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

[CaptainAmerica1]

I do it all myself.

 

[lowh07]

Old and new. Came with a new magnet, but I’m going to run the original since that split ring is kind of a pain and it works just fine. Fingers crossed this works

 

[Idriveaho]

Replaced the starter. Sweated my ass off in the driveway. But changing the starter was a breeze on this thing compared years ago on my 94 s10 blazer. Since it was 4wd shit was in the way. Took forever fighting it out. Also found my slight exhaust leak.

 

[Just Fishing]

This thread gets so off topic, frequently

My ADDHD likes going off topic, as long as it comes back i figure it's fine.

 

[Just Fishing]

Old and new. Came with a new magnet, but I’m going to run the original since that split ring is kind of a pain and it works just fine. Fingers crossed this works
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That magnet part was a pita.
I used a slide hammer to remove the pully iirc.
Once you have the pully off, iirc it was pretty easy to get to.

Not that i had any intention of reusing anything, I took mine apart in order to see how it worked and to confirm it didn't have any metal in the crank case.
(meaning i would need to flush the system if found)

I don't recall the snap ring at the bottom being too difficult, just getting that pully off.

 

[Just Fishing]

Replaced the starter. Sweated my ass off in the driveway. But changing the starter was a breeze on this thing compared years ago on my 94 s10 blazer. Since it was 4wd shit was in the way. Took forever fighting it out. Also found my slight exhaust leak.
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Did you find you needed to remove the transmission cooler lines?
(I'm assuming you have the 6spd)

 

[Just Fishing]

And i got the hoe setup to drop that engine in tomorrow.
jack on the exhaust so i can get it out of the way, and a separate jack (motorcycle) lifting the transmission into a slight upwards angle.
I just need to remember i need to lower that jack once i have the transmission and engine mounting started.

I also wrote on the masking tape that's covering the open holes on top of the engine "GREASE CRANK!!!"
hoping i notice it once i have it on the hoist.

Apparently it's a required thing, grease the center snout where the converter mates to.
I have some nice quality marine grease on hand, i hope that's correct.
but it's the stuff i use on my del-a-lum bushings on the vette.
(made that a hyperlink if you want to see what i'm talking about)

 

[FrankU]

Just Fishing........don't seal cedar with anything. Stuff like oil etc. Thompsons water seal is ok. Cedar does best oiled once in a while esp. the bottom near the ground.

 

[Just Fishing]

and i started work on what will be the new garage color.
The plan is to do the entire garage like this.

costs me about $50 a roll, but i got a ton of coverage with it.
I'm already noticing a difference in the garage.

I won't get too far until the hoe is outta there, i need a ladder.

 

[Just Fishing]

Just Fishing........don't seal cedar with anything. Stuff like oil etc. Thompsons water seal is ok. Cedar does best oiled once in a while esp. the bottom near the ground.

Yeah, I'm weird.
I like the way cedar looks when it ages to a nice grey.
I would never seal it unless i had a requirement for it to look pretty.

My old man neighbor does not, I just roll my eyes at him and just keep telling him NO I won't go in with a chain-link fence.

Crazy people before me tried to paint the freaking cedar...
I stripped that crap off.

 

[NOSOK]

cleaned all the crap out around the sunroof and installed the new front door seals, still need to do the drivers seat cushion and cover

which door seals did you put in and did they make a difference in terms of wind noise?

The weatherstripping/seals on my Suburban aren't in great shape and I'm pretty sure they're a contributing factor to the very loud road noise I have at 50+ mph. I might be too cheap to spend $200+ on the full seal replacement though...

 

[Just Fishing]

cant it be super expensive if you have to break the connections?

I did mine, the hardest part is the balancing of the oil.

Part of why i wanted to tear my old compressor down was to ensure i accounted for all of the oil.


My Tahoe with 175k, high pitched noise when ac running.
I tore my compressor down and found very limited wear.

My vote, do the clutch and keep rocking it.

only downside if the compressor goes would be the flushing required.

All in, the tools to do it are cheap.

Basic gauge set is helpful but not required.

Vacuum pump is right around $100, that's required.

If you do the pump, then it's suggested you get the drier while your at it.
More oil draining and balancing ftw...

And if you need it; it's PAG 46 oil for my 09.
I found that difficult info to find for some strange reason.

I bought the actual GM stuff off of ebay, so i have a ton left...

 

[pwtr02ss]

oem should only be about $150, this should be the one check fitment, I checked and it say's 07-13 avalanche among others

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www.amazon.com

ive had problems in the past with amazon sending knockoff parts. I looked at those and they aren't sold by amazon. I'm afraid to take the chance on them. Thank you for taking the time to link them though..

I've been reading quite a bit and it appears the cardone brand are the same axles as carquest, Napa, and Duralast. I think I'm going to spend a little more money and buy from advance auto over rockauto and see how it goes. It's easier to go 5 min to the parts store and grab it than to wait. If I have a problem (I'm sure I will eventually), I can drive to store and warranty it vs waiting on shipping. If they are shit, I'll buy oem and take it as a lesson learned.

 

[pwtr02ss]

Today, I replaced the auto ride compressor. Simple job. It's quiet again.
Dorman has lifetime warranty on those. My last one was replaced in 2014. It still worked, just got loud and slow to bring the truck to proper level. All good now. May do cv axle tomorrow

 

[lowh07]

I have AC again!!! Decided to pull the magnet because I decided it looked sketchy. That split ring seriously sucks tho, even with good split ring pliers. $150 and done

 

[lowh07]

I did mine, the hardest part is the balancing of the oil.

Part of why i wanted to tear my old compressor down was to ensure i accounted for all of the oil.


My Tahoe with 175k, high pitched noise when ac running.
I tore my compressor down and found very limited wear.

My vote, do the clutch and keep rocking it.

only downside if the compressor goes would be the flushing required.

All in, the tools to do it are cheap.

Basic gauge set is helpful but not required.

Vacuum pump is right around $100, that's required.

If you do the pump, then it's suggested you get the drier while your at it.
More oil draining and balancing ftw...

And if you need it; it's PAG 46 oil for my 09.
I found that difficult info to find for some strange reason.

I bought the actual GM stuff off of ebay, so i have a ton left...

Thanks, I took a screenshot of that. I might really need to do this with the engine swap, but because of the compressor location, I’m wondering if I can leave it alone. We’ll see...

 

[Just Fishing]

Thanks, I took a screenshot of that. I might really need to do this with the engine swap, but because of the compressor location, I’m wondering if I can leave it alone. We’ll see...

send me an i/m if you do. I can send you the factory service manual details for it.
(And I do have it for the avalanche)

 

[Doubeleive]

Can't decide if I want to take the scenic route or not, scenic route is shorter but takes longer

 

[Doubeleive]

ive had problems in the past with amazon sending knockoff parts. I looked at those and they aren't sold by amazon. I'm afraid to take the chance on them. Thank you for taking the time to link them though..

I've been reading quite a bit and it appears the cardone brand are the same axles as carquest, Napa, and Duralast. I think I'm going to spend a little more money and buy from advance auto over rockauto and see how it goes. It's easier to go 5 min to the parts store and grab it than to wait. If I have a problem (I'm sure I will eventually), I can drive to store and warranty it vs waiting on shipping. If they are shit, I'll buy oem and take it as a lesson learned.

That one I linked is sold by ac delco, rockauto wants $100 more for the same part, it's your money

 

[Sparksalot]

Can't decide if I want to take the scenic route or not, scenic route is shorter but takes longer View attachment 297301View attachment 297302

88 is always better