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    2017 Escalade ESV AFM delete project

    Job is done. This took extremely longer than the Gen IV delete I did about a year ago. Didn’t help that it was 90+ degrees out with 100% humidity (versus Colorado last year). A lot of the time wasted was dealing with the snapped timing chain tensioner debacle and then I stupidly forgot to...
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    Front suspension issues

    How did your warranty experience with RockAuto go? I have warrantied smaller items from the Rock before and it was easy. I’m curious how such a monstrosity like a loaded strut assembly works out.
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    2017 Escalade ESV AFM delete project

    Well, I watched a YT video of this guy who insists he’s done a ton of these Gen V AFM delete jobs and mentioned it isn’t uncommon to break that tensioner when trying to lock it back. He said I could pull the oil pump forward and carefully remove the tensioner assembly bolts. They are M8 flange...
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    2017 Escalade ESV AFM delete project

    I probably just install the new OE pump as I have it in-hand. Well, looks like the #4 exhaust lifter broke into pieces. The #6 exhaust lifter is ground down flat. 2-4-8 rollers are smooth. 1-3-5-7 rollers have small groves. Well this sucks. Just snapped the plastic timing chain tensioner. Not...
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    2017 Escalade ESV AFM delete project

    Sheeeeet I bought a new GM vacuum pump. Will this ESV still have good brakes? Do plumb the power boost into the crankcase somehow?
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    2017 Escalade ESV AFM delete project

    Gathered most of the items. The Gates branded coolant all-in-one pump assembly was damaged in shipping so I sent that back. Realized that the 6.2 has longer pushrods so I ordered some up. The photo is about 3.5 hrs into the job. Tomorrow I’ll get much more done so long that it doesn’t rain...
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    2017 Escalade ESV AFM delete project

    Went with the Scoggin-Dickey stock-spec cam for $309 shipped, Michigan Motorsports Delphi LS7 lifters trays and pushrods for $234 on Amazon, and RockAuto FTW. Tried to get as many OE parts I could find. Glad to see that there are many Genuine GM (versus ACDelco aftermarket) still available...
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    2017 Escalade ESV AFM delete project

    I just looked them up and wow $33 shipping! Right now I'm looking at the Scoggin Dickey SDR29512 "stock" AFM delete cam. I see that Melling makes these; I wouldn't doubt that these (Texas, Michigan Motorsports, and SDParts) are all Mellings. I'm apprehensive about buying a "kit" as they are...
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    2017 Escalade ESV AFM delete project

    Just picked up a ‘17 Esky ESV lux with a bent #4 pushrod for a VERY good price. Noise isn’t terrible and was able to drive it up and down a car hauler. I’m DIY and just did this job on my ‘08 Sierra (as preventative maintenance). Got lucky with finding a new Comp Cam XFI for $100 from FBM for...
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    00-02 Aircore gauge cluster motor oil?

    Can you update if this oil refill repair is still holding up?
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    LED Brake Light Repair

    I had a carbide one laying in my toolbox and used that one with my Dremel. It is cone shaped. Just take your time and have a firm grip on the tool and light fixture.
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    LED Brake Light Repair

    I was worried about this failing again that’s why I covered the repair with a small piece of electrical tape and globbed Dynaflex sealant over it. Definitely waterproof and able to handle four seasons. Plus I can scrap it off if I run into issues again (like me repairing this repair). Seems like...
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    Service Manual

    Anyone have a better version? I found this one on eBay (I paid for it). Some of these digital eBay versions are better than others. This one doesn't have actual bookmarked links and kind of sucks. **edit** I found out that the bookmarks does work; I just had to click on it on the left side of...
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    LED Brake Light Repair

    I should note that I covered the exposed area with black electrical tape before globbing it with Dynaflex sealant (auto parts store had just closed and I didn’t want to dig out the RTV).
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    LED Brake Light Repair

    Just did this tonight. I pulled the drivers side unit and it appears to have already have had a repair that failed. Seems like you have to either jump it with a wire or use a much more rigid jumper than just soldering the cracks. I suppose globbing the hell out if it with solder would work. I...
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