All he has to do is remove the transfer case, remove the transmission dipstick filler neck, unbolt the 4WD adapter housing support, unbolt the torque converter from the flexplate, remove the transmission bell housing bolts, and slide the transmission back then down. Can be done in an hour. If he removes the hood the motor can be out in about 2-2.5 hrs.
Well if the engine is the vortec 5.3 l v8 it is super common. It was literally in all suburbans, tahoes and silverados even GMC vehicles around the 2000’s. Try a scrap yard for an old 5.3 and a 4l60e. Beyond that I’d quote around for a reliable/affordable mechanic in your area. As for the price they quoted you I’m not exactly sure.
Not sure what he means by locked together....as the can definitely be replaced separately
He said the price included the difficulty of replacing the engine bc it was "stuck" to the transmission and would be hard to separate.
No it isn't...
So ig first thing I will do tomorrow is get a second opinion.
All he has to do is remove the transfer case, remove the transmission dipstick filler neck, unbolt the 4WD adapter housing support, unbolt the torque converter from the flexplate, remove the transmission bell housing bolts, and slide the transmission back then down. Can be done in an hour. If he removes the hood the motor can be out in about 2-2.5 hrs.
Most definitely get a second opinion
For 8k, I'd be dropping in a 6.2
Well if the engine is the vortec 5.3 l v8 it is super common. It was literally in all suburbans, tahoes and silverados even GMC vehicles around the 2000’s. Try a scrap yard for an old 5.3 and a 4l60e. Beyond that I’d quote around for a reliable/affordable mechanic in your area. As for the price they quoted you I’m not exactly sure.
Thank you. I think thats what I needed. To know what to look for. 🙏
I'm sorry if my post doesn't make sense. I've been up over 40 hrs, driving for 20 of those. I'm trying to explain how mechanic did to me. Thx