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    Brake light switch wire repair

    There's not much forum traffic here, I guess! I'll just keep documenting so that someone doing this has another helping hand. I put everything back together but I keep finding more air in the lines! I must have gone through 3 liters of brake fluid! Braking is quite dismal at present...I just...
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    Brake light switch wire repair

    I managed to remove the pin from the connector and re-crimp the wire. I also mounted the booster, connected the booster rod to the pedal and mounted the brake switch. I'd like to have lunch with the engineers who designed this whole mess and proceed to gently stomping their nut.s! Tomorrow I'll...
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    Brake light switch wire repair

    I haven't been able to work on the truck lately because of my work schedule but this labor day weekend changes things. I find it strange how sometimes taking a break from a job that seemed impossible, comes together next time you work on it. No, the truck isn't repaired yet or up and running but...
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    Brake light switch wire repair

    I think the '88-'95? models were easier to work on...at least from the videos I've seen.
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    Brake light switch wire repair

    So I was replacing the brake booster on my '97 K1500 and I noticed the dark green wire leading to the brake switch had separated from its crimp on the clip. I'd like to add that all of the electrical dealing with the brake switch was in working order before this job. Those of you that have...
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    Catalytic Converters

    Going from two cats to one? Did you have to reprogram the PCM?
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    Catalytic Converters

    Hello All, I'm getting a PO430 Code (Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshhold) on my '97 K1500 Silverado. Its a single cab, short bed with a 5.7. I checked the torque on all of the exhaust manifold bolts and seems to be good but on cold mornings, it sounds like a diesel truck. Could this be the...
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    Front Wheel Hub Bearing or Front Diff?

    Anyone?
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    Front Wheel Hub Bearing or Front Diff?

    I have a '97 K1500 with 170K miles and I either have a bad wheel hub bearing or something in the front differential. I started noticing the problem about 2 months ago but it has become progressively worse. At first, I noticed a slight pulsing sensation when braking and the truck was about to...
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    Possible Vss Problem

    Success! I went ahead and bought a new VSS. I wasn't going to so quickly but I got restless not knowing what was going on with my truck. Well, the gamble payed off. After replacing the sensor, everything worked as before...smoothly. The brakes returned to normal working order. You're right...
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    Possible Vss Problem

    I have a '97 K1500 with a 5.7/4L60e and 167K miles. The problem started yesterday when I loaded the truck with some tables and chairs. While on the road, I noticed the speedometer was waivering slightly by about plus or minus 5 MPH. It also felt like the tranny was coming in and out of torque...
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    Temperamental A/C

    Thanks Richard. I re-read my post and it is a rather difficult to understand!! LOL!. I will check out the refrigerant level and see what its like. I'll also look into getting another switch fan pigtail. Another thing I failed to mention is that when the A/C and fan are off, I feel air...
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    Temperamental A/C

    I have a '97 K1500 that has been having A/C issues. When I first switch it on, everything works as it should but the longer I drive, it has a tendency to blow out the air with the same force as when you initially turn it on. On occasion with a trip lasting over an hour, the blower can be set on...
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    Post pics of your truck with newer style factory oem wheels

    Those '08 Silverado wheels look sharp! As someone mentioned before...what spacer was used for the newer style bolt pattern?
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    L31 vs LT1

    If I ever did decide to swap in that LT1, it would have to be with EFI Connection's ignition system swap. Its where you're running an LS-based ignition....no more opti.
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    L31 vs LT1

    My '97 K1500 has a 5.7 with 150K and still running strong. I just wanted to know if there are any members that have swapped in an LT1. I have a wrecked '95 Z28 and pulled the LT1/4L60e with the intention of rebuilding them and swapping them into my '87 Monte SS....then the LS bug bit. :shrug...
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    The Engine p##n Thread

    Wow, Steve....that's a real stunner! Love the before and after pic.
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    Engine stumble

    No check engine light associated it. When the mechanic at the shop performed the timing, he used a lab scope. He had the motor over 1000 rpm, made the necessary adjustments and was done. Did he maybe miss a step?....I don't know.
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    Engine stumble

    Well, I spoke too soon! It did it again...I found that it does it during a moderate load. Any ideas?
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    The Engine p##n Thread

    This one is from my '77 Trans Am SE. Pontiac 400 stroked to 461......sorry, it's a bit dusty. Here's a pic of my '87 Monte SS. Then after it are several pics of the LS 2/4L60E that will be going in soon.
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    Brake lights need help now!

    Glad you found your solution. I just finished up my repair...it turned out to be that bulb connector strip, where the harness connects to. $20 at O'Reilly.
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    Engine stumble

    Glad you got yours on the road. Had it been down for a while?
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    Engine stumble

    I did replace the plugs and wires. The old plugs didn't seem out of the ordinary, with the exception of three plugs that were not gapped correctly. I drove it around a while and it seems as though it has more power and quicker response. It didn't seem to stumble/shudder. I will take it out to an...
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    Brake lights need help now!

    I'm following this thread closely, as I am experiencing almost the exact same thing. About a year ago, I had problems with the left side...it turned out the electrical connector for a trailer corroded. I removed the intermediate connector, cleaned it up and everything turned out fine...
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    Anybody else rockin the 305?

    Stock 5.3 vs stock 5.7? I haven't seen it. Let me know what you guys are doin'! ;)

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