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    Misfiring when hot

    Runs just fine cold, but once it warms up, it starts misfiring. This truck is a TRUE beater truck used only to transport trash 2 miles round trip. I don't really want to throw much money at it when it has so many other problems. Any likely causes? Thank you.
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    Just replaced master cylinder...breaks are rediculously spongy now...won't even stop

    I just replaced my master cylinder due to a leaking reservoir grommet. I bled all 4 brakes in the following order: right rear/left rear/right front/left front. I noticed that no matter how much I tried to bleed the left front, no air would come out of the bleeder. I loosened the line and...
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    How do I know if my truck has manual or power brakes?

    I plan on replacing the master cylinder and bleeding. I have worked on brakes for a while but every vehicle I have ever owned has had power brakes so I never really got involved in attempting to understand whether or not any of my vehicles had power brakes. Is there a sure fire way to tell...
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    Getting door keys

    As you may recall, this is my beater truck. I bought it and it just has the igntition key but no door keys. Since I have a prepaid lockout service, this is not the highest priortity so I want to see how cheaply I can get a key and what would be required of me to get that key. Again, this is...
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    Some play when turning to the right....

    So based upon my neighbor/State Inspectors recommendation, I replaced the Pitman arm/Idler arm. I'd say that it feels about 60% better. The problem that I have now is that when I turn the wheel to the right, nothing happens unless I turn the wheel about an inch more to the right. So if I have...
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    Pitman arm replacement...8 hours and I can't get it off

    It looks like either this is a 30 minute job for most or a horror story. I beat the heck out of the end with the smaller nut for about 4 hours, lubricated it, torched it etc. It will only come out so far. So I gave up and started on the larger end (34 mm nut). I got the biggest puller I...
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    Brake Grommets for master cylinder

    Brand new Master Cylinder and the brake grommets below the reservoir leak. Any idea if I can get this part independently? Thanks
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    Speed Bleeder Size?

    Anyone know what size speed bleeders would work on these brakes? Gravity bleeding has been a good friend but speed bleeders would be nice just to be sure. Thanks!
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    Brake light on, pedal spongy, brakes bled, what's wrong?

    I noticed that one of the rear wheel cylinders was leaking so I replaced it. I gravity bled all 4 twice. I know that not everyone knows about and/or is a fan of gravity bleeding but it is what it is. Anyways, the brake reservoir is full but the brake light and spongy pedal persist. I have...
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    I guess this means my truck is lifted? I have a question.

    Since I am a newb at this, I have attached a pic to try and get my truck figured out. I guess this pic shows that the truck is lifted? Is that done the "right" way or "wrong" way. Also, what other areas should I look at/take pictures of to determine lift and if it was done right and what...
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    Truck steering pretty loose

    So I took her on her maiden voyage to the county dump and I was kind of scared. The steering seems slack especially when turning right. I have issues with my brakes that I am working out to, so I am not sure if it is related to the spongy brake situation. (Problem happens when the brakes...
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    Brake fluid sprays out of reservoir...spongy brakes

    Was bleeding brakes and ran out of brake fluid. I figure that I did a decent job of bleeding the brakes but probably left the master bleeder open during the process like a tool. The strangest thing happens now. The brake fluid goes flying out of the reservoir when I hit the brake. I am glad...
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    Replacing a brake booster

    I have changed brake master cylinders before, but have never changed a brake booster before. Will I lose brake fluid during the change? Is it difficult to change? Thanks
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    Bleeding brakes need help understanding reservoir quick!

    Maybe it is because I am new to trucks, but I need a cliff's notes version of how to fill the reservoir. There is a big side and a small side...the small side goes down 2x as fast. Right or wrong better or worse, I am gravity bleeding at the moment because I have no pumper. It is working...
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    Extra Seatbelt up front?

    I'd like my truck to be used to dump/pickup stuff, but would also like to be able to use it to move my 3 and 7 year old and wife in an emergency. I think most States say that I can pick and choose who gets buckled and who doesn't in an emergency but I'd like to see if I can get an extra set of...
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    Complete Newbie...what is the purpose of lifting a truck?

    Hi, I was just wondering what the purpose of lifting a truck is in technical terms besides it looking good. I don't mean to offend anyone, just want to learn. Is it to allow more clearance? My truck just happens to be lifted in some manner and I want to learn more about it's purpose...
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    How do I positively and easily Identify my engine size and vehicle trim?

    Just hoping there is an easy way. Need to know the size for ordering parts etc. I believe it is a 350 but want to be sure. While I am at it, what is the exact model of my vehicle for when I am ordering parts. Seems to be a little bit more tricky than my other vehicles. Vehicle is an 88...
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    Complete Newbie to Trucks

    Hello there, I figured that I would introduce myself before I start chomping at the bit about how to fix all of my "new" trucks's problems. I am a complete newbie to trucks. I just bought an 88 GMC Sierra 2wd from my neighbor. It was sort of an impulsive thing which is a bit odd for me. We...

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