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    The Member Truck Thread

    Well I never posted a pic of my truck on here yet so here it is When I first got it . it has a 6 inch lift k&N CAI, Flowmaster duals After some work and slight changes I added headers red top optima bat and HID's , I also fixed the broken left main leaf . installed a tool box and bed...
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    What weight/type oil do you run?

    5w-30 Mobil 1 every 5 k
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    How much oil do you use?

    212k on the clock of my 95 I keep the oil changed every 5k with synthetic 5w-30. I do not lose but maybe a 1/2 quart between changes .
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    Turning radius ?

    The 94 is a ecsb with 265 the Tahoe is a 2 door with stock tires .but id does not matter because I have driven a bunch of different ones from the 88-98 and the 95 has the worst turning radius
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    WTB or WTT: interior parts (Seats and a switch)

    I could let all go for 100 bucks plus shipping or pickup .
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    Turning radius ?

    Well I drove 3 different trucks 1. Is my 95 Gmc 2.94 Z71 3.97 Tahoe the 94 and 97 have better turning radius then the 95 My question is what is the difference?
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    97 ecsb 5.7L Vortec Overheating Issue!?!?

    Have you checked the coolant level ? Also the rad might be blocked or plugged up
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    Southeastern members

    Garner,NC
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    Yet another misfire...

    Can you pull up misfire data and tell me which one is misfiring ?
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    P0302 code

    I have seen ones that are weak and they cause problems as well fuel pump
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    liquid head gasket repair?

    I would pressure test the system and check for leaks, also what year truck is this?
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    when replacing front rotors

    Would this be 2wd or 4wd? If it is 2wd the rotor and hub are built together , My option would be mic the rotor thickness to see if they are below spec and have them machined if they check out good .But above all it you are reusing the old rotors do not mix up sides or bearing . This is also a...
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    Lean 02 sensor reading

    Does that shop have a smoke machine ? It will help find the vacuum leak
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    WTB or WTT: interior parts (Seats and a switch)

    I have a nice gray console I can let go for 40 bucks plus shipping. it is out of a extended cab I may have 2 seats also
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    my 88 messed up again

    Here are a few pointers when dealing with TBI 1. distributors have problems I have ran in to getting 3 reman one to get one good one 2.fuel pressure and voltage make the truck run better 3.A good coil helps too . I have 212 k on mine and have only ran into a few issues .
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    P0302 code

    If replacing the cap,rotor, plugs,and wires did not help . I would start with the basics 1.Check static and dynamic(Running) compression 2.Check fuel pressure
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    where do you get parts from

    I usually stock pile most parts for my truck or source off egay , local shops and J/Y
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    liquid head gasket repair?

    Head gasket in a can is a quick fix to sell a pos . I would not use it at all I have worked on vehicles that I have had to replace everything with the cooling system after people use it . I pulled a radiator out of a 00 Z71 with a leaky water pump the had to weigh about 40 pounds full of that crap
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    Lean 02 sensor reading

    If the o2 sensor has a lean code the the only other thing it could be related to that would be a vacuum leak after the maf or a MAF or MAP sensor causing issues
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    my 88 messed up again

    I would not give up on the fuel injection totally . TBI is the most simple system out there . The biggest thing you have o remember when working on any computer controlled vehicle is that it has to have good grounds and proper voltage for it to run correctly . With the alt pegged and the temp...
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    Pics of my truck, future mods, and some questions! LONG POST. Come in!!!

    I believe the headders are edelbrock early style mid length that had a y pipe that went with them they are discontinued now I checked their old paper cat i had from 98
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    my 88 messed up again

    There are 2 things the pick up coil in the distributor does it also fires the injectors .I end up changing the distributor I have fought with this on several occasions .whit many different trucks
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    running hot...

    Ok now that we solved the problem of the truck running hot and fixed it. Now it is running too cool . Here is what I would do if it were at my shop . 1. Start it up let it run see if it builds pressure in the cooling system if it does not the t-stat is stuck open partially. 2. How much air...
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    Sig request

    I would like for one of you to create a sig with Wwildman on it Here are some pic's
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    Wwildman has entered

    Nope it is the firs initial from my first name and my last name
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