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    The financial benefits of maintaining our own cars

    i think there comes into play the calculation of the level of 'handiness' that a person has, to weigh into the cost/benefit analysis you describe. Example, I grew up with a wrench in my hand because that's what my father did. Never took a car to a mechanic. If it needed to be fixed, we grabbed...
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    Has anyone run both the 'clean' and 'dirty' PCV lines into their catch can?

    Yeah, I didn't articulate my current situation well. I was thinking ahead. I just replaced a bad head gasket (and I did both head gaskets at the same time)...so I saw tremendous amounts of oil out that 'clean pcv' side into the intake...as that was the side where the head gasket let go. I'm sure...
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    Has anyone run both the 'clean' and 'dirty' PCV lines into their catch can?

    Hey, odd question: I have a catch can setup for my 'dirty' pcv setup. Would it be a bad idea to 'T' both my clean and dirty lines from the Valve Covers to the can...then 'T' both the clean/dirty lines from the can to the manifold/intake? I do see some oil coming from the 'clean' side...and...
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    HELP!!! Part Number for 2007 Yukon Denali 6.2 Intake PCV elbow????

    Followup to my initial post: The JB Weld is holding well...and the truck is up and running. I am getting an Check Engine light, but it seems to be running well. Considering I had a sub-standard head gasket let go...and the amount work I had to do in order to get it sorted, I might need to do a...
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    HELP!!! Part Number for 2007 Yukon Denali 6.2 Intake PCV elbow????

    So, I did this: Took a vacuum hose connector and cut it in half. Took one side and 'trimmed' down the size of the tubing with a dremel and sanding wheel. Then opened up the ID of the broken PCV connector just enough to let it slide in. Some JB Weld Plastic Epoxy to sit overnight...and I'll sand...
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    HELP!!! Part Number for 2007 Yukon Denali 6.2 Intake PCV elbow????

    Looking at that video, he is putting on a cathedral-port intake. I will need the rectangle-port intake for my application. With more time available today, I tried to 'pull' the item with a pair of ChannelLock pliers...and it did NOT budge...like...at all. I fear that the dealership is correct...
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    HELP!!! Part Number for 2007 Yukon Denali 6.2 Intake PCV elbow????

    Awesome. I had called the local GMC and they said it's part of the intake...and that the intake would be $320! Ughh! Crazy! @915_Tahoe - ....7J329464
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    HELP!!! Part Number for 2007 Yukon Denali 6.2 Intake PCV elbow????

    Pic for reference: Also, extra points for anyone that can tell me how to remove the darn thing!!!! Does it twist out? Pull out? Again, with no part number, I'm left Google-less. :bawl:
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    HELP!!! Part Number for 2007 Yukon Denali 6.2 Intake PCV elbow????

    Help all! I had a small mishap with the recently built engine and needed to tear things apart again. I tried to remove the hose to my catch can from the PCV elbow on the top of the intake. Sure enough, the sucker broke trying to remove the tubing. Does anyone have that PN handy so I can try to...
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    Oil Drip from PCV/Intake issue? Anyone experienced this?

    I will need to pull the oil pump data from my purchase history, as I don't have that handy. I did purchase the one Melling specifically shows as recommended for the 6.2 with VVT. However, I do have an update: 1- Pulling the valve cover showed the previous design valve cover was in place...
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    Oil Drip from PCV/Intake issue? Anyone experienced this?

    Thanks to all the replies. I am holding off on buttoning everything up and driving again until the updated VC comes in as well as the catch can setup I ordered. That should be sometime next week. I will report back to all on the status of the oil system when that is all setup correctly.
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    Oil Drip from PCV/Intake issue? Anyone experienced this?

    Hey all, I have a 2007 Yukon Denali (6.2L, no AFM) and I recently rebuild the engine (approx 4200 miles ago). Full rebuild w/ new pistons/rings, lifters, main/rod bearings, timing gear, oil pump, rebuilt heads...etc...etc. I recently went on a longer trip than normal and saw oil dripping from...
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    Aftermarket bluetooth suggestions?

    Yeah, I heard the gentleman in that video say 2009 thru... I have a 2007 Denali with OnStar and all the bells/whistles...and I do not get the initial voice prompt when I hit the PTT button. When I say Bluetooth, it states the command is not recognized. I wonder how different a 2009 system with...
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    Valve lapping

    Re: Lapping Valves--- When new, valve seats and valve heads will wear a unique pattern with one another as the engine runs (similar to the old school flat tappet lifter and cam lobe wearing a unique pattern) and this helps provide the seal. The concept of lapping basically clears that pre-worn...
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    2021 Denali died while on the road - 292 total miles

    "When valve meets piston" isn't a story I like to hear. I would be very wary of a simple compression test determining health of the engine initially... knowing the long term damage that most likely will occur in the valve guide even if the head of the valve does manage to stay in tact. After...
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    high performance Radiator

    I am in AZ with ya, and have a champion in my 84 K5 blazer and my sister's 2004 Escalade EXT...but for my 2007 Yukon, I went with a Cold Case radiator. They run the wider tubes like the Mish and the Be Cool...but at a smaller price than those options. Fully welded aluminum and priced below $400...
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    What did you do to your NNBS GMT900 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

    Yeah, it's a shame that there are people whose sole purpose in life is to find ways to make other people miserable. I had friends have their home broken into when they posted pictures of themselves on vacation on FB. Someone knew they wouldn't be home. Why not take all that effort into planning...
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    What did you do to your NNBS GMT900 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

    Have a lubelocker on the transmission pan on my K5. Works GREAT and won't use the paper nonsense again!
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    What did you do to your NNBS GMT900 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

    I don't disagree with you in principal but since I work in IT (specifically software/network testing and security testing...) I see instances all the time of info poached off the web that is used for unsavory purposes as someone on the road doesn't have access to my name and other info, just a...
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    What did you do to your NNBS GMT900 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

    Did 2 things to the Yukon this week. First, I lost one of the lights over my license plate. Replacement bulb didn't help, so I pulled out the test light to confirm no power was going to the socket. Pulled the rear apart and found a pinched wire. I had to 'rebuild' the area where the bolts attach...
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    Almost lost the Tahoe today...

    Went to Singapore on a business trip in 2000. While there, I happened to be in a position to help stop a theft but it required a bit of 'aggressive force' to help apprehend the thief. Police took me in the car to the police station and I'm sitting thinking about how I'm gonna be sued and/or...
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    What did you do to your NNBS GMT900 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

    This is why even when I'm talking to my vet about the issue my pup had with their paw a few months back, I used 'Driver's side...front paw' as my description. He knew EXACTLY which paw to look at! ...and that sound is what happens when the piston return spring retainer lets go. You need new...
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    What did you do to your NNBS GMT900 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

    Roger that! Done and Done. Now off to driving the beast. Help is very appreciated, for sure! I had seen that before when I was hunting around, but was looking for Fast Learn Adapt specifically. Guess I should've read between the lines...huh?
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    What did you do to your NNBS GMT900 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

    Yup, tempted to do that. As I mentioned before, one of the forums I was looking through last night at around 1am said something about GM going away from that...and to drive it gingerly for about 50-60 miles in town...then the next 200 or so just normal, but no hammering the throttle hard. Let it...
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    What did you do to your NNBS GMT900 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

    Oh, and a report back on the Cold Case radiator that I purchased. I like it. Now, i've installed these larger aluminum radiators before and I know they need work. The upper corners of the radiator do not clear the factory support, but I anticipated this. I took a Dremel and removed 1/4" of the...

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