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shaneschevys · 11-20-2009, 12:57 PM

What all is involved in taking the plastic intake off of a 2000 5.3. I have never worked on one of these engines. I am having to replace the camshaft sensor & the guys cousin broke it. So the only way I can see to get to it is to remove the plastic plenum/intake. I'm just wandering what I am about to get into.

Ackattack · 11-20-2009, 03:12 PM

disconnect the fuel lines from the fuel rail, unplug the injectors (or move the fuel rail out of the way)

disconnect the TB
remove about 8 - 10 bolts.

There is no water in the intake.

I thought the camshaft position sensor was on the back of the block, and accessible without taking the manifold off (oh.....I guess if it's on an engine stand)

GL

**Hart_Rod** · 11-20-2009, 03:19 PM

It's pretty straightforward as Ack says. The "dry" system the LS motors are built on make it pretty simple and "clean".

R/

shaneschevys · 11-20-2009, 05:58 PM

Thanks guys! It was real simple to work on. I was just a little nervous because it was something new.

**Clyde65** · 11-20-2009, 08:06 PM

Dude, you putting in an LS? Sweet! Me too, but in a 65

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11-20-2009, 03:12 PM	#2
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: 5.3 guys I need a little help! disconnect the fuel lines from the fuel rail, unplug the injectors (or move the fuel rail out of the way) disconnect the TB remove about 8 - 10 bolts. There is no water in the intake. I thought the camshaft position sensor was on the back of the block, and accessible without taking the manifold off (oh.....I guess if it's on an engine stand) GL __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

11-20-2009, 03:19 PM	#3
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,840	Re: 5.3 guys I need a little help! It's pretty straightforward as Ack says. The "dry" system the LS motors are built on make it pretty simple and "clean". R/ __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

11-20-2009, 05:58 PM	#4
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: 5.3 guys I need a little help! Thanks guys! It was real simple to work on. I was just a little nervous because it was something new. __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club**

11-20-2009, 08:06 PM	#5
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,541	Re: 5.3 guys I need a little help! Dude, you putting in an LS? Sweet! Me too, but in a 65 __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*



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