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  1. strutaeng

    02 Yukon motor tilting down at firewall

    Not sure what thread you are referring to, but you can add a hyperlink of it. Just copy and paste... The engines are not level; the front side sits a bit higher than the rear. Have you inspected your engine mounts? It should be obvious if the rubber is missing.
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    really loud systems, anyone?

    We'd like to see more about the Turbo LS3-powered "Camero" in the background...
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    What did you do to your NBS GMT800 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

    I recently parted out a beater OBS in my backyard and also had a handful of guys check out my 99 Silverado and glance over and ask "is that truck for sale?" And I quickly said "NO." The remainder of the guys were buying random parts and doing an "LS-swap" on their OBS...go figure...
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    2008 2500 Suburban

    I'd definitely go for it. GMT900 2500 Suburbans are getting to be ultra rare nowadays because production numbers were low to begin with. TBH, I recently saw one for sale here, with a bit more mileage and it was closer to $10k. I have a 06 2500 LQ4/4L80e/4.10 Suburban and I LOVE it. We also have...
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    What did you do to your NBS GMT800 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

    Man, the secret that the GMT800s are GMs best generation of full sized trucks is getting out there! Lol
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    Engine/Transmission Dowel Hole Repair

    Probably would have ran it like that if it was mine. But repaired would obviously been better, and that looks great! They should have used a drift punch to knock that alignment dowel. That's what I have done on the LS Gen III/IV iron blocks I've messed with. The prying action induces an angle...
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    THREADS pulled out of oil pan drain plug.

    Yikes! I've never done that, but the products @89Suburban are good to know about. Was that drain bolt overtorqued? Who changed the oil last? May be worthwhile to invest in a torque wrench if you are the blame. The only times I've had oil drain plug overtorqued, it was when I used to take my...
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    What did you do to your NBS GMT800 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

    What do you mean "not later 2000"? Like, when the HDs was introduced? Probably Fall of 2000 (?), but model year 2001. Not following you? Sorry Yes, 1999-2000 were transition years: GMT800 Silverado 1500 was introduced in 1999 (as well as the 2500 Non- Heavy Duty models). They also kept...
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    What did you do to your NBS GMT800 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

    @Kman is correct: HD bubble eyes were only 2001-2002. HDs (2500HD, 3500) came out in 2001, so only 2001-2002 with those hoods. 2 year production run. That's why the HDs are hard to find. 1999-2000 8 lug GMT800 trucks are non-HDs with regular hoods. 2500 GMT800 Suburbans all also kept the...
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    Longer overhead console

    I'll be doing this on my 04 project suburban... I'm swapping the overhead console from my 99 Silverado extended cab. I recently parted out a GMT400 crew cab with the overhead console, and will use that on the Silverado. The front cubby where the AC controls is smaller on the GMT400, so that...
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    What did you do to your NBS GMT800 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

    Nice! (on the hood, not much on the price SMH) Are you going to take it to a shop to get it repainted? Looks like some minor paint chipping but otherwise clean.
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    Express 3500 nightmare - 5.7L Runs Rough

    Try to determine which cylinder(s) are misfiing via advanced scan tool. Compression is a bit low, not sure if that will cause a misfire? Usually your classic issues on that engine running with misfire are: 1. Distributor (they wear and aftermarket replacements are usually junk out of the box)...
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    OR VietVet Is Still Throwing $$$ at 2005 Z71

    Yep. Been that way since the LS1 in 1997. I couldn't remember the reasoning, so I had to look it up...
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    Issue Replacing Water Pump

    Those look fine... I was going to recommend doing a "poormans thread" chaser using the old bolts. You do this when rebuilding an engine since the head bolts are a one-time use deal: chuck one of the bolts into a vice and use an angle grinder with a thin cut off wheel and score a few lines along...
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    Issue Replacing Water Pump

    Nothing on the threads AFAIK. Just torque them down in 2 steps. I believe it's 11 ft-lbs then 22 ft-lbs on the second pass.
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    Issue Replacing Water Pump

    Are your bolts rusted? They'll usually have a bit of rust on the GMT800s I've done in the past, but not horrible. Wire wheel them and that's all I've done. You can always replace them if they are fighting you. In the past, I didn't know better and added some thermostat sealant on the bolts...
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    Best plain inside rear view mirror?

    Interesante... I hadn't noticed my 06 mirror (has the Onstar buttons) has a smaller mirror surface area than my 99 Silverado until now... My 04 is missing the mirror. I'm actually gonna steal the mirror from the 2000 K3500 OBS I'm parting out, just 'cause it's there and I need one...
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    Engine no crank (with solution)

    Umm, not sure if there's actually a procedure from GM (never had wondered that until you asked)? Look here at those: https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversions-swaps/1786218-4l60e-park-neutral-switch-types-compatible.html There's a "slot" on the right bolt. When installing (or swapping a...
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    Engine no crank (with solution)

    So your park-neutral safety switch is bad? There's a small slot on it. Sometimes when you install it, it requires a bit of trial-and-error to get it just right. Maybe your adjustment bolt backed out? On the 4x4 models that switch is a PIA to get to because the front driveshaft is in the way...
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    What did you do to your NBS GMT800 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

    Nice! Thanks for the tips. Yes, the Weldwood Landau Top and Trim adhesive is what the pros use. I bought a gallon of it already from Amazon. And I do have the headliner material for my 04, which doesn't have the moonroof (my 06 does have it tho.) One guy I saw on YT said when reinstalling it...
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    What did you do to your NBS GMT800 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

    Oh...you didn't have to remove your dash to pull that harness that goes under the steering wheel?! Pillars/HVAC cover only have to be removed on the passenger side? I've got the 2 SUVs and my extended cab Silverado to so, so I can only afford to do the entire job myself (have never done it...
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    Transmission fluid in Oil 2008 GMC Yukon XL

    When the engine rear main seals start leaking, the leaks is external (presumably due to the engine oil pressure pushing oil outside the crankshaft flange.) The drips get flung out inside the bell housing. I think if you were to have a transmission front pump seal leak, the ATF drip would drip...
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    Fuel pump ghetto help

    Yes, you should be able to get the tank down on your driveway. I did it on my 04 Suburban last Fall. You'll have to use the taller jackstands. I think I also used some wood blocks on my jack to get the vehicle high enough. Guys here generally don't like to cut floorboards (I'm in that camp) so...
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    Kind of strange thing happened. 95 Yukon backfire and lost power.

    "I am puzzled on what could be wrong/what caused the backfire." Well, without any additional testing or diagnostics, so are we. LOL The TBI are known to have common pick-up coil failures. My brother once showed at my house pulling his 90 RCSB C1500 saying he needed help pulling his bed because...
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    Oil pan replacement question

    No additional pointers, but 23 psi at hot idle I don't think is a problem. Our 2020 Express van L96 idles around 25 psi and only has like 26k miles. But considering the age, mileage and hours, the pickup tube o-ring is still a good idea. When I did a DIY rebuild on my 06 suburban LQ4 2 years...

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