Krom

I'm looking for a 5.3 for a cutlass project, and spotted a couple at the local u-pull place today. After adding up all the extra charges (they charge extra for alt, starter, ps pump, starter etc), I think it'll be around 450 for the dropout.

Their policy is you unbolt/unhook everything they will pick it up and set it in your truck.

Any tips for doing this alone with only hand tools? (have a cordless sawzall, and 1/4" impact)

Any specialty tools or oddball stuff I will need?

I'm worried about wasting an entire day, and not getting it.

Engine in in a 2003 tahoe 4 dr 4x4

TXsilverado

iTrader: (18)

long block, or short block? take a saw-zaw, cable cutters and a pepsi. that's how they pull them lol


$500 should get you a motor that's on a pallet ready to rock. maybe look elsewhere?

Krom

looking for a complete dropout, with accessories, ecu, harness etc.

If you have any leads I'd love to save all that crawling around in the dirt

76larkman

penetrate spray for rusty bolts, swivel sockets, good set of wrenches, cutters, pliers, channel locks, door panel tool for wiring holder clips. Like you said cordless tools, pry bar & screwdrivers, line wrenches. advice from me dont cut wiring unless its body side, engine harness can be used. take gas pedal the wiring & tach box. 03 is DBW throttle, pcm too. depending on what putting into radiator hoses may work. Save the bolts & also cut fuel lines way back of tranny. Then you can use them as well.

Krom

Well, I went for it..

first motor I've pulled on the ground in the dirt. Took my time to make sure I didn't wreck anything.

Ended up $375

sowbelle

congrats
Did you hear it run?

Krom

I wish.

They drain all the fluids before it goes out to get picked apart. It turns over and has a warranty (which won't cover my time)..

Fingers crossed. Its less than half the next cheapest one I could find.

Now I have to find a 4L80E