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  1. denhamt1983

    1997 5.7L Suburban radiator capacities

    Its just a little over a year old, so I'm sure it's all good
  2. denhamt1983

    1997 5.7L Suburban radiator capacities

    Not bad at all, considering. Happened a long time ago, honestly! Just took a while for the crack to expand enough to make a noticeable leak, I guess. My grille guard took most of the hit, it and the bumper kind of lean back from it, but just cosmetic. Cracked the grille and it's mounting tabs in...
  3. denhamt1983

    1997 5.7L Suburban radiator capacities

    Nice, thanks! Yeah, I have one set of hose pliers, planning on clamping off the lower hose to lose as little as possible. The radiator is cracked from an impact with a deer, not clogged up or anything, so not too worried about flushing. Just looking to replace as cheaply as possible
  4. denhamt1983

    1997 5.7L Suburban radiator capacities

    I'm replacing my radiator this weekend and curious about how much coolant, oil, and transmission fluid I can expect to have to replace. I know I should do a flush and replace all the fluids, but I'm not going to, just wanna replace what gets lost. Thanks!
  5. denhamt1983

    1997 5.7L Direct Drive or Gear Reduction starter

    Pretty much just trying to find out which style starter it SHOULD have before I order the thing. Know the kid I bought it from had replaced it 3 times in the last 5 years, latest one burnt up after 1700 mile trip, guess the heat was too much. Dont know which style it currently has either, will...
  6. denhamt1983

    Audible engine noise through A/C

    Nope, all stock
  7. denhamt1983

    Hard start when warm 97 5.7L

    Thanks everybody! I replaced the crank sensor and the temp sensor (one on thermostat housing) and now it starts when hot, but still runs kinda crappy once it does. Next step is the evap vacuum solenoid, just got here today and will get it on soon
  8. denhamt1983

    Audible engine noise through A/C

    Doesn't matter, if the A/C is on, it's doing it. Doesn't matter how long it's been running either, or if it's on fresh air or recirculating
  9. denhamt1983

    Audible engine noise through A/C

    Basically. It's like when someone puts an amp in their car and you can hear the engine revving through the speakers, but you hear it revving as a "rumble" under the dash that follows engine rpm. Only there with A/C running
  10. denhamt1983

    Audible engine noise through A/C

    1997 Suburban, 5.7L. I replaced the compressor about a month ago due to loud noises when I turned it on the first time, my first summer with this truck, no idea how long that was a thing. After replacement had a shop vacuum and recharge system, all good there. Now the new compressor is quiet as...
  11. denhamt1983

    Hard start when warm 97 5.7L

    This is all great advice, thanks! I have been worried about crank sensor. I did buy the truck in March, think it was probably this way for PO too. Am worried about crank sensor, havent replaced but when I got the truck had a very bad, long term coolant leak from water pump, replaced that too...
  12. denhamt1983

    Hard start when warm 97 5.7L

    I'm at my wits end here. 1997 Suburban K1500 5.7L. Newish fuel pump, new plugs, wires, cap, rotor, ICM, TPS, IAC, EGR, spider injector, exhaust completely all new. When the truck has been sitting between 15 mins and 45 mins hot will not start for anything, and once it does start it idles super...
  13. denhamt1983

    One exhaust gasket per manifold or two?

    Nice, that's how I eventually did it! Thanks
  14. denhamt1983

    One exhaust gasket per manifold or two?

    Replacing exhaust manifolds, 97 5.7L Vortec. The manifolds came with two gasket sets per manifold. Am I supposed to combine them together or use just one? They are the compressed fiber type, metallic on one side only. Thanks
  15. denhamt1983

    Strange beads in 5.7L Vortec intake box

    Here is the box and the "beads"
  16. denhamt1983

    97 5.7L Vortec: use exhaust flange springs or not

    Sweet, thanks!
  17. denhamt1983

    97 5.7L Vortec: use exhaust flange springs or not

    Replacing the exhaust manifolds on a 97 K1500 Burb, 5.7L Vortec. The driver side came with those springs that go between the nut and flange, but the passenger side didnt. Neither flange had the springs on the old ones. Should I put them on the driver side or just leave them off both?
  18. denhamt1983

    Strange beads in 5.7L Vortec intake box

    When squeezed between two fingers they crumble apart, almost like the core of an acorn (had a Caballero that squirrels packed the intake full of acorns before ) but these are just different. Maybe a different kind of nut. The truck is from Minnesota, and currently in Colorado, and I'm from...
  19. denhamt1983

    Strange beads in 5.7L Vortec intake box

    They were in a square box that has a small opening, attached to the pipe coming in from the fender, before the filter. I'm home for lunch but will take pics when I get back to the shop
  20. denhamt1983

    Strange beads in 5.7L Vortec intake box

    That was my thought, too, but just didnt know if there was something I didnt know! Thanks!
  21. denhamt1983

    Strange beads in 5.7L Vortec intake box

    Hi all, probably stupid question, but removed my air intake box to get to exhaust manifold and a ton of these small, tan beads spilled out of the small square box attached to the intake. Any idea what they're for? Should I put them back in? I found as many as I can, but not sure if they're even...
  22. denhamt1983

    '97 K1500 Suburban stalling after long drive

    Thanks a ton, everyone, now I have a lot of stuff to pinpoint in my troubleshooting I'll be sure to update as I go through it, too
  23. denhamt1983

    '97 K1500 Suburban stalling after long drive

    Thanks for the reply, I check with PO and it's true he didnt replace anything else but the pump. I'll get it out to scan that code soon as I can, and will definitely start with the EGR
  24. denhamt1983

    '97 K1500 Suburban stalling after long drive

    Hi, first time OBS owner, longtime fan. 1997 K1500 Suburban 5.7L, 250000 miles. Had an issue yesterday that I could use a hand with. I've owned the truck for about 2 months now and had a couple issues with hard starts, like if I ran a bunch of errands then let it sit for 30 mins or so would be...

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