Recent content by ZBrink

Please see the below photo. This is a 2000 5.3. I noticed I have oil around the outside of two spark plugs for cylinders #5 and #7. The engine is running fine and I don't seem to have consumption. Is this a known issue? What could the causes be? I don't see any oil leaking from the bottom of...

Again, what if I just use the assembled block, heads and exhaust manifolds from the 2010 and use the intak manifold, throttle body, fuel system, etc. off of my 2000?? Does anyone know for certain? Please don't guess.

The factory engine in my 00' Yukon has 200k on the clock. A local guy has a 5.3L out of a 2010 with only 700 miles and he wants peanuts for it. I figured if this was something easy enough to tackle I could swap merely the block, heads and exhaust manifolds while utilizing my current intake...

I have the opportunity to purchase a 5.3L out of a 2010 Yukon. What would be required to place this into my 2000 Yukon? What parts are different? Would it be easier and would it work to use much of the parts off of the 2000's engine by only using the block and heads off the 2010?? Thanks...

I am seriously considering replacing the carpet in my 2000 Yukon XL. It is close to beyond steaming or shampooing. I'm in New Orleans and have been quoted no less than $900 for full carpet replacement (front and back). I can buy the pre-molded carpet and all of the material myself for around...

I am in the same boat as both of these guys with a 2000 XL. Do you have to use the Nivomat shocks? If not, what is a good replacement that will improve me ride quality? My ride is quite rough at 140k... Zack