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    IMPORTANT: The Chronicles of Low Oil Pressure by 07burb

    I guess no one has mentioned excessive bearing clearances (?) as the possible issue causing low oil pressure? I mean, all other things are good things to check, of course. If you've replaced all the other components and nothing has worked, then that's most likely your issue. Unfortunately, it's...
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    Reuse injectors without changing o-rings?

    Is OP asking about DI engine? Like the L83 since it's on the 2015+ section? I agree about port injector o rings being inexpensive and easy to replace, but I'm guessing it's different setup about DI? I don't have any experience on the newer engines, so that's why I'm asking, other than the fuel...
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    There are just some days I wish I didn't turn wrenches

    Great job. Thanks for sharing. :)
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    Need opinions on keeping or moving on.

    Kinda hard to answer the question without knowing the condition of the truck and capabilities of the OP. A few examples and personal experiences: One of my kids' classmates' dad has on 03 Tahoe with the 4.8. We know the family for years now. He's got nearly 400k on it. He did tell me it will...
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    Help! 02 Tahoe no crank no start after engine warms up past 160 degrees

    Yeah, probably the starter (or solenoid) getting warm and failing to re-start. Sometimes they start sticking under certain conditions. Go down there and check that you have power at the solenoid with a test light. Have a helper cranking. Check for ground and constant 12V+ since you are there as...
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    2003 tahoe no crank no start

    I've seen those test relays with manual switches. Basically, remove the regular delay and plug the test relay, hit the switch and it should energize the circuit. Probably an overkill for a DIYer, but eliminates the switch side of the circuit very easily and fast. Lisle makes a master relay kit...
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    Lifter tick and performance cam swap

    Agreed, 100%. I should have done a return on those two sentences. They are different thoughts...
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    Only starts with cam sensor disconnected?

    This is a 5.3 engine on your truck or 6.2? Can you post a link of the cam you purchased and installed? I'm pretty sure there's no such thing as a 4th gen LS1. It's either an Gen 3 LS1 cam or maybe an LT1 (some folks call those Gen V)
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    SPEED LIMITED TO 88 M/H

    My buddy has a 17 Silverado. I was talking to him and said they went hunting and his wife got bit by a rattlesnake. He had to drive her to the ER and found out his truck has a speed limiter set at like 98 MPH... Luckily, they got there quickly and they gave her some sort of shot.
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    Trans Temp Gauge 2001 Yukon

    Yeah, a transmission shop should have a scanner that reads ATF fluid temperature. They probably charge you a small fee (hopefully not too busy to turn you away.)
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    What did you do to your NBS GMT800 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

    Cool. I need to paint mine as well (also the roof rack and front wiper arms look the same). Did it pop out easy? I remember I painted my 99 Silverado wiper arms a loong time ago and they were hard to pop out (those need repaint as well by now, LOL.) I may just get a single stage back gloss and...
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    Trans Temp Gauge 2001 Yukon

    I would look for a shop that has a scanner to check the transmission temperature and compare that to the cluster guage. Or you'll need to buy a scanner that has that capability yourself. I bought the $80 TopDon dongle and I believe it shows that information. The transmission temperature sender...
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    2006 Tahoe Console Delete

    I deleted the center console on my 06 Suburban. I'm not a fan of consoles and have kids so the jump seat is much better for us. Mine had the Bose amplifier/subwoofer option in the console, so I also replaced the factory stereo with an aftermarket version (had to figure out how to "jump" the...
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    Can you off road in a Yukon SLE without 4WD??

    I've taken my 99 Silverado 2wd several times off road, because that's all I had at the time. It's certainly capable, just need to know the limits. Mine has the G80, which I would say is absolutely required...not sure how an open differential would do, probably not too good. I guess if the...
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    Budget rebuild items?

    Quick Google search yields the following weights of blocks (not aftermarket like Dart blocks, etc.) SBC 190 lbs BBC 270 lbs LS aluminum 121 lbs LS iron 224 lbs Iron heads vs aluminum heads must be considered, as well as accessories/brackets for overall weights.
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