Silver do match...😂😂😂 As always, great videos and keep 'em coming! OAN: Randy, if you keep the Impala, do you plan on doing the DOD delete? Would be an awesome Santa's Workshop collab...👀😂

[@cgrndon]

got my 2006 Impala SS in the summer of 2019 my very first car ! & I love it so much its been ups & downs with it but going into 2024 planning on keeping it & finishing it

[@dcpoolsvc]

I’d love to see it fixed up and keep it around for a while 👍

[@keithneal4410]

Give it a bath inside and out, pressure wash the engine and send it down the road. Great video Randy.

[@cddog1995]

I had the engine out of mine recently and boy im glad i did the Spark Plugs, Wires, Valve Cover Gaskets, EGR gasket, Exhaust Manifold Gaskets, Coolant Crossover Gasket, Blend Door Actuators, Oil pan, Transmission Filter and Gasket, Water Pump, Idler Pulley I think. The list goes on and on i feel like it glad i did it all I originally tore into it to replace all the power steering lines, one runs underneath the engine. Then I had a busted Catalytic Converter I needed to get welded back together. She purrs now apart from the Rack which i didn't realize needed replacing (this is this cars second steering rack already) It might need another welding job on my catalytic converter flange. Originally the Flange broke free from the Catalytic Converter, so I had no way of bolting it back up to the car. As time goes on i think i notice more and more of an exhaust leak.

[@h00dsc00p]

I love these videos when these older cars get worked on.

[@jeremymcdonald793]

Lol Randy I agree with you I like the impala ss and the Monte Carlo ss ! As well as the odd ball vehicles ! I’d love to have that Impala! It sure seems like for as old as it is it’s been took care of as best as it could be for the year and miles! It’s a pretty nice old car ! I feel it would make i a nice toy to just drive and play around with! If it was mine I’d have it painted and change headlights and just keep it and use it as it was built for! Everyone I find in WV is nothing but junk either rotted out or plum wore out!

[@07headshot]

Keep it Randy. It deserves a refresh and occasional drive 👍

[@kevinwright1551]

Awesome. Nice job on getting the impala upgraded. Running awesome again. Keep up the great work.

[@natebaker5321]

Love super clean wheel cleaner. I've used it since seeing you use it on the corvette!

[@thomasfletcher760]

I really like that car . Definitely get it looking better and do whatever you want with it ( after getting some enjoyment out of it )

[@2003cobramustang]

My opinion you stole this impala. Spark plugs and valve cover gaskets looked kinda easy. Hope you use it for a little bit. I’m torn not sure what you should do.

[@chungus9853]

I think he should sell it to me!

[@motakush72]

He can't sell it to you if your not ay dealer 😂

[@user-KL4ew1si4q]

Love these videos over the auction videos. No disrespect. But I love the hands on work with all the explanations! Thank you!!!

[@billhooper85]

I believe last time for milage you were seeing 19.0 for fuel economy. And I would like to see a detail make over on this one. I think it will clean up well.

[@michaelmohrle1773]

I have the 2009 SS the last Impala SS, very good condition daily driver. They only made 49,000 2006-09 and the 09 only a few thousand were made. I think they are starting to get the respect they deserve as a classic car.

[@bigpapadee71]

looks and runs great ,keep it and enjoy it for a while , i got my hands on one a couple of months ago a 2008 SS that i need to replace the flex plate and fuel pump it 👍

[@doormaat5033]

this video makes me feel better about my decision to get one of these, everything ive done so far has been super easy. the one exception is the drivers side hot/cold blend door actuator, but i haven't done that yet.

[@rayr7737]

I love the impalas i had the 2012 ltz loved it now I want to get my hands on the ss version that one is pretty clean compared to others I’ve seen

[@beepbeepmichael]

Awesome car man. Good job my friend. Honestly you should hold onto it. A lot of people have said it. We really like this car

[@TheBattleMaster100]

That praying mantis' last wish was to die doing work on an LS. Awesome find Randy.❤

[@user-dr5ou4bj4y]

Great video Randy, WOW what a difference!

[@0161pumaste]

nice car! i think 154mph and 0-60 in 5.6 secs is pretty fast 🙂

[@johnpulon7817]

Great stuff. I just got a 2006 SS with 168k miles. Similar problems. Fun cars!

[@bengo76]

The best thing to do at Saturday night- Play with your car Great work 🤘

[@christhorton3868]

Let’s continue with the project. I luv these cars!!

[@vanmandad]

It's definitely harder than working on a '67 Impala, that's for sure. Myself, I love classic cars, grease, and carbs! But I also love restomods with fuel injection, disc brakes, electronic ignition and modern amenities. I feel so conflicted!!!!!!!👍🇺🇲😎

[@user-ht1xu4gv2u]

Luv 50s 60s. Cars neighbor worked for GM AND GOT NEW CAR EVERY 2 YRS. best car as kid was a 55 Chevy and a 65 Chevelle 300 stripper

[@spencerguthrie8750]

I think a nice refresh on the paint work and definitely headlights, would definitely be a good addition, even if you don’t plan on keeping it, it still increases the value

[@WebFreedomLifeStyle]

This is how stearing wheels & Interior is getting NASTY! if your not washing your hands after repairing an Engine and stuff... Just an observation.. but LOVE Your videos!.. 👌👍😉

[@98corvette35]

I did the same. Took it straight to Maaco and still looks good

[@gonz9]

Keep it Randy. Looking forward to a comparison with the new impala and that old impala you talked about. But honestly you should keep it. Its in really good condition.

[@richardhendrik3034]

Like you I have always liked those style Impalas. I say let's get it fixed up and looking good

[@joshuamerrill2422]

I love those Felpro gaskets. Best ones I think

[@dr.america8822]

around my area you always see them on the road, but never for sale. speaks to the use for them i think. i just got mine and im pretty impressed with it next to my 2012 ram laramie. the pull on it is fantastic for what it is, the interior i think is nice i enjoy the space for the front, back no so much. tons of trunk space.

[@maverickflint1991]

I love the old cars too they are interesting and cool!!!

[@PaDdOcKcHanNeL1]

Love it ! Continue with it

[@Dee--Jay]

I got the 2009 impala SS as my current daily driver while my other car sits in the garage most of the time. I love this car. I do indeed change the transmission fluid every 40k miles or so. It has 150k miles on it so far and I haven't had any issues out of it outside of replacing gas pedal, throttle body, alternator, evap purge valve, radiator and cooling fan... They both was a pain in the ass to replace! I also turned off cylinder deactivation so it will run on all 8 cylinders at all times

[@Oyvind88]

Great video and work🔥🔥

[@frankheiss5562]

THEY ARE A FUN CAR TO DRIVE,,A friend of mine took the rear wheel drive Impala SS,,& Dropped a 41 Chevy 2dr Slant back Over the late model frame ,,keeping n using the new dash n firewall,, was a great driving n performing car ,,very much stock

[@pedroadelino100]

I kinda like this Impala,with all the nice clean,would be even more beauty. Have a good one Randy.

[@benjaminjenkins4985]

Continue on the project!

[@MartinScreeton]

I always Liked those impala SS's.... Impala's were always good looking cars and this is a good one.

[@larsmanson9577]

I pulled the front motor mounts on my monte carlo SS put it in gear and the motor rocked forward and had my brother put a screwdriver through the mounts and it gave us a lot more room to do the back side.

[@kevinmace1654]

Man I want that engine for my 87 FIERO 😂 - Nice job on the gaskets filters and plugs 🔌. Drive it have fun and move it along

[@davidkucher5.0Coy]

The car sounds great Randy, and I'm with you I like the oddball cars. 😎👌👍

[@eddief.greeniii7796]

My dream car.

[@TheGearShiftGurus]

I have an 08 SS and am rebuilding the whole thing. Love my car!

[@TheGearShiftGurus]

Highly recommend that you tune out the AFM system

[@dgxldegamersxl6404]

Great video again randy keep this up

[@romeoalphafoxtrot9517]

Great job Randy! I'm not really a Chevy guy, but I think that car is cool! I like it, and I'd drive the Hell out of it!

[@mikedavis5207]

I like them and have always wanted one idc that its front wheel drive

[@robertcerney5797]

Love it, Keep it!

[@maverickflint1991]

Another great video

[@peterkwok9608]

Good job Randy. 😎😎👍👍

[@t.l.robinson2162]

A very nice looking SS.

[@dustinwest1459]

If you have one you understand how special they are we have a whole Facebook page for them LS4 Nation!

[@johnwilson6211]

Good work!!

[@user-zc7bn7cf1m]

Good job randy

[@larsmanson9577]

I gave my monte carlo SS the NASCAR look I put the 17x8" American racing wheels on it the gloss black D holes with revised yellow letter tires on it I didn't drive it a lot but I sure do miss it.

[@lovethehuntOutdoors]

I drive my 2006 Chevrolet Impala SS LS4 V8 daily and love driving it. Transmission blew out at 186k miles. Replaced it it's a New off the shelf transmission from Bob Hook Chevy performance center and she runs strong once again. Keep It you won't regret it with all the fun of 323 ft pounds of torque and 25.7 + mpg while in four cylinder mode cruising. No other four door car of its time had DOD tht I am aware of.

[@richroggio]

lets continue with the project Rebuilds 👍

[@V-CarChannel]

Alway get the hard part done first, Good work

[@charliebruckman8661]

Charlie the Impala guy saying BRAVO!!!! LOVE THE VIDEO, LOVE THE CAR MORE!!!! MORE MORE MORE!!!!!

[@smiller8521]

My uncl had a Buick Allure super same as the ss awsome car

[@enjoythepig]

I loved this video

[@KRISH-uf6pk]

Thumbs Up Randy 👍

[@PatrickTanner-ld2vs]

Nice job, Randy! If it was me, I would continue and put a nice paint job on it, then send it down the road.

[@tommyhall2768]

Keep the ss buddy good luck

[@X-O2000]

You should defiantly keep this car because these things are rare to find being this maintained.

[@gerredstallings465]

If your wondering about the fuel mileage or wondering how far it goes on a full tank fill it up and set the trip meter my dad had a blue Chevy vencher gas gauge didn't work but we quickly knew though the meter it was 300 miles on a full tank which is pretty good for a v6 my guess with your impala maybe a little over 200 miles idk for sure good video

[@dwebster27]

I’d say have take it down to the Auto Spa for a decent detail and send it down the road. I love both the Monte Carla SS and the Impala SS, and it will be worth something one day, but it needs several imperfections worked out and it’ll still be quite sometime before it’d be old enough to pay off.

[@ROB.314]

Purchasing another one soon, I know these motors and transmission like the back of my head.

[@jaxbishop4335]

I just got an 08 with 92k on it I heard the transmission is made out of glass mine feels good anything I should do to make sure it lasts or should I get rid of it lmao

[@ROB.314]

@@jaxbishop4335 unfortunately with GM the 4T65e 4 speed auto is the same transmission the Grand Prixs (GT, GTP, GXP, Lacrosse) have and they are dog shit, I went spent around 2k on a rebuilt transmission just to be safe and a trans cooler to keep them temps under 200’F. Cause why GM make a FWD V8 idk, it’s a great winter car for daily driving but if you want reliability better get rid of it. If you do decide to keep it, I recommend you doing a DOD delete for (Active Fuel Management) cause the car like active the cars into 4 cylinder to “save gas” take that shit off, trans cooler, and take care of it but eventually you’re gonna want more power and something more reliable in my honest opinion but you got steal 92k on the body and it’s not beat up.

[@MistahMan_420]

Well buy mines lol

[@armons.355]

I wanna see more! Definitely get it painted if it's not too much and get it cleaned up, pressure wash the engine and give it a oil change!!!

[@blessedman3253]

Dude!!!randy!!! I love the impala ss fwd v8 I been looking for one but people trying to sell them like it's gold lol

[@michaelmohrle1773]

They made less than 50,000 for the entire 2006-09 run, so they are rare cars.

[@taylorandsonsgarage]

Keep it for a while do more content on it But would really like to see more on the p71

[@rce59]

Great job as usual. Send it to the auto spa keep it for awhile then send it down the road.

[@steveshanabarger4108]

Keep it; new paint,headlights, trans service and detail. Monte Carlos 06-07 are my favorite cars;but not the V8s. I look forward to seeing the video of the 87 you recently got too. Keep these American cars going; too many damn Kias and Hyundais and little SUVs and bigass trucks everywhere. Like this content; keep em coming!

[@blunado9193]

you should keep it man that's a really nice chevy impala SS.

[@jglez9705]

I would like to see that Impala get sorted out with a fresh paint.

[@johnathanbryant9611]

Me!!! Im the one who says I Want the 5.3L Fwd SS Impala!!!! 😁 I actually had one Same year (06). I went through 3 transmissions over a 2 year period…but i never lost my smile or excitement. Lost it after someone stole it one night from my servicing Chevy dealerships lot after the last transmission replacement. I do plan to acquire another one soon.

[@MistahMan_420]

I got u a 09 SS

[@danielcamacho5930]

Keep it Randy.

[@pfontleroy1]

Thats got Lucky's wheels and deals MO for sure

[@TimSpaw1leg]

I built an LS4 and 4T65 and swapped it in my 95 Cutlass.. . if you undo the dog bone mount and then jack the engine forward.. I use a rachet strap, but a jack works also... it makes getting to those rear plugs so much easier... gives an extra few inches for that rear driver side plug... hook the rachet strap to the dog bone mount on the engine and pull it foward.. it'll pull the engine forward farther on the driver side.. .. The engines are great and last a long time..... the transmissions are junk.. you gotta have them built.. shift kit, bypass the stock transcooler into an aftermarket cooler... "Triple Edge performance" builds these transmissions or you can just get the rebuild kit...

[@repro7780]

I had a 2006 Impala SS. I loved it, alot of fun! I had to get rid of it for a few reasons, the main one being gas mileage. I got a bout 15.5 mpg. It was costing me around $350/month in gas, and that was too much for me. Please, clean the engine bay!

[@BCBM]

Also, have you thought about maybe doing like a restomod on the Sunbird? Maybe swop out the engine and interior. Maybe the dash, seats and engine from a Cobalt/HHR SS would be cool

[@tyclark97]

Wonder how many fwd Impala SS you see on hot rod power tour . Great gas mileage lol peppy for what it is . Definitely wanna see more of her .

[@sgunitny4828]

Great car

[@RetroCheater81]

PDR and a nice wash/buff/wax would bring that color back. It doesnt look like it needs a total respray.

[@dustinwest1459]

Man I love watching this video as I am the weird guy that loves these cars and two of them sit right outside my house

[@marctherrien4367]

Get it painted or atleast have the paint corrected get the dents fixed clean it up really good. I love those cars! Great content randy

[@Knightw0lfGaming]

I’m a huge fan of the impalas been a fan for years and I’m not even really a bow tie guy but they’re nice cars. I’d say fix it drive it for a bit and send it down the road when you’re done I’m sure someone will buy it

[@dillonwilkins3565]

Got one, gonna take the battery in the trunk and custom the motor turboW/E... need more space...