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A 355nation How To presented by
rshadd
Project Name
Installing a TrailBlazer SS Engine Cover on your 5.3L V8
Project Description
This how-to describes the parts and labor needed to install a TBSS engine on your 5.3L V8 Colorado/Canyon.
Skill Level
Easy
Project Vehicle
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Colorado
Year: 2009
Engine: 5.3L V8
Power windows: Yes
Sun Roof: Yes
Tools Needed
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Project Time
1 hour or less
Project Cost
$85 using used parts. $180, if you get everything new from your GM dealer.
Parts List
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001- $1.76
002- $24.79
003- $92.06
004- $1.43
005- $12.75
006- $4.73
007- $7.36 (you need two, so $14.72)
008- (included with 009)
009- $7.99
010- $ 3.51 (you need two, so $7.02)
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Total: $176.49
Shop around, I was able to pick up a fairly nice used TBSS engine cover for $55 shipped from a guy on the TBSSowners.com forum and it already had most of the pieces I needed. The additonal mounting hardware I picked up from my local chevy dealer for about $25.
Installing the TBSS engine cover
This is a complete bolt on. NO modifications to the engine cover were needed to make it fit. You may choose to trim the cover in some places, but that's strictly cosmetic and entirely up to you.
All of the mounting locations are already in the stock 5.3L intake manifold.
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I started by installing the BRACKET with the two 10mm bolts.
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Next, I installed the STUD with a 10mm wrench.
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The engine cover then slips into the BRACKET and is secured on top with the wingnut BOLT.
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I used some Silly Putty to check the hood clearence. As you can see by the pictures, it's a close fit, and there's going to be some rubbing.
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A few shots of the completed project.
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The community here at 355nation.net urges you to please use caution and seek professional assistance when performing modifications to your vehicle. Before attempting any modification it is advised that you refer to your Colorado or Canyon service manual or contact a certified mechanic as not all GMT355 trucks are the same. The staff and the associated members are in no way responsible for any damages, injuries or other harm inflicted to your vehicle or yourself which may result in attempting these modifications. The posts and content presented on this site reflect in no way the views of 355nation.net or it’s ownership.
A 355nation How To presented by
rshadd
Project Name
Installing a TrailBlazer SS Engine Cover on your 5.3L V8
Project Description
This how-to describes the parts and labor needed to install a TBSS engine on your 5.3L V8 Colorado/Canyon.
Skill Level
Easy
Project Vehicle
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Colorado
Year: 2009
Engine: 5.3L V8
Power windows: Yes
Sun Roof: Yes
Tools Needed
- 10mm wrench
- 10mm socket
- Rachet
Project Time
1 hour or less
Project Cost
$85 using used parts. $180, if you get everything new from your GM dealer.
Parts List
===============================
001- $1.76
002- $24.79
003- $92.06
004- $1.43
005- $12.75
006- $4.73
007- $7.36 (you need two, so $14.72)
008- (included with 009)
009- $7.99
010- $ 3.51 (you need two, so $7.02)
===============================
Total: $176.49
Shop around, I was able to pick up a fairly nice used TBSS engine cover for $55 shipped from a guy on the TBSSowners.com forum and it already had most of the pieces I needed. The additonal mounting hardware I picked up from my local chevy dealer for about $25.
Installing the TBSS engine cover
This is a complete bolt on. NO modifications to the engine cover were needed to make it fit. You may choose to trim the cover in some places, but that's strictly cosmetic and entirely up to you.
All of the mounting locations are already in the stock 5.3L intake manifold.
I started by installing the BRACKET with the two 10mm bolts.
Next, I installed the STUD with a 10mm wrench.
The engine cover then slips into the BRACKET and is secured on top with the wingnut BOLT.
I used some Silly Putty to check the hood clearence. As you can see by the pictures, it's a close fit, and there's going to be some rubbing.
A few shots of the completed project.
