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Did you get a warranty on the rebuild? if so I would have them check it first so they don't say you caused a problem when changing fluid. I debated and spent the extra $300 to stretch the warranty of the 4L60E I just had rebuilt for my Tahoe to 3yr/36K, the standard warranty would have been 12Mo/12K...

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They are not recommending one to me I am checking into it. I have spent a fortune on repairs out of pocket that MIGHT have been covered with the extended warranty they offered me for 1200 when I bought the truck. I am looking at it as a possible hedge against the transmission or other component fail...

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Postby HenryJ on Mon Jan 25, 2010 10:39 am The whole distributor thing has me a little worried. Without removing it there is no way to tell it is seizing. There is no mechanical advance to go bad. The housing is plastic. What could it possibly seize to? With the engine stopped there is nothing in t...

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Have seen a number of complaints lately about the small shop I had been using for a lot of the trucks repair work. Allegations of being charged for work not actually performed, work being recommended that a second shop said was unnecessary and such so many of my problem may have been due to this but...

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I just got mine back from the dealership, they did the window for $180 which is on par with the local glass shops. I could have waited till it needed inspection but since modern vehicles get a lot of there structural stability from the glass I figured it was best to replace now, besides it was alrea...

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I would get it in the shop FAST to have it checked out. A slipping OD is often the sign of these transmissions about to go out but with luck it might just need a filter change or a valve body replacement. Once it throws the gear plan on a 2000-2500 rebuild.

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Hey everyone, I just ended up with a sho-me siren control box with wail, yelp and phazer sounds that I can't use. It is the basic model 30.3106 and I have the instructions on PDF for installation which is just a 3 wire hookup. It is used and shows some wear but was working when pulled from it's last...

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We are in a flood watch currently, rain started up my way about noon today very heavy with wind gusts upward of 45 mph. I currently have a swimming pool in my back yard from the rain and melt off. Try to go off-road right now and good old VT Mud will eat your rig.

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It's possible, but if so it must have been from the run in NH 4-5 years ago. The truck has not been off road since then. I would more go with the theory of a cheap replacement the first time at least until it either happens again or I can find any damage upon inspection.

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Our correspondent from the Great State of Vermont reports:

"Summer's almost here...we can now see the deer moving around.
Yep, won't be long now…"

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First time they were replaced it was at a small shop not the dealership and I no longer go there due to many other issues. It was $200 to get the seals replaced this time and this dealership is way good at deciding that more needs to be done than just the minimum. I will run these and keep an eye ou...

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Yea I understand the lost in translation thing. The only reason i go to this shop is it is the one that replaced the motor and thy have all the warranty info on it. I was hoping this would be a covered problem. This code came up only about 6K after the replacement so it's possible it was damaged whe...

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Unfortunately I have no good place to work on it, I have no garage or access to one and working in the driveway in a VT winter is not really an option( especially one that is not level ), if I was still in my old place with a huge work bay I certainly would have done so as I have done plenty of wren...

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I suspect if the dealership had found the bearings bad i would have gotten that info from them, they are quite good at spending my money. I will just replace this time and then maybe start looking into the ZR2 option for mine as well if I need to, seeing as how an upgrade to the G80 would be nice (m...

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Postby 04crewvt on Sun Jun 01, 2008 4:51 pm Rear was just done with the axle seals a couple of weeks ago. I have been debating synthetic for them but I need to see how difficult it would be to do in the driveway or if I can find a local place that uses Amsoil since that's what I want to run if poss...

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Hard to see how since our fuel delivery system is directly tied to the computer management of the engine as far as I understand it.

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Well I finally got the P0016 code to set again so the dealership would check to see what was wrong. They found the distributor was seized internally and was not able to adjust properly so now with 63K it's time for a whole new distributor assembly. They also found the axle seal leaking in the rear o...

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The 1500w is for maximum SHTF scenarios, while we certainly do not need it all the time we want to have the reserve when needed. a coffee maker and microwave my also be in the trailer if we are forced to use it for a prolonged time. We really do not care about parasitic drain from the inverter if we...

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The 1st gen blazers had the previous version of the 4L60E (700R4) it was known to blow up at around 80-90K, the transmission in my 95 Blazer (2nd gen with 4L60E ) which was a highway rig only had 243K on it when I traded it and was still going strong and the 98 Tahoe I just replaced the transmission...

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Our trucks use the same 4L60E transmissions as the 1/2ton trucks but I believe they have a different torque converter and different programming. That being said they are not he strongest transmissions in the world and if you wheel hard you can expect to blow one up sooner or later. The up side of th...

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Hey gang, Our C.E.R.T team is on the lookout for a upgraded power inverter for our Command and Communications trailer. We were good with a small 200 watt unit until we went overboard on creature comforts like the electric fan, baseboard heater and the need to run up to 3 laptops in the trailer when ...

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That's a cheap price if that's installed and a full re-manufactured engine. I paid 3700.00 apx in 2008 for my Jasper reman with 3yr 100k waranty and that was about 1000 less than they wanted for a Goodwrench crate motor.

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This looks great! It is a good refresh on the style and looks much more modern to my eye. I think it will go over well.

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I see the subscribed topics in the User control but still do not seem to be getting alerts. They are not in my spam box but I know with yahoo they sometimes delay sending what they see as bulk email so I will see if it comes through later on and let you know. I have had them hold some e-mails for as...

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I have noticed this as well, the automatic notification does not seem to be working for me as well (Yahoo) so it is not just a Verizon thing.

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I would first check carefully around the thermostat housing. On mine the slight leak was dripping onto a hot part and vaporizing so it was very hard to find. You could also go to the dealership and get the UV dye they can add to the system to check for leaks but it would require you to have a black ...

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Looks like we need to do something with the map as well if we want to keep it. The old version is being taken out of service and a new one is taking it's place. I saved a local backup of the data in case it locks us out before we can do anything with it. It can then be viewed with Google maps.

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The new space looks great. Thanks for all the hard work on the back end working through all the issues. Everyone involved has gone over and above in getting us back up again. Good to see everyone finding there way back and to be picking up some new members as well.

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225K and the Tahoe blew it's transmission on the way to work Saturday. I managed to get there but that was all she wrote. AAMCO currently putting in a complete HD rebuilt unit to the tune of $2000 or so. waiting for spring to add more lights/wigwag, got one for free so might as well. Replacement hea...

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Finally had a day off with good weather and mild temps. Got the caliper slide pin all slippery and have the studded snows on for the winter. Next up it's due for a lube /oil/filter and to figure out why I am now getting a P0016 code, looks like another trip to the stealership. If the weather holds I...

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Told you so. If we ever get together I will show you how my freakishly long fingers let me disarm with a Blackhawk from the wrong side. LOL

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be prepared to have a drawer full of holsters before you find the prefect one unless you are very lucky on the first try, If you have a shop around with lots of holsters in stock you might want to see if you can try some on and see how they will work for you. Congrats BTW.

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Brule has it right, it's to keep it from shutting down while engine is running without it it could shut off when at a light in idle if you were drawing a lot of juice.

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You will need to specify you need an alignment. Not all shops have an alignment rack so you should check in advance of going and set up an appointment for the day you are getting the tires on. Tbar crank can be done easier if you lift the front with a jack but yes it's all of a 10 minute job.

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Good to know if we are attacked by the Blue Man Group or Martians we will all know where to shoot them. Remember though it is bad form to add up the score in a real shooting.

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That is the same target we qualify with BTW.

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Most departments I know of have gone to semi jacketed or jacketed hollow points of some variety or another. As with the question of weapon, it will depend on the department.

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What is showing 24??

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I would take the truck to an auto parts store like Auto Zone or such that can bench test the alternator for you if you can't do it yourself with a multimeter. You will kill a new battery in hours if the alternator is not working and you are running strictly off the battery possibly leaving you stran...

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Normal does not apply in my case. They even had to special order my long sleeve uniform shirts. The regular supplier on hearing I needed a 5xl 40-42 sleeve length shirt said, and I quote "well why did you hire someone so big we don't have anything that size in stock and will not order any for him"

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I gave up on shooting with both eyes open it just messes with my aim. I am left handed but right eye dominant.

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What is this hot foot fix you are all speak of ?? My feet are never hot in my Crew, He says as it took till 10 am on Tuesday before the frost was off the windshield. By January it will take 2 miles for the heat to even start to show up and nearly 5 before the truck will shift into OD.

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LOL -muzzle end I should say just behind the sights, this only works if you have a flat spot of course Not sure what handgun you are using.

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Sounds like you might be jerking the trigger a bit. My range instructor had a good drill to test that. Take an empty gun and balance an empty cartridge on the end of the muzzle, with your arm at full extension slowly squeeze the trigger, if you are nice and smooth it will stay in place, if not it wi...

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We are just trying to see if there is a common denominator with your issues the more detailed info you post the more of us can scratch our heads and tyr to thing of what might be wrong. I would check for a ground wire issue it MIGHT be the issue, but it's at least a place to start.

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Just finished my annual re-qualifying for my job last month. As an FPS contract guard our contract requires us to carry .38 special, 2 speed loaders and only 18 rounds of 110gr sjhp ammo. We must qualify at 3,7.15,25 yards both strong and weak hand from the 3 and 7, 15 and 25 from standing and kneel...

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I thought it was higher than that but I guess Brule has the specs below.

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Use less skinny pedal. Sharp turns in the rain almost always break my trucks rear free and that is with good tires.

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Possibly the fuel injector sticking open too long causing to go rich?

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First it's the makeup mirror then the nail polish remover, Qtips, hairspray then the Turkey baster from the kitchen once you have those all out of their normal place of residence and into the tool box you will be officially banned form your own house for theft of vital supplies by the other half. Sp...

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spitting snow here today at will be in the 30's overnight

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Console is easy to remove, seats are not hard either sounds like it will be worth it to get rid of the smell. You might have to cut the replacement carpet to fit the mounting stud of the console and seat bolts but a good sharp utility knife will do the trick.

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Nothing too special going on here. I need to clean up my winter rims/snow tires and get them balanced and changed over as well as getting the slide pins on the calipers lubed up before winter salt season hits.

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Sounds like the sensor in the tank is on the way out. You could try to run some Marvel Mystery Oil in the tank to see if it frees up the float. The ScanGuage will not directly read the fuel level but if it is regularly accurate with the number of gallons at fillup you can use the trip function to sc...

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Most flush solutions will tell you how long they should be run in the system, I suspect each brand you find will be different. If the Dex has gone south it may take a couple of flushes with the solution to get all the crud and you really want that all out. Remember to flush the heater core as well (...

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I would check the weatherpak conector to see if it is fully seated and locked as well as for corrosion at the terminals, if they look good I would say it's time to replace the sensor.

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This reminds me, I have had an auto dim mirror sitting around here for 4 years waiting to go on. I got it just before I moved and have never gotten around to building a wire harness and changing it over.

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Possibly but 1st things first, since you did something to the exhaust that has a probability of causing a problem with air flow I would check that before I guess at a totally different reason for the issue. I had a cat plug completly on another car and the symptoms you have at higher speeds/RPM is w...

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Sounds like you may have plugged the Cat and you are now getting too much back pressure. It would at least be where I started to look. With luck you can remove the obstruction and be good to go without having to pony up for a new cat.

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I personally would go with the muffler, it sort of tunes the exhaust note and I really find straight pipes are just too loud/obnoxious. Heck I still can't justify modding my factory setup it sounds fine to me and if I wanted big sound I would have a V8 (like in my Tahoe). I really do not see the big...

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Our trucks downstream O2 sensor is located past the end of the cat, there is no sensor for the precat so you can remove it without any need to cheat the OBDII system. No light will light and no code will be set. I do not recommend removing the cat, we have a high flow unit from the factory and you w...

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I would carefully check the airbag deployment sensor located on the radiator core support to make sure it's not loose (you will want to de-energizer the airbag system first so you don't accidentally set it off)

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Blinking SES lights are normally a sign of an problem that has yet to trigger a code. See if it happens under the same weather/driving conditions, a diagnostic scanner that lets you read and record real time information may help if you happen to catch it at the right time.

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Just trying to figure out exactly what is going on. The dome override switch should be on the out position when you want the lights to come on when you open the door (or hit the remote button) pushing it in should turn off the dome lights and they will not come on when the doors are open. If this is...

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No need to be scared, this is the first catastrophic failure I can think of in all the threads on spacers and all the trucks running them that I can think of. My issue was one of a kind in that it is overly easy for me to over tighten any bolt if I don't pay attention. I would just carefully install...

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Just a thought. Are you waiting 30 seconds or so after the door is closed to see if the lights go off? there is a delay built in to act as a courtesy light.

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Uh yea, I was the one who broke 3 of 5 wheel studs on my stock hub, this was as I added the spacers but did not realize how LITTLE 100lb/ft of torque is when using a 3/8 socket. I bught a torque wrench after that to solve that problem. Is it possible the shop "helped" you by hitting the lugs when th...

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First day it hit high 80's this summer (5 weeks ago) I started asking people if they were getting ready for cold weather they glowered at me, 2 weeks ago we had 37 overnight and have mid 40's most nights since. I see no issue with getting the plow lights rigged now.

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First things first Welcome aboard. Of the list you have so far the first word of advice would be spend the money the first time and go with Bilstein shocks all the way around on your crew. It will be the best investment in money you will get in terms of quality of ride and handling. If your camper i...

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The 2004 was the last year for the S10 Crew and it was only a 1/2 year production run. Most manufacturers just did not bother to update their catalogs to reflect the model year. There are a few differences but mostly they are the same. Most parts will fit but if in doubt you can contact the manufact...

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04 with 6700 on in in November of 04 for $19,995.
Blue books now at 8000-9000 with 60K on it. You got a steal if it's never been wrecked and is clean

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I would check for air in the coolant system, have you recently had it serviced? if so air may have gotten trapped in the heater core.

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Anyone notice how hard our trucks seem to work to get up to cruising speed compared to a similarly equipped V8 rig. After driving the Tahoe for the better part of a year while getting the crew back in action I think I just got spoiled on how little effort it takes for that big V8 to do what it does.

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