You are an amazing teacher my friend you explain in detail a lot of things a lot of others leave out, and I’m not saying those other people are bad there’s just a lot to explain in so little time, you nailed it bro!
Thanks for showing the degreasing, sanding, cleaning, and rocker arm torquing. I would have missed that torquing on the test ! I have a 2000 3100 that is almost ready to go back in service !
Great video. Very nice job of explaining. My one question is, what if I chose to use new push rods? The push rods that are currently in are scared up with pitting on a couple of them. I"m not comfortable putting them back in. 2004 Impala 3.4 - 140K miles.
@@ProblemSolverGarage YW 😆 thanks for the letters I'm still just learning about them meaning something. Like my oldest son text me and then right out of the blue he puts me down a smh and I said what the fuck is this now I've got to be constantly trying to decode your text now .i said hey punk call me from now on don't want you to text me anymore that is impersonal to begin with not being able to tell what you are feeling and now it's like I'm back in the tranches decoding messages from my superiors that we are about on top of the Chinese and just a few minutes later and we all would have been going home in a box. They wasn't interested in taking any prisoners for a time it might be because they were holding a grudge against the Americans because we didn't have to take a 20 minute bathroom break to find a little tiny relief valve hell you know what This might very well be the reason why that big jar head is always texting me like a girl ha ha hell yeah. Keep up the good work man and I'll keep learning the English language one more time before I clock out for the long run 🏃♂️ lol ftgdcs how was that. You're figure it out in a couple of years that one is a brand new one i just made it ✨ 🎶 😅
Could i replace the rocker arms without doing the gaskets? Engines knocking on the top end hard and i just need it to last a littlw longer until i can afford the parts for a 3800sc
Your lucky this worked because what happens if there’s a lot of pressure on the spring you can pull the threads out it should be done in firing order to make sure the lifters are all the way down when you torque them and it’s better if the lifters are bled down to
Thank you for the video very helpful. Wondering could you tell me if the torque specifications and sequence that you went over in the video would be the same for a Buick 3.1 engine thank you very much
My 1999 chevy venture van had work done on head gasket, valve, intake gasket, etc... it tapped really alot when I picked up the van. Then ac compressor broke. I now leave temp knob turned on heat & it tapped less. Over the months I've added a few drops of oil treatment when oil level goes down tiny bit. ( It taps loud now only when the engine is at full warm temp. )
Would this as well as the video on the head installation be the same for. A 3.4 in a Monte Carlo 2001 in half way there want to be sure of the deadbolt sequence before I continue
Doesn't matter. The rocker arms are set in place. There's no valve lash to adjust. Probably the only thing GM did right on this motor. You just set them in and torque them down.
I thought not. Thanks for your reply. Turns out my oil pressure was one third it’s suppose to be and doesn’t increase much past 22 psi revving it. I had changed blown head gaskets with new lifters but since the oil pan filled with coolant crude, I bet the oil pickup screen is clogged so I bought new oil pump & pickup tube with new screen then found out the nightmare of removing the oil pan. I haven’t done it yet. I still have to buy an engine hold bar.
Hey great video. You said replacing lifters and pushrods but you really meant rockers. I just did new lifters and gaskets and timing chain on a 2006 Equinox with the 3.4L motor. However the lifter tick is still apparent even after I primed them with oil before installing. I just can't figure out why the ticking is still there. Just wondering if you had any lifter noise after your install and what else do you think could cause the lifter ticking.
I had this problem a few months ago after a new headgasket on a 3.1L. I didn't do a good job flushing old milkshake out, and had valve tick on first start. Changed oil after about 200 miles and added Rislone to oil. No valve tick since then. About 3 oil changes ago.
I can’t remember but I believe you would be able to move the ones that aren’t pushing the valves open, so most of them depending on the position of the motor
my upper intake gasket on my 03 GrandAm GT needed to be replaced. I took it to a mechanic they changed it after 3 months I noticed a leak. I took it back they told me the intake was cracked in 4 different places I asked if they were going to refund me for the first time they said no. I told them they probably cracked it while taking it off the engine they gave me the option a new intake manifold or used that had been tested. I had no choice so I got a used one they did show me the intake manifold was cracked. when It was done I gave them the money didn't say anything to them when I left. What work you can do yourself do it then you won't get ripped off like I did.
The dark colored Corvette in the background isn't getting the 3.4L your working on is it? LOL...Just joking. Everybody needs a little humor in their life.
You are an amazing teacher my friend you explain in detail a lot of things a lot of others leave out, and I’m not saying those other people are bad there’s just a lot to explain in so little time, you nailed it bro!
Thanks and thanks for watching
You know how to explained things loud and clear..thank you!
No problem thanks for watching
Great video! Thanks for showing all the torque specs and sequencing! Greatly appreciated!
I want to thank you for making these videos for people to watch and learn. I think it's very nice of you and your time of making the video.
Thx.
Really clean!!!! I have a 01 Grand Am with the 2.4L. That 3400 was very common in Aleros, Malibus and Impalas of the time. Great job.
he has important tips that every mechanic should learn espescially for such a common engine.
Thank you and thanks for watching
Thank you you was so clear.
No music. You are very good.
Thanks and thanks for watching
I just replaced my lower and upper intake gaskets today on my 2000 impala it was pretty straightforward and easy.
My dude you ade truly a boss....thanks brother wish I could shake your hand in person
Those happen to be rockers. The lifter's are on the other end of the push rods. The lifter's are actually in-between the cam and the push rods.
I came to the comments to say the same thing lol.
If you mix up the long and short push rods, you will bend a valve and ruin the heads. Might want to explain that before you go to the next step.
He doesn't know the difference between a rocker arm and a lifter. Wow
Thanks for showing the degreasing, sanding, cleaning, and rocker arm torquing. I would have missed that torquing on the test ! I have a 2000 3100 that is almost ready to go back in service !
No problem, good luck with your project
Nice work! I appreciate your attention to detail.
Super helpful Well done very informative and detailed
Thanks
Great video. Very nice job of explaining. My one question is, what if I chose to use new push rods? The push rods that are currently in are scared up with pitting on a couple of them. I"m not comfortable putting them back in. 2004 Impala 3.4 - 140K miles.
Tip: For Cleaning Parts like these, I have an old dishwasher. Add vinegar for iron base metal parts. I put mins on a harbor freight furniture dolly.
You were the most helpful my man
Thx
@@ProblemSolverGarage YW 😆 thanks for the letters I'm still just learning about them meaning something. Like my oldest son text me and then right out of the blue he puts me down a smh and I said what the fuck is this now I've got to be constantly trying to decode your text now .i said hey punk call me from now on don't want you to text me anymore that is impersonal to begin with not being able to tell what you are feeling and now it's like I'm back in the tranches decoding messages from my superiors that we are about on top of the Chinese and just a few minutes later and we all would have been going home in a box. They wasn't interested in taking any prisoners for a time it might be because they were holding a grudge against the Americans because we didn't have to take a 20 minute bathroom break to find a little tiny relief valve hell you know what
This might very well be the reason why that big jar head is always texting me like a girl ha ha hell yeah. Keep up the good work man and I'll keep learning the English language one more time before I clock out for the long run 🏃♂️ lol ftgdcs how was that. You're figure it out in a couple of years that one is a brand new one i just made it ✨ 🎶 😅
👌🏿 awesome bro great illustration
Thanks and thanks for watching
Could i replace the rocker arms without doing the gaskets? Engines knocking on the top end hard and i just need it to last a littlw longer until i can afford the parts for a 3800sc
I'm working on the same motor my question is, you don't have to turn the crank while you're tightening the rocker arms
Like your work. Good GM 3.4 work.
Appreciate the video my oo venture.
Thanks ,very well explained 👍
Thanks and thanks for watching
Thanks for remembering about the pushrods, I actually had them in order but some heavy wind lifted the cardboard & knocked a few out of place
Your lucky this worked because what happens if there’s a lot of pressure on the spring you can pull the threads out it should be done in firing order to make sure the lifters are all the way down when you torque them and it’s better if the lifters are bled down to
What is 124in pound thought they were 31foot pounds of torque
I have the same question
Thank you for the video very helpful. Wondering could you tell me if the torque specifications and sequence that you went over in the video would be the same for a Buick 3.1 engine thank you very much
This nice video just saves my ass bro. Tanxs a lot man..
Glad it helped somebody out, thanks for watching
My 1999 chevy venture van had work done on head gasket, valve, intake gasket, etc... it tapped really alot when I picked up the van. Then ac compressor broke. I now leave temp knob turned on heat & it tapped less. Over the months I've added a few drops of oil treatment when oil level goes down tiny bit. ( It taps loud now only when the engine is at full warm temp. )
sounds like rocker arms are not tight enough
What happens is that if the head was resurfaced the might need to shim the rocker arms
I have a 3.4 and it came with gaskets instead of the rtv for the front and rear sealing surfaces on lower intake. Am I better off just using the rtv?
Would this as well as the video on the head installation be the same for. A 3.4 in a Monte Carlo 2001 in half way there want to be sure of the deadbolt sequence before I continue
do you know the torque specs for the lifter brackets?
I was looking also for the torque specs for the upper intake manifold torque specifications you only gave the lower intake specs only
I used the metal fel pro and cranked it down so I probably cracked the lower intake :o
Thanks for sharing
hello I would like to know on this car you install the hydraulic lifter and pushrod in the engine. How do you zero out the lash on the lifter?
Good video man 👍
Thx 🙏🏻
So how is it running today?? Is there any problem?? Is that a reliable after that work you did??
Still running great. I have put tens of thousands of miles on it
I know this is an old video but one thing you need watch for is Intake gasket there 2 different sizes 35mm and 44mm gasket
When you torqued the rocker bolts, were the lifters empty or pumped up with oil before you torqued them?
Doesn't matter. The rocker arms are set in place. There's no valve lash to adjust. Probably the only thing GM did right on this motor. You just set them in and torque them down.
I thought not. Thanks for your reply. Turns out my oil pressure was one third it’s suppose to be and doesn’t increase much past 22 psi revving it. I had changed blown head gaskets with new lifters but since the oil pan filled with coolant crude, I bet the oil pickup screen is clogged so I bought new oil pump & pickup tube with new screen then found out the nightmare of removing the oil pan. I haven’t done it yet. I still have to buy an engine hold bar.
thanks bud
No problem thanks for watching
Hey great video. You said replacing lifters and pushrods but you really meant rockers. I just did new lifters and gaskets and timing chain on a 2006 Equinox with the 3.4L motor. However the lifter tick is still apparent even after I primed them with oil before installing. I just can't figure out why the ticking is still there. Just wondering if you had any lifter noise after your install and what else do you think could cause the lifter ticking.
I didn’t have any lifter noise and I am not too sure what you could do
I had this problem a few months ago after a new headgasket on a 3.1L. I didn't do a good job flushing old milkshake out, and had valve tick on first start. Changed oil after about 200 miles and added Rislone to oil. No valve tick since then. About 3 oil changes ago.
Probably better to get new bolts but overall good vid very instructional
Thank you my friend I am a mekanik in Philippines. I have customer same car Chevrolet 2004 model venture..
Issue is overheat. I asked you my friend..
Go man go
One question.... after pushods are torqued to specs, should the pushods be able to move any at all, or are they completely tight??
I can’t remember but I believe you would be able to move the ones that aren’t pushing the valves open, so most of them depending on the position of the motor
Pushrods should be able to turn with little resistance.
my upper intake gasket on my 03 GrandAm GT needed to be replaced. I took it to a mechanic they changed it after 3 months I noticed a leak. I took it back they told me the intake was cracked in 4 different places I asked if they were going to refund me for the first time they said no. I told them they probably cracked it while taking it off the engine they gave me the option a new intake manifold or used that had been tested. I had no choice so I got a used one they did show me the intake manifold was cracked. when It was done I gave them the money didn't say anything to them when I left. What work you can do yourself do it then you won't get ripped off like I did.
How do you use torch wrench
I’ll make a video soon
@@ProblemSolverGarage Did you make the video yet? :)
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Why say inch pounds when you have a foot pound torque wrench. Just divide the inch lbs by 12 and youll get the ft lbs
Yes dat was real
inlet pipe
The dark colored Corvette in the background isn't getting the 3.4L your working on is it? LOL...Just joking. Everybody needs a little humor in their life.
Lol
I have a 3.4 and it came with gaskets instead of the rtv for the front and rear sealing surfaces on lower intake. Am I better off just using the rtv?
Use rtv