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    The financial benefits of maintaining our own cars

    i think there comes into play the calculation of the level of 'handiness' that a person has, to weigh into the cost/benefit analysis you describe. Example, I grew up with a wrench in my hand because that's what my father did. Never took a car to a mechanic. If it needed to be fixed, we grabbed...
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    Has anyone run both the 'clean' and 'dirty' PCV lines into their catch can?

    Yeah, I didn't articulate my current situation well. I was thinking ahead. I just replaced a bad head gasket (and I did both head gaskets at the same time)...so I saw tremendous amounts of oil out that 'clean pcv' side into the intake...as that was the side where the head gasket let go. I'm sure...
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    Has anyone run both the 'clean' and 'dirty' PCV lines into their catch can?

    Hey, odd question: I have a catch can setup for my 'dirty' pcv setup. Would it be a bad idea to 'T' both my clean and dirty lines from the Valve Covers to the can...then 'T' both the clean/dirty lines from the can to the manifold/intake? I do see some oil coming from the 'clean' side...and...
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    HELP!!! Part Number for 2007 Yukon Denali 6.2 Intake PCV elbow????

    Followup to my initial post: The JB Weld is holding well...and the truck is up and running. I am getting an Check Engine light, but it seems to be running well. Considering I had a sub-standard head gasket let go...and the amount work I had to do in order to get it sorted, I might need to do a...
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    HELP!!! Part Number for 2007 Yukon Denali 6.2 Intake PCV elbow????

    So, I did this: Took a vacuum hose connector and cut it in half. Took one side and 'trimmed' down the size of the tubing with a dremel and sanding wheel. Then opened up the ID of the broken PCV connector just enough to let it slide in. Some JB Weld Plastic Epoxy to sit overnight...and I'll sand...
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    HELP!!! Part Number for 2007 Yukon Denali 6.2 Intake PCV elbow????

    Looking at that video, he is putting on a cathedral-port intake. I will need the rectangle-port intake for my application. With more time available today, I tried to 'pull' the item with a pair of ChannelLock pliers...and it did NOT budge...like...at all. I fear that the dealership is correct...
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    HELP!!! Part Number for 2007 Yukon Denali 6.2 Intake PCV elbow????

    Awesome. I had called the local GMC and they said it's part of the intake...and that the intake would be $320! Ughh! Crazy! @915_Tahoe - ....7J329464
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    HELP!!! Part Number for 2007 Yukon Denali 6.2 Intake PCV elbow????

    Pic for reference: Also, extra points for anyone that can tell me how to remove the darn thing!!!! Does it twist out? Pull out? Again, with no part number, I'm left Google-less. :bawl:
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    HELP!!! Part Number for 2007 Yukon Denali 6.2 Intake PCV elbow????

    Help all! I had a small mishap with the recently built engine and needed to tear things apart again. I tried to remove the hose to my catch can from the PCV elbow on the top of the intake. Sure enough, the sucker broke trying to remove the tubing. Does anyone have that PN handy so I can try to...
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    Oil Drip from PCV/Intake issue? Anyone experienced this?

    I will need to pull the oil pump data from my purchase history, as I don't have that handy. I did purchase the one Melling specifically shows as recommended for the 6.2 with VVT. However, I do have an update: 1- Pulling the valve cover showed the previous design valve cover was in place...
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    Oil Drip from PCV/Intake issue? Anyone experienced this?

    Thanks to all the replies. I am holding off on buttoning everything up and driving again until the updated VC comes in as well as the catch can setup I ordered. That should be sometime next week. I will report back to all on the status of the oil system when that is all setup correctly.
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    Oil Drip from PCV/Intake issue? Anyone experienced this?

    Hey all, I have a 2007 Yukon Denali (6.2L, no AFM) and I recently rebuild the engine (approx 4200 miles ago). Full rebuild w/ new pistons/rings, lifters, main/rod bearings, timing gear, oil pump, rebuilt heads...etc...etc. I recently went on a longer trip than normal and saw oil dripping from...
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    Aftermarket bluetooth suggestions?

    Yeah, I heard the gentleman in that video say 2009 thru... I have a 2007 Denali with OnStar and all the bells/whistles...and I do not get the initial voice prompt when I hit the PTT button. When I say Bluetooth, it states the command is not recognized. I wonder how different a 2009 system with...
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    Valve lapping

    Re: Lapping Valves--- When new, valve seats and valve heads will wear a unique pattern with one another as the engine runs (similar to the old school flat tappet lifter and cam lobe wearing a unique pattern) and this helps provide the seal. The concept of lapping basically clears that pre-worn...
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    2021 Denali died while on the road - 292 total miles

    "When valve meets piston" isn't a story I like to hear. I would be very wary of a simple compression test determining health of the engine initially... knowing the long term damage that most likely will occur in the valve guide even if the head of the valve does manage to stay in tact. After...
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