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Today, 11:00 AMj cat replied to a thread How to Fix Code P0449 Evap Pics,Video and part #'s in General Chevy & GM Techthese parts go bad most times from overfilling the fuel tank, then after a very short trip park the vehicle in an area where the fuel will heat up ....3 replies | 2739 view(s) -
Today, 08:23 AMreplace both transmission solenoids. this may correct the problem. make sure you use DEXRON VI not DEXRON III. If you have had/or have DEXRON III...2 replies | 192 view(s)
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Today, 08:18 AMj cat replied to a thread Power loss in 1st gear...2005 Chevy Silverado...Please help... in Chevy Silverado Forum (GMC Sierra)since this is intermittent and a 2005 the TAC is a good guess on the cause of the reduced power mode. when the PCM sees that the response from the...4 replies | 273 view(s)
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Yesterday, 04:41 PMthe distributor / dip stick is the crankcase. no big deal on an older vehicle 5.7L ? THE INTAKE IF LEAKING SHOULD BE REPAIRED. This will...5 replies | 172 view(s)
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Yesterday, 02:47 PMcrankcase vapors are sent to the / thru the PCV. then the vapor is ingested by way of the engine intake. the crankcase would require a breather...5 replies | 172 view(s)
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Yesterday, 09:03 AMj cat replied to a thread 2008 silverado leveling kit gas tank problems in Chevy Silverado Forum (GMC Sierra)the operating of this vehicle with less than or at 1/4 amount of fuel is not recommended. the fuel pump requires fuel to be cooled. overheating will...4 replies | 254 view(s)
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06-17-2013, 07:57 PMI would guess it is the death wobble. when you hit a bump on the highway the truck will bounce and the steering wheel will shake so bad you will...2 replies | 218 view(s)
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06-17-2013, 12:13 PMsince it is the wifes truck , a 1500 to haul the kids and shopping it should do a good job. GM made this 1500 model , a cheaper low quality...9 replies | 375 view(s)
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06-16-2013, 05:27 PMlast year I looked over the 2012 stock 1500 models , don't need a 2500 . I know what your not saying . I too though what a POS. very low quality...9 replies | 375 view(s)
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06-16-2013, 12:08 PMI have the OEM shop manual for my 2000 silverado 4X4 PU. the fluid it says to use is DEXRON III. now on having a clunk issue with the drive shaft the...19 replies | 796 view(s)
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06-14-2013, 07:36 PMj cat replied to a thread 2000 sierra front to 03-06 HELP!! need to order soon in Chevy Silverado Forum (GMC Sierra)I can remember a couple years ago about this idea. never heard back if was ever done. usually this means failure to change it. It is a possible mod...1 replies | 296 view(s)
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06-13-2013, 01:37 PMwhen your transmission fails I would first consider repair of the as built OEM tranny. rebuilt transmissions from other vehicles usually cause...3 replies | 484 view(s)
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06-13-2013, 01:24 PMmy guess is they sold you the wrong rotors. if the off set is wrong the caliper will not set correctly over the rotor surface therefore cocked. you...3 replies | 304 view(s)
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06-11-2013, 07:29 AMj cat replied to a thread Abs and brake warning lights on & service brake system message but no codes in Chevy Silverado Forum (GMC Sierra)the wheel hubs when they fail cause speed sensor output issues. a new hub with a matched sensor should not be thought of as not the problem. depends...4 replies | 221 view(s)
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06-11-2013, 07:18 AMthe venting hose can over time get plugged up. when I had my frame crossmember replaced they crushed this hose / did not route it properly. I caught...18 replies | 733 view(s)
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06-10-2013, 04:52 PMI never seen a diff go bad from too much fluid. some say the seals could get damaged from pressure build up. I know that if the vehicle is not...18 replies | 733 view(s)
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06-10-2013, 12:42 PMthere is a vent tube hose if it got very the fluid may have come out of it as another possible cause or maybe it was never filled to the proper...18 replies | 733 view(s)
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06-10-2013, 07:14 AMthe 10.5 takes 3.25QT / 9.5 2.7QT .. now on filling with the vehicle LEVEL in warm weather fill to just below the fill hole. in cold weather...18 replies | 733 view(s)
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06-09-2013, 07:46 AMthe problem is the new booster is not the same as the old. if so you have the wrong part. if you want info about what the new part should be give...3 replies | 267 view(s)
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06-09-2013, 07:41 AMwhat I would start with is the fuel pressure test. this checks the fuel pump and the fuel regulator/ injectors for proper operation. since your in...5 replies | 217 view(s)
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06-07-2013, 12:12 PMthe test does apply vacuum and measures for pressure as well. also the PCM will switch vacuum to the canister to purge out the vapor stored in it ....9 replies | 341 view(s)
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06-07-2013, 08:37 AMthe cap you have may be in need of replacement. or could be the wrong cap. the DTC code you should post. the system does check for vacuum/pressure...9 replies | 341 view(s)
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06-07-2013, 08:31 AMwhen you turn the key to start with the headlights on what happens ? starter solenoid could be bad/loose wiring to it. battery should be load...3 replies | 199 view(s)
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06-04-2013, 10:09 PMthat sounds like the reason the battery got drained down. I missed that one .15 replies | 906 view(s)
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06-04-2013, 10:35 AMthe defective brake pedal switch or out of adjustment would cause the cruise control to not function. what was the cause of the voltage/power ...15 replies | 906 view(s)
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06-04-2013, 10:29 AMwhen you use the silicone sealant only and no gasket you must wait about 30 min for the silicone on the cover to skin over . then install the cover...8 replies | 277 view(s)
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06-03-2013, 08:45 AMlooks like a good made gasket. I also are very anal on fluid replacing on these type fluids. I have a procedure on replacing this gasket seal...8 replies | 277 view(s)
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06-02-2013, 06:35 PMthats nothing . I would saturate a cotton cloth with the low odor mineral spirits put rubber gloves on first and gently wipe off that tar. on...10 replies | 508 view(s)
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06-02-2013, 08:11 AMwhat happens is the cat converter with the failure of fuel injection / fuel management the cat converters over heat and break up/melt. then the...6 replies | 540 view(s)
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06-02-2013, 08:03 AMmy guess is you have the wrong bushings. if the bushings are for a smaller DIA. bar then , this will occur. this is a common problem with these...4 replies | 368 view(s)
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- retired transportation tech
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- everett, massachusetts
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- boating ,vehicle repair
- Vehicles:
- 2000 silverado 4X4
1996 impalaSS
1984 camaro
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06-19-2013
- 04:40 PM - RayVoy mentioned j cat in post Power loss in 1st gear...2005 Chevy Silverado...Please help...But @j cat, won't the TAC light...
05-19-2013
- 06:12 PM - RayVoy mentioned j cat in post new motor , starter problemsOK, so what j cat is trying to tell yo...
03-19-2013
- 11:22 AM - Pikey mentioned j cat in post A couple of issues ~ 1996 Z71...g direction. Maybe, j cat can help on that one...
02-27-2013
- 01:31 PM - Pikey mentioned j cat in post Front diff question 05 yukon xl...ted - - - Anyone? @j cat? @bowaddict13 ? I se...
02-20-2013
- 01:37 PM - Conlan Rose mentioned j cat in post Help!!!!!!!!!!...feclly safe the way j cat described it. This i...
02-10-2013
- 01:16 PM - Conlan Rose mentioned j cat in post 99' Silverado not going into gear... hand, I agree with j cat that they should be ...
02-01-2013
- 06:19 PM - RayVoy mentioned j cat in post Is a ABS short common and how to fix itGood suggestion j cat, I suspect the relay...
12-27-2012
- 03:49 PM - RayVoy mentioned j cat in post Four Wheel Drive Acting Funky...n plug !Good advice j cat, you always want to ...
12-08-2012
- 07:46 PM - RayVoy mentioned j cat in post 2002 Silverado with 5.3 charging problem?... absolutely correct j cat, that is what I said...
10-11-2012
- 09:17 AM - aloxdaddy99 mentioned j cat in post front end noiseI would agree with j cat about changing the f...
06-19-2013
- 11:00 AM - j cat quoted undertheradar in post How to Fix Code P0449 Evap Pics,Video and part #'sgetting ready to do mine this week...
06-18-2013
- 04:44 PM - a.graham52 quoted j cat in post PCV mod questionsthe distributor / dip stic...
- 04:41 PM - j cat quoted a.graham52 in post PCV mod questionsiv got vaccume leaks at the dip...
- 02:47 PM - j cat quoted a.graham52 in post PCV mod questionsid like to eliminate my PCV sys...
- 09:03 AM - j cat quoted Bueghly in post 2008 silverado leveling kit gas tank problemsI have a 2008 chevy silverad...
06-17-2013
- 10:19 PM - 4x4squared quoted j cat in post flushing the cooling system. Any advise?the coolant to use is dexc...
- 07:57 PM - j cat quoted BowTieFan1 in post Bad Shake/VibrationWhen driving my 2004 Silverado ...
- 01:05 PM - stchman quoted j cat in post 2013 Siverado 1500since it is the wifes truc...
06-16-2013
- 05:27 PM - j cat quoted Cowpie in post 2013 Siverado 1500Well, I never test drove th...
- 12:08 PM - j cat quoted Conlan Rose in post Front diff and t-case fluid change.I think the first Auto-Trak T ca...
06-13-2013
- 01:37 PM - j cat quoted Akennedy in post Grinding, no reverse few questions.Here's you're issue, (and min...
- 01:24 PM - j cat quoted rageybug in post Rear Brake Help.... pleaseI just replaced the rear pads...
06-11-2013
- 07:29 AM - j cat quoted wildmans92 in post Abs and brake warning lights on & service brake system message but no codesHey guys I've got a 3004 gmc si...
- 07:18 AM - j cat quoted stchman in post Rear Differential Fluid Change.I was under the impression t...
06-10-2013
- 05:01 PM - stchman quoted j cat in post Rear Differential Fluid Change.I never seen a diff go bad...
- 04:52 PM - j cat quoted stchman in post Rear Differential Fluid Change.Before this thread gets too ...
- 12:52 PM - stchman quoted j cat in post Rear Differential Fluid Change.the 10.5 takes 3.25QT / 9....
- 12:42 PM - j cat quoted steved in post Rear Differential Fluid Change.Could be as simple as the p...
- 08:34 AM - steved quoted j cat in post Rear Differential Fluid Change.since you drained out A QT...
- 07:14 AM - j cat quoted stchman in post Rear Differential Fluid Change.Changed the fluid in the rea...
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