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    New Steering Rack to Install

    I am installing a new steering rack. My question is about the gaskets for the plumbing attaching to the rack....the 2 pipes.....no gaskets were sent with the rack for these pipes.....but rubber plugs were in the rack.....are these the gaskets also ? Do I just cut the ends off and use these for...
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    Installing 2" level spacer on top of struts

    Howdy....how much trouble is it to install a 2" spacer on top of the struts ? Thanks
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    Plastic line inside fuel tank....what does it do ?

    There is a line that hooks up to the bottom of the fuel pump assembly and it is totally inside the fuel tank. Think it's about 5/16". What the heck does this line do/go? Also there are two lines on the top of the pump assembly....can someone explain how the fuel is moved through these 2...
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    Fless....what do you think ?

    Hi Fless.....we were talking about this , so thought I would look for you and see what you thought............... my scanner gives a MAF if .89 lb/min.....I figured that is 6.73 g/s. My engine is a 5.3. What do you think ?
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    Surging at Idle

    Truck is surging at idle....from almost dying to about 700 and back and forth....but not all the time. It has the cam in it now and has been awhile. I took it back to the tuner and he checked it out and says it runs great and sees no problem....because it never did it with him....ha ha I think...
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    Regular climate control fan stop ?

    Howdy. My inside air fan runs slowly all the time...even tho I have the speed control knob all the way to the left. I guess it is designed to do this, but I don't like it. Any of you gents know how to make it go truly off when the control is all the way to the left ? Many thanks, Pete
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    Fuse Box top half removal

    Hello Gents I want to pull the top half off my fusebox to check for corrosion, etc...should the battery be disconnected first? I see the handles, but am leery of pulling too hard. Am I on the right track ? Thanks, Pete
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    Hole on driver side in front of bellhousing...see flex plate

    Howdy Gents On the drivers' side...in front of bellhousing on the engine plate ???? there is a cover missing/a hole I can see the flexplate thru...it is kinda triangular in shape.....surely there is a cover that goes there?? Can someone tell me what the heck it is called so I can procure one ...
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    Oil Pressure Sensor Rerouting

    This on my '12 5.3. Grease gun hose and assorted fittings from e bay.
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    Grease zerks under 2012 Tahoe

    Howdy Gents. I can only find 2 zerks under my Tahoe. One on each outer tierod end. Are there any more to grease ? Looking at inner tierod end....it is under the rubberized accordian cover....see no way to get it off to check (easily) Thank You.
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    Shop Started DOD delete

    Shop got started on DOD delete with a Truck Norris NSR stage 1 cam. Engine is out. Gonna put a good torque converter in in hopes of saving the trans from trouble. New starter, water pump, oil pump , motor mounts etc......
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    PUSHRODS

    I'm preparing the list of parts to order to do the DOD delete on my Tahoe. Getting the parts from Summit. They are telling me that I need to measure for the correct pushrods before ordering. I have no idea or way to do this and will talk to the guys that are going to do the work. I have not...
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    DOD Delete Cost

    Wanted to swing this by you gents....DOD Plus and paying a shop. Got a parts list on Summit...TruckNorris cam plus everything to install it. Also a rear engine seal and a good billet cover torque converter. All these parts come to right at $2000 Talked to a shop (only one) and cost to to the...
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    Good dongle type scanner

    Howdy. I got a smart phone. Is there a dongle type scanner that will do a good job and is 2 way that will work with my phone ? Thanks Gents Pete PS...hopefully not made in red china
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    Innova 5610

    I don't want any chinese scanner, and the Innova is made in Tiawan (ally) and it is 2 way. Will it do me a good job ? Thank You
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    What's a good scanner for use without smart fone

    I need a 2 way scanner. I do not have a smart fone. Any idea from you guys on one that would work ? I have the Tahoe and a ford pickup to maintain. Thanks
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    Denso O2 sensors

    I installed 2 upstream Denso sensors...no mention of programming.....but....after about an 80 mile run, I am getting a CEL. Code is P0171. My cheapo tool says "fuel trim lean". Report on my switching the Denso sensors left to right......truck now throwing P013E (1-3) STORED....think it's...
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    O2 sensor programming?

    I installed 2 upstream Denso sensors...no mention of programming.....but....after about an 80 mile run, I am getting a CEL. Code is P0171. My cheapo tool says "fuel trim lean". I just ordered 2 GM OEM sensors. A note on them says some programming is needed upon installation. What programming ...
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    Coolant Drain Plug on Block...2012 / 5.3

    Howdy. Anyone know the size of the coolant drain plug? I can only see one on the drivers' side of the block. Appears to be a hex recessed type plug that needs a "giant allen wrench" to remove. Next coolant flush, I want to remove it to make the flush a better one. Thank you...Pete
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    Ball Joint Replacement

    Replaced my right lower ball joint. It likta killed me. What a PIA. It was the first one I ever did and I hope the last...ha ha. I had the ball joint kit at the ready. Went to O'Reillys to get new one....told 'em no China stuff....they had them from India...$80 each, and Moog ...USA made for...
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    How to lift rear wiper blade?

    Howdy....I want to change the rear wiper blade insert. How do you lift up the wiper arm ? I pulled on it but it ain't wanting to come up. Thanks, Pete
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    OPEN RECALL

    Just got a card in mail about a recall. This from a dealership in a nearby state. Guess they got my info off my state's registrations somehow. Recall info: N212328770 FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG TAKATA INFLATOR PRIORITY GROUP 7 Do you guys think this is a scam to get me into the dealership for a...
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    Front Frame Rails Weldment or Steel Cup

    Howdy Gents I got my tow hooks on ....thanks for the help. Curious about the cups that look down on the front of the frame rails. About the size of a big horse hoof. (right below the tow hooks) What the heck are these things ? Thank You.....Pete
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    Removal of front seat cushions

    Howdy Gents. I wonder if it's possible to unbolt/remove the front seat cushions to swap right to left? Put the passenger cushion in the drivers' seat ? I have not looked at them too closely, am wondering if they are simply screwed onto the seat frame and can be easily removed ? Thanks......Pete...
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    Blocking off rear heater

    Howdy. Wanting to block off/isolate the rear heater core as I do not use it. This to avoid future failure, etc.. Any of you guys know a practical way to do this ? Thank you Pete

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