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Today, 11:00 AM
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these parts go bad most times from overfilling...
these 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 . this then causes fuel to expand and foul the...
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Today, 08:23 AM
Thread: Transmission help
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replace both transmission solenoids. this may...
replace both transmission solenoids. this may correct the problem. make sure you use DEXRON VI not DEXRON III.
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Today, 08:18 AM
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since this is intermittent and a 2005 the TAC is...
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 TAC is NOT what is to be expected the engine will...
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Yesterday, 04:41 PM
Thread: PCV mod questions
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the distributor / dip stick is the crankcase. no...
the distributor / dip stick is the crankcase. no big deal on an older vehicle 5.7L ?
THE INTAKE IF LEAKING SHOULD BE REPAIRED.
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Yesterday, 02:47 PM
Thread: PCV mod questions
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crankcase vapors are sent to the / thru the PCV....
crankcase 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 so vapors can be vented . you cannot plug up the... -
Yesterday, 09:03 AM
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the operating of this vehicle with less than or...
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 damage the fuel pump. if the front end was made...
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06-17-2013, 07:57 PM
Thread: Bad Shake/Vibration
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I would guess it is the death wobble. when you...
I 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 think it the end.
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06-17-2013, 12:13 PM
Thread: 2013 Siverado 1500
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since it is the wifes truck , a 1500 to haul the...
since 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 vehicle starting in 2007.
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06-16-2013, 05:27 PM
Thread: 2013 Siverado 1500
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last year I looked over the 2012 stock 1500...
last 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 the body/interior/strut springs/plastic all over... -
06-16-2013, 12:08 PM
Thread: Front diff and t-case fluid change.
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I have the OEM shop manual for my 2000 silverado...
I 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 service manager informed me that DEXRON III is...
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06-14-2013, 07:36 PM
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I can remember a couple years ago about this...
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 but you will need to make up some of the parts .
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06-13-2013, 01:37 PM
Thread: Grinding, no reverse few questions.
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when your transmission fails I would first...
when your transmission fails I would first consider repair of the as built OEM tranny. rebuilt transmissions from other vehicles usually cause problems. scap yard replacement from the same year and...
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06-13-2013, 01:24 PM
Thread: Rear Brake Help.... please
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my guess is they sold you the wrong rotors. if...
my 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 should have never operated the vehicle . now how...
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06-11-2013, 07:29 AM
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the wheel hubs when they fail cause speed sensor...
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 on where it was made .
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06-11-2013, 07:18 AM
Thread: Rear Differential Fluid Change.
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the venting hose can over time get plugged up. ...
the 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 this the next day when I dropped the fuel tank...
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06-10-2013, 04:52 PM
Thread: Rear Differential Fluid Change.
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I never seen a diff go bad from too much fluid....
I never seen a diff go bad from too much fluid. some say the seals could get damaged from pressure build up.
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06-10-2013, 12:42 PM
Thread: Rear Differential Fluid Change.
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there is a vent tube hose if it got very the...
there 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 level this can occur if the vehicle was not on level...
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06-10-2013, 07:14 AM
Thread: Rear Differential Fluid Change.
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the 10.5 takes 3.25QT / 9.5 2.7QT .. now on...
the 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 fill to 1/2in below the fill hole. this fluid when...
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06-09-2013, 07:46 AM
Thread: New Brake Booster Question!
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the problem is the new booster is not the same as...
the problem is the new booster is not the same as the old. if so you have the wrong part.
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06-09-2013, 07:41 AM
Thread: stalls in summer
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what I would start with is the fuel pressure...
what I would start with is the fuel pressure test. this checks the fuel pump and the fuel regulator/ injectors for proper operation.
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06-07-2013, 12:12 PM
Thread: Truck Classification
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the test does apply vacuum and measures for...
the 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 . if the canister is damaged or valves don't work...
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06-07-2013, 08:37 AM
Thread: Truck Classification
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the cap you have may be in need of replacement....
the 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 during vehicle operation. if you have a small leak...
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06-07-2013, 08:31 AM
Thread: Starting issues
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when you turn the key to start with the...
when you turn the key to start with the headlights on what happens ?
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06-04-2013, 10:09 PM
Thread: Starting and electrical issues
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that sounds like the reason the battery got...
that sounds like the reason the battery got drained down. I missed that one .
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06-04-2013, 10:35 AM
Thread: Starting and electrical issues
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the defective brake pedal switch or out of...
the defective brake pedal switch or out of adjustment would cause the cruise control to not function.
what was the cause of the voltage/power problem
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