Cam and Head swap 5.3
03-15-2013, 09:10 PM
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Cam and Head swap 5.3
Ok so I have started my project. I have the rad drained the water pump out, shrowd gone. I removed the alt. OK so there are two metal lines going into the pass side rad tank, how do those come out to also what is the trick to getting the acc bracket off or do I just need to remove the bolts from the head?
Tomorrow the top of the motor off and hopefully starting to put back on.
Tomorrow the top of the motor off and hopefully starting to put back on.
03-15-2013, 09:30 PM
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The lines are tranny lines. There should be a plastic cover that can be pulled off with a pick or flat head screw driver. Then that will expose the e-clips that hold the lines in. You can use a special tool that pushes in between the line and the clip that will push it out or sometimes the easier way is to use a pick and pull the clip out. Be careful not to lose them. Also, if you pull the clips, pull the line out and reinstall the clips right away so you don't lose them! Good luck.
03-15-2013, 09:33 PM
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I meant the bracket on the driver side with the power steering pump. I removed the bolts on the front attached to the head i just cant get to the ones behind the pulley. Thoughts? and thanks for the help on the tranny lines
03-15-2013, 09:38 PM
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You should be able to pull the bolts and just set the whole bracket and pump aside. There is one bolt below the pump and like 3 or 4 above. Gives you plenty of room to work. Just pulled one down last weekend.
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Ok so I got the intake off and the rad out. I can not get the crank bolt to break. I am using air although not a super strong impact. Any suggestions? also I think I busted an injector plug? Can i get a new one and splice?