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- Sat Jun 05, 2010 3:49 pm
- Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
- Topic: Air Conditioning refrigerant
- Replies: 11
- Views: 744
Re: GM Fluid Capacities and Lubricant Recommendations
Should be on a sticker on the radiator support.
- Sat Jun 05, 2010 3:42 pm
- Forum: Stock Crew Cab
- Topic: Gas Mileage problem
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2246
Re: Gas Mileage problem
I don't know about the pipes and cats on the crew, but had one changed on an Astro van a few years ago, and it cost arounr 600.00 then.
- Fri Jun 04, 2010 6:19 pm
- Forum: Stock Crew Cab
- Topic: Gas Mileage problem
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2246
Re: Gas Mileage problem
I can't see GM supplying new O2 sensors with the cat assy. They will stick you for every thing they can. If you change the O2 sensors, stick with the OE sensors, as some after market sensors don't give as good mileage. My MPG dropped recently, I checked my tire pressure, 3 of 4 tires were between 10...
- Tue Jun 01, 2010 3:31 am
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: SWB Heep Rubicon Project
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2422
Re: SWB Heep Rubicon Project
I guess soldering is something I take for granted. Soldering electrical connections is something that came naturally to me, but sweating copper pipe eluded me until an uncle came over about 35 years ago and gave me a couple of quick lessions. Thanks for the offer Reed, but this adventure looks like ...
- Mon May 31, 2010 5:15 pm
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: SWB Heep Rubicon Project
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2422
Re: SWB Heep Rubicon Project
Reed, the heep is looking better every day. Hope the Mallard population hasn't suffered for all of your wrenching. They may be circling around my location, because I still haven't had time to get the engine in my daughter';s van. Hopefully it won't be long in coming.
- Mon May 31, 2010 5:04 pm
- Forum: Electrical Modifications / Audio / Video / Lighting
- Topic: Upgrading battery cables
- Replies: 37
- Views: 4867
Re: Upgrading battery cables
fallvitals, when I was on the fire dept, we had a pumper with a gas 427 in it. We had sdtarting from day one. After about a year of this, I took it to a local heavy duty parts housse and had new heavier cables made. After the new cables, the engine would be running before you could release the ignit...
- Tue May 11, 2010 4:50 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: Discount at Rock Auto.com
- Replies: 65
- Views: 28433
Re: Discount at Rock Auto.com
Discount on RockAuto Parts! Thank you for being a www.RockAuto.com customer! To show our appreciation, we have a special discount for you. Your discount code is: 32070192569457 Using Your Discount Code Enter the code above in the "How did you hear about us" line of the shopping cart. If you are usin...
- Tue May 04, 2010 6:16 pm
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: Snowstorm
- Replies: 15
- Views: 888
Re: Snowstorm
Better thee than me! Seriously Reed, I hope that every thing is OK with you. The bulk of the rain went to the northwest ofme Saturday and Sunday. Only a drop in the bucket compared to what you got about an inch and a half to two inches here.
- Fri Apr 30, 2010 4:56 pm
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: Snowstorm
- Replies: 15
- Views: 888
Re: Snowstorm
Hope every thing is melting there. Today it hit about 80 in So W Va.
- Fri Apr 30, 2010 4:54 pm
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: new guy in KY
- Replies: 5
- Views: 735
Re: new guy in KY
Welcome! Hope you enjoy the site. These are a great bunch of guys, I've learned a lot in the last four and a half years.
- Wed Apr 28, 2010 5:29 pm
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: Snowstorm
- Replies: 15
- Views: 888
Re: Snowstorm
Keep the white stuff up there!!! Seriously, I hope you weather the storm OK. I've had enough snow to do me for the next 50 years. Our weather turned cold this week, but no snow, 31 this morning with light frost. This after 60's and low 70's last week.
- Tue Apr 20, 2010 6:42 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: Discount at Rock Auto.com
- Replies: 65
- Views: 28433
Re: Discount at Rock Auto.com
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- Fri Apr 09, 2010 5:24 pm
- Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
- Topic: Differential rear-end support cover
- Replies: 56
- Views: 14716
Re: Differential rear-end support cover
Everyone that I've taken out has been right hand thread. They can be difficult ro get out if not removed every so often. Once you get it out, a good anti-sieze on the threads will make things easier next time. I have seen plugs so tight that it took a long half inch breaker bar, or three quarter inc...
- Mon Apr 05, 2010 3:34 pm
- Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
- Topic: Shudder under load.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 507
Re: Shudder under load.
Try using sone Sea-Foam transmission treatment. My transmission was starting to do some odd shifts. After using about half a can, it seems to have straighened up, and is shifting fine now. It couldn't hurt, and is cheaper than switching trannys.
- Wed Mar 31, 2010 3:22 pm
- Forum: Stock Crew Cab
- Topic: So I did a very, very, very bad thing...
- Replies: 3
- Views: 913
Re: So I did a very, very, very bad thing...
Check car-parts.com, you might find a bed close to you reasonable. I checked a couple of weeks ago and found a complete engine for $500.00 + 75.00 core. It meant a 200 mile trip one way, but still cheaper than closer alternatives.
- Mon Mar 22, 2010 3:03 pm
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: Got to love Michigan's weather
- Replies: 5
- Views: 782
Re: Got to love Michigan's weather
Sounds like our weather, if you don't like it, wait a few minutes, it will change.
- Sun Mar 14, 2010 11:33 am
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: Engine swap
- Replies: 9
- Views: 797
Re: Engine swap
This one looks like it can come out the top. Since I don't have the headroom, I hope that it will come out easily.
- Sun Mar 14, 2010 5:25 am
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: Engine swap
- Replies: 9
- Views: 797
Engine swap
My next job is to put an engine in our 2003 pontiac Montana. My daughter called Wednesday evening to inform me that the engiine was making noise. When i got there, noise was a little bit of an understatement. It starts and runs, but doesn't have enough power to move. I've found a used engine, headli...
- Fri Mar 05, 2010 3:12 am
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: Overhead console
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1511
Re: Overhead console
Yes. get me a price with shipping when you get a chance.
- Thu Mar 04, 2010 4:20 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: Overhead console
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1511
Re: Overhead console
HJ, I wish I'd known that you had a trip computter, that's one mod I'd like to have
- Sat Feb 27, 2010 5:53 pm
- Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
- Topic: ZR2 rear axle upgrade.
- Replies: 141
- Views: 75078
Re: ZR2 rear axle upgrade.
Sounds like Mr. Murphy decided to move into your garage.A little patience and elbow grease will move him out.
- Fri Feb 26, 2010 6:26 pm
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: A "As Seen on TV" product that might be worth it
- Replies: 8
- Views: 812
Re: A "As Seen on TV" product that might be worth it
Reed, your idea sounds like a lot of fun, but I'm getting too tired to even consider it, much less what my girls would say about it.
- Sun Feb 21, 2010 10:45 pm
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: HIDs, LEDs, SNOW, and a Dog
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1100
Re: HIDs, LEDs, SNOW, and a Dog
Reed, I was about 75 mi north of you today. If I would have had the time, I'd loved to have ventured down your way, but it was an out and back trip to pick up my daughter's boyfriend and his buddy after their Jeep laid down on them.
- Tue Feb 16, 2010 6:35 pm
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: HIDs, LEDs, SNOW, and a Dog
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1100
Re: HIDs, LEDs, SNOW, and a Dog
I'm glad all of you enjoy the snow, I'd ship all of you some if I could. Last day off was Jan. 24th, and looks like it will be at least another 8-9 days until I can get a day off. To all you snow lovers, ENJOY!!
- Mon Feb 15, 2010 6:29 pm
- Forum: Stock Crew Cab
- Topic: Fuel Pump Stopped *solved (new pump w/connector)
- Replies: 69
- Views: 12103
Re: Fuel Pump Stopped *solved (new pump w/connector)
Today at work, I found another problem relating to fuel pumps. We have a 98 2500 GMC pickup that has been giving us fuel pump trouble. After installing a new pump, the truck ran for about a week before laying down again. after replacing the relay, it ran for a few more days and it quit again. while ...
- Sat Feb 13, 2010 6:03 pm
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: A little bit of snow
- Replies: 10
- Views: 915
Re: A little bit of snow
The way the weather looks, it may be 3 or 4 weeks before they get to stock any at all. Winter storm watch for the mountains from Beckley to Elkins thru Monday night
- Fri Feb 12, 2010 8:23 pm
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: A little bit of snow
- Replies: 10
- Views: 915
Re: A little bit of snow
We ended up with about 20 in. on the ground. Drifts in the higher portion of the county are running as high as 12 ft. We've been using every thing we have in the county and have had equipment sent in from other areas. fallvitals, how much did you get in the valley. As of yesterday, we have had over ...
- Wed Feb 10, 2010 6:44 pm
- Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
- Topic: changing brake rotors and pads
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2371
Re: changing brake rotors and pads
I'd like to have decent weather to do anything. I'm getting tired of the whitr stuff. 3-5 today, 3-5 tonight, and an inch tommorrow. Reed, Ihope the good weather holds for you.
- Mon Feb 08, 2010 6:37 pm
- Forum: Stock Electrical / Audio / Lighting
- Topic: No brake light *solved (fuse)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1224
Re: No brake light
Each turn signal has it's own fuse. strange but true. There have been a couple of posts on the subject.
- Sun Feb 07, 2010 6:23 pm
- Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
- Topic: Rear Locker, Good idea?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 955
Re: Rear Locker, Good idea?
We used to have a C-3500 shop truck with a Detroit locker in it. It could be a handfull to drive. The worst thing about it was at times it would lock up with no warning. I have had ti lock up so hard that I stopped and got out of the truck thinking that I had been resr ended. This would happen quite...
- Sun Jan 31, 2010 8:12 pm
- Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
- Topic: f9k9's tune-up (Internal dist. cap corrosion)
- Replies: 38
- Views: 3702
Re: Distributor Cap and Rotor - Comparison and Review
Last Monday, I went out to go to work, and tried for 15 min to get the crew to start. It cranked fine, but would not hit until I let of the key, and it seemed like it was trying to hit. After a few tries, I thought tha I had the dreaded fuel pump failure until I got out of the truck and smelled a st...
- Sun Jan 31, 2010 8:00 pm
- Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
- Topic: changing brake rotors and pads
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2371
Re: changing brake rotors and pads
Reed, how much of the white stuff did you get? At first we were supposed to only get about 3-4 in. We ended up with about 8-10 in. Further south of us, was about 12-14 in. A difference of about 10 to 15 miles made up the difference. More long hours for me, 16 Saturday, and 12 Sunday.
- Sun Jan 31, 2010 7:49 pm
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: Finally had a day off with good weather
- Replies: 9
- Views: 793
Re: Finally had a day off with good weather
04crewvt, I broke my windshield the first week of Dec trying to get some 1" gas pipe home. I had run it through the sliding window and had it resting on the dash cushioned by a couple of rags. I thoucht I had adequate clearence, but after strapping the pipe down, I didn't notice that the pipe was ju...
- Sun Jan 31, 2010 7:28 pm
- Forum: Stock Electrical / Audio / Lighting
- Topic: 2002 fan relay
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4553
Re: 2002 fan relay
I had to change the resistor on my crew about 3 weeks ago. Temps inthe single digits of the morning,convinced me that the 15 or so dollars would be wellspent. I had to wait until things calmed down at work before I had tim to change it. even though it is a 15 min job, 12 to 14 up to 16-18 hr a day d...
- Tue Jan 26, 2010 7:06 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: Siren control
- Replies: 1
- Views: 590
Re: Siren control
15 years ago, I would have jumped on this, but now I have no use for it, but still tempting.
- Tue Jan 26, 2010 7:03 pm
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: Summer
- Replies: 7
- Views: 702
Re: Summer
From over 65" of snow from 12/18 until about 1/14 snow melted off, temps in the upper 40's to low 50's end of last wek, to 2" of rain Sat and Sunday, snow Monday and Tuesday, supposed to get more snow about Friday, I'm ready for summer.
- Wed Jan 20, 2010 2:29 pm
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: BLT Offroad Trailer
- Replies: 97
- Views: 12985
Re: BLT Offroad Trailer
Brule, I had a slide in camper on a K1500 a few years ago that had its own batter, and I can tell you from experience that a 12 volt refigerator can and will run both batteries down. I found out the hard way when I started to work one morning and both batteries were dead. after that, I installed a b...
- Wed Jan 20, 2010 2:19 pm
- Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
- Topic: gas mileage before/after lift
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1173
Re: gas mileage before/after lift
If you thought that was bad, my last tank of gas averaged 6.85 mpg. But that was over a period of about 6 weeks running in 4wd almost every day, one or two days in 4lo, and letting it warm up every morning and evening. From Dec 18th until about a week and a half ago, we goin excess of 65" of snow, w...
- Mon Jan 18, 2010 7:10 pm
- Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
- Topic: gas mileage before/after lift
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1173
Re: gas mileage before/after lift
I'm getting anywhere from 9-10 mpg in cold weather, to 14-15 mpg in warmer weather. the best I have done on a trip was almost 21 mpg on a trip. My truck is bone stock, so you're not doing too bad.
- Mon Jan 18, 2010 6:54 pm
- Forum: Forum Information
- Topic: S-10CREWCAB.NET Website
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3993
- Mon Jan 11, 2010 6:31 pm
- Forum: Forum Information
- Topic: S-10CREWCAB.NET
- Replies: 19
- Views: 6667
Re: S-10CREWCAB.NET
Thanks Walt! I was having S-10 withdrawals.
- Wed Nov 11, 2009 3:39 am
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: HAPPY VETERNS DAY
- Replies: 2
- Views: 456
HAPPY VETERNS DAY
To all that serve and have served, THANK YOU. We honor your service. May god bless and protect you and yours!
- Sat Nov 07, 2009 4:48 pm
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: What does it cost to run a Nascar team?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 399
- Sat Nov 07, 2009 7:21 am
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: Acceleration
- Replies: 9
- Views: 960
- Sun Oct 25, 2009 5:27 pm
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: Phoenix V-12 DIY brake bleeder
- Replies: 7
- Views: 892
- Sun Oct 25, 2009 5:15 pm
- Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
- Topic: Black ZR5 Wheel
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1155
- Thu Oct 22, 2009 3:05 pm
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO YOUR CREW TODAY?
- Replies: 50
- Views: 4077
- Thu Oct 15, 2009 2:18 pm
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO YOUR CREW TODAY?
- Replies: 50
- Views: 4077
- Mon Oct 12, 2009 9:41 pm
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO YOUR CREW TODAY?
- Replies: 50
- Views: 4077
- Mon Oct 12, 2009 10:00 am
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO YOUR CREW TODAY?
- Replies: 50
- Views: 4077
- Mon Oct 12, 2009 8:57 am
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO YOUR CREW TODAY?
- Replies: 50
- Views: 4077
I just got back from a trip to visit a good friend that is going to have chemo and radation treatment starting today. Ineed to change oil, and install synthetic gear oil in the diff. Regarding never sieze, it is almost manditory at work. Road salt in the amounts our trucks are in neccitates generous...
- Thu Sep 10, 2009 2:22 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: 2003 s10 crew cab price
- Replies: 26
- Views: 4051
- Fri Aug 28, 2009 4:33 am
- Forum: Stock Crew Cab
- Topic: could i get a little help please...front shield
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1025
- Fri Aug 28, 2009 4:12 am
- Forum: Stock Crew Cab
- Topic: Fuel Door
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4578
- Wed Aug 26, 2009 4:25 pm
- Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
- Topic: Another Problem-4x4 humming (I think)
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1742
- Fri Aug 21, 2009 4:32 pm
- Forum: Stock Crew Cab
- Topic: Fuel Door
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4578
- Fri Aug 21, 2009 4:23 pm
- Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
- Topic: u joints problem
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2238
- Fri Aug 21, 2009 4:20 pm
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: What is your actual gas milage?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2373
- Fri Aug 21, 2009 4:17 pm
- Forum: Stock Crew Cab
- Topic: Start up problem
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3228
- Wed Aug 12, 2009 5:36 pm
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: Best Rubbing Compound
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1232
- Sun Aug 09, 2009 4:48 am
- Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
- Topic: ZR5 Flare Mod, Skidz cut
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2463
- Thu Aug 06, 2009 8:31 pm
- Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
- Topic: Lets talk window vent shades
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2279
- Thu Aug 06, 2009 6:40 pm
- Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
- Topic: Lets talk window vent shades
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2279
- Thu Aug 06, 2009 6:28 pm
- Forum: Stock Crew Cab
- Topic: Fuel Door
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4578
- Sun Aug 02, 2009 7:36 pm
- Forum: Stock Crew Cab
- Topic: Crew Cabs are rare
- Replies: 71
- Views: 8229
Speaking of normal maintainance. I just changed plugs, cap, rotor, fuel filter, and cleaned the throttle body yesterday. Reed, I thought some of your flock were circling when i started the truck an it wouldn't idle down. I loosened the butterfly screws and everything slid into the right place. Today...
- Fri Jul 24, 2009 5:23 pm
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: Too close to home.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 733
- Fri Jul 24, 2009 5:19 pm
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: This Is A Good Forum
- Replies: 6
- Views: 831
- Sun Jul 12, 2009 3:15 pm
- Forum: Stock Electrical / Audio / Lighting
- Topic: Dead Battery
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2834
- Sun Jul 12, 2009 10:47 am
- Forum: Stock Electrical / Audio / Lighting
- Topic: Dead Battery
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2834
- Sun Jul 12, 2009 8:48 am
- Forum: Stock Electrical / Audio / Lighting
- Topic: Dead Battery
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2834
As I started to work Friday, the crew almost didn't start. I didn't think much about it, as it has done this a couple of times before. When I started home, all it would do was click. After $91.00 for a new battery, problem solved. I've noticed that it runs smoother and doesn't hesitate when pulling ...
- Tue Jul 07, 2009 4:43 pm
- Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
- Topic: rear axle leak
- Replies: 93
- Views: 11470
- Sun Jul 05, 2009 6:58 pm
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: There may be a Truce in the AIR!/FirearmThoughts
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1743
- Sun Jul 05, 2009 6:53 pm
- Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
- Topic: rear axle leak
- Replies: 93
- Views: 11470
Believe Brule! The vent is nortorious for water contamination. The way mine was mounted, the rain water would get in it. Caught mine early, just had to change the seal, fluid and relocate the vent hose. If I were closer, I would be happy to help,but there are only so many hours in a day. With twin t...
- Sat Jul 04, 2009 5:48 am
- Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
- Topic: Just thinking out loud here about zr5 flares...
- Replies: 48
- Views: 3760
f9k9, you are right about the anti-seize! After 32 years+ of wrenching on DOH equipnent, PB and anit-seize are required for any repairs. I prefer the copper anti-seize. It seems to work better than the silver. As for PB or Deep Creep, I can't say becase I've never used it. Age + salt + corrosion = n...
- Sat Jun 13, 2009 2:22 am
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: Expeditions West Artic Ocean visit
- Replies: 9
- Views: 980