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re: GMC Sierra rebuild or new?
Posted on 5/2/19 at 7:04 am to tigerlife36
Posted on 5/2/19 at 7:04 am to tigerlife36
Get one of dem million mile Tundras. 
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Posted on 5/2/19 at 7:18 am to tigerlife36
If it's a 2014 and you are an OT regular, then you only have 72 months left on your MSRP note. I think you have to fix it.
Posted on 5/2/19 at 7:24 am to HamzooReb
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Just get rid of it. It's not smart in my opinion to keep vehicles past 80k+ miles. Let someone else deal with the other problems that are soon to arise.
176k miles on my nissan vq motor. Still cruising strong and gets 17 mpg on an armored up 4x4 with lockers, 10 plys, and lift.
Posted on 5/2/19 at 7:24 am to tigerman03
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Unless you plan on keeping the truck for 5 plus more years.
Is owing vehicle for 5+ years frowned upon?
Posted on 5/2/19 at 7:26 am to tigerlife36
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My 2014 Sierra with 5.3 motor has 110k on it and has a bad lifter in it. Dealer want's 5k to rebuild or 9k for a new motor. At this point trying to decide if it's best to move on with something else or rebuild it? Anyone had a similar situation?
Go to a junkyard and find a truck thats been rear ended.
Posted on 5/2/19 at 7:44 am to Pahnew
If you were to consider replacing the motor, there’s no reason to do it until it blows up on you OP. I’d replace the oil like the other guy said with a different weight and do some other cheaper things to control it.
Then I’d get some quotes to have it repaired which is probably all it needs.
Then I’d get quotes to get an engine swap.
Then I’d get some quotes to have it repaired which is probably all it needs.
Then I’d get quotes to get an engine swap.
Posted on 5/2/19 at 8:07 am to tigerlife36
I’d buy a new truck before spending $5k to fix an old one. It’d be the excuse I need to do it.
Posted on 5/2/19 at 8:13 am to HamzooReb
quote:Why wait until 80k? Is there some black magic that makes “other problems” arise soon after that mileage?
It's not smart in my opinion to keep vehicles past 80k+ miles. Let someone else deal with the other problems that are soon to arise.
tl/dr: y r dum
Posted on 5/2/19 at 8:41 am to soccerfüt
I like to just rent a truck, not lease that’s cheaper and has its own issues. I like to just rent my truck monthly from enterprise. It’s expensive as shite but hey no problems to deal with.
Seriously though OP TTL is the same cost as getting your truck repaired. If you don’t mind putting up with the repairs it’s almost always cheaper to repair then replace.
Seriously though OP TTL is the same cost as getting your truck repaired. If you don’t mind putting up with the repairs it’s almost always cheaper to repair then replace.
Posted on 5/2/19 at 8:52 am to Solo Cam
I had an 09 Sierra until I got a 17 Silverado and not one iota of trouble from it. Truth be told I wish I would have just kept it.
My brother also has an 08 Silverado and aside from brakes and some other general maintenance has no issues either.
My brother also has an 08 Silverado and aside from brakes and some other general maintenance has no issues either.
Posted on 5/2/19 at 8:54 am to tigerlife36
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Dealer want's 5k to rebuild or 9k for a new motor.
Spend 9k at a performance shop and get something that will last and have 500hp. Seriously LS builds are cheap
Posted on 5/2/19 at 9:16 am to tigerlife36
Have the same issue currently. I lost two cylinders (4 and 6) in McComb, MS. Got a quote yesterday to replace all 16 lifters, throttle body assembly, spark plugs, and head gaskets. $2094 after labor and taxes. I thought this was a good deal. 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 4X4. 234K miles
Posted on 5/2/19 at 9:27 am to tigerlife36
Lifter tick at 110K? GM quality for you right there.
Posted on 5/2/19 at 9:29 am to Martini
Car max doesn't give good offers from my experience.i got 8k more than they offered. I know it was private sale vs trade in but that is not a good offer
Posted on 5/2/19 at 9:48 am to LSUbrat
Was this a dealer that quoted you this price?
Posted on 5/2/19 at 10:00 am to tigerlife36
Why a full replacement for a lifter issue?
Posted on 5/2/19 at 10:04 am to Fachie
They just quoted that option too. I'm sure so they can get more money.
Posted on 5/2/19 at 10:29 am to tigerlife36
No, a shop in McComb that works on diesel and gas motors. Five Point Diesel is the name of the shop. Now, they are busy and can't get to my truck until next week. I have the quote if you would like me to send it to you.
Posted on 5/2/19 at 10:33 am to tigerlife36
If it's just a bad lifter, just change the lifter. Did it damage the camshaft? If not, there is no need to rebuild the engine. Even if it did damage the cam, replace the cam. You don't need a new engine. The bottom end of the LS engines are dang near bulletproof. Only way they will go bad is neglect.
Posted on 5/2/19 at 11:01 am to tigerlife36
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My 2014 Sierra with 5.3 motor has 110k on it and has a bad lifter in it. Dealer want's 5k to rebuild or 9k for a new motor. At this point trying to decide if it's best to move on with something else or rebuild it? Anyone had a similar situation?
Get a second opinion. You probably don't need a full rebuild. It may even run well enough as is.
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