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Diagnosing accessory clicking when hot

I recently completed my new engine install. Everything went fairly well and started up without issue. As soon as it started though, I notice the belt chirping. I assumed I'd probably contaminated the belt with some oil or coolant and didn't think much of it. With the engine install, I also...
- 97-2door
- Thread
- Dec 20, 2023
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
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Vortec intake manifold pitting

Hi all. I'm in the process of putting a new crate engine in my 1997 Tahoe. I'm going with a stock 5.7 Vortec (L31), but I need to re-use the intake manifold from my old engine. The intake manifold was not leaking when I removed it. After cleaning it up, I noticed pitting around most of the...
- 97-2door
- Thread
- Nov 12, 2023
- Replies: 21
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
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New pitman arm

I’ve seen several posts about installing new pitman arms to the steering box. Some folks say they just hit the nut with an impact and call it a day. Others say they torque it to the 184 ft-lb. I’ve got the engine pulled so doing some other work while I have easy access. How the hell do you...
- 97-2door
- Thread
- Oct 24, 2023
- Replies: 13
- Forum: Stock Suspension + Bolt On Kits
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Corrosion concerns with removed engine

Hi! I'm relatively new to the forum but have already found it extremely helpful. I'm preparing to remove the engine from my 1997 Tahoe. It's got numerous oil leaks that are only getting worse. My plan is to just pull the engine and replace all of the seals/gaskets. This may be a dumb question...
- 97-2door
- Thread
- Jun 20, 2023
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance