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Removing the engine do I need to drain the fluids?

Tiny
BIGBERTHA98
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  • 1998 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
  • 5.7L
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 186,000 MILES
My engine has rust from being by the ocean. I need to de-rust it, do I need to drain the fluids? I also need either a good video that has step by step instructions or one with pics. Everyone tells me to buy a new engine but I can't afford it. Is it worth all the trouble? I believe so. So, can you please help me with this issue? I'd greatly appreciate it. I'm a female and I would love to prove to these idiotic men that I can do this. Thank you for your help.

Kristie-Anna
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Wednesday, January 4th, 2023 AT 5:01 PM

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Tiny
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Hi Kristie-Anna,

Yep, you can do it and we will help. To start, disconnect the battery and drain the radiator and engine oil. Here is a video of the job being done on a similar vehicle, the process is the same and I have included instructions for your truck in the images below.

https://youtu.be/zy1CozLgWUQ

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