HighSierra86
Active Member
So I know how much I enjoy reading everyone's "rebuild" and "project" threads, so I decided to start one of my own. Its nice to hear imput on ideas from everyone as well as share some of my own.
Now my 95' K1500 developed a nice engine oil leak a few months ago which began to bother me. I have managed to keep most of the major leaks under control with the exception of the valve cover gaskets without fully tearing anything apart. A quick inspection revealed that the front skid plate had worn through both engine oil cooler lines. I got lucky they didnt pop, but not a bad idea to keep an eye out for the same problem! Well now the lines are a simple fix (yes leroy i will be ordering a set soon
) but I also noted a nice coolant leak as well. A quick pressure test revealed the leak coming from behind the timing cover.
Now I figured that if I was going to tear into the engine this far, i would just end up replacing one thing after another. Which is fine, but id rather just finish the job by rebuilding the entire engine. With 230K miles and a steady stream of blow-by from the dipstick tube, id say it is about time. Now the last few months I have been busy with work and the farm, so I havent had much time to work on the truck. But the last two weekends and a few late nights, the engine and tranny are out!
I have been slowly starting to disassemble the engine to bring it to the machine shop where I used to work. I want to get the block cleaned and magnafluxed for cracks before I go much farther. The block is a "141", which from my understanding, isnt the best, but not the worst. Still not too sure on my route for the rebuild, probably 18:1 compression with a holset, but the ATT is not out of the question either. I am in the process of trying to sell my 6.5 suburban to help cover the costs of this project, so funds will be based on what I can get for that. Sad to sell it, but at this point in my life a suburban dosent fit the need.
And as for other areas to cover with the truck...I am going to have the trans rebuilt while it is out. The fluid smells burnt and there have been alot of unusual noises coming from within recently. I also have alot of work to do in the engine bay with cleaning up the P.O's wireing, painting, and addressing the firewall insulation...or lack thereof. Im also going to tackle the interior so long as time/funds alow. I really like this truck and have no intentions of selling it, so I might as well give it a refresher!
I attached some photos of the progess so far. Still cant figure out why they are so small with photobucket. And just for the record...this is my third time writing this thread, as my lack of computer skills have deleted it twice :mad2:
-Nick
Now my 95' K1500 developed a nice engine oil leak a few months ago which began to bother me. I have managed to keep most of the major leaks under control with the exception of the valve cover gaskets without fully tearing anything apart. A quick inspection revealed that the front skid plate had worn through both engine oil cooler lines. I got lucky they didnt pop, but not a bad idea to keep an eye out for the same problem! Well now the lines are a simple fix (yes leroy i will be ordering a set soon
) but I also noted a nice coolant leak as well. A quick pressure test revealed the leak coming from behind the timing cover. Now I figured that if I was going to tear into the engine this far, i would just end up replacing one thing after another. Which is fine, but id rather just finish the job by rebuilding the entire engine. With 230K miles and a steady stream of blow-by from the dipstick tube, id say it is about time. Now the last few months I have been busy with work and the farm, so I havent had much time to work on the truck. But the last two weekends and a few late nights, the engine and tranny are out!
I have been slowly starting to disassemble the engine to bring it to the machine shop where I used to work. I want to get the block cleaned and magnafluxed for cracks before I go much farther. The block is a "141", which from my understanding, isnt the best, but not the worst. Still not too sure on my route for the rebuild, probably 18:1 compression with a holset, but the ATT is not out of the question either. I am in the process of trying to sell my 6.5 suburban to help cover the costs of this project, so funds will be based on what I can get for that. Sad to sell it, but at this point in my life a suburban dosent fit the need.
And as for other areas to cover with the truck...I am going to have the trans rebuilt while it is out. The fluid smells burnt and there have been alot of unusual noises coming from within recently. I also have alot of work to do in the engine bay with cleaning up the P.O's wireing, painting, and addressing the firewall insulation...or lack thereof. Im also going to tackle the interior so long as time/funds alow. I really like this truck and have no intentions of selling it, so I might as well give it a refresher!
I attached some photos of the progess so far. Still cant figure out why they are so small with photobucket. And just for the record...this is my third time writing this thread, as my lack of computer skills have deleted it twice :mad2:
-Nick
