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How to remove the engine out of a Chevy Colorado, Hummer, and GMC Canyon for model years 2004 - 2012
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- čas přidán 4. 03. 2023
- This video will go over step by step on how to remove the engine out of a Chevy Colorado, Hummer, and GMC Canyon with the 3.5 or 3.7 liter Vortech motor. This video works for model years 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012.
This is the best way to replace the timing chains I've found.
@@Mike-qo4kp Yeha you have to pull the motor due to the fact is has to chains!
All that camera work and wrenching with essentially just one hand, really, really appreciate the effort. Lots of great tips.
Thanks I’m glad someone understands how hard it is! I appreciate the support!
Oh my God, you are a life saver. Thank you for all you've shared. You created a blueprint for us to follow.
Thank you
So much
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I’m glad you found it helpful. Give it a like and subscribe when you have a second! Thanks
Thank you for this video, I am literally going to be pulling the 2.8 liter out of my 2005 Colorado today. You are right these engines used are not cheap. Took me nearly a month to find a good used engine for a fair price. This video showed me how to avoid some issues when I go to pull my engine. I am going to be leaving my ac compressor in the truck with the system still charged, I will post back if I am able to do it that way. Being mine is the 4 cylinder and I am removing the radiator I am hopeful I wont have to discharge the system and remove the compressor to get my engine out. I will also be removing the intake and exhaust manifolds before pulling my motor. Again thank you for this video.
Yeah they aren’t cheap! I’m glad you found the video helpful! I hope all goes good for you. Let me know how it ends up going!
How much did you pay for another engine? I'm second guessing whether I should keep my truck.
@@macksauce9801 I got it off Facebook marketplace for $2000. It was a really good deal. Yeah I don’t know if these trucks are worth fixing. Parts are getting harder and harder to find for them.
Really appreciate you making this video. It's hard enough to do the entire job nevermore filming and narrating it. Much appreciated.
Thanks for watching. I appreciate it!
Great job. I'm going to try to rip mine out soon. I appreciate the camera views and info
Thanks. Good luck! Let me know if you have any questions
Just wanted to say thank you for making this video. It is very informative and helpful with the various tool needed and socket sizes needed. You rock!
Thanks! I’m glad it was helpful!!
Nice vid Dude... Helped me a lot in doing an engine overhaul on a 2007 Hummer H3... "Thanks"
I’m glad you found it helpful! Thanks for the support!
Do you know if it’s possible to pull the engine and transmission together to swap both?
It would be really tight! There’s not a lot of room on these trucks!
How did you get the block separated from the transmission???
Just with a flat blade screwdriver. Is it automatic or manual transmission?
Did you need to unbolt the trans from the crossmember and slide the trans back some?
No you do not.
The 3.7 is an awesome engine, the 4L60e transmission is another story
Yeah that’s a great point! It’s all about how you take care of them!
Question when you put the new motor in did you take the old actuator camshaft actuator and crankshaft Knoxcencer out and put in a new motor or did you just reprogram a new sensor to both of Cam and crank those items I asked this question because I'm replacing the motor in my Colorado and I'm not sure I'm pretty sure you have to reprogram the camshaft actuator and crankshaft knock sensor
I switch everything over from my old motor to the new used motor. I didn’t have to program anything. Hope that helps.
Only the ckp may give issues if you for whatever reason remove and replace with a new one. The dealer has a needed machine to do a re learn
Thanks for making this video!! Im planning on doing a 3.5 to 3.7 swap for my 2006 Hummer H3. Is it true that the 2007 3.7l is the only year that swaps directly to the 2006?
Any help or recommendations would be much appreciated!
Your welcome!! To be honest I don’t know if you can swap them. I just know these motors are not very good!
Sorry I’m not much help.
Any tips separating the trans from the engine? Currently hung up on getting my 2.8 out of my canyon. Thanks!
Manual or automatic transmission?
@@csautomotive12 Auto, I ended up getting them separated. Never would have got to that point without your detailed instructions. Thanks!
@@drewappleget1325 That’s good to hear! Glad you got it out!
So I’m taking mine out 3.5 o5 Colorado, when you unbolted the bell housing. Did the tranny want to fall ? Did you hold it up with anything or left it be? As well as would it be easier to take out the radiator instead of the fan to clear it or maybe both for more room ?
You can hold the transmission up with a stand or jack. It just more work to take the radiator out. It would give you more room to work with. I just hate taking more stuff off then I need if that makes sense. Hope that helps. If you have any others question along the way don’t be afraid to ask.
I secured the trans with a big ratchet strap. Works good. Don't bother removing the radiator. You can unbolt the power steering pump and also the AC pump and move them without having to evacuate the freon
Do you have to drop the front differential on a hummer?
I’m not for sure! I haven’t done one on the hummer. I don’t think you would have to. It was really tight on the Colorado. If any one has done one let us know what you did.
How do you remember to put everything back where it goes that’s crazy great job
Thanks! I put all the bolts in zip lock bags and label what they go to.
Old cars and trucks easy compared to modern day stuff. I am an old man.
Yeah there’s some truth to that!!
Man, I know you're young, so im not gonna rag too hard, but doing that 55:20 will oof you, bro!! NEVER walk under the cherry picker! Also, take 10 minutes to remove the grille next time. Maybe someone came here looking for that procedure.
You got a good point. Taking the grill off is not going to help in any way. You still have the front core support that you can’t take off without a lot more work you don’t need to do!
@@csautomotive12 I meant the radiator
@@Blowncapacitor84It might help a little. In my eyes it just one more thing to take off.
I appreciate the video bud. I’ve done a few engines on other vehicles and might be buying one of these with a bad engine. Can the ac compressor on this one be unbolted and left hanging?
I don’t think you would be able to!
I want to switch my stock i5 in my h3 to the v8… do I need to swap the transmission too… ecu ?
That would be cool! But it would be a lot of work you would have to switch everything!
@@csautomotive12 not as much if I throw the v8 they already put in the h3 in. Same motor mounts and all. Just curious if I’d need to change the transmission as well. It’s already a 4 speed..
@@visibilityzero1361 You would be best to get the V8 and transmission all as one with the wiring harness and computer. The wiring is going to be the biggest problem. Trying to get it to work with what you have in the truck right now.
Can you help me with 3 plug on driver side I can’t find where they are connecting ?
Sorry what plugs are you taking about? What color are they?
@@csautomotive12 evap plug with blue plastic safety thing
@@user-uj7og1in3q Is it the one for your O2 sensor?
@@csautomotive12 not sure what it is
Like I said grey female plug whit blue safety keeper on driver side
It’s like triangle shape .
Wish I could send pictures
If you got an email ? Could send you a picture
We have the same truck.and also keep up the good work👍
Thanks for the support!
Thanks for making this video. I'm about to pull the 3.7 5 cylinder from a 2012 Colorado but I'm having trouble finding a new block. Where did you source the replacement engine for this one?
They are hard to find! I found it on Facebook marketplace. They know what they want for them. Good luck! Let me know if you have any others questions.
I just called the dealer the other day about a engine swap. Gm discontinued them so you have to go aftermarket or junk yard
Yeah it was one of GM’s worst ideas. So they don’t build them anymore. They are getting harder and harder to find. They also want a lot for used motors. You will probably have to find a used one. I don’t think there’s any good aftermarket one out there. You could get it rebuilt. I have heard they are very expensive to have rebuilt. Do to the fact they have two timing chains.
@csautomotive12 the dealer quoted me like 3800 for a reman ouch
@@csautomotive12 2500 for a timing chain job
great video man, how long of a job was it for taking it out then putting in the new engine
Thanks! It took me just over 9 hours for the whole job. It took longer just because I was recording it. If you have the right tools it’s not a bad job.
That 3.7 is a very hot topic it seems. It's almost 50/50 on whether it's a good engine or not. Mine has over 300k miles, but i also religiously maintain it. I heard the 3.5 was a real turd.
Yeah I would agree. If you take care of them they will last a long time. I would still say it’s not one of GM’s best ideas.
I've the 2.8 and this one is very reliable. Mine is sitting around 222K miles and still holding up very good (with good maintenance of course)
only major problem with the 3.5 was the valve seats fall out GM did do a recall which they replaced the Cyl Head for Free i had a 2006 Z71 3.5 and when i sold it had 348K on it and run beautiful and got 24 mpg i did change the oil every 3500miles
It's like watching a video in slow motion.
Hope you found it helpful. Thanks for watching.
I have around 270k on my engine, has a little idle problem but other than that it's even great
That’s great to hear! A lot of these motors have problems way before that!
3.5 or 3.7 friend, iam looking for H3, all recommend the 3.7 engine
@@ahmadlbl I would agree! The 3.7l is better than the 3.5l.
usually cleaning the throttle body really helps rough idle
Is that a 3.5l? I got 2 cam sensors on the one I working on finishing other people work sMh
The one I did was a 3.7l. Are you sure they got the right motor?
@@csautomotive12 I diggin deeper going to see was it the engine from the truck itself or did they take it from another truck n jus rebuilt it because it’s wrecking my thoughts lol
@@csautomotive12 jus found out it’s a crate engine and they shipped the old one back as core so ain’t no telling what year 3.7 it is sMh some engine place out of Michigan
@@mikematthews234 I would see if you could get there number and call and ask them if it’s the right motor.
@@csautomotive12 motor is correct talked to em today now I’m checking to see if I got power going to all the sensors especially crank n cam they are all new sensors hope pcm ain’t bad although the pcm relay was corroded I jus changed it out when I was puttin it back together
Ok l can make this job easier remove the green block from the fuse box and leave the harness with the engine you will have to unplug the a/c line and the wires at rh firewall leave the big ax line on engine and remove radiator this particular truck is a 4x4 so it’s a tougher job than a 2 wd if you can do it pull the cab off l have saved a days work doing that and the four doors are the most to do a cab off because of seat belt cable on bottom of rear seats and they have the most bolts but it’s easier than it sounds l have done about six of these and the 4x4 is the toughest can is better than the rear end pull
Yeah that sounds like a great way of doing it!!
video of cab removal?
@@IssiahWood If I do another I will do a video that way!
Thanks working on one now h3
Your welcome.
You are absolutely wrong about this engine! The Atlas is one of the best engines GM has ever made! I make a living as an auto tech, and I can tell you I don't EVER see these roll in the shop for anything other than routine maintenance! Why do you think they're hard to come by and so expensive? There's a reason for sure!
Everyone has their opinion on them for sure. Just compared to all the other vortex engine out there! This one is not at the top of that list! They are not the easiest to work on! The starter and everything else is just in bad spots. Also when you have a timing chain at the front and rear of the motor you know you have something that is way over engineered! Also I have seen so many will valve problems. The reason they’re so expensive is because they didn’t make that mean to start with. So it a supply and demanding thing. And Chevy doesn’t even make a long block for them anymore. That’s just my opinion on them. But I have heard of some people that really love them.
@csautomotive12 Yeah, I think the rear drives the balance shafts, which kinda stick out and are funky, lol! They are more tricky to work on, but they are actually pretty solid. Vortex dosent really classify a specific engine, just an era i guess.It seems I only work on like 1 or 2 a year, I've never had any valve related issues, but that could just be a coincidence. I think the 3.8 and 350's were some of the best from GM. But no disrespect in any way, dude! We're also a small but growing channel and wish you well, man! You're definitely getting recommended, so I suggest keep making content, and you'll be monetized in no time! But what I've found what works well is not ripping on specific engines or manufacturers because I've had people unsubscribe for it!🤣🤣🤣 people get all bent out of shape over you saying something about their crappy ecotech. I subscribed btw lol
Yeah I’m a gm guy hands down! All I’m saying is I don’t think I would want to buy one after working on them over the years. I have talked to people that have had great luck with them. What it really comes down to is how you maintain them. The problem with most cars and trucks on the road today is people don’t want to maintain them like they should. I really appreciate all the advice. I’m just trying to help people and grow my channel. I’m not out to make people mad at me. So sorry if you or anyone is taking me that way. I appreciate you subscribing to my channel and for the support. I will subscribe to your channel as well. I love to support people that are just starting out and trying to help people the best they can. Good luck out there keep up the good work.