I'm new here. This is actually my first post. I bought a 2003 Tahoe LT 4dr listed for $2,000, but it has some issues that need to be addressed. I'm going to list the things I know to be wrong with it, talk about what I do to fix it and post images along the way. I have experience working on cars, but this is my first Tahoe. I'm sure I will have some questions for the experts here along the way.
The first thing I noticed as I looked around the body of the car are some dents, and a pushed in front bumper, but nothing too terrible. The front bumper will probably be the most challenging for me to repair, as far as body damage is concerned.
Oil Leaks
Looking under the car I noticed alot of oil. It is actually dripping quite a bit. It looks like the oil pan gasket definitely needs to be replaced, but possibly (hopefully not) the rear main as well. The suspension looks worn, but again, nothing that looks completely destroyed.
On the top of the engine I can see oil seeping from around the valve covers, with some oil build up. This truck doesn't look like it was well maintained and the oil on the dipstick is black. The date on the oil filter is from August 2020, so hopefully it hasn't been driven too much on such dirty oil. Aside from the seepage around the valve covers, everything else looks decent for the amount of miles on it.
The first drive
The first thing I noticed when I started the car was the money light, but the engine fired up quick and ran smooth and quiet. Aside from that, the transmission shifts hard between gears, and there is a clunky feeling in the front. It was noticeable when braking and turning. In addition to that, the AC doesn't blow cold.
The trouble code is P0466 which is related to the evap system. More on that later.
When I lifted the car, the drivers side wheel was wobbly, which indicates to me that the wheel bearing is bad. The break pads have about 50% wear on them, and nothing else looked terrible.
I will do another inspection soon and post some pics as well.
The first thing I noticed as I looked around the body of the car are some dents, and a pushed in front bumper, but nothing too terrible. The front bumper will probably be the most challenging for me to repair, as far as body damage is concerned.
Oil Leaks
Looking under the car I noticed alot of oil. It is actually dripping quite a bit. It looks like the oil pan gasket definitely needs to be replaced, but possibly (hopefully not) the rear main as well. The suspension looks worn, but again, nothing that looks completely destroyed.
On the top of the engine I can see oil seeping from around the valve covers, with some oil build up. This truck doesn't look like it was well maintained and the oil on the dipstick is black. The date on the oil filter is from August 2020, so hopefully it hasn't been driven too much on such dirty oil. Aside from the seepage around the valve covers, everything else looks decent for the amount of miles on it.
The first drive
The first thing I noticed when I started the car was the money light, but the engine fired up quick and ran smooth and quiet. Aside from that, the transmission shifts hard between gears, and there is a clunky feeling in the front. It was noticeable when braking and turning. In addition to that, the AC doesn't blow cold.
The trouble code is P0466 which is related to the evap system. More on that later.
When I lifted the car, the drivers side wheel was wobbly, which indicates to me that the wheel bearing is bad. The break pads have about 50% wear on them, and nothing else looked terrible.
I will do another inspection soon and post some pics as well.
