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05-07-2013, 06:04 PM
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Fabricate till you "puke"
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2000 ,5.3 oil leak ?
My swap engine had a leak around the bottom (LH side). I believe the leak to be the pan gasket, or the bypass on the pan . The engine is on the stand now, so best time to cover all bases. I can get a Dorman rear cover, complete with seal installed,with bolts & gasket ($56). For a couple questions...does the rear cover gasket normally cause a problem with leaks? Also, would the GM parts be better for service, than any of the aftermarket pcs? 1 last question...do any of the autoparts chains rent the alignment tools for the covers? New to genIII, crazyL
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69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears.... |
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05-07-2013, 06:07 PM
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Re: 2000 ,5.3 oil leak ?
well personally i have no problem with dorman parts i install them everyday at work. dorman supplies alot of stuff for some oem parts
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05-07-2013, 09:09 PM
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Re: 2000 ,5.3 oil leak ?
Thanks, It looks like the Dorman kit would be the slick way to go
 I already have the GMPP (H-3 pan kit), that should cover the leaks. Still 1 question tho....can the alignment plate & doughnut for the seal be rented anwhere? crazyL
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69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears.... |
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05-13-2013, 03:56 PM
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Fabricate till you "puke"
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Re: 2000 ,5.3 oil leak ?
Up date! After some research, I opted for the GMPP cover assembly (# 12639250). It comes with seal installed,gasket,bolts, & has a plastic alignment tool already in the seal ($50 walk in @ the local dealer)! I may have to opt for, or fab the tool to align the bottom of the cover with the pan rails....nothing but a flat plate of steel & a few holes
 Just thought I would share what I believe will save some coin on tools....but am open for any /all suggestions. crazyL
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69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears.... |
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05-13-2013, 04:30 PM
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Re: 2000 ,5.3 oil leak ?
Can you post picture of tool keep hearing about it don't know what it looks like. Just want to be ready if I have to deal with it thanks.
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05-13-2013, 08:09 PM
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Re: 2000 ,5.3 oil leak ?
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A LS 4L60E or T56 bellhousing works great for the Oil Pan to Bellhousing alignment. |
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05-14-2013, 12:26 AM
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Fabricate till you "puke"
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Re: 2000 ,5.3 oil leak ?
I had hoped that you would chime in Cline.....saved me on a $100 tool
Pan to bell should not be too big an issue, I am using a 55 chev bell...got the bolt top/center, but wont use the bolts on the pan(stick shift). Many thanks for your advice crazyl
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