Wanted, 1 piston and rod assembly

**Tolliwacker** · 11-24-2007 07:41 PM

OK, I am in need of 1 Piston and Rod assembly for the right bank for a 2006 5.3L
I have a bent Rod in the very back hole of the right (passenger, #8 maybe?) side and I need a Standard bore piston and rod assembly. I have found out the connecting rod and piston is year specific, it has to be from a 2005 or 2006.

I also need a set of Rod Bolts for the rod cap, and a set of head bolts for 1 head.

Does anyone have any of this laying around before I go to the dealer?

I tried to be in detail as much as possible because I do not know if it makes a difference in these engine or not, and I do not know how the cylinders are numbered.

Thanks.

**RedHeartbeat** · 11-24-2007 07:44 PM

Yeah, it has to be from the 2-4-6-8 bank of pistons. The piston pin is offset from the bore centerline and it does make a difference. Head bolts are not expensive from the dealer, about $17 last time I bought them. Be sure you buy a new head gasket, also.

**Tolliwacker** · 11-24-2007 07:53 PM

Woll do on the gasket, Where can I get the bolts, at the dealer?

This is another one of those lessons I will never forget.

**RedHeartbeat** · 11-24-2007 07:56 PM

I buy mine directly from the dealer, they stock them. Make sure there are 10 of the same length bolts in the package when you buy them. If you buy from the dealer you will also get the small bolts that go on the head near the intake manifold.

**Tolliwacker** · 11-24-2007 08:06 PM

Will do, thanks so much for all the information!

So it appears I will get all from the dealer, Except I am holding out for a piston and rod assembly for the #8 cylinder.