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Update: Rebuilt calipers, new rotors, new brake pads. Bled the system, took it for a test drive, everything felt pretty decent. I thought bleeding the system again a second time would be good just to be safe and flush more fluid out since it was really crappy and had sentiment in it.... now the brak...

crazycarl

I checked the brake fluid reservoir this morning and it does not look good! So fluid change is probably badly needed, good call HenryJ

and I did also order some rebuild kits since they were so cheap and I figured worst case scenario I'm only out 6 bucks.

crazycarl

I bet my brake fluid has a ton of water then. I know I haven't changed it in the 3 years I've owned it. I will add that to the list.

crazycarl

So my truck has developed sticky caliper(s) on the rear. This truck has sat for some time with very short drives only every month or so. I drove it about 12 miles yesterday and the passenger rear was burning up and smelled pretty badly, driver side only had a rubbing noise. Guide pins moved fine, ju...

crazycarl

one thing I thought of after posting before, I also know my front wheel bearings are also on their way out, so not sure if that could contribute to the noise or not as well.

crazycarl

I think my truck is doing the same or similar. I'd describe mine more as a whine though. Right now it is only 4wd for me as well. I did replace my CV axles this spring... so not sure if fluid is low in the front differential?

crazycarl

5lb sledge made tapping the CV joint a breeze. First hit and it popped in. Recommend that to anyone in the future!

crazycarl

Having done a few of these axles myself, I have to agree with roadrunner, you're probably just fighting the snap ring. Sometimes it takes a few good whacks with a BFH to seat the snap ring. I ran into the same problem a few months ago when installing a passenger side cv axle on my 88 S10 Blazer. It...

crazycarl

roadrunner wrote:Only way to be sure on the bearing is visual with a mirror if possible. With the axle removed of course. And yes, there is only one snap ring.

Okay roger that. I haven't been able to double check anything yet but will hopefully tomorrow. Thanks for the help so far though!

crazycarl

More likely the internal snap ring is fighting you or has been dislodged from it's groove. Double/triple check. Damage WILL result if it's not engaged properly. Double check on needle bearings is also in order. There is one snap ring right? It was still on when I put the axle partially on. Didn't l...

crazycarl

I have removed/replaced the RH cv shaft without removal or disconnection of either the hub bearing or the ball joint. It is tight but comes out opposite what you think. You need to crank the steering clear to the right and pop the INSIDE of the cv joint loose from the front differential shaft compr...

crazycarl

My creaking, almost popping noises was/are my lower ball joints. they are the originals and they have ~90k miles on them

crazycarl

A local radiator shop reccomends liquid Dawn dishwashind soap. We tried it on a grader that had a ruptured hyd. oil cooler, and it worked wonders removing the oil. Yes! Your posts were the ones I had seen. I went out and got some dawn today and hopefully will have time tomorrow to flush the cooling...

crazycarl

Are you talking about doing this with the powdered kind, right?! No. Liquid degreaser. I forgot what brand people have used and I recall a certain brand not to use due to certain ingredients, iirc. EDIT: after looking for the coolant flush post I came across a while ago, I found this: http://forums...

crazycarl

I agree. Last time I used the Peak flush, this time I am going to use dish soap.

crazycarl

Might check the radiator cap. There is a good thread on caps. It can take some effort to purge the system. I replaced the radiator cap with one from Autozone ~1 year ago. Never looked at brand, just had them give me one. It is a Motorad, 16#. So I may follow others in the radiator cap thread and re...

crazycarl

Yes. Check for damp carpet on the passenger side too. I have checked carpet after driving and it has been dry. No obvious smell or stains of coolant. Also driving it right now, there is little to no gurgling. Is there anything specifically that causes it to happen that I can do to help the search?

crazycarl

Gurgling does describe the noise better. I changed the intake manifold gasket about a year ago, the rear of the manifold was clogged with dexcool. Since changing it out, I flushed the system and went with the green coolant. I also fill a little my overflow tank and it disappears too. so next step I ...

crazycarl

I just want to make sure that what I am thinking is right on this one... There is some liquid behind my dash towards the passenger side. I only notice it when I accelerate. It sounds like it is liquid being semi-sucked up through a tube and kind of bubbling somewhere. That is from the leaky transfer...

crazycarl

just FYI, if anyone is interested in the Autolite's and needing spark plugs soon, they have a $2 dollar rebate per plug running til Nov. 30, 2012. I went through Rockauto, not sure if that matters.

crazycarl

I assume Autolite Iridium XP605's are still the way to go and recommended? I have been running Champion or NGK (just Autozone budget kind, I believe) along with Duralast plug wires. No major complaints, except kind of a bumpy idle which I thought was an 02 sensor, now I'm thinking may be my plug/wir...

crazycarl

Shoot. I bought a Denso to replace it...

But I'll get them replaced again if need be. This thread has me feeling better. Thanks for the direction guys

crazycarl

As far as clearing, I had the batter disconnected. That clears them correct?

And upon further investigating. Those codes all have to do with the same sensor, bank 1 sensor 2. If the website I was looking at was correct....

(http://www.obd-codes.com)

crazycarl

I believe they are original. Truck has almost 90k miles on it now.

crazycarl

So I may have let a small issue become slightly bigger, and now I'd like to get input from you experts on here. Long story short, truck ran decent up north but pumped full of ethanol for its 80k mile life. Brought it down south, it hasn't seen ethanol since, and one of the first things I did was run...

crazycarl

Pickle fork came in handy for them, thats for sure. And I only replaced the uppers because the lowers had no noticeable play in them. The uppers on the other hand were terrrrrrible. It's already night and day difference driving now. I figured the lowers will be easier to do now in the future after g...

crazycarl

Has anyone ever had a upper ball joint stuck in the knuckle? I have. But, I got both uppers done! Steering is much smoother and no more clanking from the ball joints. Thanks for the how-to/advice. I'm excited.

crazycarl

Thanks Steve! Since I don't plan on using the tool too often I'm trying to shade away from buying it unless I absolutely have to and put that 100 dollars toward other things

crazycarl

Just did this too. Love the throttle response now. Night and day different. Awesome right??? I am doing this to every vehicle I come in contact with now lol. Also checked the other day and I was averaging about 17.5MPG. Not bad for a truck with a dead #3 cyl. Definitely. Thats one thing I didn't me...

crazycarl

After doing some more reading. If I'm just doing the upper ball joints, on a scale of 1-10, how stupid would it be for me to not unload the Torsion bar and just use my jack under the LCA?

crazycarl

Just did this too. Love the throttle response now. Night and day different.

crazycarl

I just got my upper ball joints in the mail, finally time to replace. I'm dreading unloading the torsion bar more than anything. I've begun calling around every where to try and rent the tool!

crazycarl

Okay I feel stupid. I didn't see those. Thanks though!

crazycarl

Hey guys, just wanted to get some feedback before I tackle attempting to replace my ball joints. From what I can tell, my upper ball joints are the super bad ones. The lowers have very minimal play in them, should I replace both upper and lower anyways at the same time? I'm leaning towards just doin...

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