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    Power steering pump

    update: the fan belt was a fun as i thought it would be. i was finally able to wedge a 3" c clamp behind the water pump pulley and use the belts as friction enhancements. i should probably through on a new belt, but those are relatively easy to replace, so it will wait. the fan clutch tools at...
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    Power steering pump

    I pulled the trigger on getting a new power steering pump, water pump, thermostat housing, and felpro gaskets. I could never pinpoint exactly where the leak was, but everything was dry on top and near the firewall, and the leak appeared to be concentrated near the front of the engine (the skid...
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    Power steering pump

    both of those things sound good, thanks for the replies. i will probably use oem as the difference is only like $50 from what I've seen. i assume it's the same for the water pump? i've got a really slow leak somewhere - maybe 1 gallon over the course of a year/10000 miles. oil is never milky...
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    Power steering pump

    2001 tahoe, 5.3, 4wd is there a recommended brand for new/rebuilt power steering pump? ac delco, or can i just go to the parts desk? the truck has 277k miles on it, and it's basically a grocery getter, so i don't need the absolute top of the line, but i also don't want to face this power...
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    Power steering fluid leak

    I am dealing with this same issue. I believe the lower line with the hose clamp is the high pressure feed to the steering box. If you grab it and try to move it, it should actually be a rigid line. That hose clamp might be lose, or the fitting at the reservoir might be loose. You might also be...
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    front end binding in AWD

    ok, maybe my issue is i thought the front diff was open, even in 4wd mode. if this is not the case, then the binding in the front is normal, but i should be more careful about when i truly need to engage auto-4WD. is the front diff open or not? edited this post to reflect that my push buttons...
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    front end binding in AWD

    it has done it since i've owned it as far as i know (but since i only put it in AWD in the rain, it's not always on my radar). i haven't personally done any front end work, and i don't know the status of the parts in the front end. i will say that it holds an alignment pretty well, the shocks...
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    front end binding in AWD

    couldn't find if this question has been asked before, so here goes. i have a 2001 tahoe 5.3 with the pushbutton AWD transfer case (don't know exact RPO code), 260k miles, runs pretty well. typically, i just leave it in 2hi for normal driving. when it's raining, i sometimes will put it in...
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    starting noises after fluid change

    I've tried searching around, couldn't exactly find my issue. 2001 tahoe, 5.3, 4l60e, 275k on clock, bought at ~265k. despite high miles, the only serious leak is power steering pump (and wiper fluid; i see that those bottles are a common issue), and there are no serious wobbles or rattles -...
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    Rookie audio tips

    update: everything is in! got a massive audio bx4 powering front 2 speakers and bridged the other channel to a sub. rear speakers are running off the head unit. polk db651 in all 4 doors and a polk db840 sub. no affinity to polk, but the value is pretty good, and i wasn't looking for hi-fi...
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    Rookie audio tips

    bump for my old thread. have all my components and am starting the install. I've seen this question posted around quite a bit: what is the size of the stock sub enclosure on a 2001 tahoe (the one behind the rear trim, not the center console). I was able to fill the box up with approximately 2.25...
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    Rear Seat Latch Assembly

    let me know how that works. I would assume the cable itself will be fine, but I don't know about the cable ends. I think the end on the hinge side is some sort of typical ferrule, but the end on the seat side is some kind of hook, and mine are bent and broken. Would be nice to know if this can...
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    Rookie audio tips

    awesome, thanks. there's so much stuff out there that i can get a little google-weary at times
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    Rookie audio tips

    what? Also, I recently got a massive audio bx 4, which is a pretty small amp, and put it under the 2nd row. with the backs folded down, the seat backs leave about an inch above the amp (that's only because of the curve - if the amp is under the middle seat, the armrest touches the seat)...
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    Rookie audio tips

    One more question. Once the rear door speakers and the massive audio bx4 amp i just picked up are installed and running, i will move on to the sub. I am waffling between replacing the stock 8" in the rear (less $) or putting a box under the second row seat (more sub options, potential for better...
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    Rookie audio tips

    Ok, another question. When I get an amp, I might look at also doing a big 3 upgrade. If my current set up is stock, it appears that my battery negative has two different sized wires running off of it (the smaller one appears to run towards the lower front frame, while the bigger one runs under...
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    Rookie audio tips

    OK, have speakers in front door and aftermarket kenwood spliced in. factory amp is getting no signal from head unit at all. doors chime. tunes sound much better! At first, the radio didn't shut off when I took out the key and opened up the doors. After noticing the interior lights weren't...
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    Rookie audio tips

    Bump for new question. just got a new headunit and 4 new door speakers. I want to bypass the stock non-bose amp completely - I'm not sure if it's blown or not, I don't want to run the (non-functioning) sub and D-pillar speakers, and I plan on getting an amp at some point anyways. I'm...
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    Radiator drain hose

    update I tried the overflow hose from the coolant reservoir, and while slightly large, it still worked fine. The bends in that hose even make it easy to reach up and open the drain valve from underneath the car and avoid getting a face-full of coolant. I also had some 5/16" fuel line that I...
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    Radiator drain hose

    I shall check that tomorrow!
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    Radiator drain hose

    I have searched high and low and can't find any info on this. I'm looking to do a drain/fill on the coolant in my 2001 Tahoe. In an effort to have more control over the draining process, and hopefully minimize the amount of animal poison I dump onto my driveway, I would prefer to use the drain...
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    L.E.D. Bulb Conversion/Cross Reference List

    FYI, superbright says the dome light listed in the sticky - 4210-xHP6 - is discontinued (unless you want to get it in red or blue). The dome light they now show as replacing the dome light in a 2001 Tahoe is 4210-xxx (xxx will vary depending on the color). Don't know if there are any...
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    200,000 miles

    You're driving with your fog lights on and a TPMS warning light?? YOU FOOL
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    Rookie audio tips

    Hmm, ok. I'm not planning on doing anything outrageous, but having the seats fold down is a major plus for me. How do you have "mounted" on the carpet? Velcro? Screwed to the body? Do you ever run it with the seats folded down for an extended period of time (longer than the time it takes for...
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    Rookie audio tips

    Cool, thanks. Something else I don't think I've seen answered. For people that put their amps under the second row bench, can you still fold the seat backs down flat? Almost flat? Flat but have to turn amps down/off due to heat concerns?

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