1999-06 4.8 and 5.3 Ls engines and longevity?

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Mar 16, 2014 | 10:42 PM

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Hubcap

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I thought I had a lot at 175k and about to do a cam swap. I use napa oil (cuz I get it from work for free). But I can't kill it.

Mar 17, 2014 | 01:56 PM

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I just got my father-in-laws 2000 5.3 silverado. It has 223k on the engine and tranny. Hasn't given him any problems so I hope the same for me.

Mar 22, 2014 | 11:23 AM

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I have a 99 ecsb with 288k on it rignoht now just rebuilt the trans about 10k ago and i am gonna rebuild the motor. it needs thrust bearings so im gonna do a cam since ill have it torn all the way down

Mar 22, 2014 | 11:25 AM

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oh yea forgot to mention that im still driving it, it has some lifter tap at idle due to lack of oil pressure but runs like notihng is wrong with it

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