The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network







Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Go Back   The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > 47 - Current classic GM Trucks > The 1969 - 1972 Blazers and Jimmys Message Board

Web 67-72chevytrucks.com


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 04-27-2006, 12:43 AM   #1
big blue 72
Senior Member
 
Join Date: May 2002
Location: hamilton,ohio,usa
Posts: 1,499
which would be easier?

replacing the head gaskets in my 87 jimmy, 2.8 v6, 5 speed. or taking out the whole engine and putting in another then having the old one to look at/rebuild?
Please keep in mind, i have a bad back and limited access to helpers with an engine hoist.
also, any other engine that would be a direct swap with this 5 speed tranny?
big blue 72 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-27-2006, 08:10 AM   #2
Tynee
I miss this truck.
 
Tynee's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Lexington, KY U.S.A.
Posts: 2,863
Re: which would be easier?

If you took it to a shop with a blown head gasket, they'd just change the head gasket with the engine in the truck, but if you have access to another engine, the swap can be managed in a weekend. Helpful, aren't I?
__________________
'07 GMC Acadia SLT. Sweet ride.

'08 Crew Cab Z-71 short bed. Really like this truck A LOT.
Tynee is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-27-2006, 08:31 AM   #3
JMac11
Registered User
 
JMac11's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Tallahassee Fl
Posts: 773
Re: which would be easier?

Making it more confusing.... are you 100% sure it is a head gasket.... 2.8 are notorius for leaking coolant into the oil from the intake manifold. Done a compression check??
JMac11 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:24 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright 1997-2022 67-72chevytrucks.com