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    00 silverado radio ?

    While the typical replacement is a 1.0 DIN, newer solutions are able to expand to 2.0 DIN, using a new IPC bezel. Either way, the new head unit is much better than the oem. It will be able to drive your speakers directly, although you will want to get a factory amp bypass connector. I would...
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    02 Yukon motor tilting down at firewall

    I would add inspection of the transmission mount as well. There's a good inch or two of material that may have disintegrated over time.
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    Replacing factory radio?

    Theft is always an issue with any vehicle. These GMT800 are super easy to pop the doors. I got Jimmie Jammers, which are plates to prevent/minimize that weakness. As far as removable face, I've had an 1.5 DIN Alpine head unit for years, pops right off when needed and leaves a blank, black...
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    A/C cooling issues

    Possible blend door issue?
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    A/C cooling issues

    So the temps are in the right location. Gauges are best in determining charge. Where that green line is defines where the orifice sits. High pressure liquid (red) enters the orifice and flashes to a gas in the blue line, which is your cooling effect. The blue line goes into your interior hvac...
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    Radiator makes engine run too cold

    Unless one is "tuned" to take advantage of a 160° or 180° t-stat, there is no reason to be that low. I prefer my street vehicles to target 200°, +/- 3°. Adding a restrictive orifice should work for you. I recall someone may have used a spent bullet casing, possibly a 45 ACP, but I'm not sure.
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    High mileage iil

    It all makes sense now
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    Does your battery terminal spark when connecting battery cable?

    There is a noticeable difference between spark and arc... be cautious of the second one... otherwise very normal.
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    2001 Yukon 1500 XLT No DRL/Lows/Highs/Domes - SOLVED

    Check out "Big 3 grounding". Most electrical issues can be attributed to bad or marginal grounds... clean the metal contact areas, use star washers, etc. Replace and/or upgrade ground cables and gauge size. The oem cables can corrode internally and appear fine visually.
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    Coolant reservoir uneven

    @Marky Dissod makes a great point. I have an Audi and it is mandatory to use a vacuum-based coolant fill system. It has been great, you can perform a vacuum test on the system (~30mins), if it holds you've confirmed system is tight, and then flip the valve and it fills with no air in the...
  11. J

    Coolant reservoir uneven

    Absolutely @mikez71, I missed that
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    Coolant reservoir uneven

    A few questions, how quickly are you losing coolant? Do you have rear air? A non-visual leak can come from the waterpump weephole (which is new), a leak at rear of vehicle (if rear air), is your passenger footwell damp, or possibly a head issue (porous, cracked, or gasket). How does your oil...
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    *fixed* Radiator cracked on plastic, how do I know which radiator I need

    34" also spec'd out in tow packages
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    *fixed* Radiator cracked on plastic, how do I know which radiator I need

    As @Doubeleive states... I highly recommend going to a 34" wide regardless. It opens up more cooling capacity, and the ability to go with e-fans if you dont have them. Spend the money on an all aluminum quality radiator from a reputable source.
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    2002 suburban factory radio locked

    Thanks for that tidbit, had no idea!
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