What did you do to your NBS GMT800 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

[blueinkd]

I told my wife I need these cause the UAW folks were liable to limit production of spares!!! Mounting them on the truck in a bit.

 

[SilverSport]

replaced the blower resistor on my 2005 GMC Denali...I had lost complete fan speed control (it has been having a mind of its own since my purchase in June) this week...

appeared to be one of 3 fixes...the blower worked sometimes so I didn't think it was that...it could be the blower resistor or the HVAC control module and that was far more expensive so I tried the lesser priced "fix" knowing I could return the resistor if that wasn't the fix...

not happy with buying a no-name part but the OEM doesn't seem available (mine had the 3 prong connector in back for Auto HVAC) but so far I can turn the fan on and off as well as in between...

pic of the OEM part



Bill

 

[project_x]

I cut out my passenger rocker and replaced it with fresh metal. I cleaned all the loose rust off, used Corroseal on the inner rocker and used POR-15 inside the cab corner.

I welded the new panel in place. Ground down the welds and used a little Bondo to smooth out the transition from the fresh metal and the factory rocker (profile is slightly different).

I then masked the cab corners, fenders and inside the cab. I primed and followed up with bed liner.

I plan to install Trail Armor plastic rocker covers, once I finish the driver's side.

PSA: Don't put Corroseal on anything you are planning to weld ..it takes forever to grind off... super tough.

 

[project_x]

Also,
PSA: after you finish for the day...and all the sheet metal is ready and fitted. Make sure you move it before you move your truck!

I had to use the drive side piece and redo it... the bends were too much to straighten...

 

[iamdub]

Also,
PSA: after you finish for the day...and all the sheet metal is ready and fitted. Make sure you move it before you move your truck!

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I had to use the drive side piece and redo it... the bends were too much to straighten...

 

[ivin74]

Wanted to change the look of the rear tail lights, so last week I bought the C bar leds. The new ones came in today, if I have time tomorrow I'm going to install them.

Might sell the old rear leds tail lights.

Finally, I installed the C-bar LED tail lights.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Finally, I installed the C-bar LED tail lights.

They look good.

 

[ncalvo]

I cut out my passenger rocker and replaced it with fresh metal. I cleaned all the loose rust off, used Corroseal on the inner rocker and used POR-15 inside the cab corner.

I welded the new panel in place. Ground down the welds and used a little Bondo to smooth out the transition from the fresh metal and the factory rocker (profile is slightly different).

I then masked the cab corners, fenders and inside the cab. I primed and followed up with bed liner.

I plan to install Trail Armor plastic rocker covers, once I finish the driver's side.

PSA: Don't put Corroseal on anything you are planning to weld ..it takes forever to grind off... super tough.

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Man rockers are no joke, so much time and effort.
I still have small holes to patch up on my passenger side that I have been putting off for months.

 

[project_x]

Man rockers are no joke, so much time and effort.
I still have small holes to patch up on my passenger side that I have been putting off for months.

I just cut off the driver's side today and will put the new one on this weekend....

 

[Sam Harris]

Put in a half tank of corn, actually E70, to top it off. This station is super-consistent with the ethanol percentage, it's even marked at 70% on the pump. Can't beat the price and performance!

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Is that the Alta station, or somewhere else? Boy, do I miss my corn gas!

On another note, I finally decided to pickup a 5.3 from an ‘04 Burb… I really wanted a 6.0, but they’re getting harder to come by, and spendy.. got this one for $500, and was a good engine when pulled, so hopefully in decent shape. I’m planning to bore it over a bit for some extra cubes.. so far, it’s not too bad as far as bolts / corrosion. There were 2 broken exhaust manifold bolts, but the rest came out fine. Heads were definitely dirty.. not too good about the oil changes apparently..

 

[mountie]

Is that the Alta station, or somewhere else? Boy, do I miss my corn gas!

On another note, I finally decided to pickup a 5.3 from an ‘04 Burb… I really wanted a 6.0, but they’re getting harder to come by, and spendy.. got this one for $500, and was a good engine when pulled, so hopefully in decent shape. I’m planning to bore it over a bit for some extra cubes.. so far, it’s not too bad as far as bolts / corrosion. There were 2 broken exhaust manifold bolts, but the rest came out fine. Heads were definitely dirty.. not too good about the oil changes apparently..

I replaced my sparkplug wires, a while ago, and while I was there, I cleaned the valve covers.. I can't figure out how the valve covers got so dirty... It's not as if I had a 327 Chevy with a leaky carb and lots of blow-by.....

 

[Tonyrodz]

Is that the Alta station, or somewhere else? Boy, do I miss my corn gas!

On another note, I finally decided to pickup a 5.3 from an ‘04 Burb… I really wanted a 6.0, but they’re getting harder to come by, and spendy.. got this one for $500, and was a good engine when pulled, so hopefully in decent shape. I’m planning to bore it over a bit for some extra cubes.. so far, it’s not too bad as far as bolts / corrosion. There were 2 broken exhaust manifold bolts, but the rest came out fine. Heads were definitely dirty.. not too good about the oil changes apparently..

What're your plans @Sam Harris?

 

[Jobi-Wan Kenobi]

Was noticing a coolant leak over the last couple weeks and wasn't sure where it was coming from. This last week I ended up dumping a bunch of coolant in the parking lot at work. I took Thursday and Friday off to try and enjoy our nice weather that we've been having (and fix the coolant leak). The leak turned out to be the water pump, likely the shaft seal. So I picked up a new pump Thursday morning and spent the afternoon getting it swapped out. The plastic tee on the pump supply line broke so ended up having to borrow my neighbors car to run back to town and pick up an aluminum one. Had things mostly put back together Thursday night working under flashlight. Got things finished up yesterday morning and then filled the system with detergent to clean it out because the previous owner filled it with green antifreeze.

Always an adventure.

 

[SpareParts]

The PO of my Suburban mixed Orange and Green. Got to flush it tomorrow and refill with orange.

 

[Fless]

Is that the Alta station, or somewhere else? Boy, do I miss my corn gas!

I haven't been back to the Alta station in a long time, at least not since the K-U-M & Go station opened at Arapahoe Rd & Peoria Street. It's right on my way to the office when I go, and the E85 is consistently E70, so super convenient.

I'm not sure if they'll continue to carry E85 (hope so) since Maverik convenience bought K-U-M & Go. Have to see when they rebrand.

 

[Sam Harris]

I haven't been back to the Alta station in a long time, at least not since the K-U-M & Go station opened at Arapahoe Rd & Peoria Street. It's right on my way to the office when I go, and the E85 is consistently E70, so super convenient.

I'm not sure if they'll continue to carry E85 (hope so) since Maverik convenience bought K-U-M & Go. Have to see when they rebrand.

Nice! That’s the fuel I was using before finding the Alta, which seemed to have a better ethanol content than the K-U-M & go. Glad it’s working out for you. Hope they keep the E85 around.

 

[Sam Harris]

What're your plans @Sam Harris?

Well, my bottom end in the Yukon is pretty worn. When I did the head and cam work, the cylinders had very little cross hatching left in them. (I mean, it does have 235k on it..) so I’m hoping to get a few more cubes out of this block, and build it up a bit, since I’m currently consuming more oil than I’d like. Outside of that, not sure.. I’d like to build it stout, for some forced induction, but will have to see how things look as well. Cost is obviously a factor. So for now, I want to freshen it up, but will see what it looks like, and what I can afford to put into it. Ideally, I’d like more cubes, and a nice turbo setup.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Well, my bottom end in the Yukon is pretty worn. When I did the head and cam work, the cylinders had very little cross hatching left in them. (I mean, it does have 235k on it..) so I’m hoping to get a few more cubes out of this block, and build it up a bit, since I’m currently consuming more oil than I’d like. Outside of that, not sure.. I’d like to build it stout, for some forced induction, but will have to see how things look as well. Cost is obviously a factor. So for now, I want to freshen it up, but will see what it looks like, and what I can afford to put into it. Ideally, I’d like more cubes, and a nice turbo setup.

Nice. If you put a 6.0 crank will that make it a stroker motor?

 

[mountie]

Well, my bottom end in the Yukon is pretty worn. When I did the head and cam work, the cylinders had very little cross hatching left in them. (I mean, it does have 235k on it..) so I’m hoping to get a few more cubes out of this block, and build it up a bit, since I’m currently consuming more oil than I’d like. Outside of that, not sure.. I’d like to build it stout, for some forced induction, but will have to see how things look as well. Cost is obviously a factor. So for now, I want to freshen it up, but will see what it looks like, and what I can afford to put into it. Ideally, I’d like more cubes, and a nice turbo setup.

ProCharger?? IMO

 

[Sam Harris]

Nice. If you put a 6.0 crank will that make it a stroker motor?

I believe that would work but, I have no idea.. lol. I have research to do… if I could just do a longer stroke (assuming the bores are good), that would be ideal. Just need to keep a close eye on tolerances.