flying1bob

Hi guys thanks for the comments, back in the day I was a weekend stock car driver mechanic loved it, no better rush then being mid pack waiting for the flag to drop. Anyways spent many days & nights building and racing, so when I got the new from the dealer as to what they were prepared to do I couldn't believe they were only going after the bottom end. I know better and when she is torn down you replace everything that moves. I have a 103,000 k's the bore on all on the cylinders were 3.7798 to 3.7797 so all in all that part I can live with. It's Timing chain/Gears, Rockers/Rods, Cam & bearings and most of all those pesky lifters which were not attended to. That's why I will be coming back to the dealer in time, I just hope its less then two years, cause then its my coin.

Well I voted, as per below at this time the oil consumption has been addressed with the hope that a permanent solution has taken place. Bought a loaded 2010 Silverado LTZ used with 90,000k's. Had no idea about the 5.3 oil burner until I started adding 1L of oil every 1000k. Dropped into the dealer and was placed on the oil management program, that's when I came to these types of sites to see what I was dealing with. Well after 4 trips to the dealer x 4 liters of oil in 4000k's they took her off the road and replaced the bottom end, bearings, connecting rods, Pistons and rings. I kept requesting lifters and a cam but they would only Pony up on two worn push rods & two rocker arms. I had to argue and won (big deal) two lifters to go with the rods and rockers that were replaced. Before they put the old girl back together, I made it clear that if they would not change out the oil pump that at least tear in down and make sure its good, which they did. Well I have her back on the road with two years of extended warranty left and I refused to go off the oil program because I'm sure the top end will need to be replaced before long as I stated to the dealer at the time. Over all the service provided me by the dealer was top notch. The fact that only part of this repair (bottom end)was addressed is my only concern. So I wait to see just what might be around the corner with this 5.3 motor. The rest of the truck is mighty fine. Feel free to advise me on your thoughts Guys/Gals going forward.