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  1. EddieC

    Accessory Drive Belt Maintenance?

    Should the engine accessory drive belt be routinely changed?
  2. EddieC

    Front Upper Control Arm Bushing Replacement?

    Chasing a front suspension clunk noise ('08 Tahoe) when braking backing slowly in reverse, I found some movement in the frame attachment in an upper control arm. The control arms were replaced about 2 1/2 years and 21,000 miles ago by our shop using MOOG replacements. I can't say if it's the...
  3. EddieC

    Floor Jack Replacement Wheels?

    Looking on opinions on floor jack replacement wheels and castors that might be a bit happier (smoother and more cooperative) on asphalt driveways. My old Blue Beast (NAPA import) jack, probably over 35 years old and original, takes a lot of effort to move across the driveway and to get into...
  4. EddieC

    Rear Liftgate Glass Hinge Hardware?

    Our 2008 lift gate glass rattles around so I am looking for a place to get new hardware at the hinges; pins, inner rubber bushings and inside E clips, but not the hinges. The bushings are rock hard and probably shrunken a bit allowing movement. Any ideas?
  5. EddieC

    '08 Tahoe 4x4 Motor Mount Education

    2008 Z71 Tahoe, 4x4 Started thread in suspension but moving here as it seems motor mount(s) issue may be the cause of out front end clunk on starting the truck moving. What had been most noticible has been loud clunk when turning the steering wheel fully left and backing out of our turn around...
  6. EddieC

    Transmission Cooling Line Repair?

    2008 Tahoe: My upper transmission cooling tubing is leaking at the crimped upper connection of the short (flexible?) section with crimped connectors in the rear of the engine compartment. I question flexible because it is the short intermediate section inside what appears like a black wiring...
  7. EddieC

    '08 Z71 Tahoe Rear Control Arm Bolt Torque Specs?

    Can anyone provide the bolt torque specs? Should the suspension be loaded before torquing?
  8. EddieC

    Draining Gas Tank?

    What would be the method(s) to drain the gas tank on 2008 Tahoe?
  9. EddieC

    Wheel Alignment Question

    Are any adjustments done on the rear wheels in an alignment on a 2008 Tahoe? I can't imagine that there is anything done there and I haven't seen any adjusters, but I am open to educating.
  10. EddieC

    Rear Inner Fender Liner Removal

    Any hardship removing and reinstalling rear inner fender liner on 2008 Tahoe? I see a number of small hex head screws and a few push pins. Anything hidden? Just asking before I jump in.
  11. EddieC

    Good Penetrating Fluid For Bolts For Rusty Suspension Parts?

    I am looking for suggestions for effective penetrating fluids to used on rusty suspension bolts. The bolts go through bushings (rubber?) so compatibility would be useful but that bushed parts can be replaced if necessary to get the bolts out.
  12. EddieC

    Rear Control Arm Attachment Problem

    One of my rear upper control arm attachments to the frame of our '08 Tahoe rusted and broke. Viewing from the wheel outside the truck well it appears that the bracket to the frame is broken. I haven't had the chance to find a lift to get a better assessment yet. Who would be best to repair...
  13. EddieC

    Anyone replaced their unused spare tire due to age?

    Curious what the opinions are.
  14. EddieC

    '08 Z71 Tahoe Spare Tire Wheel Specs?

    Anyone have the spare tire steel wheel specs for our '08 Tahoe? Being a Z71 the running wheels are 18" but the spare is a 265-70R17with a steel wheel. Our wheel is holding air but it's got a case of chicken pox from all the winter chemicals used on the roads (in our environmentally sensitive...
  15. EddieC

    California Air Quiet Compressors?

    Anyone have a California Air Quiet Compressor? I need to replace my old contractor's twin tank Emglo and want to quiet down my environment so I wondered about the longevity of the line noted. I also want to get past the winter time resistance to start because the compressor is out in the cold...
  16. EddieC

    Milton S-506-18 Tire Inflator F/S

    Looking to sell my used Milton S-507-18 tire inflator. I bought it new. It has just been used occasionally at home for our vehicles but I just got, and needed, a "senior citizen" inflator with a large dial. There are cosmetic scratches on the aluminum housing from driveway and floor contact...
  17. EddieC

    PCV Tube Connector Connector

    Is there a reason for the bend in the rubber connector connecting the driver side valve cover pcv outlet to the tube going to the intact tract? It could have very easily been a straight fitting that would be less expensive to make. I have seen an aftermarket tube assembly (as well as a Delco...
  18. EddieC

    Thread sealant/Locker?

    Looking for suggestions on a thread sealer/locker that would be heat and fuel resistant and seal against bolt thread vacuum leaks in an intake system. I am dealing with a steel bolt in an aluminum manifold in an air cooled engine, so it gets hot. Through the years the bolt has worked the...
  19. EddieC

    Normal Motor Oil Usage?

    Seeing a quart of motor oil needed about 3000 miles after recent changes using 5w30 in 130,000 mile 5.3 Tahoe. Is that a normal amount? I don't see leaks or smoke from the exhaust. I've been trying different oils lately but so far the two latest are showing the same condition. Perhaps it's just...
  20. EddieC

    Front Suspension Clunk When First Backing Up With Wheels Turned

    2008 Z71, about 110,000 miles: Have a recent new front suspension clunk when backing with the wheels turned, most generally on first cold start. It's mostly usually on the driver's side but on rare occasion on the other side instead. Not both at once. It generally doesn't happen after driving a...
  21. EddieC

    Brake Pad Material?

    What would be the preferred brake pad material for quiet and clean performance? Getting tired of my front wheels looking like they came from a german car due to deposits.
  22. EddieC

    Power folding Mirror Code?

    Looking for a power folding exterior mirror and there seems to be some confusion or misrepresentation on the item code. I thought the DL3 option was for all the bells and whistles including power folding, not just remote power glass adjusment, but some EB listings noted as DL3 give some seller...
  23. EddieC

    Color Code by Vin?

    Can anyone tell me where to look up a vehicle's color based on the VIN? I am looking at a used part and need to see if it matches.
  24. EddieC

    Motor Oil Brand vs Consumption?

    After switching brands of synthetic motor oil a couple changes ago I am noticing higher consumption. I'd think it was a coincidence but it happened on both of our cars. The Tahoe never seems to use a noticeable amount between 5000-6000 intervals but needed about 3/4 quart this time around. The...
  25. EddieC

    Rear Axle Brake Tubing Anchor Clips?

    The metal brackets securing my rear axle crossover brake tubing have seen better days with winter chemicals taking their toll. The brackets each have one bolt to the axle housing and seem to have wrapped around the brake tubing. I am having some difficulty finding the part number for the anchor...

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