2013 Escalade ESV DOD full delete becoming rebuild

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For plugging the V4 mode tower holes in the 3rd pic of your previous post.

Marky Dissod said:

Plugging LS Blocks to Delete AFM/DOD

Disabling AFM/DOD on LS engines requires plugging the oil-feed holes in the block. Here's a quick and easy tool from Lingenfelter for that job!

www.enginelabs.com

Gen IV & V AFM DOD Block Delete Tool Kit

Check out the deal on Gen IV & V AFM DOD Block Delete Tool Kit at Lingenfelter Performance Engineering

www.lingenfelter.com

For plugging the V4 mode tower holes in the 3rd pic of your previous post.

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To expensive. Why not use bearings or the threaded plugs for removal from Amazon?

Marky Dissod said:

Plugging LS Blocks to Delete AFM/DOD

Disabling AFM/DOD on LS engines requires plugging the oil-feed holes in the block. Here's a quick and easy tool from Lingenfelter for that job!

www.enginelabs.com

Gen IV & V AFM DOD Block Delete Tool Kit

Check out the deal on Gen IV & V AFM DOD Block Delete Tool Kit at Lingenfelter Performance Engineering

www.lingenfelter.com

For plugging the V4 mode tower holes in the 3rd pic of your previous post.

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SpareParts said:

To expensive. Why not use bearings or the threaded plugs for removal from Amazon?

https://www.amazon.com/OywhC-Non-AFM-2008-2023-Stainless-Material/dp/B0DNTPTF8R/ref=sr_1_3_pp?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.RsuGZ_SiLW3MjwXOxcjLRn-roilqod6eZA-Q_QbnnxH44u83JFZwdtttlzHL6KpFN4yx0_Dm21iJwIctzCK3DM7H-4qg436JgeZ_c3AEJvB2B-FM_1pwCoNNzZKMAmqJGb6Ju2Hl-bDv8kQj6S86e5_F53fSbzp8ECXoB3PPt9qkNBYrNP4xHXKlJVD6PaY_JS8yuxZV0XxYkdF-ETDogtGRiGbOEXqhB40eHOta70c.kk0UqQyXgv-ttQ6WvA4L-rAY9iq9KtVU-3G0Vr-A0zQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=afm+dod+oil+block+off+plugs&qid=1777684191&sr=8-3

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Good suggestions, gentlemen.
I went with this:












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Soooooo...I did make a mistake while cleaning the engine block. I did not address the flash rust in the cylinders soon enough. I had scrubbed the cylinders repeatedly with a bore brush and the Simple Green Pro solution, followed by rinsing with hose water, followed by several cans of brake cleaner. I wanted the cylinders to fully air dry before I coated them with WD-40. I expected some flash rust that would wipe off. It did not. I used a lint free rag soaked in brake cleaner. Rag turned orange, cylinder still had orange tint.

I used red scotchbrite and brake cleaner to gently scrub each of the cylinders until the orange rust was gone. Same with the tops of the cylinder liners. Then wipe with lint free rags soaked in brake cleaner until the rag came back clean. Then wipe again, just because. Finally, thoroughly coat each cylinder in WD-40. Honestly, I sprayed pretty much the entire engine. I wasn't entirely sure if the main bearing saddles or machined gasket surfaces would oxidize.








Rusty orange cylinders. Not what I wanted.



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I have run into a wall. I can breach this wall, but it is going to hurt...

On Tuesday, I had my Escalade flatbedded to the shop that overhauled the transmission. Intent was for them to put a program in the TEHCM. Then flatbed it back to my home.
Yesterday, I found out they could not put a program in the TEHCM. Meaning they tried and it didn't work. According to the tech, the TEHCM was 'blank'. He is used to seeing a new GM TEHCM having some kind of information on it. He downloads the program to that information, using HP Tuners. My new GM TEHCM was blank.

He referred me to a local GM dealer he is familiar with. I have an appointment Monday at 11:00AM for them to try to put a program in the TEHCM. This completely wrecks my plans to start the engine for the first time and go for a drive this weekend. Such is life.

I had the Escalade flatbedded back home. I will complete as much other work (install and fill transfer case, install drive shafts, install HID fog lights, install front end, etc...) as I can. Then Monday morning, have it flatbedded to the dealer.

Here is where it think it is going to get ugly. I don't know if the dealer will be able to put a program in my new GM TEHCM. The tech at the transmission shop has put programs in hundreds of TEHCMs. He said mine was the first one he has seen that was blank. This makes me wonder if I got a dud. Which means I could be looking at having to replace the TEHCM again.

Here is where I might make it really ugly, and just go ahead and let the dealer replace and program the TEHCM if it comes to that. I really want to drive my Escalade to a Porsche 928 get together in the mountains of NC on June 6th. I need to have the engine at least well into the 500 mile oil change after the 100 mile oil change. If the dealer tells me the TEHCM is bad, I would have to flatbed it back home. Drop the transmission pan and valve body to remove the TEHCM. Submit a warranty claim through Rock Auto to GM to get the TEHCM replaced. Wait for the new TEHCM to arrive, install it. Flatbed the Escalade to the transmission shop, have them put a program in the TEHCM. I have no idea how long that will take. Weeks.

If the dealer tells me the TECHM is bad, let them order a new one, replace it, and program it. And I cry. Alot. And hopefully be done in a week or so.


So yeah...

I don't think it's bad, I think it's a brand new unit. Dealer shouldn't have any problem programming it.

HP tuners won't program a completely blank unit....

rdezs said:

I don't think it's bad, I think it's a brand new unit. Dealer shouldn't have any problem programming it.

HP tuners won't program a completely blank unit....

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Thanks. That makes me feel a little better.

I'm surprised you're transmission guy doesn't have the GM MDI2 so he can program a brand new blank unit through GM’s SPS2 (Service Programming System)

This was so much less of a hassle with a good old small block Chevy and a turbo 400 tranny.....

I honestly don’t know, as I had thought he had one as well.

You are not kidding!
Small block and TH400 in my 1966 C-10 is the epitomy of simple.

rdezs said:

I'm surprised you're transmission guy doesn't have the GM MDI2 so he can program a brand new blank unit through GM’s SPS2 (Service Programming System)

This was so much less of a hassle with a good old small block Chevy and a turbo 400 tranny.....

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skpyle said:

I honestly don’t know, as I had thought he had one as well.

You are not kidding!
Small block and TH400 in my 1966 C-10 is the epitomy of simple.

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I was thinking this also. I had just watched a video on this exact thing as I've been going down the rabbit hole. Seems very straight forward, maybe it's something you could try to tackle yourself?

Success!!!

Local Buick/GMC service department put a program in the TEHCM.

I am moving forward again.