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The difference between men and boys is the price and size of their TOYS.

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I have used the high mount light to wire bar lights on reg cab pickups, using a 10 ga. two wire cable. Didn't have any trouble with the wiring as long as we had the truck. I would rather go this route than having to drill the body. Another option would be to use a weather proof box to the rack using...

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f9k9, try bringing the wires out of the center high mount stop light. Its cheaper to replace the light housing than repair a hole in metal

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Sounds familier. I used to have my wife mad at me about half the time. After a while I decided that it was better to not ruffle her feathers. After that, things loosened up a bit, haven't had a major falling out over things like that in about 20 years. Most of the time it pays to pay a little attent...

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Small oversights like yours WVHogRider, is what most inspection stations look for. Most want the simple easy jobs. A State Trooper once told me, that you should know that your vehicle will pass before you take it in. If most people would heed this advice, most garages would go out of business.

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I second that. The parent got what he deserved for not thinking.

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Canon A85, Had it for about 2 years, no trouble excellent photos.

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Show us!

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Don't say anything, just hand them the bill!

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I heard this about 6 months age when my cousin in Mich. sent it to me. The funny thing about this is that her dad was in on the joke.

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16 lb. sledge hammer comes to mind.

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When pushing the piston back into the caliper,it's a good idea to open the bleeder screw as you push the piston in. I neglected to do this step one time, and it cost me $700.00 to replace the abs assembly. I was given this information by the service manager where I had the module replaced.

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RTV sealer in the past contained large amounts of acetic acid in their formulation. I don't know if the newer RTV has the same formula. The acetic acid would corrode the wires and connectors. If kept on the insulation and plastic connector housings, you should have no problems. That is an outstandin...

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After doing a search on water pumps, I see what you are talking about. We didn't have that car too long in the fleet, so we didn't do too much to it. My observations didn't go deep enough. thanks for the information.

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Its been a couple of years since I've seen one, but I do remember at least two and possibly three wires coming out of the water pump. This was on a car with the police package.

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Early 90's model Caprices with the police package had electric water pumps from the factory. I'm not sure, but I think the practice continued until the stopped production.

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The counterman at my local NAPA told me about three weeks ago that their wire prices have went up by about 50%. I know that house wiring has about tripled in price in the last 18 months.

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First car that I drove was a 1966 Pontiac Tempest with a 250 cu in OHC engine. Right after I got my license, my dad started letting me drive his work car, a 1959 Chevy Impala. That thing was a tank, I glanced of the curb of a bridge at 60 mph, and only put a dent on the pan under the front bumper ab...

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The rubber type of lights may not look too good, but they are tough. The WV DOH uses them on the rear of their salt spreaders and has little trouble out of them out side of excessive vibration occasionally cracking the sealed beams or shaking the filiments loose.

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We have hydroboost on almost every GM pickup and crew cab where I work, and I can't remember having any trouble with the hydroboost on any of them in the last 15-20 years. Most of our trucks are either 3/4 or 1 ton trucks, Hydroboost is a no brainer for us. There has only been one truck that we had ...

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question for some of you more veteran members......when you were in school would you have dared to question your teacher like that? If I would have been DUMB enough to to try that on any on my teachers, I would have 1. Been sent to the principal's office (by female teachers) where I would have had ...

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Wish the state of WV would get some of this, my girls are always telling me that I smell like oil when I get home.

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$2.27 here in so. WV

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I thought the pic of you and your son was taken on Skyline Drive. I've been wanting to take my girls for a trip up there for a couple of years. I've been to Luray Caverns, but that was a little over 40 years ago. That's a sharp crew, I doubt that I will have any spare coins to trick out my truck unt...

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WVHogRider, where did you get that Good looking rack? There's some really good hunting in So. WV. I don't hunt but I work with a bunch of hunters, so they keep me well apprised of their hunts.

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Good diagram, wish some manuals were this good.

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When you think of how the world changed in the last 35-40 years, it makes me wonder just what the world is coming to. When I was in high school, ti was not unusual to see 4 or 5 pickpu trucks (especially during hunting season) with rifles or shotguns in a case hanging on gun racks in the back window...

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I haven't heard or even thought about CARtoons in years. That was one of the magazines that I would purchase whenever I could scrape up the money. I seem to remember putting a couple of the models of some of the creations featured in the mag.

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Well, problem solved, but I can't figure out why what I did cured the problem. Let me go back to when I bought the crew in Dec of 05. After getting the truck home, the only way to get it in 4wd was to shift into neutral at a stop, hold the 4-Lo button until the transfer case shifted, then hold the 4...

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Oldies from late 50's to early to mid 70's, country

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My 01 crew has started some strange behavior after sitting for two weeks while we were on vacation. When I went to work Monday, the RAP wouldn't work. I didnt think much about it at the time. After happening again when I got home, I got the manuals out but haven't had time to check out much. Before ...

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Loohs Good, makes me wish I was 20 years younger with not as many obligations.

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Speaking of how many, around this area, So WV, if I'm out and about of the day, I usually see one or more a day, they seem to be pretty popular around here.

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I bought my 01 crew last Dec for $10,500 with 75,000 mi on it. After seeing the on on the web site for $11,995 w/117,000 mi, I don't feel too bad

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Current WV inspection laws require that holes must be filled with some type of filler material. 100 mph tape was outlawed a few years ago.

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NAPA has three different sizes in their Echlin line. may be a little larger than you want, but it is another alternative.

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80-90 is recommended for the rear end without the G80 locking axle, GM P/N 1052884 (pt) or 1050017 (qt)

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I had the same problem about a month ago. the only solution is to replace the seal. I purchased mine from the local dealer for less than $8.00. While you're at it, change the diff fluid and check the vent tube. If the vent tube is located right at the fromt of the bed, relocate it so water can't dri...

rlrnr53 · Complaint filed 7/3/06 ODI number 10161260

Complaint filed 7/3/06 ODI number 10161260

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Now off to the dealer to see what they will say. Hopefully, I will get the broken cable on my crew replaced.

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At work the other day a coworker asked what was leaking under the crew. After a quick look, I discovered a leaking pinion seal. This morning, after checking all the local parts stores, I finally went to the local GMC dealer and purchased a new seal(part no. 12471523 for 7.625 ring gear) and proceede...

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Hope you don't try to haul many adults in the back seat, there's not a whole lot of leg room if you have the seat pushed back any at all. The WV Div of Highways purchased some 2006 Dodge crew?cabs, and we've spent about 3 months trying to figure how to get 5 adults in one of these. The only way we'v...

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I have used relays from NAPA in the past, but the last few have been made in China, and haven't been too reliable, so beware

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Another cause of a sticking gas pedal.can be a worn throttle cable. I've had this happen on two other vehicles I have owned, a 78 K-1500, and a 84 K1500. After replacing the cable, the trouble goes away

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I tried out a mid seventies K1500 that had a 3 on the tree in it way back when. I thought it was strange to find one like that on a dealers lot at that time. It was a chore to get the thing started without slipping the clutch a lot. Glad I didn't buy it, I don't think I could have afforded to keep c...

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Thanks for the reply. It will probably be 3 or 4 days before I can get a chance to check things out. Will post results when I get time to check it out.

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My luck with air conditioners on vehicles ran out. My wife's 03 Montana had the ac quit . On opening the hood, there was leak detector around the compressor. When I checked the pressure on the low side, it seemed normal. The clutch engages, but no cool air. My wife said she heard a whistleing noise ...

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The turn signals on my 01 crew seem to have a mind all their own. Most of the time they work fine, but on some occasions, they either won't work or quit working after being turned on. Most of the time, they will start working if I turn the hazard switch on and the off. Has anyone else had this probl...

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I've quit buying Craftsman tools for the simple reason that they don't seem to last as long as they used to. I started buying Porter-Cable tools due to a certain Yankee carpenter. So far i've had nothing but good luck with them. As my craftsman tools bite the dust, they are being replaced with eithe...

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congradulations. Try living with 14 yr old twin girls, but they are the reason for getting my crew (that and a head on encounter with a 2005 Dodge Neon). Seriously, enjoy them while they're young. I'm out numbered 3 to 1 , and have just learned to roll with the punches.

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I don't know if this is related to the above problem, But occasionally the turn signals on my 01 crew refuse to work until I turn the hazard lights on for a second, then they work normally. Haven't had a chance to check the service manual yet.

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ludwis wrote: Just for the record, the bolt for the top shock mount on the drivers side was a son of b**** to get off. I can't believe GM would put the brake lines right over the bolt head. What were they thinking???

Who says the guys in Detroit THINK?

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If the tires are put on with an impact wrench without torque sticks, the rotor can be warped. I had this problem on an 88 Olds Cutlass Supreme. When the mechanic hammered the lug nuts while rotating the tires, He warped both front rotors. If a torque stick is not used, you should snug the lugs up, t...

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You forgot the newest dark suckers LEDs

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Check out Outdoor Distributors at www.outdoordistributors.com. I have used them a few times and have found them to be reliable and reasonable as well

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The isolator that I used measured about 8"l x 4"w x 4"h. If you mount the isolator under the truck I would go with a wire gauge at least one size larger than is used on the altarnator. The isolator should have an amp rating at least equal to the maximun output rating of the alternator if not larger....

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Its been a while since I installed an isolator on my 84 K1500, but it was a simple job to complete. Of course on our crews,space is limited so a little creative thinking will be needed

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As an inspector mechanic, I can say REPORT THEM. People like this should not be allowed to get away with this kind of robbery.

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Thanks for all the replys. Yes, I plan on keeping the crew for a while, but unless I absolutely have to, I stay on road. I was bit by the off road bug about 25 years ago, and found it extremely expensive to keep up the fun.When lkyou work for the state, extra money is had to come by, and having 13 y...

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Any ideas on what to do when the web site tells you that your color code doesn't exist for that year?

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Split topic-HJ After reading this thread, this may be a little out of place, but here goes. I need to replace the front shocks on my 2001 crew, and was wondering what would be a good replacement for the stock shocks. My tired ole back and the other half can't stand anything any rougher in the way o...

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After changing the original battery in my sister's 97 Oldsmobile Silhouette van, am curious to know how long the original batteries have lasted in your vehicles?

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I've only been around about a month, but in that short time I've learned a lot about my crew. Thanks for all the info, and keep it coming. With over 75K on my slightly used crew, I'm going to need all the help I can get. Again, thanks to all wo contribute inn every way.

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nothing in service manual. sorry

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Be careful of the type of o-rings you use. Some of the ones from a hardware store may not be made to use with petroleum products.

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I just found another source for manuals, maybe a place to get some manuals at a reduced price. Factory auto manuals http://factoryautomanuals.com

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Last time I filled up, I ran 300 miles on 18 gal of fuel, a combination of city and highway.

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Helm Inc. has factory manuals on sale for half price until January 31, 2006 This is a good price for all the information contained in them.

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Hats off to you HJ,and anyone else that is a member of a fire dept. or rescue service! After spending 22yrs on a volunteer fire dept. I salute you. I would like to have had a heater like you have on many of those cold frosty or snowy West Virginia nights.

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I just got around to reading the thread about creepers. I have used a few different ones, but the one that works best for me is a JC50A from Snap-On. I like this one since it elevates the upper body from the waist up, helpful if you have lower back problems. It was a little pricey at about $175.00. ...

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The relay is just a high current switch. On a high current application, it keeps the switch from being burnt out by the load. Most relays have 4 posts, marked 30, 85,86,& 87. Post 30 is for power from the battery or fuse panel, post 87 is for power going to the accessory, Posts 85 & 86 can be used i...

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I don't know about Mississippi, but in West Virginia, the tint on the winshield can come no lower than the AS1 mark on the windshield, or no lower than 4 inches from the top, which ever is shorter.

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After reading through this thread, it all sounds familiar. I recently purchased a 2001 crew after a head on collision totaled my 96 S-10 Extended cab. A crew is the only truck that will meet our needs. After getting the truck home, I discovered that the only way to get into 4-hi is to stop, put the ...

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I'm new here, but I have worked for 30 years on snow equipment and would like to offer some advice on wiring. Most people that do their own troubleshooting on wiring,use a test light, which is ok if you don't start poking holes in the insulation of wires. the problem with this is when around a salty...

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