What did you do to your NBS GMT800 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

[Sam Harris]

Many items from TSP arrived today... giggity..

 

[Sam Harris]

Many items from TSP arrived today... giggity..

mmm....

 

[Sam Harris]

mmm....

camalicious.. and a picture of an OEM head gasket set.. I left that out, rather than adding another post for that one... lol

 

[iamdub]

Source for OEM Knock sensors and harness..? I've been looking around, and strangely, there seem to be more than one option. I found the sensors on Summit, $65 each: 12589867, and they don't seem to have the OEM harness...?

I also ordered a Gates water pump, p/n: 45006, as I had this in my Amazon cart as a -just in case / down the road item.. Now that I'm looking up part numbers, I want the OEM ACDelco pump.. And looking on Summit, I see Delco: 12703898, and 19195104. Both say they fit, and they look a little different.. wth..

I'll go look on Rock Auto. Hopefully that helps.

ETA: Looks like the 12703898 is the GM OE part, and does not include the thermostat. I'll get this one... On that note.. any reason to go with a t-stat cooler than stock..?

No reason to. Modern engines are designed to run at a specific operating temperature to maximize fuel burning. Sure, you can easily get away with a few degrees cooler, but why bother?

@Rocket Man @iamdub, do I really need cooler plugs, or were you just reacting to my quip about throwing an LSA up top...? I'd love to do that, but damn, even this "little" experiment is really piling on the cost with the nickel and diming of all the "supporting mods" and "while we're in there"..

I don't recall this ever being mentioned, but there's a lot mixed up in this thread and in my head. Stock motor (including mild-moderate cam) won't gain anything from a colder plug. BTW, you should start a build thread since you're getting all srs now.

Oh, and my 2nd vehicle I use to save a few bucks on fuel, since I'm now driving 670 miles a week, just to shuttle the kiddo back and forth to school... Oh, she gave up the head gasket 2 days ago. So I have to either swap the motor, or do the head gasket before I can think about getting the truck in the shop for the fun stuff. Not that 99% of it is here yet... lol

Is that the Civic?

 

[Rocket Man]

Yeah @Sam Harris you def need a build thread. Get with it!

 

[Sam Harris]

No reason to. Modern engines are designed to run at a specific operating temperature to maximize fuel burning. Sure, you can easily get away with a few degrees cooler, but why bother?




I don't recall this ever being mentioned, but there's a lot mixed up in this thread and in my head. Stock motor (including mild-moderate cam) won't gain anything from a colder plug. BTW, you should start a build thread since you're getting all srs now.




Is that the Civic?

Excellent thank you..

Figured as much, but just checking. If there would be any benefit to cooler plugs, I'd be all for it, but assumed the reply was just regarding my LSA comment.. which, in that case would justify a plug change.. I did, however go ahead and order new OEM plugs (41-962), since we'll be replacing everything else in there.. AND, I was able to successfully order from Rock Auto @Fless, as they recognize my current zip code as a non-communist (mostly) Larimer County..

Yes, it's the Civic..

And yes, I do need to do a build thread. I really need to get after it..

 

[iamdub]

Excellent thank you..

Figured as much, but just checking. If there would be any benefit to cooler plugs, I'd be all for it, but assumed the reply was just regarding my LSA comment.. which, in that case would justify a plug change.. I did, however go ahead and order new OEM plugs (41-962), since we'll be replacing everything else in there.. AND, I was able to successfully order from Rock Auto @Fless, as they recognize my current zip code as a non-communist (mostly) Larimer County..

Yes, it's the Civic..

And yes, I do need to do a build thread. I really need to get after it..

Boost definitely warrants a step or two colder. But, on a "stock" engine, it can lead to fouling unless you hot rod it all the time.

 

[MADPINTO08]

It actually wasn’t bad at all. I have been in auto collision for the past 15 years so I tried something with the vinyl that I usually do with factory decals.. have a bucket of fresh water and put 2 to 3 DROPS of DAWN dish soap… throw a brand new micro fiber rag in with it and buy a brand new plastic spreader… After cleaning the area you’re going to wrap very good with a whole different set of cleaning material you can then start to separate the wrap from the paper and just start soaking the roof with the clean water and also the wrap. This will let u be able to move it around a little and not just stick to the first place it touches.
Also I have done my homework and it is the exact same stuff that is triple in price. I bought the vinyl at hobby lobby it’s a whole lot cheaper and it’s the exact same product. Perfect for DIY projects.
Hope this helps.

 

[Walchit]

camalicious.. and a picture of an OEM head gasket set.. I left that out, rather than adding another post for that one... lol

ARP really is proud of those bolts... I ordered stock head bolts and crank bolt, if I have to tear this thing apart again I'm gonna be sad though lol.
I thought about getting the ARP main studs, but I might just toss these old ones back in...

 

[tRidiot]

It actually wasn’t bad at all. I have been in auto collision for the past 15 years so I tried something with the vinyl that I usually do with factory decals.. have a bucket of fresh water and put 2 to 3 DROPS of DAWN dish soap… throw a brand new micro fiber rag in with it and buy a brand new plastic spreader… After cleaning the area you’re going to wrap very good with a whole different set of cleaning material you can then start to separate the wrap from the paper and just start soaking the roof with the clean water and also the wrap. This will let u be able to move it around a little and not just stick to the first place it touches.
Also I have done my homework and it is the exact same stuff that is triple in price. I bought the vinyl at hobby lobby it’s a whole lot cheaper and it’s the exact same product. Perfect for DIY projects.
Hope this helps.

Yeah after watching some YouTube videos and such, I've decided it's not for me - not for ME to do, anyways. If I do it, I'll pay someone, but given also what I saw about putting wrap over bad paint, I doubt anyone will want to do it. Apparently, I thought it would cover up defects, but it also can really highlight them. I will have to do some serious sanding and stuff to smooth it out properly if I do. <sigh>

 

[Rocket Man]

Yeah after watching some YouTube videos and such, I've decided it's not for me - not for ME to do, anyways. If I do it, I'll pay someone, but given also what I saw about putting wrap over bad paint, I doubt anyone will want to do it. Apparently, I thought it would cover up defects, but it also can really highlight them. I will have to do some serious sanding and stuff to smooth it out properly if I do. <sigh>

Yeah you shouldn’t put wrap over bad paint, it will look like sh*t.

 

[Walchit]

Grabbed this parts washer for 25 bucks. It was missing the hinge and shelf area though, so I had to buy this other one for 25 to use for parts, lol

 

[Walchit]

Any of you have one? What should I run in it? Diesel?

 

[Sam Harris]

Grabbed this parts washer for 25 bucks. It was missing the hinge and shelf area though, so I had to buy this other one for 25 to use for parts, lol

$50 for a full size parts washer? Great deal!

 

[Sam Harris]

Any of you have one? What should I run in it? Diesel?

mineral spirits..? I'm sure diesel would be cheaper..

wait...

 

[MADPINTO08]

Yeah you shouldn’t put wrap over bad paint, it will look like sh*t.

Very true! I did it just for the color change not for coverup

 

[wjburken]

Any of you have one? What should I run in it? Diesel?

Northern Tool has a 5 gal bucket of solvent for around $73. They sell it in 1 gal jugs for $22.

 

[tRidiot]

Yeah you shouldn’t put wrap over bad paint, it will look like sh*t.

Very true! I did it just for the color change not for coverup

I guess mine may not be that bad - the paint is showing some oxidation, not peeling clearcoat or anything YET.

But it doesn't look like something I want to tackle - looks like a lot of cussing from me would ensue. And so many other things to fix, it seems a stupid thing to spend several hundred bucks on, when I need so many other mechanical things fixed, as well as other cosmetic issues.

I think I've about reached the point of not being sure it's worth spending any more money on this truck. It needs SO much, I will have to commit to many thousands to get it 'right' again, or just drive it ugly and beat up 'till the wheels fall off. <sigh> I dunno.

 

[tRidiot]

Don't get me wrong... I LOVE my truck. I would LOVE to totally restore it to like new factory condition - new interior, new paint, new front end, etc. I just don't know I have the time, money, patience, and if it's really worth it or possible.

 

[Rocket Man]

I guess mine may not be that bad - the paint is showing some oxidation, not peeling clearcoat or anything YET.

But it doesn't look like something I want to tackle - looks like a lot of cussing from me would ensue. And so many other things to fix, it seems a stupid thing to spend several hundred bucks on, when I need so many other mechanical things fixed, as well as other cosmetic issues.

I think I've about reached the point of not being sure it's worth spending any more money on this truck. It needs SO much, I will have to commit to many thousands to get it 'right' again, or just drive it ugly and beat up 'till the wheels fall off. <sigh> I dunno.

If the clear coat is questionable it probably won’t stand up to the peeling and repositioning needed when doing a wrap.