Thread: Project LQ4 - V8 S10 - Sold.

Got some goodies today!



Unfortunately I screwed up. I ordered flexplate bolts instead of torque converter bolts. Oh well. For $22, it's not worth sending them back. I'll use em.

Time to do something about this



This should work



Should be plenty of clearance now



I've seen more than one person say they've blown this one up at high RPM, but for $17 I'm going to give it a shot. I don't plan to rev the 6.0 to the moon

More cleaning



Apparently, whatever paint GM used on the PS pumps will not stand up to Wal-Mart Super Clean...



Not really in it for looks, but bare metal won't cut it. Gonna need a fresh coat of Krylon tomorrow. Then I can mount the pump, install the pulley and figure out what length I need for a belt.

the donor truck didnt have hydro boost brakes? looking at the p/s pump. it looks like a normal one. or have you plugged up the other lines?

It did have HydroBoost. One feed (brass plug) and two returns. I don't remember how exactly it was plumbed, but I know the high pressure side split somewhere along the way.

Pump painted and installed. New pulley on.



Had to push it a little past flush for belt alignment.



Clean



Now I can figure out what belt length I need



Torque convertor bolts came. Need a 10mm tap to chase the holes. Some of the threads got chewed up when the original bolts backed out.

With the motor and trans essentially "done" I decided it was time to dive into the S10



Found a little pack rat damage



I assume that was from pack rats. A couple of the pigtails have been replaced in the harness. A telltale sign of rat damage

My $0 impromptu fix. Just a piece of CPVC slid over and RTV'd in place



Time to get underneath this dirty pig

Drained the oil. Whoa...



Started pulling the front off

That's a nasty drain plug... Lol

looks about the same to me lol

Originally Posted by WarStryker13

That's a nasty drain plug... Lol

Originally Posted by Scottydoggs

looks about the same to me lol

Definitely explains the knock.

Drain plug reminds me of Jughead from Archie comics.

More progress



This thing is a disaster. Sludge all over the engine.

On the plus side... I saw some writing on the side of the trans. "10/28/08/" I'm wondering if it was rebuilt or replaced around that time. When I pulled the driveshaft, the ATF that came out looked bright red and smelled fresh. Hopefully I can find out more when I have it out.

might be able to get a little back from the trans if it's in good shape... MOAR MODS! lol

funny but the truck looks like its launching, wheels off the ground and blew the hood off lol

that drip pan you got is super boss too, you make that?

^ I've had good luck using a hot water tank plastic pan and it came with a few pads
once those ran out , I snagged some puppy pads on clearance at the pet store.

Originally Posted by WarStryker13

might be able to get a little back from the trans if it's in good shape... MOAR MODS! lol

I'm thinking the trans should net about $300. I'll list the motor for $200 and take whatever I get offered. With all the accessories, it should be worth something. Heck, the Sanderson compressor on it's probably worth $50.

Originally Posted by Scottydoggs

funny but the truck looks like its launching, wheels off the ground and blew the hood off lol

Someday!

that drip pan you got is super boss too, you make that?

No. Wal-mart... $12 Anyone with an older GM vehicle needs at least two!

ill have to look for it there. second guess was bakers tray. lucky for me, my w body no longer leaks, but that would have been nice for the water pump job i did the other day. i put two drain pans under it and caught most, not all lol. nothing the hose cant wash away, right?

Originally Posted by BrandonHall10

I'm thinking the trans should net about $300. I'll list the motor for $200 and take whatever I get offered. With all the accessories, it should be worth something. Heck, the Sanderson compressor on it's probably worth $50.

Get a couple sticks of pipe and make a knocking drift trike instead.

Ha! I'm fairly certain that motor doesn't have more that a couple more hours of life left in it.

Let it go out in a blaze of glory!

Originally Posted by WarStryker13

Let it go out in a blaze of glory!

Cash in my hand is glorious!

So, after playing Goldilocks with the serp belt, I finally got one I'll call acceptable.



Could be a little shorter, but I can take care or that when I replace this one.



I think the only thing left before I can pull the engine is the fuel lines. Front has a lift bracket. Need to find a good point for the back.