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Batass

The idler arm is mounted on the frame right? That had slight play in it, most of the play is in the steering box. Any way to tighten that up?

What does this truck use in place of a steering dampener?

Batass

My truck has always wandered a bit, but lately has gotten much worse. Nothing was found wrong during the last inspection 4 months ago, but I didn't notify them of the problem. Nothing seems to be loose in the front suspension. Tires have been rotated and correct pressure. The steering is a little lo...

Batass

I can't see the picture. Thanks for the help though, I'll check it out.

Batass

I know. It didn't make sense to me, until I hooked up a reliable temp gauge.
Thanks.

Batass

I hooked up a gauge to it today and noticed when it lags in OD, the timing went all the way down to 2 degrees! The timing is fine otherwise.

I didn't know the cap and rotor even needed checked. What the heck is a distributor doing on this thing?

Batass

Replaced the stat and all is well. Temp came up to about 195 from 175.

Thanks guys.

Batass

Had a code a few weeks ago something to do with the evap system. Hasn't come back since then though. P0300 random misfire. Changed all the plugs and wires today and noticed the two rear passenger plugs maybe were detonating a little. Had some crusty stuff and the tips were buggered up. Haven't had t...

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I hooked up the scanner to it today and it said it was running at 175*. There are two sensors right? One for the gauge and one that ecm reads? I took out the truck today and paid attention, the thing warmed up to full temp in a mile and a half. Maybe it is the stat though, the spring could be wore o...

Batass

It would make sense, but the motor warms up like normal and at the same temp. I've had cars with stuck thermo's and they took 15 minutes to warm up and never reached full temp.

I don't think the stat is the problem.

Batass

I've never changed the t-stat. I wondered if someone had changed it to a cooler one, but factory gauges are rarely that accurate I thought. More meant for deviations. Its always ran this temperature though. I installed a k&n filter and did some mods to the box a year and a half ago. I did read somet...

Batass

I've been getting this code for a few weeks now. Truck warms up like normal, its always gotten to the 160* mark in the two years I've had it. I did get a code twice for an evap issue, and once for a random misfire (p0300). Probably due to the I"m guessing still factory plugs and wires. Did half of t...

Batass

Torque management is an issue I might address soon. Been thinking about lifting it a little and adding a small mid or rear mount turbo. Ecm tuning would be mandatory then.

Batass

I know the manual states that, but if they didn't you'd have idiots using it on hilly roads and would burn up quick. I can't see how its harmful to use it on a steady flat road at 70+ mph, but I could be wrong. I'll pick up a cooler. Maybe a deeper pan too. The servo seems to be a pita, and I might ...

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RPO was GT4 so its got 3.73 gears. I've towed twice with it and it moves along and brakes well, its just the turns that suck. A trailer with brakes would help that alot.
So an auxillary cooler is just about mandatory? Can I put it in OD on the highway?

Batass

Ok, Im not near the truck so I'll have to look another time.

I'll probably be towing every other weekend.

Batass

factory gearing, 2002. All stock. Its about 30 miles, mostly flat highway. 74,000 miles.

The car is a 91 camaro wild 383 with 9psi of boost.

I know its not the best and I wanted to buy a full size, but I just can't sell it reasonably.

Batass

I just can't seem to get nearly what I want for this truck, so I'm going to keep it and tow my 3500 lb car with it. No trailer brakes makes the rear end real pushy, but what I'm concerned about is the transmission. How will it do? I'm towing about 40 minutes, mostly highway. Starting from a stop up ...

Batass

When I put the truck in drive, I hear a slight brushing noise. It changes with the rpms. It doesnt do it in reverse though.

I heard it might be something with line pressure or the valve body? Cant remember exactly. Could it be from gunk?

Batass

I will check the shroud tomorrow, it was broke when i bought it and I replaced it......t-case fluid is good, it has a bad seal so im always putting fluid in it.

Batass

Cant be the power steering, it only does it in drive. Not reverse park or neutral.
Its got nothing to do with the rear end because it will do it while Im sitting still also.

Batass

I hear a grinding noise only when the truck is in drive and I turn the wheel to the right, driving or sitting still. It will sometimes briefly go away on bumps and reappear. It sounds like its coming from the transmission area and only does it in drive, so I assume it is. Why it changes on bumps and...

Batass

everything works fine with the lights off. when I turn the lights on, the right brake light doesnt work and the turn signal blinks quicker than normal. Also the right side license plate light goes out when I hit the brake. thought it was a bulb at first until I noticed the plate light. what? is this...

Batass

A sway bar might help, but Im talking about side to side movement. Going over certain bumps and turns the rear slides around. Could be worn leaf spring bushings, but regardless, it shouldve been standard equipment. Also when im towing it pushes the rear around.

Batass

Is it possible to install a track bar on the rear end? My truck sways a good bit side to side and more when I tow. I think it would be easy to fab up some mounts, has anyone done this?

Batass

Constantly hissing, changes tone as I turn the knob. Anyone maybe know right where the problem could be so I'm not hunting for this needle?

Batass

Well I'll take a pic tomorrow, I'm also getting my new 700hp engine for it tomorrow. Brakes on a trailer will help when braking, I want to make the truck feel more stable. I was just thinking today about getting a fullsize, but I like this truck, if it was just a little better it'd be perfect. What ...

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I want to tow my drag car to the strip. The car weighs 3500 plus the weight of a trailer, I towed another s10 with an extra 500 lbs in it and it sucked!!!! Pushed the truck all over the place, and the tranny was mushy. The truck does need new shocks, I imagine thats a large part of it, any suggestio...

Batass

My truck has a bit of a rake to it and I was wondering if it has some longer shackles on it, they are 4 inches bolt center to bolt center. Planning on putting a body lift on it and some 31's.

Batass

Now its more on the decel, but I pulled the front driveshaft, and the gearbox is definitely semi-engaged when you change gears (R-D). Could it possibly be a faulty solenoid?

Batass

The throttle blade diffuser may help, I'll look at that tomorrow One of my favorite mods, and the best for off idle power and throttle response. :D You don't need to buy a new throttle blade, just modify your stock one. :wink: Intake and exhaust mods also make a noticeable difference in power. The ...

Batass

2kwik4u wrote:GT35R with Sy/Ty manifolds will get you full boost (~15lbs) and about 400ft-lbs as early as 2500rpm. That enough torque?

Yes that is.....Does it come as a kit?Cost?

Batass

Actually I think a stroked tpi motor would be excellent.

Batass

If I were to do that much work and spend that much money, I'd just drop in two more cylinders

Batass

Id like some more low end torque in my truck. I had an old blazer with the 4.3 and it felt like it had more low end but less top. The truck is completely stock. I want more power right off idle, I dont like to push it. Can this be done without stroking it? I plan on changing the muffler, but keeping...

Batass

The problem is in the transfer case. I thought it was the rear due to missing the rear window, so naturally all sounds came through there. I disconnected the front driveshaft and the noise is gone. When I turned it by hand, it was kinda rough and noisy. Might be some chewed up gears? A brand new one...

Batass

Well, when I was out in the dirt, I got it stuck in 2-wheel. I let it sit there and spin a bit too....didn't hear any noises until I got back on the road. Definitely comes from the rear of the truck though.

Batass

Well I yanked the truck from the shop, too slow. Anyway the noise went away, so I took it out in the woods, and used the 4x4. When I turned it off and headed down the road, the noise came back, so I put it back into 4 and back to 2 and it went away. So what I'm thinking is the locker has a disengagi...

Batass

Dont know if they are factory or not. 60,000 miles. Have a recommendation? I guess I would need some +2 for 2 inches of lift.

Batass

Well I do plan on doing some towing. Cars, and other stuff. The truck feels a little loose now, I don't want to add to it, but it could be bad shocks.

Batass

I'm looking to do a 4 inch lift, 2" body and 2" shackles or blocks. Which are more stable? I know shackles create a lot of flex and are illegal in some states but maybe it doesnt matter on the rear?

Batass

Well, I just dropped it off for an inspection to get the real title, so they'll take a look at it, i dont dare to install differentials anyway. I'm thinking that when it was stolen he beat it pretty good, since he ran over a bunch of stuff. I've heard the stock one is weak, some pin shearing, so if ...

Batass

Everything appears to be fine. I jacked up the rear this morning and both axles turn freely, but the other tire spins opposite when i turn it by hand, I thought this didnt happen with a locker, anyway I put the truck in drive and took it up to speed with the ass up and the noise came back so I looke...

Batass

A couple hours of driving after I bought the truck, I started to hear like a grinding noise from the rear. It also clunks and sounds like something is engaging/disengaging. My first thought was a bad locker, but I dont know if it even has one. There is the G80 code listed in the glovebox, not sure i...

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Wandering

A couple of codes and questions

p0128 *solved (bad stat)

Decided to keep the truck and tow the drag car

Noise from transmission....

Grinding noise from transmission?

tailight problem

Installing a track bar?

Hissing vacuum leak under hvac panel

towing a 3500lb camaro

Factory shackle length?

Re: Looking for more torque

Looking for more torque

Lift shackles or blocks?

Just bought truck, noises in rear