Coinhunter |
08-24-2013 03:53 PM |
Engine swap question
Since I am not knowledgeable about rebuilding motors or diagnosing their problems I have decided that the best solution to solving my 96 Blazer's engine problem is a swap out. Problem is I cannot find a site where I can determine exactly what year engines I can put into my Blazer without doing a bunch of modifications. All I want to do is find the latest year motor I can unbolt and remove from one and bolt it back into mine. Get in start it up and drive. I can do the swap, I have all the tools, and I can follow instructions. If I had a garage with room to work I would attempt the rebuild of mine but no such luck. It is pull it in the driveway and replace it there also. My only other area of concern is I also want to improve the MPG if possible. Here are the specs on my Blazer in case they are needed for someone to point me in the right direction. 96 Blazer 4.3L Vortec, 4 wheel drive, auto with LE trim, all leather. It only has 146,000 original miles on it. The engine problem is there is a loud knocking on the driver side that just developed and it sounds as if there is something ticking inside the valve cover area. Also I replaced the exhaust donuts to stop a leak, but it sounds as if there is still one there. It also is on the driver's side. I have never had an engine too fail with proper maintenance and this one has been babied. A new filter and oil every 3,500 miles rain shine or snow. Okay you have my story and question so what motors will fit and does anyone have any idea what the knocking noise might be? If I pulled the oil pan would I be able to tell anything? Would it be cheaper to rebuild or replace?
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