ArmyAviator |
04-18-2010 07:55 AM |
Engine rebuild or engine replace?
2000 GMC 1500 4x4; 5.3L with 215K miles. Has been on Mobil 1 most of it's life; no oil use to speak of; no other leaks. But it's developed a loud lifter tick. I've tried every additive known to man (I think), to no avail. This lifter tick is not that aggravating tick just at start; it's quite loud and rev's along with the engine. At start, the oil pressure takes a while to build up (5-9 seconds); idles @ 32-37psi. To the point, how do you decide whether to rebuild that lifter or replace the engine? If replace, what engines out there do you all like/recommend?
Thank you. --Bryant
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