Daryl Z71's 2006 Silverado Z71 Re-build

zach1990 · April 27, 2015

Likin how fast this build is going! I'm gonna need a second job to keep up lol

Daryl LBZ · April 27, 2015

Likin how fast this build is going! I'm gonna need a second job to keep up lol

Haha! It's going faster than I thought it would too. By the way, I have those manifold clamps off the old motor ready for whenever you want them.

Daryl LBZ · April 28, 2015

Got the engine in and bolted down and the transmission bolted back up. Everything underneath the truck is hooked back up. Won't have the truck running until next weekend. Ran out of time to button it up today. Had to take the intake manifold off the new motor to get the transmission bolts back in at the top, and had to take the water pump off to get the front of the motor to clear the radiator support. The last picture is where I stopped for the day.

I also got all the new A/C system parts replaced including the seals, along with cleaning out the lines.

Edited April 28, 2015 by Daryl Z71

cobrajet84 · April 28, 2015

Lookin good

white1500 · April 28, 2015

Awesome progress! Although you should have gotten all new hoses while you can.

Are you still on the original radiator?

Daryl LBZ · April 28, 2015

Was thinking about new hoses today. I might get some this week. They seem pretty good yet. No idea on the radiator. Would have bought a new one of those too, but work is slow right now. I did order a new ACDelco coolant tank and cap.

Daryl LBZ · April 28, 2015

Decided to take my radiator to the local shop tomorrow to have it cleaned out and inspected. I figured for $25 might as well do it.

Daryl LBZ · April 29, 2015

Got the radiator out and taken to the shop this morning. Also got the waterpump and pulley on. That's all I had time for.

Daryl LBZ · April 29, 2015

So, I think I bought the wrong A/C belt tensioner... I didn't notice until now, but on another website it's listed as one used on the hybrid Silverado. Mine is all steel and smooth, and i think the one I need is grooved. Can anyone confirm this for me?

kstruckcountry · April 29, 2015

Mine is smooth. Should run on the smooth side of the belt.

Daryl LBZ · April 29, 2015

Mine is smooth. Should run on the smooth side of the belt.

Does it look like this?

kstruckcountry · April 30, 2015

Not sure, that's a rear view of it. If it holds the belt on I'd assume it's right.

Daryl LBZ · April 30, 2015

Haha! I guess I'll find out lol

Daryl LBZ · May 1, 2015

Went this morning and picked up the radiator from the shop. $20 to clean it. Got it installed back into the truck, and the new coolant tank and cap came so I installed those also.