Water Pump Replacement: 5.7 Chevy Tahoe / Silverado / GMC Sierra / Yukon

In this video I bring you along the process of swaping out a water pump on a 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe with the Big 5.7. It a blast from the past here in the rust belt. -Enjoy!
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[@NickMyers1]

If Bald Eagles could fly out of the exhaust pipe, this is the engine that should be pushing them out. Good 'ol 350 - good tried and true American engine. Nice work as usual Eric!

[@SouthMainAuto]

Not gonna lie, when I fired it up it the whole shop smelt like apple pie coming from the tail pipe, I looked out side just in time to see a guy drinking a Coors light and releasing a Bald Eagle into the wild while singing the National Anthem wearing Trump 2024 shorts and an American Flag tee. At that very moment Bob Seager and the Silver Bullet band came on the radio singing Like A Rock while the NY Yankees tour bus drove by with glass packs rappin out the duals. Ahhhhh I gotta tell ya, it was sensory overload for a second and a lot to take in....may God help this great country!

[@mikelovin7]

@@SouthMainAuto Lmao That's the best thing I've heard all day!

[@edwardmyers1746]

are you my long lost cousin or something? BAHA!

[@MrRoy-rb1je]

@@SouthMainAuto 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@ItsAlwaysRusty]

@@SouthMainAuto LOL almost peed myself reading this..

[@stillltippin5758]

"everything is torqued to spec, that clip is.. clipped to spec" I love it lol!!

[@Racingboom]

Eric: “Napa’s yet to sponsor us” Also Eric: “Napa solutions, same crap different bag”

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

Saw NAPA charging almost double over another parts shop for the same Ford Escape condenser.

[@slipperyjk]

If you're going to break down somewhere, right in front of SMA would be my first choice!

[@billziegmond4943]

Like choosing to have a heart attack will visiting somebody in the hospital.

[@InsideOfMyOwnMind]

@@billziegmond4943 That's the best!

[@marscruz]

That feller had the best bad luck you can have. Break down right across the street from the Emperor/Mechanic of Avoca.

[@twig3288]

Yes, so few mechanics today that observe clip specs. Props to Mr O.

[@davyarthurs]

Probably be my luck, they'll be closed lol

[@crowttubebot3075]

The split fan shroud is probably the best idea GM ever had. Made these water pumps easy money.

[@rileypup5959]

“Looks longer, typical guy problem”….good quote but so true.

[@bryanlatimer-davies1222]

Nipples, girth, lube, this used to be a family channel !

[@markfrost8745]

... gives you more girth to grab hold of. That's what she said.

[@perry4032]

Quote of the day "I'm certain that's probably what it is." lol Classic Eric O.

[@sporty1701]

Yogi would be proud!

[@alkolff1031]

"Thought the old ones were longer typical guy problem" is definitely a contender though.

[@rheidtech]

Get it right 50% of the time....every time..

[@markh.6687]

He certain there's a possibility of certainty, but maybe not. And Eric, you're using a ratchet as a hammer??? C'mon man, you know, use the hammer thing!

[@ahmadghosheh3104]

What a concept, water pump you can remove without removing the timing cover and half of the engine front in the process.

[@shadetreemech290]

Yeah, imagine that.

[@slalomking]

I own one, it is the easiest water pump to change of all the engines I've had so far. Only 4 bolts hold the pump on.

[@markc1263]

And a 2 piece fan shroud!

[@riccracc6547]

Was surprised a Chrysler product was somehow the only easier water pump I've ever seen(3.7 liberty early 2000s) but this thing is definitely easier than most. It's almost like engineers know how to make things easy to work on and choose not too nowadays

[@garymallard4699]

Yep...they made them so even mechanics were happy.. I still have vehicles like that...and the other type too

[@HoboJoeGarage]

A SMA short and a regular vidjeo in one day. What did we do to deserve this?!

[@blake8297]

Its been a good day

[@LaMaRaGe0622]

"Bolts are torque to spec, clips are clipped to spec" 😂

[@45AMT]

Wow there's still a 99 Tahoe on the road in NY? Miracles never cease...

[@lustfulvengance]

That engine with the TBI setup was arguably one of the best truck engines ever made!!

[@mikelovin7]

Yep, I agree.

[@DillonTurner395]

Own one with the spider injection. Its not as bad as everyone says. Just replace the intake gaskets with the updated aluminum carrier version, swap the distributor as the teeth are probably paper thin after 200k with a $30 ebay one and shes as good as gold. Ive owned a few, knock those 2 things out and they run for stupid amounts of miles. Seen a few surpass 500k with poor maintainence. Keep them running proper and theyll never consume oil either like the old tbi variant with the valve stem seal issues. They might leak it out from around the oil cooler but otherwise they are great engines. Shame they had such a short run. Great power upgrade aswell compared to the tbi variant.

[@throttlebottle5906]

that is a spider injection setup. I'll take TBI any day ;)

[@edmessina8392]

@@DillonTurner395 Melling MFA350 deletes the oil cooler in its entirety and allows use of ACdelco pf454 old school huge oil filter used vertically and fits (its close) the 4wd versions of the K1500 trucks, burbs and tahoes. Its nearly the same setup as pre 69 small blocks that never had the cooler in the first place. If youre regularly towing heavy on big grades its prob not a good idea but I've done it immediately to my current and 3 prior GMT400 trucks with no problems at all.

[@TheTimtam112]

Of all the places to break down, he picked a hell of a place.

[@natk5569]

Dang straight he is lucky!!

[@MikeBrown-ii3pt]

The truck picked where to break down. It wanted to come straight to Dr. O, rather than being hauled over from the infamous "other shop" after they'd replaced everything EXCEPT the water pump. It has work to do and doesn't have time for amateurs lol!

[@saxonfisher6829]

This actually made me real happy to see. I like that other people are still rocking the old 350. 400'000KM on mine and still good, minus all the stuff that isn't. But honestly what a good little engine.

[@Daves_adventures4315]

Fords has 7.3 power stroke. Chevy has the 5.7 350

[@UHOH3300]

@@Daves_adventures43157.3 was made by IH Navistar, thats why they last

[@Daves_adventures4315]

@@UHOH3300 still in the Ford. 7.3 6.7 the best Ford has

[@UHOH3300]

@@Daves_adventures4315 true, and the 6.9 and 7.3 idi are legendary as well

[@wolvenar]

Pushing 389k on mine. Just a few seconds of piston slap when it first starts. After that it's still acts like it's in it's prime. The truck has has a test axel replacement/upgrade and I rebuilt the transmission by my choice to add clutches about 30k ago before it left me hanging. Engine hasn't had any sort of failure yet. Seeing this makes me think, now that I saw it I'm probably going to have the water pump fail in the middle of nowhere in the winter at -20f. Hmm maybe a preemptive replacement is in order?

[@guyboltrucyk1677]

"Back in my day you'd put a chevy small block in EVERYTHING." = Truth.

[@j.l.2620]

That rock definitely hit my window when he said it lol

[@jeromeduffy9270]

I bet garages all over have engine stand with small blocks.

[@CHEVYK10]

We still put them in everything

[@catman581]

Same engine on my 1997 GMC Suburban with 182,000 miles. Great running engine. Waterpump, is a piece of cake to change. Easy vehicle to work on. They don't make them like this anymore. Just ask some of the people who own the new Tahoes, Silverados, etc with major engine problems with 4,000 miles or so. Good video. Thank you.

[@rc648]

Still have the original 5.7 in my IROC. Rock On!

[@05milmachine90]

I love my 99 Suburban (Texas so we can keep old stuff) It is just modern enough to live with and just old enough to be a maintainable tank.

[@bestbrother97]

That's how I feel about a lot of 90s cars. I live in Florida and my 98 Ram has no rust and is easy to work on.

[@shanemonsees4798]

I have a 98 suburban out here in California. 285k on the odometer and still running good. Trans is starting to grumble a little though. Can’t beat that late 90’s Chevy thunder.

[@michaelberry950]

The American Brake Cleaner Council thanks you for your generous support.

[@bigsparky8888]

I SEE YOU BLOWING OUT BUGS, PEDESTRIANS, BIRDS, AND BUTTERFLYS...NOT MANY DO THIS...YOU ARE THE MAN!!!

[@andrewrappo2926]

Eric O, I want to mention that over the years you helped me drastically to keep my 99 Tahoe running sweet. I can’t thank you enough for your talent and the videos. Who knows if I ever leave NJ through NY I’m stopping by to shake your hand.

[@zorans5200]

Oh baby... I remember the days when convinience stores had 350 parts

[@1keykneedeep]

In my opinion. The 5.7 is 1 of the best V8 engines ever made. Long life (obviously) and home mechanic friendly. Parts are very reasonable and easily modified too.

[@Uticagreens]

Several decades ago, three of us put a "Motion Performance" built Chevy big block in a 1964 GTO. Those were the good old days!

[@michaelknorr6825]

The 5.7 was and still is a reliable engine.

[@robertinscoe2379]

I tell my friends that the last turn of this old earth will be powered by a 318, the leaning tower of power and a good old 350sbc.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@SDS-1]

We come for good repair, stay for the tacky jokes💗

[@richardbambenek2601]

I have adopted many of Eric's "isms" Safety squints is my favorite because I can relate.

[@spelunkerd]

One year later they radically changed the design of this cooling system. I kinda like this one better.

[@The_Redkween]

Never called them 5.7’s in my day. Always by cubes. My first three engines were 327’s. Man those were sooooo easy and cheap to work on.

[@guynbama3824]

97 GMC 1500 sportside 3rd door, 5.7 vortec, over 400K, still runs like a charm but tons of preventive maintenance thru the past 24 years, original 4L60E, never cracked, original engine, never cracked

[@tkitty4ever]

Eric O....I’m a little of a backyard mechanic and wouldn’t attempt most of what u do, but I thoroughly enjoy watching u do it. Pls keep the videos coming

[@honchoryanc]

You just gotta do it in the drive way then y'all be good to go

[@shadetreemech290]

Me too.

[@michaelcraven5434]

"If he can do it, you can do it." 😉😆

[@Torsee]

Hey, He said if he can do it, YOU can do it too!

[@markh.6687]

Yup, same here. Only I have to work in the street. Not even gonna try some of what Eric does under those conditions. I hope to have at least a driveway someday.

[@FlushtheSystem]

I don't even work on cars. I mean an alternator or battery swap maybe but I learn something every video. Thank so much. I really appreciate the "casual humor" as well. Very quick wit you have.

[@newtekie1]

As someone with a 98 K1500 Silverado with over 200,000 Miles that just had to replace the water pump at the beginning of this summer, this video and Eric singing the praises of the Chevy 350 makes me happy.

[@albertwhitehead4849]

My daily driver (and the love of my life) is a 99 Chevy C2500 Crew Cab with the 350. I love this truck!!!! 256,000 miles and runs even better today than it ever did!!! No rust anywhere (I won't allow it!!!) I will drive it till I die. I would much rather spend money keeping this one going than on some new piece of shit!!!!!!

[@joeg9143]

2 videos in 1 day, I'm feeling lucky so I'm going to play the lottery

[@aurtherbrunt241]

Geday from Australia. Back in the 70's I put a Chev 350 in a 64 Holden , which came stock with a 179 cubic inch 6 cyl. It didn't stop real good but it was one fast beast.

[@stazeII]

I applaud you for not constantly making jokes out of all the innuendo. Lol.

[@officialshadetreeamerica]

I love replacing these water pumps. For some reason this job bring me joy. Maybe it's because they are so easy to do.

[@joden5279]

Love it. Water pumps are a nightmare on transaxle style powertrains. Especially small chassis vehicles. Ive had to remove many motor mounts on many jobs to drop one side of the engine/tranny for more room.

[@josepheveryman]

Still have my '98 Z71 with the 5.7. A joy to work on and drive!

[@davidadams1858]

You are great 👍. I am retired auto for over 35 years. I love watching your videos. Lol 😆

[@cliffordberthiaume5046]

brings back some memory from the good old days working on chevy,oldsmobils and buicks 350 and 455 engins 70s and 80s

[@TripleTapHK]

Still running the original 5.7 in my 94 K1500. 260k so not too crazy.

[@richardvastine7486]

Just brewed a pitcher of iced tea. Lemons cut and ready. Ice maker churning out ice. Get my big glass full of ice, tea and lemons. Ready to sit on the patio to relax and what should pop up? A new SMA. This will be a perfect evening.

[@mikebelcher5111]

I had 89 Silverado long bed regular cab with that good old 5.7 and it was my grandfather's truck. It had the 5.7 high output, mine was t.b.i b4 the vortec. I absolutely loved that truck. The sweetest truck I've ever driven on the interstate you could pass absolutely anything. You could leave black marks as long as you felt like holding your foot on the gas..lol. Sadly it kicked out of park one day, rolled over a bank and hit a tree and just destroyed it. However I do I took I removed the engine and transmission which was still running great at 280000 miles, My father had it before me he had the transmission rebuilt about 80000 miles before. Broke my heart to scrap that truck but I still have its heart and it will go in another, When I find a vehicle I consider good enough for that Heart. I've never heard of vehicle to this day it sounded as good as A 5.7 with the right exhaust

[@rockysuperstar1]

ERIC The heads on those 5.7 sure flowed good . I still like Building them . They sure are cheaper than the 6.0 .

[@SimpleLife1971]

I remember changing the water pump on my 1966 327 Corvette; 4 bolts holding the fan to the pump and 4 bolts holding the water pump to the block. Things were much simpler back then. Oh, by the way Eric, because of you I know own Astro's 1832 & 1838 impact wrenches....pretty nice stuff! 👍👍👍 Thanks man!

[@engineeringpunk]

Eric, they discontinued the Goodyear gatorback series of belts. Continental killed it off. They were really good belts. I was so outraged that I switched to gates and never looked back.

[@mikeske9777]

Yep great belts and lasted a loooooong time that might be the main reason they were discontinued. I have a gator back on my Dodge Ram Cummins that has a idler pulley seize up and it was at 120K when that happened I sure don't like the new belt as it speaks on startup

[@00taohio85]

Did my 99 suburban water pump i was amazed did not have remove any accessories they actually made it that way.

[@richardbambenek2601]

SMA is a nice departure from the goings on in Washington. Positivity is good for the soul. Eric you are providing a valuable public service as well as awesome car repair. Good karma to you.

[@wyattoneable]

One of my favorite engine. Easy to work on.

[@SouthMainAuto]

Agreed! The original CHEVY THUNDER!

[@mikeholt3545]

Unfortunately they need to be and often

[@mikelovin7]

Absolutely!

[@kennywhiddon1497]

@@mikeholt3545 Not

[@terryharvey4811]

@@SouthMainAuto Gotta go back to 1955, 265 ci. in the Vette. Who'd thunk Chevy's first V8 would morph into the engine car guys dreamed of ???? 265,283,305,307,327,350,400, AND NOT FORGETTING MY FAVORITE THE 302 Z-28 CAMARO ENGINE. W O W !!!!

[@gdj8013]

Wow I don’t know that I’ve ever heard Eric O brag on an engine especially a Chevy. Guess that’s a testament to just how great those engines were although the 2000 to 2006 5.3 was a good one as well.

[@brianmeek5236]

Like my 96 Chevy pickup350 was an upgrade, got 56,000 miles on it , kids will skip my funeral and fight over the truck.

[@Kaufeetimevideo]

In my day I drove a 1971 Impala what a royal piece of work. I learned to be a shade tree mechanic with Chevrolet.

[@mctd3693]

50% of the time works every time ron burgundy would be proud

[@SouthMainAuto]

You stay classy.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2rMiZ-FfdmtjJY&ab_channel=xXJEashXx

[@JSchrumm]

@@SouthMainAuto Suggestions after being approached by a motortrend channel lawer.

[@AndyEffertz]

The dexcol delete is the intake gasket problem solver solution also!

[@mariosaccoccio1688]

So would Yogi...

[@kooldad64]

Educational and comedy in one... "typical guy problem"

[@pherdog82]

My old 97 Z71 still running at 270k with the old 5.7. Those old engines was built to last for sure.

[@jdpower5552]

Oh the good ole drive by cable trucks, such a classic!

[@stevenmotchan2048]

"Napa reboxes all their Dorman stuff... same crap different bag."

[@markh.6687]

Dorman Parts: "We make the same cheap parts the OEMs charged more for."

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Ahhhhh, takes me back to the good old days.

[@charlesdavis9755]

I spit my coffee out when I heard NAPA yes a sponsor. Then I replayed it and heard correctly NAPA yet to sponsor us. Whew!

[@jackkreighbaum783]

In the previous century (1979) I owned a '71 Plymouth Fury with the 'Big 318'. On a trip from FL to New Orleans to send my wife and daughters to Phoenix, AZ, I noticed the water pump leaking. So, I bought a new one at a parts store in New Orleans before taking my family to the airport. Coolant started leaking heavily about 10 miles from NO, so I stopped under an overpass for shade and successfully replaced the pump. Fortunately, I had a modest tool kit in the car. Also, there was a tiny creek running nearby (neglected buying antifreeze). That car had tons of room for this procedure.

[@EATSLEEPFARM]

I’ve done hundreds of these lol I still own a 1998 2 door with 289k on her. Outside of minor jobs like this that’s all I’ve done…she a tank 😎

[@jrw2543]

5.7... awww remember those days... Good engine... Love the sound of 350

[@TheV6Guy]

The day NAPA decides to sponsor, we're gonna need a whole separate video just to talk about it and celebrate

[@jorgefernandez-mv8hu]

Your running commentary is priceless. Love that tool for the fan. That engine was perfect, that is why they had to change it. Nice job!

[@jimgetz2898]

Once again the Wizard makes it look so easy. Thanks again SMA.

[@fredtflail]

The SBC is still one of the most popular swaps there is.

[@throttlebottle5906]

for those whom want reliable repower yes! performance and ease of twiddling via computer programs? LSx based (lol)

[@DeweyCheatumNHoweLLC]

Did I just see a Delorean fly by? Thanks for the trip down memory lane Mr Eric. Btw, I bought that kit to use the air hammer to remove the fan, used it twice before I retired. Another tool taking up space in a big toolbox

[@jasonhill9502]

1/4 inch hammer hmmmmmm!! That award you got from Astro this morning was well deserved lol

[@w1nnin]

Father in law has a 97 tahoe car still running good till this day.

[@SurferJoe46]

'86 K5 Blazer at 386Kmikes and the ORIGINAL serpentine belt still on it. I keep a new one in the center console just in case the OE GM belt fails. I bet the new belt disintegrates before the OE fails though! At this point, it's a contest -- either I die or the belt does. I'm 75 and the belt's only 35 years old. It's gonna be close.

[@AP9311]

I have exact same engine like this one in my 99 Suburban! I replaced my water pump last year when it leaked! Pretty easy peasy job! 30 min to do! One of my favorite engine to work on!!

[@catfishbilly7425]

This comment reminded me of that Seinfeld episode where Elaine gets into an argument with dude about exclamation point etiquette lol.

[@AFatherToTheFatherless]

This takes more than 30 minutes 😒

[@AP9311]

@@AFatherToTheFatherless probably for you! Not me, as I've worked on them many times. I've timed myself on how long it takes to do.

[@AFatherToTheFatherless]

@@AP9311 so have I. I actually own one of these engines and it takes more than 30 minutes. Don't care what you say

[@AP9311]

@@AFatherToTheFatherless OK? Idgaf!

[@W62315]

Eric O: Complains about wind and construction noise in background. Also Eric O: Here's a 30 minute video of air-hammering rusted suspension components. Love the content.

[@jimrodgers3684]

Owned a '95 mostly green Silverado pick up with the 350/5.7l TBI engine in it. Sold it two years ago, 255k miles, with the factory water pump and starter. The thing was bullet proof.

[@sirkdopsah1081]

That unit is pretty darn clean. Good owner and lucky you❤

[@joden5279]

I started using Gates water pumps on all the vehicles I can. Had too many cheap water pumps not last long at all, especially from Auto zone!

[@davehigdon6295]

Water pump hasn't hardly changed on those 350s in decades. Took me back to the day I changed mine on my 75 Corvette. Very straightforward without it being part of the timing cover. Memories... 😊

[@animal16365]

I remember Eric doing a water pump on a Grand Prix with a 3.8 liter V6. That was to say a very interesting video

[@mikeyshouseofbrakes8463]

Rather do this job than changing a timing chain-driven water pump on a Ford V6.

[@Mikeydude001]

On a 2013-2019 police package Taurus, AKA: "Police Interceptor Sedan", you have to pull the engine to replace the water pump on its V6. Not sure on the regular Taurus.

[@dakotakelly9371]

Why compare a engine that was produced 15 years later to the old 350 that left production in 2002?

[@philllsxga.7737]

@@dakotakelly9371 because Ford are Mickey mouse engineered. KZbin deboss garage why I'm not a fan of Ford..

[@aslamb6489]

@@Mikeydude001 YEAH that is FORD'S better idea for you the old saying FORD HAS BETTER IDEAS HAHAHAHAH what better ideas ? you ask me better DUMBA** ideas & DODGE is not any better

[@dakotakelly9371]

@@philllsxga.7737 But once again, why compare 2 engines of 2 completely different time frames?

[@Qusin111]

It is driving me crazy trying to find the clip specs

[@PopPopGFO]

tighten to yield, back off 1/4 turn

[@markh.6687]

It's 2 Potzrebie--Vershimmilts per What Me Worries.

[@61rampy65]

@@markh.6687 Good ol' Mad magazine specs.

[@pawwalton2157]

They are German so make sure that they are good n tite.

[@RDLouks]

The old 5.7/350 Chevy small block, does bring back some memories. Here I thought I was the only one that was OCD about all the same bolts, also I always referred to the universal torque specs, "Tight Fully Driven and Not Stripped."

[@Chico-td2fy]

Whoa Mr. Peabody set the way back machine to the 90's.....just need some grunge playing in the background 😆👍

[@alex4alexn]

Construction aint cheap, enjoy the fruits of your labor, cheers!

[@JoeKThePotter]

A classic for sure! Good ol' chevy 350 small block 5.7!

[@RedfishCarolina]

Yeah this is one video I already know how to do without watching. But watching anyway since SMA is a pro and I'm just a seedpicker. Hopefully I can get a few pointers for the next one that tanks lol

[@DrShock]

Love working on these 90s trucks. They will go energizer bunny on you if you maintain them.

[@max1custom]

This video also applies to the 4.3 v6 as well. The whole front of the engine is exactly the same except for the fan blades and thermostat housing. My 97 Safari (one owner) has 415000km on the odo. One thing we found out over the decades is do not use a cheap new water pump or else. AC Delco or get it rebuilt locally. On pump # 3 we changed a bunch ourselves as well and went with an aluminum new fenco unit from china (autozone). 6 months later the bearings disintegrated and sent the fan into the 6 month old rad and broke the 6 month old belt and the 6 month old adjuster and bent the 6 month old clutch and the 6 month old rad hose. Happened on christmas eve. That was over $1200 for tow, hotel and fix in the end plus the cost of everything 6 months earlier. The warranty replacement pump leaked bad after 3 weeks. Another $400 again to tow (100km) and get it back to an AC Delco pump.

[@freetolook3727]

Loved working on the big V8's in my pickups. Plenty of room to repair anything.

[@baxrok2.]

Nice fix on the big 5.7. Thanks Dr. O!

[@fredshead3956]

Hi Eric, i dont think you always get the appreciation you deserve for making all these videos, not only do you have to do the job and comment on it you have to keep setting the camera up in different places, i hope you get plenty of work out of them anyway....from Fred in England.

[@jeffjankiewicz5100]

I have a `91 C1500 Silverado with the 5.7. Has just over 300,000 miles, still runs strong. I`m a bit OCD when it comes to maintenance schedule. :)

[@PaulieWalnutss]

"More girth to grab a hold of" TWSS! LMAO Eric O !

[@carlhelmick7711]

Wish they would go back to the 5.7. They can still keep the 5.3 . They just needed to beef up the 5.7 a little bit more. More power baby more power. 😃👍

[@wyattweeks9048]

Ive owned two of those good ole 350 vortecs and still daily one in a 97 suburban. Easy to work on, parts are cheap and everywhere, and reliable as hell

[@cnchess]

Good to see the SMA truism that "All tools have a hammer side."... with a 1/4" ratchet even!

[@Sojourning_]

like always boss, good-job. you do make for my day, GOD Bless you and yours.

[@teacfan1080]

Maybe 10 years from now, he'll be back and you can change the water pump again!

[@wssides]

Change or put additive in the coolant on a regular schedule and he'll save the problem (and get the radiator and heater core to last longer too)

[@dieselfixr]

That alternator is really fresh looking 👌

[@JeffreyStrader]

I just spent 8 1/2 hours out in 100 degree heat, changing out a valve cover gasket and the 16 spark plugs on my 2007 RAM 1500 5.7 Hemi.................Eric you CAN HAVE ALL THAT MESS!.

[@daleuharding7262]

These were some of the best engines ever made I got one in my jeep may avalanche has original motor with 400,000 no check engine light runs smooth. Chevy 5.3 and and the 5.7 were solid until 05 when the put that cylinder fuel management deactivation bologna

[@mattt4183]

@Bones McGillicuddy I think '07 was the first year for the full size trucks. I've worked on an '06 FailBlazer that had the crap so they were definitely using it in some applications before '07.

[@jameshedrick6839]

I've seen some 350's last almost 600,000 miles before they needed to be rebuilt

[@sharronhumphries6727]

By far the best mechanic and detailed videos on KZbin !!!.

[@lloydmarche3058]

I had a 1996 Chevy 2500 with the 5.7 . I really liked that truck . It served me well . Had a long life.