Thinking of Buying a 00-06 NBS Tahoe/Suburban? Look Here

[Dan71]

Looking at a '03 Tahoe. My question is will the VIN tell me if the motor has the Castech 706 heads? Is the 706 tab on the head visible with the valve cover gasket on?

Thanks!

 

[noodlesandsam2]

The VIN and the RPO codes will not tell you which heads are installed. Not sure if there is any identifier you can see on casting.

 

[RAMurphy]

On my heads it is right on the casting. I will also check my old heads. Passenger side, right near the oil fill tube.

 

[RAMurphy]

Same....

 

[mattbta]

Looking at a '03 Tahoe. My question is will the VIN tell me if the motor has the Castech 706 heads? Is the 706 tab on the head visible with the valve cover gasket on?

Thanks!

While the casting number is visible from outside, you need to pull the valve cover and remove the rockers to see the actual manufacturer as there are multiple companies that made the heads, Castech being one of them. They each have different logos in the castings.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Careful, some 862 head castings are also prone to cracks. 862 heads came on the 4.8.

 

[RAMurphy]

Nope, these are just sitting around - no plans in using these again.

 

[grouch]

What am I looking at. I've got a mid sized motorcycle I can't ride anymore. Failed knees, balance issues from age and such mean I can't even get on it. I have a guy interested in trading his 2004 Tahoe title for title for it.

The Tahoe is an Ohio truck but is supposed to have some body rust (In Ohio! Who knew?) but the frame is solid. I don't know what engine or how many miles on the chassis but the engine in it is "supposed" to be a crate replacement with aluminum heads and 25K on it. The transmissions is also "supposed" to have 10K on it.

He wants to drive from the Cincy area to look at my bike. About 260 miles, so I don't know if the deal will go through or not. He's replacing a bad wheel bearing and says that's the only thing keeping it from being a daily driver.

I don't know what engine, what fuel or if the engine is the original displacement. Basically, I'll trade a nice motorcycle that just sits for something I can work on and might keep to keep the miles off my newer car.

 

[Tonyrodz]

What am I looking at. I've got a mid sized motorcycle I can't ride anymore. Failed knees, balance issues from age and such mean I can't even get on it. I have a guy interested in trading his 2004 Tahoe title for title for it.

The Tahoe is an Ohio truck but is supposed to have some body rust (In Ohio! Who knew?) but the frame is solid. I don't know what engine or how many miles on the chassis but the engine in it is "supposed" to be a crate replacement with aluminum heads and 25K on it. The transmissions is also "supposed" to have 10K on it.

He wants to drive from the Cincy area to look at my bike. About 260 miles, so I don't know if the deal will go through or not. He's replacing a bad wheel bearing and says that's the only thing keeping it from being a daily driver.

I don't know what engine, what fuel or if the engine is the original displacement. Basically, I'll trade a nice motorcycle that just sits for something I can work on and might keep to keep the miles off my newer car.

I have a feeling it's a whole lot rougher then he's letting on. Rust is crazier there then in NJ --that's my opinion tho. I'd take everything he's saying with 2 grains of salt.

 

[Fless]

Getting good pics of the whole thing beforehand could tell you a lot. Might save both parties wasted time.

 

[Fosscore]

I have a feeling it's a whole lot rougher then he's letting on. Rust is crazier there then in NJ --that's my opinion tho. I'd take everything he's saying with 2 grains of salt.

Getting good pics of the whole thing beforehand could tell you a lot. Might save both parties wasted time.

Made me think of this.

 

[grouch]

I have a feeling it's a whole lot rougher then he's letting on. Rust is crazier there then in NJ --that's my opinion tho. I'd take everything he's saying with 2 grains of salt.

I did a naughty thing. I got a picture and the plate was blurred, but I cleaned it up and ran the plate through a friend who stayed in police work when I left it. It's not really professional, but I'm glad I did. It's been totaled, rebuilt, totaled again, currently has a branded title and has evidence of an odometer roll back.

My friend is passing all this through channels. The owner on record has two felony convictions and is currently on parole from an auto theft charge.

I think I'm going to pass on that one. I may have the bike he wanted to trade for sold anyway.

 

[Fosscore]

I did a naughty thing. I got a picture and the plate was blurred, but I cleaned it up and ran the plate through a friend who stayed in police work when I left it. It's not really professional, but I'm glad I did. It's been totaled, rebuilt, totaled again, currently has a branded title and has evidence of an odometer roll back.

My friend is passing all this through channels. The owner on record has two felony convictions and is currently on parole from an auto theft charge.

I think I'm going to pass on that one. I may have the bike he wanted to trade for sold anyway.

Case closed. Well done Magnum P.I.

 

[LsHart]

Not too sure what all would like in the thread, but some common problems I have seen on NBS Tahoes / Burbans / Etc are

1. Fuel Pump goes out or fuel gauge is incorrect (fuel level in pump is bad)
2. Water pump goes out

That is what ive had to replace and thats it thus far. 5 years later and 50k plus later

My 04 tahoe has what I call, eczema on the front fender flares and front bumper top cover.

 

[mikeseay]

I did a naughty thing. I got a picture and the plate was blurred, but I cleaned it up and ran the plate through a friend who stayed in police work when I left it. It's not really professional, but I'm glad I did. It's been totaled, rebuilt, totaled again, currently has a branded title and has evidence of an odometer roll back.

My friend is passing all this through channels. The owner on record has two felony convictions and is currently on parole from an auto theft charge.

I think I'm going to pass on that one. I may have the bike he wanted to trade for sold anyway.

Good job dodging that bullet!

 

[grouch]

Good job dodging that bullet!

Yeah. I always felt it was unprofessional to use police powers for personal use. I turned my badge in at the end of 1993, but I still know a few serving officers. The fellow I talked to works mostly in auto theft anyway.

I just found out this morning the kids husband may be separating from the Navy to become a police officer. I think he'll do well there. He trains Navy boots in combat. He'll be an asset to his eventual employer.