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    Here's how to wire an aftermarket stereo in a 97 Tahoe without using a wire harness adapter

    When I first posted this, you can see I was criticized for using wire nuts and assured my car would catch fire or the head unit would soon break. I was told this was a "hatchet job." Well this might sound petty but it has been over 400 days since I posted this and I'm happy to report it worked...
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    Here's my (very) Low Budget DIY Carpet Replacement on a 97 Chevy Tahoe LT 4 Door

    This 1997 Chevy Tahoe K1500 Suburban LT four-door was left outside for a very long time (over a year) and had a leak when I bought it. The carpets were wet and obviously ruined. The first thing I did was remove the back seats and back carpet. I have driven this vehicle for almost 2 years without...
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    AC Not Cold Compressor Cycling on/off in my 1997 Chevy Tahoe V8 5.7L - can I test a high pressure switch?

    To "jump out the compressor clutch," do you mean force it on by bypassing the cutoff switch? Like with a small wire or paper clip? And where? I think some of the switches have three holes/prongs/connections inside. Anyone that could provide a visual guide of how to do that would be great. It's...
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    AC Not Cold Compressor Cycling on/off in my 1997 Chevy Tahoe V8 5.7L - can I test a high pressure switch?

    Okay that's good news. Tomorrow I will try to get it to take the refrigerant. It's very difficult because it seems like I only have a brief window before it cycles again. I'm holding the trigger down on the A/C Pro and shaking it between the 12 o clock and 3 o clock position like the...
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    AC Not Cold Compressor Cycling on/off in my 1997 Chevy Tahoe V8 5.7L - can I test a high pressure switch?

    I'm an idiot, I just realized the AC Pro cannister's gauge always reads in the red when the compressor is off. I connected it, turned the AC on full blast and read the gauge. It says it's empty, then slowly builds until it hits the red which is when the compressor shuts off: What does this...
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    AC Not Cold Compressor Cycling on/off in my 1997 Chevy Tahoe V8 5.7L - can I test a high pressure switch?

    My 1997 Chevy Tahoe V8 5.7L air conditioning system blows air but it's not cold air. So last year I stupidly bought one of those AC pro recharge canisters from Walmart and gave it some freon. It seems to fix the problem and it blew cold. Now a year later it's not blowing cold again. It's not...
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    Where is this power steering leak on my 97 Tahoe 5.7L coming from? (Video)

    Out with the old, in with the new! No surprise, it was the high pressure hose. It was tricky getting that crazy-shaped hose connected on both ends. Nobody online can tell if they use 5/8th or 16mm. I just used an adjustable crescent wrench and crammed my long arms up in there from beneath the...
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    Where is this power steering leak on my 97 Tahoe 5.7L coming from? (Video)

    I have a very aggressive and sudden power steering leak. I filled it back up and power steering was restored! I drove down the street and back (<5 min) and it all leaked out again. No power steering again. I can see where it's dripping down but it's difficult to see where it's emanating from...
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    How I replaced my interior door handle in seconds, for free!

    Warning: you must give zero f*&ks:
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    1997 Tahoe 5.7 L V8 quick question, need help identifying heater hose connector

    Oh wow, it's actually going in smoothly. It's a miracle! I can't thank everyone on this forum enough. I was really frustrated yesterday but the vertical hacksaw holes/chisel with a screwdriver technique really does work. If anyone else comes across this post and is also confused/annoyed...
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    1997 Tahoe 5.7 L V8 quick question, need help identifying heater hose connector

    YEEHAW!! :) Thanks so much everybody! I nicked the top a bunch but the threading actually looks decent. I need to pick out some metal pieces that snuck in despite my best efforts, clean the threads out with a pic, and clean and lubricate But then I'm going to try to screw in the new...
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    1997 Tahoe 5.7 L V8 quick question, need help identifying heater hose connector

    I've read several comments describing this technique And I still just don't understand what people are saying. How does it "peel away"? Where am I placing the chisel? Are people using a really small chisel? I wish there was a video or diagram. What I'm experiencing is that I'm able to make tiny...
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    1997 Tahoe 5.7 L V8 quick question, need help identifying heater hose connector

    GOD DAMNIT I saw what a nightmare other people had removing their heater hose quick connector from the intake manifold after snapping it off. So I took every possible precaution to avoid this. I cleaned the base thoroughly and covered it with WD-40, reapplying it two or three times a day all...
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    1997 Tahoe 5.7 L V8 quick question, need help identifying heater hose connector

    Thanks so much guys. It looks like there are two dorman models, I actually need the 800-402 Does it matter? Or are they interchangeable?
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    1997 Tahoe 5.7 L V8 quick question, need help identifying heater hose connector

    I wasn't sure which section to post this in because I'm not sure what this hose does. I have a leak which is producing a loud hissing noise, It appears to be coming from this connection: What exactly is this called? Or rather what is the best terminology to use when shopping for a...
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