OK, which bolts must be replaced when reassembling a 5.3? I know the head bolts are stretch bolts, but what about the connecting rods, main caps, etc?
OK, which bolts must be replaced when reassembling a 5.3? I know the head bolts are stretch bolts, but what about the connecting rods, main caps, etc?
I think it's only the head bolts and main cap bolts. Other than that, I would assume they all could be reused--but with respect to the amount of miles on the motor...
2000 ECSB 6.0L
TORQUER V2 CAM ● COMP 918's ● 7.4 HARDENED PUSHRODS ● K&N SERIES 77 CAI ● 80mm BBK ●PACESETTER LT HEADERS AND 3'' ORY ● SUPER 40 FLOW ● 3000 STALL ● 4.10s ● BUILT 80e ● VORTEC PERFORMANCE TUNE ● MSD 8.5mm PLUG WIRES● ELEC. CUTOUT ● UD & ALT PULLEYS ● FLEX-A-LITE E-FANS ● 22" CENTERLINE STINGRAY III's ● LUND FIBERGLASS TONNEAU ● 2" LEVELING SHACKLES ● 12K HID LOWS & FOGS ● LEDs ● DEBADGED ● WHITE-FACED ESCALADE GAUGES ● KICKER 450.1 ● 2-CVR 10's ● DS60's ● K693's
Anybody??
I don't know what has to be replaced but I'd sure do ARP rod bolts and ARP main and head studs while you have the opportunity. Be sure you get a rod bolt stretch gauge to install the rod bolts properly. Head bolts are a must for replacement and the others are for insurance. I've actually never heard to replace the main bolts before but it makes sense.
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replace them all.... better safe than sorry IMO
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All your "load" bolts are stretch bolts. Head, mains, balancer, and so on. Anything that holds a load. Hope this helps.
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Oh yeah, the pulley bolt. Forgot that one. Always replace that one. Be sure you use the GM tightening procedure when you replace it. An impact will work but they say there's a reason for doing it the correct way, that or just buy an ARP pulley bolt so you can re-use it for life. The stock one will eventually fail if you keep reusing it and then its a bitch to remove once the head snaps off of it.
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