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  1. DaveO9

    Spark plug debate - 2013 5.3 LMG

    Iridium plugs and Delco wires finally came from RA on Friday. Got everything replaced and buttoned up this weekend - running good now.
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    Spark plug debate - 2013 5.3 LMG

  3. DaveO9

    Spark plug debate - 2013 5.3 LMG

    Thanks for all the comments. I'll wait on the RA stuff. But my confidence in FedEx is waning. Package originated from Fullerton, CA and went to Perrysburg, OH where it has been stuck for the last couple days. But I'm in Vancouver, WA - directly north from CA. We'll see. I appreciate the...
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    Spark plug debate - 2013 5.3 LMG

    In the middle of doing plugs and wires, with PS front fender skirt removed due to starter replacement. So vehicle is down and want to get it back up, but there's been a delay.... I first ordered from Amazon: 8 AC-Delco 41-962 platinum plugs and 9748HH wire kit which includes the plug boot...
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    SOLVED: What is this noise? Torque converter?

    Even though I haven't run it yet, it was definitely the starter. I could hear and feel that gear sliding around even before I got the starter out completely. I didn't turn the engine over by hand, but the part of the flex plate I could see didn't look like it sustained any damage. New starter...
  6. DaveO9

    HomeLink vs Lear CAR2U

    Thank you! I did just do a junkyard run yesterday, but I went older, not newer. Found a module out of a GMT400 - cost me $7. It fits perfectly in my console, screw holes line up and connector plugs in same place. But I haven’t tried it yet so I don’t know if it’s going to work. We’ll see -...
  7. DaveO9

    SOLVED: What is this noise? Torque converter?

    Makes perfect sense - ordered the Delco. Will report back, but I'm 99% sure this will solve the problem. Thank you!
  8. DaveO9

    SOLVED: What is this noise? Torque converter?

    I'll definitely check there, thanks. I think it is just slightly louder on the PS vs DS, too, so that might explain that. Could explain the issue of it being most prevalent on an upward slope, too.
  9. DaveO9

    9.5 14-Bolt Axle Swap Donor Chart

    This is cool, thank you for posting. The 3.08 gears in my '13 are starting to annoy me, so I'm thinking a gear change or axle swap may be in the future sometime. A swap from one of these may be a good option, especially like the idea of 3.73 gears. So is it a direct bolt in? No need to...
  10. DaveO9

    Purchased a deslugger

    I had one on my '09 and I had similar issues with weird cycling. I got talked into buying one from a popup ad on RockAuto when I was buying AC belt, regular belt, tensioner, and idler. I didn't really need it since I hadn't noticed the slugging issue. But I bought it and installed it anyway...
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    SOLVED: What is this noise? Torque converter?

    Most noticeable idling on my sloped driveway, nose pointing uphill. (In gear or neutral/park) Also noticeable when taking off from start, regardless of grade. Might be happening at cruise or other acceleration, but don’t hear it. Notably, it does NOT happen when idling on level surface, or...
  12. DaveO9

    Rear door speaker wiring problems

    Eliminating the connectors and about 6" of wire seemed to solve the problem - everything works and sounds pretty good now. Regarding the impedance: the Bose woofers I took out said 3.6 ohms, whereas the new Rockfords say 4 ohms. Is that close enough? I've seen other posts that had me worried...
  13. DaveO9

    HomeLink vs Lear CAR2U

    OK, so here's a weird one. I purchased an overhead console off eBay with the garage door buttons. I need to buy a new remote anyway, and the console cost about the same, or even cheaper so it seemed like a good way to go. Little did I know, however, that GM cheaped out for some of the NNBS...
  14. DaveO9

    Rear door speaker wiring problems

    Thanks, yeah, pretty sure it was the factory connectors themselves. Wire leading up to them looked fine. I just cut them out and wired them directly. There are still removable spade connectors at the speakers anyway.
  15. DaveO9

    Rear door speaker wiring problems

    Is the speaker wiring in the rear doors a known/common problem? I've been pulling my hair out and there's not much left to do that! My 2009 Tahoe (LS, base audio system), both rear door speakers were bad. I replaced them, and I assumed everything was working, but now I'm not so sure. I'll...
  16. DaveO9

    New 2013 Tahoe LT

    Thanks I have the small kit in my Amazon cart now!
  17. DaveO9

    New 2013 Tahoe LT

    Thanks all for the comments! I haven't driven it much in the last week, but I am pleased so far. Some mechanical things to work out, but I'm hoping nothing too major. Yep, they advertised it as having been garaged. The good news is I have a garage spot for it, too. So hopefully I can keep...
  18. DaveO9

    New 2013 Tahoe LT

    Picked up this 2013 early in the week to replace our totaled 2009. High miles (almost 200k) but body, paint and interior are all in great condition and mechanical issues and associated rebuilds/replacements don't worry me. I'm expecting to deal with engine and trans at some point in the next...
  19. DaveO9

    Tahoe saved our lives

    LOL - we stayed at Colter Bay CG on this exact trip! I drove solo from home (Vancouver, WA) to Minneapolis where I met up with my wife and kids. Wife flew home, kids and I road tripped home Outbound (solo) Day 1: Vancouver, WA to Spokane, WA. (short day, a few side trips along the way. I...
  20. DaveO9

    NNBS Swap out single speed T-case for two speed

    Awesome, good news. I should know this, but where is the TCM located in our rigs? I'm used to the late model squarebody and GMT400 that had a PCM - engine and trans control in one pretty small box, behind the glove box.
  21. DaveO9

    Tahoe saved our lives

    I've thought about it, but probably going to stick with the T-hoe! Fits in the shop/garage and other places better. Had a burb before and I don't miss it too often. My kids are getting older (oldest is off to college in a week) so our days of needing a burb for the epic road trip are...
  22. DaveO9

    Tahoe saved our lives

    I was pretty sure someone was going to say that eventually!
  23. DaveO9

    NNBS Swap out single speed T-case for two speed

    Hello all. I posted a week ago about how my '09 was totaled in a roll-over accident. (We all walked away then and still doing fine now). Haven't gotten much traction with insurance settlement yet so it's probably premature, but I've been doing some looking online for a replacement. I know I...
  24. DaveO9

    Tahoe saved our lives

    Thanks all for the comments, concerns, advice, and well-wishes. I read every single one of them. Life is short, been spending the last few days in gratitude to our maker for his many blessings.
  25. DaveO9

    Tahoe saved our lives

    Last four hundred mile stretch of an almost 4k mile road trip. My son, 16 and no license yet, just permit, was driving. It was a good stretch for him to get an hour or so in of night freeway driving. I'm in the passenger seat, my girls, 18 and 13, in the back. All had seatbelts on. Little...

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