ok well did headgaskets and intake gaskets not to long ago (about two weeks ago) and niw the bottom end has a knock. which is to be expected i guess cause the truck has almost 300 thousand miles on it. was hopeing to get more than two weeks outta it but o well. i think the oil pump went due to lack of preasure, but any the truck is a 97 and was wonder what year engines will fit it i found a good deal on a 2000 with 40 thousand miles and a 98 with 80 thousand but idk wich one will work

 

They will both work for you, no problem, But with that being said is yours a 4wd or 2wd? As the 2wd engine has a different oil pan and oil pump pick-up tube. But could be changed out easy. Go with the less miles engine, but if Dollars are the Issue do what is best. Good Luck with the change and keep us informed . T.J.

 

k well for some reason the one with less miles is cheaper lol. well mine is a 4 wheel idk what the other ones r guess it would be a good idea for me to find out. probally wont get started on it till next weekend cause thats when iam off work it shouldnt take me much longer than that

 

Hummmmmmmm, Ok will be looking for your updates. Knowledge (The fact or state of knowing) Golden right ? While I was in the Army, I was Tought that,, **** Poor Planning Promotes **** Poor Performance.

 

A few of us have done this on here. Feel free to pop in with any questions. Good luck and have fun.

 

yea i will deff ask questions if i come across any issues. this seems to be a knowledgeable group here on this site.

well does anyone have a easy way of getting to the 9/16 bolts on the back of the heads. they were kinda a pain but i got them jst wonderin if anyone had an easy way

 

got one more thing for now when i go do do this what all needs to come off the front grill radiator condensor what bout the bumper. i dont think it would need to come off just asking.

i know the use of my lift would make workin on the underneath alot easier but my truck will probally still be on it by than so guess back to the concrete floor lol. got the cab in the air so i could do extensive engine mods to my diesel pickup but havent had time to work on it lately.

 

Nope keep front on, but the Radiator needs to come out. You can lay the AC compressor off to the side so as you do not loose the charge in the system. Good Luck T.J.

 

Correction to the 6 "P"s. "**** Poor Planning "Prevents" **** Poor Performance" from a OLD Retired Warrant Officer who learn that phase a very, very, long time ago...

 

Glad you could add a contribution to the Forum with that correction with the "p"s. 40 post since Oct 07. hummmmmm. Thanks for the help