Sorry I haven't logged on..I've been busy...so I decided to take my heads off...i just bought a cherry picker and engine stand...i gathered some tools also for the job..i know I can pull the motor but taking off the head seems complicated. I tried to search for threads but when I click on the search box it take me to the corner of the screen and I can't type.can you guys send me a good diy link? Also do you have to change the head studs..once again I'm new.i appreciate all the help and input..thanks for having patience.
Just google it with the word "duramaxdiesels" in the title, that'll do it
Removing the engine and doing a swap isnt a bad job at all, make sure your engine stand is good for a minimum of 1000lbs, and even then support the engine when you're wrenching on it in the stand...
I bent mine taking off the balancer
As far as where to get an engine, id seriously check with your local dealer, i got a GM reman long boock for 6k delivered, taxed and out the door... No need to pull any heads, set any valve lash or anything "complicated"
Just turning nuts and bolts
Just swap your accessories over and slap it in, done...new engine with 100k mi warranty
I think an LB7 can be had for more like $4800 too, and i know for me there were cheaper options than buying from the dealer, there was one or two places i could've gotten a shortblock for $3200 or a longblock for $4800, but they only had a 3mo warranty and some questionable practices...
Good luck man whatever you do, but id highly recommend you keep the truck and dig into the repair yourself, read as much as yiu can, keep your internet handy while you wrench, have a clean work area with space available for take off parts !!!label everything as you take it off!!! Put it into a plactic zip-loc bag and mark what it is, every set of bolts!!! Every set of nuts, headlight assembly, accessory bracket, ground bolt, trans bolt, dipstick tube hold down
Whatever it is label it!
Youll be fine