AFM Delete Double Checking

[iamdub]

Hey guys what are these parts included in my exhaust manifold gasket set?
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For AIR injection and/or EGR. For the older models. Also, I agree with @Geotrash on using MLS gaskets. You already have those, so run 'em. If they leak, they're easy enough to replace, especially if you use ARP bolts and anti-seize that betters your chances of removing the bolts.

 

[iamdub]

Worked late most nights this week and just catching up. You already got your answers, though!

 

[iamdub]

I have been rewatching a lot of videos on the AFM delete, mainly focusing on the end of the project and the first start of the motor.

It seems that my OCD is getting the best of me, from what I see these projects in general are pretty forgiving and I don't need to be as strict or white glove as I thought. I just need to tell myself that the quality of the work I am doing is good and I am educating myself well enough to finish the job. I see videos of people skipping steps or not torqueing properly and in the end their motor starts and runs just fine even though they didn't do a bunch of prep in priming the motor.

Agreed! As I said, I'm a bit extra on some of the things that really don't require such detail. My extravagant priming and pre-ignition dance, for example. There's just a few points that aren't so forgiving, such as cover alignment.

 

[Dustin Jackson]

Started the Tahoe today, no drama. Case closed, if you if any questions let me know.

 

[Dustin Jackson]

Here is a video of the first time I started it. I turned the engine for about 10 seconds before I started it.

 

[Geotrash]

Here is a video of the first time I started it. I turned the engine for about 10 seconds before I started it.

Congrats, man!! How does it drive?

 

[Dustin Jackson]

Congrats, man!! How does it drive?

@Geotrash Thanks you. It drives nice, oil pressure shows a little lower than it used to but also using a different oil pump and pressure switch so not sure. Engine runs quiet enough.

The AC compressor made a loudish noise when I turned on today so I’ll keep an eye out for that, wonder if the harmonic balancer isn’t aligned with the AC belt or what would cause the sound