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    Is this the sound of rod knock?

    That sounds unfortunately very close to my noise. I have been trying to find other videos that sound similar to mine and this and only one other where the gentlemen replaced a loose lifted and resolved it. I have been meaning to try and remove the valve covers to diagnose but have been way too...
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    2012 Yukon XL hose name and can I fix this myself???

    I did these and all the other hoses, thermostat and such at the same time. A lot of people complained about how hard they are to remove but maybe my skinny hands got luckily but I had no issues and had them off in like 3 seconds each. What I found was grip them fittings on the plastic tees...
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    Front sway bar end link nuts

    I haven’t had an alignment in a while actually. It drives straight but to me it does look that that wheel has some reverse camber (tilted out at the top instead of in). Where exactly is its old location supposed to be? Wouldn’t be different for every vehicle?
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    Front sway bar end link nuts

    thank you! I had a feeling since both sides were the same but I searched for a while and could not find an picture that looked like mine. I’ll have to work on diagnosing my popping then. Going to try and check ball joints this weekend and hope it’s not the CV. If I back out real slow and turn...
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    Front sway bar end link nuts

    I have had a popping from the front suspension for a few weeks now ONLY when backing and turning out of my driveway. No noises when moving forward. So I looked around real quick and shouldn’t there be a nut on top of the washer on the end link?? Both fronts are the same. Are the nuts internal to...
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    2011 Yukon Denali oil pressure

    I have a 2011 with the 6.2 and 105k miles and have the exact same oil pressure. Starting to hear some valve train noise that I haven’t gotten around to diving into but pressure is the same!
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    2011 Denali Radiator Replacement

    If your doing that, I would also replace the hoses including the dorman metal Y hose (better replacement than the plastic one) and plastic heater tees that are known to break. I just replaced all my hoses and tees and thermostat a couple of months ago. My radiator was fine. I can't now but I...
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    So confused!

    Does it turn off and then start back up again totally fine or is it like that permanently now? I am not a great diagnostics guys but an ok find a video and "fix" guy. However, based on what I have read around here, it sounds like it could be a ground issue that once hot, causes some issues...
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    Valve tick or normal sound?

    Just an update. I took the family of 7 (it was tight!) down to the OBX for 2 weeks (first 2 week vacation ever!) in the Yukon and it did perfect! I averaged around 16 MPG with it loaded including a small rear trailer hitch basket. Noise did not get a better or worse. I even threw in some B12...
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    4x4 Maintenance

    Good for you letting the family help! I really need to do better with that. I have very little time so I always end up rushing and then get frustrated and then they do not want to help me anymore lol. I need to learn to relax and know it WILL take longer but try and let them help more. Nice...
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    2016 Yukon XL repairs for 100k miles

    Your plan sounds good. As others have recommended, please send pictures of your rear because if it has been "leaking" for a while you may want to have that changed as it could be a little low on oil. I would keep the stock suspension and replace with OEM from rockauto or Arnott as others on...
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    Purchased a 2007 Yukon XL, now to make it reliable!

    That’s exactly what my neighbor had but like 40 years older lol. They were probably a size or two too small but they got me to get the job done!
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    Purchased a 2007 Yukon XL, now to make it reliable!

    Any tricks on the lower radiator hose spring clamp at the radiator? I struggled for way too long with a pair of channel locks to get the spring clamp squeezed and slide over the new rubber hose. I just couldn’t get a good angle. Ended up borrowing a neighbors old school locking hose clamps and...
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    Engine Pinging

    Where did you get the motor that they gave a new one via the warranty? Seems like many places fight tooth and nail on warranties and it’s good to know some good ones exist! Glad it worked out for you!
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    Purchased a 2007 Yukon XL, now to make it reliable!

    No, squeal was from the front.
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