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03-30-2005, 10:43

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Chevy V8 Engine Slap

GM says its normal and nothing to worry about. I've seen(heard) some that make an awful racket when cold then quiet down when warm and run fine.

It is an issue, but, it depends on who you talk to weather its a PROBLEM or not. Opinions vary greatly. Get an independent mechanic to look it over (not the dealer). Getting the dealer to throw in a warranty would be good insurance.

Not all the 5.3 and 6.0's do it, but, many do.

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"If Momma ain't happy, ain't nobody happy".

Never was a more true phrase ever stated.

How about that larger Toyota SUV's (Land Cruiser?). Didn't they make one of those with 3 (real) rows? The TrailBlazer EXT has a surprizing amout of room in it's 3rd row. Used should be begining to show up now. Better MPG than the Sub, too.

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Yeah, but its still a Ford. ))

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"...disgruntled UAW guy angry with the world who built your engine..."

I would disagree with this. Not that angry digruntaled UAW guys don't do their share of screwing things up, but in this case it is a poorly designed piston with too short of a skirt. GM just won't suck it up, admit to the poor design and fix/change it.

Now I usually like short skirts, but in this case its a bad thing.

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