Recent content by UrbanOffroad215
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Starting Issues
I dont have a fuel pressure gauge to check.. After speaking with a GM tech today..he told me that a good possibility is that my EGR may be clogged with carbon "pellets" or pieces of carbon. Apparently this is a common issue when doing any repairs that involve the "spider" injectors.. I am...- UrbanOffroad215
- Post #6
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
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Starting Issues
My starter seems to be fine. Spark as well. I pulled all the plugs and wires, everything seems to be working correctly. I thought a possibility could be timing. But i do not have a scanner to check. Apparently timing can not be check with a timing gun on the Vortec motor. A stupid design in...- UrbanOffroad215
- Post #3
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
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Starting Issues
Recently I did some repairs concerning my intake manifold and fuel injectors. (Vortec 5.7 SFI) After my repairs the motor ran great for about a week. Around day 5 it started giving me some trouble starting..It would take about 2-3 cranks to turn over..then a few days later it turned into 4-6...- UrbanOffroad215
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- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
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Painting Dash?
SEM sells upholstery spray paint..for rugs and door panels- UrbanOffroad215
- Post #12
- Forum: Paint / Body / Detailing
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Painting Dash?
you need an "adhesive promoter" ....spray the dash with adhesive promoter, give it a couple of good coats of primer..then you can block it smooth with 400grit (soft block to follow contour)..and for softer materials ...use the same process but you will also want to use a flex additive to...- UrbanOffroad215
- Post #11
- Forum: Paint / Body / Detailing
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paint code BS
it is the code with a "U" after it...not before it Should be two digits and then the "U"- UrbanOffroad215
- Post #4
- Forum: Paint / Body / Detailing
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paint code BS
give me your paint code..ill see what i can find out for you...i work in an auto body shop- UrbanOffroad215
- Post #2
- Forum: Paint / Body / Detailing
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Ok Its on
I finally checked the thread after waiting a week...i didnt want to bust your balls about waiting on the pictures...but it looks like i missed out on the fun.. on the other hand...smoothie looks sick.. any thoughts about changing the valance?- UrbanOffroad215
- Post #34
- Forum: Lowered and Bagged Suspension
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5.7L Vortec Injector housing and Manifold
I did some checking around...and you were right about the bracket...but for some strange reason it was not inside the manifold when i took everything apart...which means that some idiot never put it back it while they had the manifold apart before me.. The problem i am having is that i cannot...- UrbanOffroad215
- Post #9
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
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True dual to Y-pipe?
well then ill just replace my cat and stick with the duals...no sense in going through all that just to save a few bucks.. Thanks for the help guys..- UrbanOffroad215
- Post #11
- Forum: Exhaust
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Weird Voltage Issue
i had this issue with my 98...turns out it was just the ground wire from the battery to the inner fender was corroded- UrbanOffroad215
- Post #4
- Forum: Audio + Electronics
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True dual to Y-pipe?
first picture is the setup that i have...second picture is the exhaust id like to put on my truck- UrbanOffroad215
- Post #6
- Forum: Exhaust
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True dual to Y-pipe?
its showing a code now because of the exhaust..which is why i am trying to replace it...i did find a brand new catalytic converter set-up for $250..which is almost unheard of at that price....but if i cant get this entire exhaust system (minus the manifolds) for $200 ,id rather go with that as...- UrbanOffroad215
- Post #5
- Forum: Exhaust
