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    Valve spring help

    Have a broken exhaust valve spring that was causing my knocking. Valve doesn’t seem to be hurt. Can spin it and move it freely with the play I have. What do I need to do to change it. What’s a good valve spring to replace it? Any help is appreciated.
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    2008 5.3 DOD delete recommendations

    My engine has most likely having lifter issues on one of the afm cylinders on driver side of motor. Runs like crap, threw no codes but definitely hear the sounds from the valve train area. Through the help of family knowing someone that owns a shop and was a gm tech before owning his own shop, I...
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    Peeling clear coat

    So who has a good diy method of dealing with this. Noticed my hood is doing it and some spots on the roof. Not happy about it. Previous owner I don’t think did much for this than get the basic washes. So many swirl marks and scratches in the black paint.
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    P1174 help

    So few weeks ago I had the po121 pop up and I cleared that code. Light came on last night, borrowed a code reader and of course it’s a different code. What should I look for in the live data readings for this code. Seen on google that it might be the oxygen sensor bank 1 sensor 1. Before I go...
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    Interesting wiper issue

    So I bought the hoe back in June. I thought the wipers were worn. Typical chattering like they were worn. Bought new Bosch blades. Same problem. Thought I got some defected blades. Would chatter into the up wipe but wipe ok on the down stroke. Got tired of it after a few months and bought...
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    Po121

    So this code popped up on me last weekend before I parked it Monday night because of my hub bearing. I believe it was the same code Saturday night when I was filling up. I left it running while filling. I thought maybe it was for the gas cap off. Light went out on Sunday but came back on monday...
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    Anyone use parts from 1aauto?

    My front right wheel bearing has decide to make even more terrible noises, can’t hold off anymore. I seen this package deal. I also need to replace the upper control arm bushings. What do you guys think of this...
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    Fuel and oil additives

    Im curious as to what brands you guys use. Any evidence that such products worked for you? I put some Techron in mine last tank to see if it helps with the cold starts. I seem to notice a bit of misfire for about 5 to 10 seconds. Smooths out after. I seen someone on here was using marvel...
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    Typical new guy title

    Hello New guy here, just bought a 08 Black Tahoe Ltz. Replaced my 238xxx mile 2000 Silverado. I literally keep my vehicles till it’s not worth it anymore. So far it’s been almost 3 weeks and I love it. Although since then the front passenger coil over assembly has been replaced. And I have a...
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