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  1. mijohnst

    Removing oil pan 6.2L

    On my path to doing the AFM/DOD delete, I'm at the point where I need to remove the cam. I need to walk the chain off it so I don't have to remove the oil pump. I've seen people do it on YouTube, but after trying it, I feel like it's too much force. I've decided to go ahead and drop the oil...
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    L86 gen 5 lifter kit

    My wife's 2015 Escalade ESV started making the dreaded knocker sound. The EMU says there is a po302 code about cylinder two is misfiring. I've tried moving around the spark wire, spark plug and coil pack but it still knocks. I'm now about 98% sure it's the lifter. I will be pulling the valve...
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    Heater core hose to water pump

    Good morning, Gents! I'm replacing my water pump because whoever replaced it before me didn't seal it correctly, and it has been slowly leaking. I've done this on other Tahoes, so it's not a big deal. While removing the hoses, I *think* I noticed that whoever did it before might have mixed...
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    Side Mirror replacement

    Has anyone tried using Gen 3 side mirrors as replacements for the stock mirrors? I'm looking for something different. I've used the extended truck mirrors but didn't like the look. I think the Gen 3 mirrors look much better. Wondering if anyone has tried them putting them on a Gen 2 Tahoe...
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    Ok, what is this?

    Time for the 8th World Wonder... What is this thing for? lol
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    Front brake upgrade from 2013 Avalanche?

    I was browsing my local Pick Your Part junkyard when I noticed a 2013 Avalanche just sitting there with the tires off. After further inspection, I could see that they had the two-piston brake caliper, and it made me wonder if they'd fit on my 2001 Tahoe. Any thoughts on this? Is it worth the...
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    2015 Escalade ESV O2 Sensor reading

    I'd like someone's opinion on what I see here, please. I was talking about it in another thread and decided to just make a new one to be less confusing for anyone having the same issue. I'm getting a PO430 error about our catalyst system running below the threshold on bank 2. Using my...
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    2015 Escalade ESV Lemon

    We bought my wife an Escalade about three years ago, and although it's very comfortable to take long trips in, it always seems to have a problem. While it was under extended warranty, it was okay because we would just bring it in and mostly fix whatever was wrong with it, but that expired...
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    Catalytic converter replacement

    My wife drives a 2015 Escalade ESV with the 6.0 and about a month ago the stupid engine light popped on which is coding that one of the catalytic converters is bad. I've tried clearing the code (which it would not let me do) and mixing some lacquer thinner with the gas. That didn't work, so...
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    Coolant lake hours later

    I'm thinking my water pump is going out, but before I go through all the effort, I want some other opinions. While it's running, there's nothing leaking from the cooling system. A few hours later there's a puddle on the ground on the front part of the engine on the passenger side. Water pump...
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    Center cap knockoffs?

    Before I pull the trigger on this, I'm hoping someone has done it. I'd like to replace my 3.25 center caps with something nicer but I thought I should ask first. This is what I have: This is what my center cap looks like: This is what I'd like to replace with: They look like they're...
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    00-02 console grip for a phone?

    What do those of you with an older Tahoe do to stop your phone from slipping around? The small shelf under the climate controls is too small (and plastic) to put my phone on and the top of the center console is hard plastic. I usually end up just shoving my phone in the aftermarket bin I...
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    My 2001 Tahoe makeover

    I've been a member of this board for about a year after I bought a 2005 Tahoe LS. It had a lot wrong with it but thanks to people on this board, I was able to figure out how to fix almost all of it. It was a fun project. I also learned through all of this that I liked the looks and the...
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    Swap 2005 Tahoe Navi stereo with non-Navi

    I've got a 2005 Tahoe that originally came with Navi stereo and the screen is terrible and the maps are just as bad. I want to swap it out with one of the 6-disc CD stereos of the same year model but I don't want to buy one unless I know it's going to work. It has the Bose package so I would...
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    Z71 Nerf bar molding bracket

    Hey guys... working on my Z71 and just pulled off the factory nerf bars and molding around it. I'm getting ready to have it painted and wanted to have everything I could off of it beforehand. After the plastic came off, I can see there is a bracket for the molding that is riveted onto the...
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    2007-2014 Nav stereo in at 2005?

    Does anyone know if it's compatible to replace the Nav stereo in my 2005 Tahoe with one that comes out of a the later gen model? I really want to keep the steering wheel controls. I know I can buy an aftermarket stereo but I see one in my area for sale for a good price right now.
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    Firewall Insulation Mat Rubber Heat Shield

    As some of you know, I've just got a new 2002 Z71 project going. This thing has zero rust and I'm just ecstatic about it. Needs bodywork but I'm not worried about that. I've pulled all the carpet to give a really good deep cleaning and I found that the rubber/foam heat shield under the carpet...
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    A new 2002 Tahoe z71 project

    I've had so much fun fixing up my 2005 LS Tahoe over the past 8 months but what I really wanted a black z71. Well, I found one for a decent deal and I'm going to switch over to that one. It's 3 years older but it has about 70k fewer miles and no rust at all. Looks garage kept for most of its...
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    Brake Line replacement question

    Hey guys... I haven't been on in a while because after the pandemic shutdown I've had to divert my attention to other things. My 2005 Tahoe was running great until this past weekend. Actually, it's still running great but one of the steel brake lines busted so I'm getting ready to replace it...
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    Headliners

    My Tahoe has one of those overhead DVD Players that I don't use or want. I'm getting ready to remove the headliner to have someone redo the fabric on it. Is it safe to cover that hole it's installed in or will I need to buy (or pull from a junkyard) a headliner mold without that accessory spot...
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    Damp carpet

    As many of you know, I have another really long thread about issues I thought I was having with my catalytic converter. As of today, I'm going to go in a different direction. Hopefully, I (we) figure it out in case someone else is having this issue. It's had a smell since I purchased that's...
  22. mijohnst

    New OEM O2 sensors

    I just ordered 2 new upstream sensors for my 2005 Tahoe and noticed after I installed them that the connections weres almost too short. There is literally no play. Has anyone else had that issue?
  23. mijohnst

    Exhaust with broken end bolt

    I was just about to start reinstalling my catalytic converter (started another thread for that project) when I noticed that the 14mm bolt on the end of the left side exhaust manifold was loose. No problem, I'll just get up there with my wrench to tighten it only to find out it's broken off...
  24. mijohnst

    Catalytic Converter...

    Just when I think I'm at the end, something else happens. I started getting the P0430 error about a week ago. Engine seems to be running like a champ after I fix the oil pressure sensor. The engine doesn't sound funny or have any loss of power. I've changed out the downstream O2 sensor on...
  25. mijohnst

    Low pressure all of a sudden

    I might have just done something dumb. I added Seafaom to my Tahoe's oil last night. I'd done it to my other Yukon and had no issue. It was about 1/2 a quart low and input a full can of Seafoam in which likely overfilled it. It drive fine to work but I noticed at lunch that the oil pressure...

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