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**Micmac** · 01-24-2008, 12:20 AM

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Any suggestions of somewhere in NC/SW Va where I can get my 4.3L (6-262), repaired reasonable? I want to get the truck fixed so my boy can have something to drive at college. it's a 99Sonoma, I believe it's got a blown head gasket. I think it would be cheaper to swap out engines, what say you?
Thanks,
Pete

Tink · 01-24-2008, 01:31 AM

If you've ever pulled a 4.3L out of an S10, it isn't easy - especially in a 4wd.... you can't get to the motor/tranny bolts unless you unbolt the body and jack it up. Then the oil pan hits the front diff if it is 4wd.

Anyhow, I think it is much easier to replace the head gasket! If you were closer, I'd say bring it over - we can work on it together and get it done in no time.

But, what is it doing? Leaking? Running too hot? Air pockets in the coolant? Those motor are notorious for leaky intake manifold gaskets.

**Micmac** · 01-24-2008, 01:45 AM

Hey Tink,
I know I've been in Mineral before, just can't place it! A whole lotta steam came out and I shut er down. I'm just assumig it's head gasket. I ain't that good of a mechanic, but even a dumba** like me knows that ain't no good. Oh yeah, I can tow with my Sierra

**Micmac** · 01-24-2008, 01:46 AM

PS, yes-it is 4WD.

Tink · 01-25-2008, 01:37 AM

Have you started it since then or no? I'm assuming no coolant left?

Mineral is in Louisa County, so it is kind of Northern VA.

**Micmac** · 01-25-2008, 01:47 AM

No Tink, I haven't started it,it's been a few months so I haven't checked the coolant level either. I can though. You ain't to far north of Richmond. Mebbe closer to Charlottesville? I ride my Indian Chief up that way some in the summer. Thanks,
Pete

RANDYC · 01-31-2008, 12:36 AM

I have a vgood 4.3 with auto from 98 2wd, unfortunitly I"m abot 5 hours north of Chicago

Myself · 01-31-2008, 04:30 AM

Check the smaller local shops and lube places, a lot of them do other work like you need. Also most junkyards have a mechanic on duty for a lot less than regular shops. You should be able to get that fixed for about $300.00.

**Micmac** · 03-25-2008, 05:34 AM

I think I have found a solution, will share when it comes to fruition.

68C15 · 03-25-2008, 03:58 PM

I have yet to see a 4.3 blow a head gasket without having a cracked head or 2.

01-24-2008, 12:20 AM	#1
Micmac Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Calais, Maine Posts: 513	Decent Engine *Edited by Moderator*(WTB posts are only allowed by Subscribers) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a....php?f=15&a=17 Any suggestions of somewhere in NC/SW Va where I can get my 4.3L (6-262), repaired reasonable? I want to get the truck fixed so my boy can have something to drive at college. it's a 99Sonoma, I believe it's got a blown head gasket. I think it would be cheaper to swap out engines, what say you? Thanks, Pete __________________ 1963 Chevrolet C-10 "Ginger" 1970 C-30 Dump Truck "Scarlet" 2019 Chevy Silverado 2500 Z71 LTZ 1947 Indian Chief Roadmaster with Sidecar. 2012 Indian Chief Serial #002 of 110 built in '12 2016 Indian Chief Roadmaster Last edited by augie; 02-04-2008 at 05:51 AM. Reason: WTB by nonsub*

01-24-2008, 01:31 AM	#2
Tink Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: VA Posts: 1,337	Re: Decent Engine If you've ever pulled a 4.3L out of an S10, it isn't easy - especially in a 4wd.... you can't get to the motor/tranny bolts unless you unbolt the body and jack it up. Then the oil pan hits the front diff if it is 4wd. Anyhow, I think it is much easier to replace the head gasket! If you were closer, I'd say bring it over - we can work on it together and get it done in no time. But, what is it doing? Leaking? Running too hot? Air pockets in the coolant? Those motor are notorious for leaky intake manifold gaskets. __________________ 69 Chevy C10 88 Sierra 02 2500 Suburban And too many S10s to list!

01-24-2008, 01:45 AM	#3
Micmac Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Calais, Maine Posts: 513	Re: Decent Engine Hey Tink, I know I've been in Mineral before, just can't place it! A whole lotta steam came out and I shut er down. I'm just assumig it's head gasket. I ain't that good of a mechanic, but even a dumba** like me knows that ain't no good. Oh yeah, I can tow with my Sierra __________________ 1963 Chevrolet C-10 "Ginger" 1970 C-30 Dump Truck "Scarlet" 2019 Chevy Silverado 2500 Z71 LTZ 1947 Indian Chief Roadmaster with Sidecar. 2012 Indian Chief Serial #002 of 110 built in '12 2016 Indian Chief Roadmaster

01-24-2008, 01:46 AM	#4
Micmac Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Calais, Maine Posts: 513	Re: Decent Engine PS, yes-it is 4WD. __________________ 1963 Chevrolet C-10 "Ginger" 1970 C-30 Dump Truck "Scarlet" 2019 Chevy Silverado 2500 Z71 LTZ 1947 Indian Chief Roadmaster with Sidecar. 2012 Indian Chief Serial #002 of 110 built in '12 2016 Indian Chief Roadmaster

01-25-2008, 01:37 AM	#5
Tink Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: VA Posts: 1,337	Re: Decent Engine Have you started it since then or no? I'm assuming no coolant left? Mineral is in Louisa County, so it is kind of Northern VA. __________________ 69 Chevy C10 88 Sierra 02 2500 Suburban And too many S10s to list!

01-25-2008, 01:47 AM	#6
Micmac Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Calais, Maine Posts: 513	Re: Decent Engine No Tink, I haven't started it,it's been a few months so I haven't checked the coolant level either. I can though. You ain't to far north of Richmond. Mebbe closer to Charlottesville? I ride my Indian Chief up that way some in the summer. Thanks, Pete __________________ 1963 Chevrolet C-10 "Ginger" 1970 C-30 Dump Truck "Scarlet" 2019 Chevy Silverado 2500 Z71 LTZ 1947 Indian Chief Roadmaster with Sidecar. 2012 Indian Chief Serial #002 of 110 built in '12 2016 Indian Chief Roadmaster

01-31-2008, 12:36 AM	#7
RANDYC clay Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: central wisconsin Posts: 41	Re: Decent Engine I have a vgood 4.3 with auto from 98 2wd, unfortunitly I"m abot 5 hours north of Chicago

01-31-2008, 04:30 AM	#8
Myself Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern Arkansas Posts: 1,142	Re: Decent Engine Check the smaller local shops and lube places, a lot of them do other work like you need. Also most junkyards have a mechanic on duty for a lot less than regular shops. You should be able to get that fixed for about $300.00.

03-25-2008, 05:34 AM	#9
Micmac Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Calais, Maine Posts: 513	Re: Decent Engine I think I have found a solution, will share when it comes to fruition. __________________ 1963 Chevrolet C-10 "Ginger" 1970 C-30 Dump Truck "Scarlet" 2019 Chevy Silverado 2500 Z71 LTZ 1947 Indian Chief Roadmaster with Sidecar. 2012 Indian Chief Serial #002 of 110 built in '12 2016 Indian Chief Roadmaster

03-25-2008, 03:58 PM	#10
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: Decent Engine I have yet to see a 4.3 blow a head gasket without having a cracked head or 2.

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