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  1. rockola1971

    Lets play a game of what caused it....

    The subject: 2005 Yukon Denali...for those that dont know....that means factory 6.0 and AWD. Short background: Yukon has been sitting in drive for an extended period of time. Symptoms: Hard to start, Blowing major white smoke, Reduced Engine Power on the DIC, wont get to normal idle speed...
  2. rockola1971

    Typical Monday

    Typical Monday. I played the rustbelt brake line lottery and lost. One of my 2003 Tahoes popped one of the brake lines going from the master cylinder to the ABS manifold. I of course was on way to pickup a great deal ($500) on a Kohler 12RES Generator at an auction over 2hrs away. Luckily I...
  3. rockola1971

    Instrument Cluster PRNDL or Message Going Blank on you?

    If your message center or PRNDL indicator section is blank or goes in and out typically its a bad solder joint at one of the resistors in circle #1. Also check circle #2. If you open up the cluster I would reflow solder and use good quality solder to all of those connections. They will...
  4. rockola1971

    Which one of you did it?

    Enlighten us on how exactly you managed to do this!
  5. rockola1971

    So your a/c is leaking refrigerant as fast as you are putting it in?

    As the title says. You have a leak and you need to find it. First STOP! Dont even think about the leak sealer stuff you can buy or the ridiculous UV Dye. When the UV Dye starts leaking out (assuming the leak is in the engine compartment area) and you are cruising down the road with a/c on and...
  6. rockola1971

    So you are thinking about getting or already have a Tech II Clone or the real deal.......

    As the title states.....If you are thinking about getting one or already have then maybe youd like to look over the owners manual. The manual might help make your decision easier to buy a Tech II once you can see what all this beast will do. Think you have a dead injector? You can turn on/off...
  7. rockola1971

    A/C Gremlins

    A/C was working ok and Compressor Pulley bearing started growling and sparking. I replaced the compressor, pumped the system down. No leaks and charged system. Now Im getting around 40psi on low side and it works it way toward zero when compressor is engaged. The high side eventually gets up...
  8. rockola1971

    Anyone seen this electrical problem? 2003 Tahoe

    2003 Tahoe 5.3L Z This all started yesterday but got worse today. Yesterday The instrument cluster was totally blanked out and mirror digital temp/compass blanked out. This morning had Tahoe warming up in driveway to leave and went out to it not running and headlights on. Charged battery back...
  9. rockola1971

    Detroit Axle Suspension Parts

    Ok its been about 2 and a half years or so since I completely rebuild the front end of a 2005 GMC Yukon Denali. The tie rods, ball joints, idler and pitman arm are all detroit axle parts. All the bushings were replaced along with control arm chassis bolts. I can now say without a doubt that...
  10. rockola1971

    Steering Gearbox replaced and steering wheel at 9oclock????

    So my original gearbox was shot (05 Yukon has over 300k). I had the gearbox and tie rods replaced along with pitman and idler arm. After replacement the yukon ended up with the steering wheel at 9oclock with wheels straight. Im thinking the gearbox input shaft was clocked wrong when assembled...
  11. rockola1971

    Riddle me this Idle "problem"

    So I have (2) 2003 Tahoes (5.3L) and if either of them have the battery disconnected or the battery is run down the idle relearn HAS TO BE PERFORMED and then idle quality is crap after the relearn until driven atleast 50 miles or so. On my 2005 Yukon Denali 6.0L if the battery is disconnected...
  12. rockola1971

    05 Denali Steering is crap.

    05 Denali steering feels loose and there is obvious play in steering. The whole front end was rebuilt/replaced this spring including all ball joints and tie rods (new), upper and lower control arms new bushings pressed in, idler and pitman arm(new). Aligned right after. New tires all the way...
  13. rockola1971

    Hey Dummy Did you lock your keys in your Tahoe/Yukon/Esky?

    This should apply to all GM 1/2 ton trucks and Suvs (Cant verify 3/4 ton and larger). So the wife decided to lock her keys in the 03 Tahoe today. Her spare was in her purse. (we had that talk, yes) So I tried a brass rifle cleaning rod and wedged the door frame out and pushed down on the door...
  14. rockola1971

    05 Denali broke 300k

    My 05 Denali that I bought for $2500 in late December last year just broke the 300K mile mark a couple weeks ago. I had to rebuild the whole front suspension. It was worn out so bad that after turning you had to over correct to get it back to center and that changed direction depending on which...
  15. rockola1971

    Spare TIre 05 Yukon Denali

    My 05 GMC Yukon Denali came factory with 275/55/R20 Tires. I found out the hard way over the weekend after the Drivers Rear tire blew that I should have looked under it when I bought it last December. There was no damn spare tire there! Ouch! Can one of you look under yours thats equipped...
  16. rockola1971

    Fuel Gauge Troubleshooting

    Would you guys find a quick and dirty troubleshooting written guide useful for narrowing fuel gauge problems down to either the gauge, fuel level sending unit (in tank) or wiring in between?
  17. rockola1971

    Transmission Temp Gauge

    Anyone have a source/part number for the transmission temp gauge for an add on to 03-06 Tahoe/Yukon? I have 2 Tahoes that I want to convert when I rebuild their instrument clusters this summer.
  18. rockola1971

    05 Yukon Denali with 20"

    So I picked up an 05 Yukon Denali late December. It was a steal but I found what appears someone installed 20" Denali Rims on it. The door tag says it came factory with 17" rims. Did the 05 even have the 20" option available then? Its too early to tell how it rides because when I picked it up...
  19. rockola1971

    GM Tech 2

    So I got tired of not being able to access ABS, SRS, Etc. with my regular scanner and I ordered a Tech 2 Clone. $240.05 shipped...what the heck.
  20. rockola1971

    Frontend suspension and steering teardown debacle

    2005 Yukon Denali AWD--Started tearing down frontend for complete suspension and steering rebuild. Ball joints, control arm bushings, stabilizer links, idler and pitman arm, wheel hubs, and tie rods. Removed steering knuckles and replaced hubs with ease. Here is what I found collectively after I...
  21. rockola1971

    New Member in Indiana

    Im new to the forum. Originally from Central Illinois but live in Indiana. I have (2) 2003 Tahoes 5.3L and just picked up a 2005 Yukon Denali 6.0L. I have 10 years industrial experience in automation and instrumentation, currently 10 years as an electronic tech/electrician and HVAC Federally...
  22. rockola1971

    3rd row interchange

    I picked up a 05 Yukon Denali and the 3rd row is missing. I own (2) 03 Tahoes and was wondering if the 3rd row in the Denali is like the 2 seat 3rd row in a Tahoe or is it suppose to be a bench seat? My 2nd row (Denali) has one seat on each side in the 2nd row which creates a walkway back to...
  23. rockola1971

    05 Denali Front end Rebuild

    So I picked up a 2005 Yukon Denali 6.0l for $2500. Drove it home. Body is nice but engine had 292K and front end is about shot. Definitely needs Ball Joints, tie rods, idler and Pitman arm. Have to get it in the air to check the hubs. I also have (2) '03 Tahoe LTs so this isnt my first rodeo...
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