1996 2Door Tahoe Refurbishment

[OR VietVet]

We had the transmission rebuilt after getting 265k plus miles out of it. It was done by a very reputable shop. I started the Tahoe cold other day and climbed underneath and tapped the starter with a hammer. It was making the exact noise it does under load. So that’s what led me to the starter

Sounds like is the drive gear then. I would assume ANY shop that pulls the transmission would inspect the flexplate for cracks.

 

[chandlerhayes01]

Sounds like is the drive gear then. I would assume ANY shop that pulls the transmission would inspect the flexplate for cracks.

They inspected the flex plate, fly wheel and even the rear main seal while it was out

 

[chandlerhayes01]

Starter arrived today so I will be installing once the Tahoe gets done with paint around Wednesday.

 

[OR VietVet]

Please tell me you are having the rear main seal done while it is apart.....please.....

 

[chandlerhayes01]

Please tell me you are having the rear main seal done while it is apart.....please.....

It has been recently done

 

[OR VietVet]

It has been recently done

If that rear main seal was recently done, by "recent" do you mean when the recent transmission work was done or before that and if before that, when?

 

[chandlerhayes01]

it was done before the transmission replacement within the last couple of years. it has been parked essentially for the past 4. the guy who rebuilt the transmission said that the seal looked really good and he did not see the point in replacing it.

 

[OR VietVet]

Ok, makes sense. Just needed clarification.

 

[chandlerhayes01]

Got the Tahoe back from paint and installed the new starter. The ticking has stopped thank God. Next will be some new crossbars and then will probably start on front suspension and steering

Chandler

 

[chandlerhayes01]

I got the roof rack installed other night. It’s a simple one from sportsman’s warehouse. I also installed new 4x10 speakers in the rear. The Tahoe is going into the shop on January 16 to have the front end completely replaced. I wanted to do it myself but decided against it due to work and other time factors.

One thing I’m puzzled by currently is on the passenger side floorboard the carpet always seems to be wet. I see nothing leaking and haven’t found a source of the moisture. Has anyone seen this before???