What did you do to your NNBS GMT900 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

[SpareParts]

Not mine but from start to finish was a 3hr job to change the fuel pump.
Wrong time of year to be doing this job. 27 degrees out when i started and 32 when i finished. Getting too old for this kinda stuff but i WANT the money!

 

[BoredWithHondas]

How many miles when it failed? AC Delco? I proactively replaced mine ('11 Yukon 5.3) at 175k before a big drive but felt I was being alittle nuts.

 

[SpareParts]

It was replaced last spring with a parts house brand. I can't remember what brand it was.
It was not a total failure.
When first doing a cold start and drive, for a couple of minutes it was very boggy and would backfire and struggled to get to 30 mph. After a couple of minutes it would run perfect.
After it sat overnight and changing the fuel pump the problem seem to be gone.
When this first started everything checked out good. I told him i have read putting a new GM pump in it has cured it for other people, but the pump checks good.
He decided to take it to the dealer for this problem and they told him the FP was good but was running the wrong fuel. They told him he needed to be running E85. Total BS, there is not even an E85 station in this town and none within 50 miles of here at least.

 

[Fless]

Not mine but from start to finish was a 3hr job to change the fuel pump.
Wrong time of year to be doing this job. 27 degrees out when i started and 32 when i finished. Getting too old for this kinda stuff but i WANT the money!

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What vehicle?

 

[SpareParts]

2008 Yukon

 

[lowh07]

Wrap installed from Texas Custom Interior. Gift from my fiance! I completely took the wheel apart to get a nice tuck front and back at the spokes. Took some time but I love it.

Unfortunately I was an idiot and obliterated the clockspring (forgot to unplug the main connector), so I have an OEM one on the way from ebay… hopefully it’ll be installed this week.

Heres an affiliate link they sent me if anyone’s interested (should get you 15% off):

Texas Custom Interior

Texas Custom Interior

www.texascustominterior.com

 

[lowh07]

Not mine but from start to finish was a 3hr job to change the fuel pump.
Wrong time of year to be doing this job. 27 degrees out when i started and 32 when i finished. Getting too old for this kinda stuff but i WANT the money!

I've determined that my fuel pump is the reason for my delayed starts that I've had for a long time. I'll need a new pump for the 6.0 anyways so I might be doing the same thing soon.

 

[Scrappycrow]

Wrap installed from Texas Custom Interior. Gift from my fiance! I completely took the wheel apart to get a nice tuck front and back at the spokes. Took some time but I love it.

Unfortunately I was an idiot and obliterated the clockspring (forgot to unplug the main connector), so I have an OEM one on the way from ebay… hopefully it’ll be installed this week.

Heres an affiliate link they sent me if anyone’s interested (should get you 15% off):

Texas Custom Interior

Texas Custom Interior

www.texascustominterior.com

That looks great! Much better than the "universal" one I was going to try.

I've never done any upholstery like this. Any tips (or tutorials you know of) to keep the stitching uniformly taut across the whole thing?

 

[lowh07]

That looks great! Much better than the "universal" one I was going to try.

I've never done any upholstery like this. Any tips (or tutorials you know of) to keep the stitching uniformly taut across the whole thing?

Thanks! I hadn't done anything like it either. Honestly my biggest issue was figuring out how to get it started. Made me feel like a complete moron, and there are almost zero videos on it (that actually show it in detail). Eventually I found this so this is the method I used:

The spokes are tricky too and the stitching isn't necessarily perfectly 1 to 1 when you're working near the spokes, so it took me some trial and error to get it where I was happy enough. The cover came with a roll of very thin double sided tape that you can use to get it exactly where it should be before stitching. Just try to stay consistent and you shouldn't have to pull too tight. If you go with black thread you wouldn't have to worry as much as I did about funky stitching jumping out at you lol

 

[Scrappycrow]

Thanks! I hadn't done anything like it either. Honestly my biggest issue was figuring out how to get it started. Made me feel like a complete moron, and there are almost zero videos on it (that actually show it in detail). Eventually I found this so this is the method I used...

The spokes are tricky too and the stitching isn't necessarily perfectly 1 to 1 when you're working near the spokes, so it took me some trial and error to get it where I was happy enough. The cover came with a roll of very thin double sided tape that you can use to get it exactly where it should be before stitching. Just try to stay consistent and you shouldn't have to pull too tight. If you go with black thread you wouldn't have to worry as much as I did about funky stitching jumping out at you lol

Thanks! Already ordered (black unperforated leather with no stripe and black thread).

 

[Fless]

I've determined that my fuel pump is the reason for my delayed starts that I've had for a long time. I'll need a new pump for the 6.0 anyways so I might be doing the same thing soon.

Not sure what you've done for diagnostics, but know that if the cam and crank sensors aren't in sync, that can cause intermittent long cranktime. If either sensor is changed, or there is a question about it, do a CASE relearn.

 

[lowh07]

Thanks! Already ordered (black unperforated leather with no stripe and black thread).

nice!

Not sure what you've done for diagnostics, but know that if the cam and crank sensors aren't in sync, that can cause intermittent long cranktime. If either sensor is changed, or there is a question about it, do a CASE relearn.

makes sense. Well the engine swap should take care of it either way lol. It's hardest to start when it's under 1/4 tank, and starts the easiest on a full tank

 

[lowh07]

Not mine but from start to finish was a 3hr job to change the fuel pump.
Wrong time of year to be doing this job. 27 degrees out when i started and 32 when i finished. Getting too old for this kinda stuff but i WANT the money!

Actually what I might end up doing here is cutting a hole in the floor and making a nice access panel. I think I'll want to be able to get to it easily. Almost positive that's what I'll do. I'll make it nice tho

 

[mikez71]

I would prefer an access panel as well..

Photo's from @89Suburban and @B-train in this thread, so you'll know exactly where to cut..

Fuel Pump Access Door in floor of 2007-2014 models

yea, that helps too :waytogo:

www.tahoeyukonforum.com

Fuel Pump Access Door in floor of 2007-2014 models

yea, that helps too :waytogo:

www.tahoeyukonforum.com

 

[lowh07]

I would prefer an access panel as well..

Photo's from @89Suburban and @B-train in this thread, so you'll know exactly where to cut..

Fuel Pump Access Door in floor of 2007-2014 models

yea, that helps too :waytogo:

www.tahoeyukonforum.com

Fuel Pump Access Door in floor of 2007-2014 models

yea, that helps too :waytogo:

www.tahoeyukonforum.com

awesome thanks. Not sure exactly how I'll do it yet but I'll try to make it look factory

 

[SpareParts]

Actually what I might end up doing here is cutting a hole in the floor and making a nice access panel. I think I'll want to be able to get to it easily. Almost positive that's what I'll do. I'll make it nice tho

Having an access panel would certainly make a pump change easier.
Making the access and doing a good job of it is harder than just dropping the tank.
It's only 6 lines and 5 of them just unclip. The filler hose uses a hose clamp. Then 2 straps, it's out. I'm an old guy and can do it in 3 hours in below freezing temps.
After dropping the tank i thought about it and decided making a hole would just be a pain in the butt i don't need.

 

[lowh07]

Having an access panel would certainly make a pump change easier.
Making the access and doing a good job of it is harder than just dropping the tank.
It's only 6 lines and 5 of them just unclip. The filler hose uses a hose clamp. Then 2 straps, it's out. I'm an old guy and can do it in 3 hours in below freezing temps.
After dropping the tank i thought about it and decided making a hole would just be a pain in the butt i don't need.

I'm going to be far from stock so this is something I might need to access frequently

 

[Fless]

It's not that difficult a job to drop a tank. How many times do you think you'll need to replace the pump in the future?

 

[lowh07]

I don't know how many times I will need to access the pump, and that's exactly the point. As soon as that number is greater than 1, an access door is worth it.

 

[blondie70]

I cut a door for mine and am glad I did. Heck with groveling around under the truck ! Took my time and had no problems. Good Luck !