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Williebago
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Jul 01, 2018

2003 W22 with 105K. How many on your 8.1L Vortec W22?

Just curious about durability of other 8.1L Vortec W22's since the big block GM engines are no longer available. It was promoted as a 200K mile powertrain and I am hoping that is the case as we have ...
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Takenabreak
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Jul 04, 2018
Mine had 137,000 miles on it when I traded it in 2016. Lifters were noisy in the morning on startup for 30 seconds or so ... but it was still running great. Like most, I had exhaust manifold bolts broken and repaired, donut gaskets replaced, spark plug wires replaced ... normal stuff. All said ... great chassis!

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