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What are the mechanical problems generally associated with a 1999 5.7 liter code R Vortec engine?
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∙ 12y ago
Here are some very COMMON problems with the engine. The intake gaskets are none to leak engine coolant / Antifreeze into the engine oil with out you knowing it. If you don't find are notice the leak until your engine oil is White looking then it will trash the engine bearings and it will be time to rebuild the engine. In some cases people NOTICE the leak early and there is no engine damage. Chevy has now REDESIGED the intake gasket and after you have replaced it. You will no longer have that problem. The NEW STYLE gasket is thicker and made with rubber. ( NICE GASKET )
They also have a problem with the quick disconnect heater hose fittings breaking off in the intake. Other then this, The 5.7L 350 Vortec is a NICE dependable long lasting engine. I own 2 5.7L engine and they both have over 250,000 Miles on them and have never had any problems other then the above.
The fuel pump also likes to wine / make noise and go out OFTEN.
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