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    Radiator replacement

    I've gotten new hoses, clamps, a new radiator and a new overflow bottle cap. I'm about to embark on a radiator replacement. Myself. I'm sure this will turn out.....just fine. My current radiator has developed a sizable crack in the plastic tank just below the top hose, a vertical one, and I did...
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    4WD not engaged when indicated

    Sorry for almost certainly duplicating another post. I tried to search for this specific problem, there are so many permutations that I can't seem to find my exact symptoms. Last Friday night my water pump quit (2001 Yukon SLT 4WD 5.3L) Being a cheapskate, a friend brought out his truck and...
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    Traction question

    As you may remember, I purchased my 2001 Yukon (SLT 4WD 5.3L, 260K) in May of this year, and for the first time in many years I've been itching for it to snow. As an additional layer of challenge a few months ago I was transferred by my company to work in a facility about 22 miles from my home...
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    Iridium or Ruthenium plugs?

    If I'm not mistaken, my 2001 Yuke (5.3L gas) came with iridium tipped plugs. NGK is now making another exotic metal plug tip, Ruthenium this time, that's supposed to be more durable and actually costs a few cents less than the Iridium plugs. If the stock OEM plugs are already good for 100K...
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    Where did YOU run your amp power wire?

    I'm interested in where and how everyone here ran the power lead for their aftermarket amplifiers. Being in Central Pennsylvania and not wanting to compromise the watertight connectors for the truck, while my audio gear is stuck in UPS limbo between California and here I figured it would be a...
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    Key and Key Fob Replacement Guide

    Didn't see anything here on this, and when I purchased my 2001 Yuke it came with one key.....and that's it. Like any Mopar guy that just bought his first GM, I called the dealer. I think it's charitable to call the price they quoted me for two fob remotes and two new transponder keys as highway...
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    New speakers - have a few questions

    I simply can't stand this anymore. The only thing that gave me pause when picking up my 01 Yukon was the fact that save the tweeters, every friggin speaker in the truck is blown, and not by a little. It's a non Bose system with a rear 8" sub, and speakers on the C pillars. Pillar speakers work...
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    Thanks, previous owner.

    Time to address one of the more annoying things the previous owner of my Yukon did. I guess in the interest of looking "cool' on a budget, the previous owner, or likely the previous owners children, took a can of Krylon to my exterior light lenses to black them out. It....didn't work. It looks...
  9. Splorg

    Rear Lift gate, glass won't open

    So the rear liftgate and the rear glass on my 2001 GMC Yukon SLT will not open. I've managed to get my fingers into the trim and pop the glass open from inside but can't find the release for the gate. the gate handle feels like nothing is attached at the outside and the glass button doesn't push...
  10. Splorg

    AIR Fuse in underhood fuse box not present?

    I did a quick search and didn't see this topic, sorry if I missed it! Under the hood of my 2001 Yukon (5.3L gasoline) in the fuse box are some unpopulated positions. Most don't have studs in them; one just to the right of the ABS pump fuse does have them though, and is empty. The only...
  11. Splorg

    Engine oil and fuel questions

    Sorry for what are likely a few dumb questions in advance. My 2001 Yukon (5.3L) has 251K on the clock with the factory engine and transmission. As far as I am aware (and with so many miles in my experience) maintenance was regular and appropriate for the vehicle. However, I have absolutely no...
  12. Splorg

    Hi!

    Hello, all. I recently purchased a 2001 GMC Yukon SLT for use as a winter vehicle in central Pennsylvania. 251K miles on the clock, 5.3L V8. Runs and drives great and the 4WD works just fine! It's a new experience for me, I've never owned a truck, or a 4WD vehicle; my previous winter car was a...

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