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

[@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..

[@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

[@stillltippin5758]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@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.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@pherdog82]

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

[@HoboJoeGarage]

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

[@blake8297]

Its been a good day

[@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?

[@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.

[@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!!!!!!

[@45AMT]

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

[@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.

[@mikechiodetti4482]

350 water pump. Done a few of those. Solid engine if maintained properly!

[@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

[@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.

[@rc648]

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

[@crowttubebot3075]

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

[@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.

[@zorans5200]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@Andyandcars]

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

[@mariosaccoccio1688]

So would Yogi...

[@bigsparky8888]

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

[@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.

[@JohnnieBravo1]

took a 5.7 vortec (1-piece RMS) out of a '97 C10, stroked it to a 383, internally balanced, old school SBC 400 aluminum ported and polished heads, old school Holley 750 vac secondaries, dropped it in my 71 Camaro snugged up to a built M20. Love that motor!

[@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 !!!!

[@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.

[@TripleTapHK]

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

[@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.

[@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."

[@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.

[@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.

[@lloydmarche3058]

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

[@josepheveryman]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@jodencro]

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.

[@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.

[@spelunkerd]

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

[@jasonrosie2873]

Not a Chevy fan until I bought my 99 Yukon 7 years ago.. Hard tested it, passed. Right side says 2468, Left side says 1357. A true work horse.

[@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.

[@MacAutoDiag]

This takes more than 30 minutes 😒

[@AP9311]

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

[@MacAutoDiag]

@@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]

@@MacAutoDiag OK? Idgaf!

[@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!.

[@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)

[@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. :)

[@rockysuperstar1]

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

[@raymondj7588]

I have a 1999 suburban with the same 5.7 liter engine that's on its 3rd water pump right now. 185K miles and still running strong.

[@frankm8533]

8 months ago I drove home a 94 suburban with 293k 5.7 took it from Tennessee to Maryland no issues it was in great shape we did like 85mph or more most the way road like a 80s Buick

[@mro4440]

That's why I love my 1998 5.0 OBS - 222K daily driver and still goin' great. Saving me money everyday while my friends throw money at their new trucks!!!

[@jamesmichael3998]

I've a 98 Sierra 5.0 with 285,000 daily driver, runs great. Cheers from Jacksonville Florida 🌞

[@mro4440]

@Captain Sandwich So true!!!!!!!

[@michaelberry950]

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

[@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.

[@00taohio85]

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

[@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 😎

[@badazz2969]

Long live the Chevrolet ive had nothing but great unrelentless luck with small block gm's best v8 to ever exist in my book

[@cliffordberthiaume5046]

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

[@GeorgeMalonedj]

Replaced the intake manifold gasket on a 5.7 that the Dexron coolant ate....good times!

[@Bryan-Hensley]

It's usually because someone ran it low in antifreeze, most likely a water pump leaking. It overheats that plastic. Felpro makes them out of metal now

[@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.

[@donaldisrael7147]

Awesome, old school-no batteries-no gloves.

[@jrw2543]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@pyro323]

That ol' Chevy 5.7L was popular in the 90's when nobody was offened when the truth was spoken and Karens were just a twinkle in their dad's eye. Ahh the good old days! GOD bless America! 🇺🇲

[@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!

[@MikeBrown-ii3pt]

Chevy thunder!!! Most of us probably know that, other than bore and stroke sizes, the small block Chevy remained basically the same from 1955 until it was discontinued. The only major changes that I can think of are relocating the mount position from front to the sides, spin on oil filters instead of canister filters (both around 1957 or so), main journal size increased (around 1968), roller cam, 1 piece rear main seal, fuel injection and a different angle for some of the intake bolts, along with center bolt valve covers (in the 80s) and, of course, the Vortec heads on later models. Many people, myself included, still play with the venerable small block Chevy! Personally, I prefer my 400 small blocks, which are "a whole different animal" but, I'd rather work on ANY regular small block than an LS all day, every day!

[@kooldad64]

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

[@davidadams1858]

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

[@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?

[@anduuhar]

Had a 96 GMC 1/2 ton with the 5.7...Old girl had 500,000 km before I retired her a couple years back.

[@jodencro]

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!

[@CraigSmith568]

I have a 5.7 in my 94 van. With 71,000 miles it still has a lot of life left in it.

[@yousufal-balushi6488]

old cars are easy to maintain and repair. An advice to all mechanics: whenever working closer to the exposed radaitor, put a card board or any protective barrier to prevent any unintentionally move that could harm the radaitor fins. just an advice.

[@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.

[@HeritageCraftsKnowledgeReposit]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@scottstarling247]

In the early 90s, I saw all the plastics being used and didn't like this model, until I saw the new body style(much less 2021s), now love these older ones, at least they last 25 years... 'like they dang well should!'...

[@harborcbs]

My 2000 1 ton long bed has the same engine and aside from a timing cover oil leak, it's better than the 5.3 in my new truck. Change the oil every 5k and it will out live all of these new engines!

[@TDub_ADV]

I am not a fan of the "ecotech 3" engines either. I had a 6.2 and it had more repairs in the 3 years i owned it than my last 5 trucks combined. I'm talking what i consider major engine issues specifically with the valve train, things like camshafts and lifters..... I have never had major engine work on a small block GM engine until this one. The original 5.3 on the other hand, the 99-06 flavor the pre-AFM engines, those were also excellent. I put over 200k on two of them with no engine issues, just oil changes and regular maint.

[@Bryan-Hensley]

That's probably the crank sensor leaking. They'll crack

[@donv6039]

I have the big 5.7 small block (circa from my dad’s 1978 GMC Jimmy) put in my 1950 F1 when we did the swap in 1985. I inherited the F1 when Pop died in 01. Replaced same water pump a few years back after some 30 years with maybe 5k miles on it. My fan is old school direct drive w/o the clutch and uses a V pulley/belt. Agree the 350 is the M1 Sherman of American iron. 👍🏼

[@johnberka3079]

I have the big 4.3L .. Just like this one minus 2 cylinders (2001 Olds Bravada) still runs smooth!

[@kenhardy4167]

Had a 1990 S10 4x4 Blazer with the 4.3 L V6 TBI......great engine! Gave it to my brother-in-law running perfectly at 220,000 miles. He subsequently neglected it and blew the engine towing a huge airstream across the greater New Orleans Mississippi River bridge.... idiot.

[@PNWPrototyping]

99 Blazer rocking the big 4.3L here. 279,000 miles. Original water pump. Heck, most of it is original. Replaced an idler pulley, AC compressor, plugs and wires, all of the vacuum lines. Come to think of it, probably the original belt though.

[@mattsink7524]

I love my 98 Sierra with the 5.7. Replaced my own water pump, so easy, I could probably do it in my sleep.

[@chasehaney95]

Best thing for those 350s was converting from Dex-Cool to your classic green antifreeze.

[@nighthawkj30A4]

I know that Dex cool stuff was like rust in a bottle. It being orange was just dumb

[@richardbambenek2601]

Dex-Cool destroyed the heater core and intake manifold gaskets in my 2010 S-10 Blazer. The stuff turns to mud and clogs up everything. It did not go back in after the repair.

[@Nerffy]

i miss my 5.7. my first car, it was a 90's blazer. instant torque even in a big SUV. my dad beat the heck out of it then he gave it to me. still ran like a champ

[@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.

[@markhamilton1847]

When I was told that GM was dropping the 350 in 2000 I went and ordered my 1999 Tahoe 350 and ordered everything heavy duty and I think it had 2 or 3 alternators available back then . ( The dealer did miss the HD air filter and dual batteries ) With 125,000 miles on it I think I will keep it a few more years after I fix the AC UNITS -two. Some day I may even take the wire tie off the engine block heater cord and see if it works.

[@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. 😃👍

[@WonderDog9er]

love a good ol 350. most guys have moved on to the LS motors but I can assure you the small block chevy is alive and well in rock buggies and mud trucks all across Texas. can't hardly hit the trails without hearing that familiar rumble!

[@jameshedrick6839]

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

[@GIGUNS-0341]

My 2000 Chevy Tahoe Z71 with the 5.7 running strong at 190,000

[@Joelwee1028]

I have the same engine in my 1998 Sierra. Great engine, great truck!

[@jdpower5552]

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

[@cbsctomh]

I use my '96 two door Tahoe as a daily driver with 87m miles. No rust under or on top as it was stored during the winter for many years. That CFI system was a bad idea but the MFI conversion was a good fix (Briansmobile has a good video on the MFI conversion).

[@mattcat231]

it works GREAT in all the Vortec engines, i actually demand that my customers put in the MPFI spiders any time I have to pull the intake, between the pressure regulator leaks, and the need for 50psi+ to pop the poppits, and the added miles per gallon and quicker start times and much better power, it's a no brainer to do the swap

[@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

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Ahhhhh, takes me back to the good old days.

[@jamesblackledge4009]

I agree those old 350’s were good power plants. I have had a couple and had very few problems with them . I presently own a 2000 Tahoe Limited (only produced one year) built on the 1999 body/frame. Still in great condition and it just turned over 166,000 miles. It is a solid tank of a Tahoe.

[@alex4alexn]

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

[@fredhankes5608]

The demo derby guys love them , even the guys that run Crown Vics swap in Chevy 350s , nothing else stays running wide open for 20 minutes after you loose your radiator 😉