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  1. Livebai8

    Me again!!

    I ended up replacing all four calipers, pads, and rubber brake hoses. I’m still getting the drag on the brakes… but it’s not all the time I drive. I’ve done the brake pedal test and check the check valve on the booster. There are no signs of the booster or the master cylinder “leaking” but see...
  2. Livebai8

    Front Brake hose replacement

    Quick question… I’m about to replace the rubber brake hoses on my 02 Tahoe LS 4x4… when I’m done, can I bleed just the front brakes or do I need to bleed all four starting from the right rear? Reason I ask… a YouTube vid showed just the fronts being bled after changing the lines out. Thanks!
  3. Livebai8

    02 ignition issues...still!

    Hey y'all...what happened with Tapatalk? Anywho...ive asked before about ignition tips as mine seems to not work at all now... I've tried everything from checking all the fuses and relays, wedging the ignition plug etc...i was able at times to do the fast key crank, wire wiggle and it would...
  4. Livebai8

    02 Tahoe cruise control cable retainer c clip

    Yep...i lost this sucker when I removed my intake and throttle body and replaced my shock sensors. Any idea what size c clip I need to replace and lock the retainer bacl onto the throttle body? 02 TAHOE LS 4X4 5.3l FLEX FUEL 285/70/17 W/Z71 RIMS Sent from my SAMSUNG NOTE 5 using Tapatalk
  5. Livebai8

    2000-2006 Tahoe rear hatch acfuator

    Hey guys/gals...I have an extra rear hatch lock actuator...brand new in box. I bought it for $20 so I'll take $20 bucks for it...never installed. It was sent as a replacement but I don't need it. I took it out of the carton for the picture. I rec'd it back in September 2020/FYI Bought off...
  6. Livebai8

    02 Tahoe rear hatch lock actuator replacement issues

    Hey there. A friend and myself replaced the rear hatch actuator yesterday. On my way home I noticed my cargo door ajar light was on...stopped and made sure it was closed but it remained on. Later after sundown I noticed my dome lights on. I removed battery cable so battery wouldn t drain...
  7. Livebai8

    Overheated and leak8ng voolany6

    Hey fellas, NEW issue today. Was coming from the RX and low coolant light came on...temp.was fine but started to heat up so i pulled over and shut off the engine. Wife brought me bottle of antifreeze and water. Poured contents and drove thru neighborhood and made it to my street but started to...
  8. Livebai8

    Rear UJoint. 2002 LS Tahoe 5.3l

    I see an a.c. Delco with a grease fitting and the other with out labled as professional nom greaseable super strength UJoint. Does anyone have a preference? I haven't checked mine buy I'm guessing i have the non greasable one since I've never greased it. Sent from my SM-N920T using Tapatalk
  9. Livebai8

    Well hell...me again!

    Ok guys/gals...i moved my tahoe out of the drive way into the street to get my my work car out of garage this morning...no issues at start and moved fine. Upon returning this afternoon I put my car up and went to run an errand in my Tahoe. The damn think has no crank and no sound but dash and...
  10. Livebai8

    Fixes and.then maybe not!

    Ok guys...need some help and knowledge...ive replaced my fuel sending Unit, the fuel pressure regulator, charcoal canister, and pcv valve...but not my fuel filter just yet ( I can't get the effing tool to work)... when cold, the truck idle seems to be fine...when at temp and giving it gas...the...
  11. Livebai8

    WTF?

    Ok...im changing my fuel pump after the first POS didn't work...all is going well but...i have a line that appears to have broken off?? ive looked and looked to where it connects to and I don't see it...its the long line that runs on right side of tank. I looked at black box. Is there a third...
  12. Livebai8

    Fuel pump replacement

    Hey guys I'm trying to replace my fuel pumpb9n my 02 Tahoe 5.3l flex fuel. I've dropped tank and all but I'm having an issue holding the new one in and trying to put lock ring back on. Has anyone else done this and if so how did you accomplish it? I need pointers please. Sent from my SM-N920T...
  13. Livebai8

    More than possible solution

    I've been chasing the reason my Tahoe sometimes will idle but die after giving gas...so I've been chasing vacuum leaks...did the regulator test and no gas leaking while running and vacuum seems fine...so I pulled the air chamber from the filter to throttle body and found this...so...how do I did...
  14. Livebai8

    Now what?

    I've got a new issue with my 2002 Tahoe LS 5.3l...when in turn on...it seems like it's starving for gas...wont idle or chugs at a very low idle...i can give it gas and it sounds great...but as soon as i let off the gas...it dies. I cleaned my MAF, checked my air filter. Could it be a fuel pump...
  15. Livebai8

    2002 Tahoe LS 4x4 oil pan gasket change

    Well...now that I am done with my rear brakes...i really need to change the gasket on my oil pan. I've had this irritating leak and it's just time. Has anyone done this on your own? I hear it's harder to do than a on two wheel drive and I'm not sure my patience feels up to it. Let me k now your...
  16. Livebai8

    I'm just getting to my rear brakes

    I'm about to swap out the rear rubber lines...do I need to remove that clip holding it in order to do so? Sent from my SM-N920T using Tapatalk
  17. Livebai8

    Brake bleeding

    Hey guys, I'm going to replace my rear brake calipers. My left rear is grabbing bad. I'm also replacing the rubber brake lines on both sides. When bleeding the brakes I assume you go about it one side at a time? Or do you bleed them at the same time? Sent from my SM-N920T using Tapatalk
  18. Livebai8

    It's Me!!!

    Hey there gang! My last post was about a snapped intake manifold bolt...i found some locally and replaced all ten instead of just the one that snapped for $25.00 A box of five. I also switched out all o rings on fuel injectors and cleaned them...i got everything put back together after knock...
  19. Livebai8

    Snapped manifold bolt

    Well...looks like my torque wrench failed me on my first bolt tightening...snapped the bolt at 44 foot lbs...now I have to take it all back off to get that bolt out...FML... Sent from my SM-N920T using Tapatalk
  20. Livebai8

    02 5.3l fuel injector o rings help

    Hey folks, decided to pull my fuel injector rail while i had the intake off for the knock sensor replacement...after cleaning these with the B12...i noticed this "fixed" ring was broken. I say fixed because this same ring on the other 7 don't move. My o ring kit did not come with anything extra...
  21. Livebai8

    Some encouragement and direction please!

    Hey guys...i am in the process of Removing my intake to replace knock sensors and harness. I've never done this and at the point where I need to remove the injector plugs and not the ones in the videos ive watched. Mine are different and look like the attached pic. Can someone tell what to do...
  22. Livebai8

    2002 Tahoe P0118 code after new coolant sensor

    I originally had a busted cap on my coolant sensor...replaced with new sensor and reattached plug and I still have the P0118 code/engine light on dash...is there a break in and auto reset or do I need to replace the plug with a new one? I'm also not getting a engine temp read...may need a new...
  23. Livebai8

    02 Tahoe LS 4x4 steering pump

    Guys/Gals, i nwes some help, i swapped my steering pump and have a plug up on the conduit line that i don't know where it goes to. I've plugged the evo plug down at bottom of pump, but this one is higher up on same conduit. Anyone know where this goes? I uploaded a couple of pics.
  24. Livebai8

    My 2002 Tahoe LS 5.3 flex 4x4

    hey y’all, im debating whether to sell/trade in my 02 Tahoe on a used 14/15 Silverado. I really love my Tahoe, but have some things that need replacing. Ive been buying parts for it but am getting to the point where i do the work myself or trade in. I have to replace both blinker housings...
  25. Livebai8

    Oil Pan Leaking?

    I did a search already, but there was not too much info to go on. I crawled under my Tahoe after noticing oils spots in my drive way and after the local Firestone shop told me it was leaking. After looking, I couldnt really tell how to remove it. Mine is a 02 4x4. Can anyone shed some light...

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