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West 1 replied to the thread GM Front Axle Nut?.I have had my torque wrench for 50 years now, it only goes to 150 pounds. I keep saying I will upgrade one of these days. Well, one... -
a few of us all bought the ridgid impacts when they had a good sale on them a few years back at home depot, it does pretty much move the...
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The spindle nuts, 11609826 go on tight and are one time use only. I have used them again too without issue, temporarily. Folks that do...
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West 1 replied to the thread GM Front Axle Nut?.I edited the torque spec in the post above, When removing the axle from the spindle once the nut is loose spray some lubrication on the...
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West 1 replied to the thread GM Front Axle Nut?.I re use them also but add lock tite to the threads when I install them. Zero concern they are fine as long as they don’t come loose...
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ESCO Tripod stands came. Very impressive build quality, sizable feet, heavy materials, and option for 2 support post styles. Good height...
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You can actually do that, just open a door and then put a foot with some pressure on the board and close the door, the board will remain...
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West 1 replied to the thread Keep power running boards extended.I wish they could be locked open, I would use them to step up while washing the car roof.
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so you still have a dirty trans filter in it starving it for fluid?
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West 1 replied to the thread Knock knock knockin on the cylinder bore.I have used Sealed Power Pistons as they are a major OEM supplier. Mahle is another major OEM supplier. Properly designed pistons...
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West 1 replied to the thread 2011 Yukon XL Denali torque converter shudder. Initial thoughts and questions.I put the Luk new converter in my 6L80 this year, working really well so far and was not expensive, rated to 1,000 ft pounds of torque...
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West 1 replied to the thread Misfires on one bank.You can have the valve cover off in 10 minutes and get a visual on the action in the #4 intake and exhaust valves. The stuck lifters I...
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before you go digging into the engine do yourself a favor and do a backpressure test, pull the forward 02 sensor out and stick a fitting...
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I wouldn't keep looking for a vacuum leak -- just the opposite. While LTFTs at -14 aren't awful, when they're good they will be closer...
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West 1 replied to the thread Misfires on one bank.I did a semi power balance on my Yukon 6.2L this week, chasing a sometimes miss at idle. All fuel trims on mine are perfect well under...
