In the process of rebuilding a 5.3 liter Chevy engine?

Tiny
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  • 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
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I’m in the process of rebuilding an engine. I can get a brand-new block 5.3 if I go that route can I put use my old pistons, cam, and crank. I have a used block with slight damage in one cylinder could it just be cleared up by having it honed or should I get it bored? Or if I find a good block with no damage in cylinder’s can I just hone it and reuse old internal parts.


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Thursday, October 12th, 2023 AT 2:52 PM

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Tiny
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Sure, you can reuse the old parts if they are still good, the only thing you cannot reuse is the piston rings, they must be new. Here is a video of the engine rebuild process and how to install the piston rings:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyX6FwLYDuc&list=PLe3kz1i_LrtX5402mzO6ovoz8xeUdwZ8B

and

https://youtu.be/KN_63fJrgkY?si=yihJySI8_yO7JzU4

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Thursday, October 12th, 2023 AT 4:54 PM
Tiny
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Thanks for the reply.
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Thursday, October 12th, 2023 AT 4:55 PM
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You are welcome, please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.
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Friday, October 13th, 2023 AT 8:28 AM

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