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  1. Dutchman

    Flex fuel or gas?

    I’m assuming that’s the relay labeled F/PMP. I have some spare relays, so I will go ahead and replace that as well. And just to clarify, I didn’t have an issue with the pump itself. I busted a fuel line and literally pumped out a full tank of gas in just over half an hour. I just figured...
  2. Dutchman

    Flex fuel or gas?

    There is a filter on the frame rail. And I will be changing that as well.
  3. Dutchman

    Flex fuel or gas?

    Thanks @iamdub. That’s the kind of info I was looking for. I’ll check that when I look at the VIN numbers.
  4. Dutchman

    Flex fuel or gas?

    I had not thought of that. I’ll check that ASAP.
  5. Dutchman

    Flex fuel or gas?

    So, if that pump has worked previously, I should be okay with the same as a replacement, right? That leaves me with my original question. Is there a way to tell, by looking at the engine, if it’s flex or gas? Because I think it has been changed. It’s in too good of shape to be original, I’m...
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    Flex fuel or gas?

    The VIN is 1GNEK13ZX3J283139. As you can see, the eight digit is Z. When I bought it, the engine looked very clean and runs like a champ. I think it has been replaced with. Gas only engine. Is there a way to tell?
  7. Dutchman

    Flex fuel or gas?

    So, no responses so far. Is there an easy way to tell if my engine is gasoline only? My VIN says it’s flex, but I think it may have been swapped.
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    Flex fuel or gas?

    According to my VIN, my truck is flex fuel (Z). But I had to drop the tank to replace a line this weekend and the lines and pump match what online stores have for gas only trucks. Can the flex Tahoes be converted to gas only? I rarely even see E85 fuel anywhere, much less use it, so gas only...
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    Mysterious door lock issue

    After some digging around in the wiring diagrams, I found that the rear doors and liftgate locks go through the BCM, but not the front door locks. That explains some of the stuff I noticed, but might mean I need to replace the BCM. @TEXCHEVY, thanks for the info. I'll try that before I look...
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    Mysterious door lock issue

    It's me again.... Problem 1: One of the things on my list to update/fix was the power door locks for the rear doors and liftgate. So, I got the liftgate actuator and just hadn't gotten around to replacing it. The other day, I noticed that as I locked the doors with the fob, I heard ALL the...
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    Dutchman's Tahoe Build

    I thought that was odd when I first turned them on, but if you move to the sides you can see them. At about 30 degrees you can see both. At about 45 degrees and beyond, the bottom row can really be seen and the top row fades. It's the way the reflectors are designed. I can't say I'm 100% a...
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    Dutchman's Tahoe Build

    Ah, didn't think about that. Good thing they're easy to take out. The brackets seemed good, but I didn't really compare the two while I had them out. I think that's something I'll do when I take them out again. If the other ones look sturdier I might switch them. But, on a good note, my new...
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    Dutchman's Tahoe Build

    The OE stuff is still connected to the sides. I just left it there. There's also a wayward blown fuse down there too that I can't reach yet. Here are my LEDs... I mounted the LEDs in the housing first to make sure there was no clearance issues.
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    Dutchman's Tahoe Build

    UPDATE I got my cables to do my BIG3 upgrade last week, so I started working on that. I think I did good to get the positive cable run on the first day. I'll continue to work on the others. (Cutting that dang big cable is a bear for an old guy with arthritis! :eek:) I found these post...
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    Overhead A/C controls

    Yeah, I was debating on whether to just do that and see what happens. I just thought I'd throw out the question and see if someone had done this before.
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    Overhead A/C controls

    In my ongoing pursuit to upgrade my Tahoe, I've come to a point where I'm planning on installing a ham radio. On of the most ideal places I can find is in the overhead console. The only problem is that the rear A/C controls are already there. I don't what to remove the rear A/C, or the...
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    Dutchman's Tahoe Build

    Ah, didn't think about that. Ok, grounding the hood as well, but maybe not with the 0 gauge cable.:eek:
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    Dutchman's Tahoe Build

    I did notice that the strap to the hook is broken. I didn't think much of it, because, well, what's on the hood that needs to be grounded? I saw the plug on Amazon and may go ahead and order it. Thanks for the info ..... again.
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    Dutchman's Tahoe Build

    UPDATE I got some stuff from FedEx this week, so I was going to do some upgrades. But, alas, the universe had different plans for me. Out of nowhere, I got the dreaded Reduced Engine Power message and had to limp home at a blistering top speed of 40MPH (down hill, with the wind at my back)...
  20. Dutchman

    Radio/Navigation Button Stickers

    So I got my stickers this week. Unfortunately, I have the dreaded "Reduced Power" issue I'm dealing with, so I hope to try and work on the buttons this weekend. But my first impression is that they look good. I think the success will come from doing the prep work correctly. More to follow...
  21. Dutchman

    Radio/Navigation Button Stickers

    I got the stickers the other day and was planning on getting them on this weekend. @Big Mama, Thanks for the comment. I was wondering is the blank spaces underneath would show. Maybe I should try and clear the buttons of all the old graphics first? What would be the best way to do that, do...
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    Dutchman's Tahoe Build

    I've started planning the LED conversion. The more I think about it, the more I like the idea. Now I just have to come up with a way to make that idea a reality. One thing that I don't want is to use a flood/spot combo light bar because I think that might spread the light out too much for fog...
  23. Dutchman

    Dutchman's Tahoe Build

    UPDATE I got my LEDs installed on the inside. They make a HUGE difference, especially since there weren't any lights on the inside when I got it. :( I didn't realize just how dark the rear tint was until I tried to see my new LED lights through them... This is with the flash on, because the...
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    Dutchman's Tahoe Build

    In my younger days I rode a bike (motorcycle). It was a Honda Valkyrie 1500. For those that might not know, that’s souped up 6 cylinder Goldwing engine. Mine was built pretty good. It put out right at 180 HP. That’s a lot for a bike. But it’s a very big cruiser (ate Harleys for breakfast). I...
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    Dutchman's Tahoe Build

    Thanks @Tonyrodz, I'm still working out what I want to do enginewise. With 227K miles on it, I'm sure a new engine will be in it's future sooner or later. As for the fog lights, I did get OE replacements, but I'll be putting LEDs in those. If I don't like them, then a full LED replacement...

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