5.3L vortec oil cooler gasket replacement
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- čas přidán 16. 09. 2022
- A complete video on fixing the common oil leak that develops at the oil cooler block above the filter on the 5.3L vortec engines. Tools, OEM part number, advice and tips.
This is a Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Work Truck, 4x4, the video should apply to any vehicle with the 5.4L Vortec engine - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Great job! I'm actually experiencing the same leak on my 2011 LC9. Waiting for next oil change to swap this gasket as well. Thank you for the details and really great camera work!
Thanks for the info. Exactly what I needed
My 2010 5.3 began leaking a puddle per day. I bought the cooler line with gasket from dorman and leaks again. It's not a terrible job, just messy. I took my front drive shaft out for room. I definitely need gasket maker now. Oem gasket and silicone.
Thanks. Im about to do mines in a couple of days
You’re welcome 👍🏽
Love the chicken and the info.
Lol yeah I have quite a few animals around here
What size O ring for that Allen screw?
I ordered a 270 piece green o-ring kit by Performance Tool, part number W5201. Not sure if the exact size.
Need to change mine, do you need to drain oil when changing?
Nah
Getting ready to do my sons 2009 1500 in a few days. And your right, NEVER use cheap chinese junk gaskets. I always opt for the little more expensive FELPRO or OEM stuff. Thanks for sharing!
Did ya get it done?
@@Tactical-BullRider The rear main seal was leaking on his truck as well. Bigger job than I can handle, so we put it in the shop. They are going to replace this gasket while it is in there. But your video was still a good one!! Thanks!
The test takes time for the engine to warm up and it will leak again because you did not use silicone paste on the face of cooller. Something like that happened to me until I used silicone paste from Toyota. GM should treat the frequent oil leakage from the gutter and the poor quality of spare pa
It will usually just start leaking right away if its going to leak from what ice seen in the past. But rtv is a good idea like you mentioned
Do you have the link? I just comment that I’m on my 4th gasket bc it keeps leaking.
@@t94zskss47 theres a part on the video where it shows the part number on the packaging. Just screenshot that and google the part number and buy rtv silicone
@@Tactical-BullRider oh I know that part number I only buy AcDelco but now when I do my netbook change again I’m going to buy a new one and some rtv and hope that’s the last time I have to do it
@@Tactical-BullRider I forgot to ask you. When you put the silicone do you just put a bead around the gasket or do I need to put around the holes too?
I put dye in mine it looks like it’s leaking from the same spot at that corner of the oil cooler gasket. Did this fix it for you ? I had my rear main seal done right after I got the truck I really hope they did it correctly GM dealer did the work so🤷🏻
How much did that rear main run you?
@@jcrpictures4405 luckily it’s was replaced through the warranty I purchased when I got the truck but if I remember correctly it was around $1800,$2000 parts and labor at a dealership. I paid $2,300 for the warranty when I got the truck and that’s the only thing I ever had to use it for before expired so technically I paid 2,300 for the rear main lmao 🤣
I did replace the block of plate gasket it seemed to clear up that leak but I have another one maybe coming from above the starter some where idk yet still searching for it
@@JamesSmith-je8sw 2k for the rear main is crazyyyy woww. Real deal stealership right there holy. That's an hour and half job for any experienced gm mechanic.
Did this stop the leak long-term?
It did for me, if it doesnt for you, the usual go to is to apply some RTV around the gaskets. That goes for any gasket
Notice how the oil comes pouring out. The oil is coming from the galleries in the engine, held in the galleries by the anti-drainback valve in the oil filter. It would be much less mess if he removed the oil filter and let the oil drain in a pan prior to removing the block. Otherwise very informative video.
That's just a lot more work for not much, if any benefit.
Now do the rear main seal XD
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