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  1. Dustin Jackson

    2011 high-mileage: new clanking noise. Video included. Please help.

    engine sounds good, hope you got it sorted out
  2. Dustin Jackson

    2008 Chevy Tahoe Overheated

    I did the combustion gas detection test on the cooling system today and the fluid stayed blue. Looks like I’ll proceed with getting a new transmission
  3. Dustin Jackson

    Installed bilstein 5100s and rear Z71 springs

    I don’t have any facts to contribute but the thickness and spacing of the z71 springs seems consistent with the ones I took off but the z71 springs has more “rungs” going around to make it taller so my monkey brain says it should act like the old spring but just be taller. Happy to be educated...
  4. Dustin Jackson

    (Partially solved, DOD delete is completed) Need help. DOD delete went south…

    @thefrey My pickup tube is only using the 1 factory bolt to hold it in so it should be like yours. Drilling it out should be easy enough but in that position I would be worried about metal shaving contaminating the engine.
  5. Dustin Jackson

    2008 Chevy Tahoe Overheated

    @alvocado Is that a sure 100% way to determine if the motor is fine? I’m also puzzled about the situation, I really wish I was the one driving when it went down. There was a tiny known coolant leak from the heater hose but it was nowhere near where the radiator was leaking from. With all the...
  6. Dustin Jackson

    2008 Chevy Tahoe Overheated

    @Marky Dissod I left it running for a couple more minutes after I turned the camera off and nothing came from it. Looks like I'm the proud owner of a 210,000 mile 5.3 still! Now time to pick where to get a transmission from. One place had a good warranty but this other place outlined all the...
  7. Dustin Jackson

    2008 Chevy Tahoe Overheated

    @Marky Dissod Here is a video I took of the test, nothing out of the ordinary here.
  8. Dustin Jackson

    (Partially solved, DOD delete is completed) Need help. DOD delete went south…

    It might just be me but it seems like the 6.2 has issues more often than the rest. Both in the newer models but also in these ones
  9. Dustin Jackson

    (Partially solved, DOD delete is completed) Need help. DOD delete went south…

    @thefrey As long as the compression test is good you should be ok. Should be able to find a piston there are enough of those motors out there
  10. Dustin Jackson

    (Partially solved, DOD delete is completed) Need help. DOD delete went south…

    @thefrey If the cylinder walls look fine I'd probably try to slap a new piston in there and run it. Everything else looks good from what I'm seeing
  11. Dustin Jackson

    2008 Chevy Tahoe Overheated

    @Marky Dissod I’ll Check that in the morning. Today it was just a little steam coming off like a cup of coffee
  12. Dustin Jackson

    2008 Chevy Tahoe Overheated

    Got the cooling system back together. Ran the motor for about an hour and did as much driving as I could with 2 gears to test the cooling system and I can’t detect any problems so far. Exhaust looks clear when hot. The coolant jug has some steam coming out of it when the cap is off but...
  13. Dustin Jackson

    My lift setup on 33s - and rancho 9k review

    @fathoe Do the norcal mod here in the video, it makes a big difference and when you do it right gives crazy clearance and isn't janky:
  14. Dustin Jackson

    Installing 2" level spacer on top of struts

    @SpareParts All you need to do is swap the driver and passenger struts when you install the upper spacers that way you don't need to fight reposition the bar pin. @blondie70 If you are installing new struts go with the spacer on top, I think having the bottom spacer you are putting a lot of...
  15. Dustin Jackson

    2008 Chevy Tahoe Overheated

    I already have the thing torn apart. I have a new radiator, water pump, thermostat, and radiator hoses ordered. I’m going to get the engine put back together with fresh oil and cooling and dig in some more there. Already have 1 transmission quote for $3,800. Gonna get a couple more. Here is...
  16. Dustin Jackson

    2008 Chevy Tahoe Overheated

    @strutaeng I serviced it last at 160,000 miles. Never had any problems with the transmission other than it’s old, fluid always looked good. It has 210,000 miles now so got my money worth I suppose. Going to redo the cooling systems and get it running. I’d like to determine if the motor is fine...
  17. Dustin Jackson

    2008 Chevy Tahoe Overheated

    @strutaeng 1.) I believe there is no thermostat on this 4l60e like there is on the 6 speeds 2.) Rad seems to be leaking from a crack in the driver side radiator plastic tank. It appears it was spraying coolant all over the power steering pump area so not big enough crack to pour but enough to...
  18. Dustin Jackson

    2008 Chevy Tahoe Overheated

    @Marky Dissod Transmission doesn’t have 3rd or 4th and I don’t think I’m getting them back so I think I’ll need a transmission and a radiator. Curious how this occurred because there’s still coolant in the system so not sure why it overheated so soon. Can’t see any signs of cross fluid...
  19. Dustin Jackson

    2008 Chevy Tahoe Overheated

    Need some help here. Wife said the transmission overheated to 250 on the way home and wouldn’t go into 4th gear. She drove it about 4 miles home after seeing the trans temp. She didn’t know where the coolant gauge was at so didn’t know if the motor overheated. Upon inspection the radiator is...
  20. Dustin Jackson

    2017 6.2 Collapsed Lifter Causing Blue Smoke?

    @gwoods71 Double check your wiring and battery cables, the negative battery cable can go bad internally. Test around and maybe use a jumper cable to jump between the negative battery terminal and the block
  21. Dustin Jackson

    Installed bilstein 5100s and rear Z71 springs

    @15burban Let me see if I can figure that out how to completely disable the air compressor on mine since I'm on bilsteins already and I will let you know what I find out
  22. Dustin Jackson

    Installed bilstein 5100s and rear Z71 springs

    @15burban No I just disconnected the air lines and left them hanging. No dashboard lights or anything. The compressor does come on for like 2 seconds when starting the Suburban but doesn’t seem to run other than that. I’m sure there is something more I’m supposed to do but information is...
  23. Dustin Jackson

    Rear air leveling shocks/springs on a 2015

    @Loki223 I've already tossed the parts sorry man
  24. Dustin Jackson

    Installed bilstein 5100s and rear Z71 springs

    Here are some better pictures
  25. Dustin Jackson

    What brand is this head dolt

    @ss4chad From the picture it seems to be the bolt in this location

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