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  1. tekfire07

    Piston Rings

    Quick question what is the piston ring gap on a stock cylinder? I am going to use Hastings Rings. I have read that they don't come with instructions any more.
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    Dod project question

    Quick question for everyone who has done the DOD. I am going with BTR cam and springs, LS 7 lifters, New push rods and vavles. The question I have is, did you just use everything with motor oil or did you use assembly lube? If you used assembly lube, what brand did you use and how long did you...
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    Heated seat upgrade?

    I have leather seats. I was considering looking for seats out of a part out truck or junk yard. I did not know you could a heaters to the seats and recover.
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    Heated seat upgrade?

    I have a 09 LT 4x4, with leather seats, can I upgrade to heated seats? If so, is it plug and play or do I need to make any modifications? Thanks Erik
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    Transmission id help needed

    When I ran the vin and looked at the build sheet. The M30 was listed in the order code. Now that I looked at the sticker. I don't see it myself.
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    Transmission id help needed

    Here is the photo.
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    Transmission id help needed

    Here is the photo.
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    Transmission id help needed

    Hi Everyone, I need some help trying to understand the order code on my Tahoe. My Tahoe is a 2009 4x4 LT. The transmission order code is MYC, M30 This is confusing me. The MYC is the 6L80, the M30 is the 4L80 what do I have? I am going to be pulling the transmission to repair the rear...
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    Machine Shop ?

    Can anyone recommend a trustworthy machine shop in the S.E. Michigan area to do head work? Thanks Erik
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    5.3 rebuild guestions

    I purchased the truck with no oil pressure issues. Have not noticed any metal, with the pressure slowly dropping off. My thought was either sluge in the system or air getting in the system. AKA the o ring on the pick up tube. Maybe I head down that road. With my truck being a 4x4 dropping the...
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    5.3 rebuild guestions

    Engine has 158k on it. I am the second owner. Oil changes have been Penzoil Ultimate Platinum and Wix filters. I am getting low oil pressure. Turn the truck off for a few restart and I am good for a little bit and comes back. Have about 20 psi and slowly drops until the alarm comes on. So I was...
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    5.3 rebuild guestions

    I am considering pulling my 5.3 in my 2009 4x4 tahoe and doing a rebuild. I am looking for any advise, like what to replace and brands. I would like to delete the DoD. Will a 2 ton cherry picker be big enough to pull the motor and any recommendations on a engine stand? Thanks in advance for...
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    Motor flush

    What are your feelings on motor flush additives? If you do use them what do you recommend for the 5.3?
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    Oil pressure help

    I am getting a oil pressure alarm after the the truck is running and warmed up. 2009 5.3l 158420 milage. After running oil pressure shows 19 psi then will drop slowly. When I see it dropping and hit the gas pressure comes up but then drops and alarm goes off. Let it sit and restart go through...
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    09 rear power source

    Thanks that will save a lot of wire pulling.
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    09 rear power source

    I am looking to install a flush mounted LED in my tailgate inside cover. So when the gate is open, I can light the area below the tailgate. I plan on installing a switch on the tailgate to control it. So where is my closest 12 volt power source? I was thinking the rear cigarette lighter. Might...
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    Ticking engine noise

    I have a ticking noise the changes with the ram's. I am taking it in to be repaired under my extended warranty. Is there any kind of additive I can use to help it along. Until it gets into the shop?
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    Fog light help! - SOLVED

    I got it figured out. It ended up being a bad ground wire. Ran a new wire and everything is working as it should. Thanks for the suggestions.
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    Fog light help! - SOLVED

    2009 LT 4x4
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    Fog light help! - SOLVED

    Okay Guys, I am baffled on this one. I am upgrading my fog lights to led. My driver's side was burnt out. So I replaced it with the new led. No problem. Go to the passenger side working fine. Replace the bulb and now it doesn't light up. I thought maybe a bad led. Bought a second pack. Same...
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    Aftermarket blind spot cameras

    Has anyone added aftermarket blind spot cameras to there trucks? If so what are you running? I am looking to add them to my 09 Tahoe 4x4 LT. I am running a aftermarket Kenwood DNX696S. It has connections for blind spot cameras. I am looking for feedback. Thanks in advance for any help.
  22. tekfire07

    Strut rebuild help

    Thanks
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    Strut rebuild help

    We're the bump stops reusable?
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    09 ZW7 premium smooth ride suspension?

    I am looking to put Bilstein 4600 on my truck. During research I found out I have the ZW7 package. Bilstein made a conversion kit upto 06 model year with spring to convert from the self leveling shocks. My Tahoe is an 09 LT 4x4, has anyone made this conversion on a 07-14 Tahoe, if so what did...
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    Strut rebuild help

    Thanks for the help

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