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    When is it not worth it to repair?

    "the more you touch to do repairs will ultimately lead to MORE repairs" Are you saying this because if I keep repairing an older car that other things will inevitably break and wear out? ---I mentioned that because you dont know what will happen when things are disassembled, moved, put back...
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    When is it not worth it to repair?

    I like your eagerness to learn, that's a good thing these days. Here's my two cents: The rust by the rockers is never going to be fixable the right way. You will get cutting and welding experience, but i think you'll find quite a bit of frustration in the process. What is your plan if the...
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    2007 Yukon runs rough.

    This ^^^^^^^^ is correct
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    2017 YukonXL Denali 6.2

    Check the heater core lines first. Head gasket issues are almost unheard of on these motors. IF, and take it with a grain of salt, the head gasket is seeping, I'd try something like KStop first. For $12 you might get another 100k out of it. Fixed a leaking block heater on my CaseIH tractor...
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    When is it not worth it to repair?

    My opinion always revolves around corrosion. After dealing with people's rusty crap for many years, I have grown to loathe rust with a passion. I will straight up ditch a vehicle that starts to rust out because I know what the hidden costs are down the road. That being said, if it's a rusty...
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    Bored, so I took apart my old 6.2

    How's the timing chain and tensioner? Based on what I've seen, it must had had some extended OCI during its life. My 2008 is at 210k, with the obligatory piston slap when cold. Still runs like a champ, but its cool to see what a motor under similar life span looks like. Thanks for the good...
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    GMC Yukon/Tahoe transmission linkage bushing replacement.

    Those bushings are a complete PITA, but with a small screw driver and some needle nose pliers, you can make it work. The bushing needs to be worked into the recess on the shifter linkage shaft (you'll see the small groove when disassembled). I had the same problem in the parking lot of...
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    Blew another strut.

    That makes sense, and what I probably meant to convey. The ride was garbage on my 2017 when all components were getting up there in mileage, especially the rears. The input from the ride height sensors is the input (road feedback), and the voltage output then changes the damping rates. When...
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    Blew another strut.

    My guess is having the resistor in the front fools the system into thinking you are driving on glass and the rears won't change damping rates as quickly. When I did all new OEM front and rear on my 2017 Denali, I could tell the front talk to the rear and work together for a better ride...
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    V Escalade - Loud at Startup

    I have no neighbors, I'll trade.....straight up
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    Blew another strut.

    I bought a set of 2019 struts from a Tahoe for my 2008 Denali and put in the resistors. At the time, I didn't want to spring for the OEM stuff because it was my beater. After that, I took a couple trips out west and hit MANY back roads and they performed just fine. I still have the rear OEM...
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    Oil Change on new Tahoe

    Do yourself a favor and DON'T ever go by the oil life monitor........or the app. 7500 intervals will have you back in the dealership for all the WRONG reasons. Also, consider switching to 5w-30 and keep it to 5k intervals. It won't hurt a thing, or tank your MPG.
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    Great road trip in our ‘25 Tahoe

    Wow! That looks cool. What kind of mpg did you get with it?
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    6l80e pan feedback

    I hate those little buggers. I used to have a right angle hammer tool that would grab the top and then tap down lightly and it would pop out. Definitely a PITA though. I like what @Rygrego suggested. Never seen that before. But, to sum it all up, I basically see how the old filter pulls...
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    6l80e pan feedback

    I have done it both ways over the years (fluid exchange with machine and dropping the pan). Mostly it's been dropping the pan. There are some threads on here about doing a fluid exchange by removing the cooler return line, running the engine until a certain amount comes out, shutting it off...
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    6l80e pan feedback

    The fluid is on the used side, but overall the pan looks pretty nornal to me. Clean off the magnet and wash the pan out with brake clean. Wipe off the gasket areas and reuse the OEM gasket. Good to go
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    What oil are we running?

    I buy GM filters in bulk. PF63
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    What oil are we running?

    Stick with 5w-30 full synthetic and change it every 5k. You won't hurt a thing and will give your engine better overall lubrication protection. Done it in all my vehicles since 1998 and over 1,000,000 miles without one mechanical failure due to poor lubrication. And, none of the vehicles had...
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    2015 burban is lifted, is this an aftermarket turnbuckle on the auto level sensor?

    To get the static ride height, you can pull off one of the air lines to drain the system. By the looks of it, the purge solenoid of the air compressor isn't allowing the bags to deflate. Get rid of the air, and make sure the vehicle isn't loaded with stuff and you will be fine. If the shocks...
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    2012 Yukon 1500 XL Denali 6.2L while driving truck shudders, rpms run up and down until engine dies. Update at #44

    The only sensor you didn't replace was the MAP sensor. I had a weird scenario when I received the wrong sensor for my 2008 and it would go into a reduced power mode with the same brake/suspension lights illuminated at a certain engine load. Replaced with genuine GM and it's been fine. Maybe...
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    How long does Z95 suspension last

    Your mileage is right there for replacement. My front struts were replaced under extended warranty at 75k for leaking oil. I replaced them again around 150k because they rode like crap. The rear shocks lasted well past 100k because the air bladders never dry rotted or leaked, but the ride was...
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    Reputable transmission shop in Chicago Suburbs?

    I've used Raymond Chevrolet in Antioch before. Their heavy mechanic is a friend of mine and does very thorough work. Not sure if they do a lot with aftermarket parts, but for customer pay I'm sure they will do whatever you want. What transmission, how many miles on Tahoe, what are the symptoms...
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    2017 6.2 Collapsed Lifter Causing Blue Smoke?

    Or find a person with HP Tuners and pay the credits fee and maybe a case of beer. Probably about $150 or so.
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    Misfire after head gasket replacement

    Have you lost any coolant? I also second the battery cable connections and ground. You could try a voltage drop test on the cables and see if you have high resistance internally. Were any other sensors replaced when you did this work?
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    New 2005 Yukon XL 2500 SLT 8.1 Owner - Colorado

    Wow! Beautiful truck. That is an out west road trip machine for sure. Respectable mpg as well given feeding 8.1L.

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