Thanks for the input guys. I finally have a day off tomorrow so I guess im gonna yank the engine down and see what it looks like...if its too much to fix I have a buddy thats got another 4.8 out of his truck he wrecked with only 48,000 miles he said he would sell me for $350. Its complete down to the AC pump
2001 GMC Sierra 4.8
lowerd 2in in rear
custom cat-back
and the ever so mighty K&N
-"Faster, Faster until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death."
-Load it like a Freight Car
-Polish it like a Show car
-Drive it like a NASCAR