How many miles does your original Vortec V6 have?
Ive got 218k on mine and the only isues ive had were with that front end(tie rods, ball joints, idler, upper control arm bushings). Now im thinking its time for the pitman arm as well, I bought it with 178k on it feb 2010 and i love it.
Bought it 5 years ago with about 42,000 miles (67,000km).
That's what happens when you take the train to work...lol. Figured I'm going to be stuck with it for a while yet, so I put a Flowmaster on it last week; really liking the way it sounds.
Just getting ready to change the differential case fluids, along with transfer case fluid, and transmission fluid and filter.
Everything typical has been done - ball joints, fuel pump (replaced the tank too because it was rotted), two tune ups (cap and rotor from first tune up were rubbish), flushed heater core out, oil lines, u joints.
Brakes and tires last year.
Manifold gasket and rear seal probably coming in the next few years. That pretty much takes care of the typical I think?
Last edited by jeffintoronto; Jun 8, 2012 at 02:17 PM.





