What did you do to your NNBS GMT900 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

[avalonandl]

Filled the tank with 15 gal of e85. Will chk ethanol % tomorow.

 

[alpha_omega]

Today I’m changing out the motor mounts while I still have the front driveshaft out and coils unhooked from changing out the valve gaskets/grommets this morning. I couldn’t find my set of long air hammer bits, so by not being able to get in close with the shorties due to the rackn’Pigeon (funny story my cousin thought his dad and I were removing “pigeons” from a “rack” stored under his truck and then we were “converting“ it to a “Cadillac”.) Anyways…I couldn’t get in close with the air hammer and the damn steering linkage didn’t want to disconnect…so I got out my “persuader punch” to break it loose. Now I’m off to the top motor Mount bolts.



Anyone changed out their front ride height sensors? Just curious if I should stick with OEM (Delphi) or if there is a better product out there?


Good ole 45lb 2’ long snap-on punch.

 

[Fless]

Today I’m changing out the motor mounts while I still have the front driveshaft out and coils unhooked from changing out the valve gaskets/grommets this morning. I couldn’t find my set of long air hammer bits, so by not being able to get in close with the shorties due to the rackn’Pigeon (funny story my cousin thought his dad and I were removing “pigeons” from a “rack” stored under his truck and then we were “converting“ it to a “Cadillac”.) Anyways…I couldn’t get in close with the air hammer and the damn steering linkage didn’t want to disconnect…so I got out my “persuader punch” to break it loose. Now I’m off to the top motor Mount bolts.



Anyone changed out their front ride height sensors? Just curious if I should stick with OEM (Delphi) or if there is a better product out there?

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Good ole 45lb 2’ long snap-on punch.

Ah, yes, a little friendly persuasion.

 

[RooTBeeRthe1st]

Mutilated the junk stock end tank.
ID for the overflow is 3/8"
But on the inside of the tank, it's only 1/8" for the restrictor.
So now I know what to aim for on the Cold Case fix.
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[iamdub]

What age do you think kids should have their own car insurance policy and not be just an added driver to yours?

My step son has been driving the 2001 Yukon for about 2 years now and takes it to college with him. He turns 21 later this month and will be starting his senior year in the fall. Our insurance on that vehicle is about $80 more per month and he pays us the difference every month. He works full time during the summer and part time when in school. I told him his insurance will be a bit cheaper once he's 21 and will drop again at 25.

I don't think age, but ability and worthiness should determine this. Every kid needs a start somewhere. But, as with all things in life, insurance is a guaranteed expense that they should learn a way to pay on their own. If your kid was 28 and still unable to pay his insurance, then it's quite possible that YOU did/are doing something wrong. I agree with you and your step son's arrangement. It's fair and keeps them responsible in both paying the insurance and in driving carefully so that the cost of their insurance isn't increased.

 

[iamdub]

Jersey has the highest insurance rates in the country. At one time as a teenager I was paying $5k a yr in insurance. Of course I had points on my license. At the time I had a slow a$$ 85 Z28.

Every time I've checked, Louisiana was always in the top 3-5. Maybe it changes month to month, but I don't ever recall seeing Jersey anywhere near the top. Maybe different reports use different metrics? LA used to always be riding the coattails of Michigan, but we finally achieved yet another "first in the worst".

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[iamdub]

How do I check my ethanol % with my Tech 2?

My 1 tank of E85 has dropped my MPG like 30%.

Sounds about right. E85 has about 27% less energy than E0, so it would take about 27% more of it to achieve the same power. But, from the pump, "E85" is rarely (more like never) 85% Ethanol. It's usually in the 50s-60s percentiles, so the reduction in MPG should be a little less than 30% if you did the detailed calculations. That's a long way of saying "It's normal".

 

[iamdub]

Yeah my ethanol sensor in my truck is stuck........reads 23% at all times

Mine (virtual sensor) on E85 will vary a little but mostly stays at 22%. Haven't checked it on E10 or E0. Any ideas?

 

[iamdub]

Tell her you need help with some math. Crunching numbers for the mpg or some assistance getting the tuning dialed in. Kids always like helping when they can teach something new to the older generation.

Not trying to pry, but have any of you guys with kids (in their teens) thought about or looked into building their credit? Credit score, and the fair issac corporation (fico) score weigh heavily in the cost of an insurance premium. Most drivers under 25 don’t good or any credit, but their adjuster never bothers to tell them that they can lower their premium by having a better credit score.

Yes! I'll find a way to weasel in some pertinent mathematical and scientific tasks for her to help me with.

I haven't yet, but she's only 12. After being sċrewed over by my mom, I learned a lot about credit straight out of high school and have worked on it diligently ever since. Kin will be taught the same values as financial credit is a form of trustworthiness, which is a virtue of life.

 

[RooTBeeRthe1st]

Only 2,000 miles on the oil, but it sure looked and smelled like it was in there for 5 or 6,000. Definitely glad I changed it especially considering even the oil pressure looked a little lower than normal presumably from the overheating and breaking down of said oil.
Cheap insurance, especially before a decent little trip in a few days.