Trevor Floyd
Newbie
I grew up riding in my dad's 1992 Chevy K3500. I loved riding around in that thing to the construction site or up into the mountains. 3 weeks ago I bought my first truck. 1995 GMC K2500. I love it, but it runs like it's 25 years old.. go figure.
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Current issues include:
Rough Idle
Chirp from the serpentine belt
Struggles a little bit getting into reverse but never out of it
Broken rear passenger side shock mount (completely rusted through and broke off)
Some dings, scratches and dents
Sometimes the speakers work and sometimes they don't
A/C is always cold, but with varying airflow
Plenty of surface rust on the frame to remove and then recoat
Engine temperature sensor is busted and just hanging under the hood.
What I've done:
Replaced pin and bushings to fix driver sagging door
Spark plugs and wires (MSD)
EGR valve
PCV Valve
Fresh air breather elbow was cracked and replaced
Removed the passenger rear shock because the broken bracket and shock were just floating between the frame and muffler.
Serpentine belt
Idler Pulley
Tensioner Pulley
What works well:
Engine still has plenty of power and getup
starts up every time... unless I have less than 1/8 tank... then it takes a couple turns I think it's a fuel problem.
Drives smooth once I'm out of idle
I love this truck. I can't wait to get this thing running smooth and looking new again. I bought it 3 weeks ago and plan on this being about a 3 year project to get it where I want it.
Plans:
Running smooth again
I am planning on a couple engine modifications. I'm looking at the camshaft, new headers, and maybe intake manifold. I want to get up to about 380 or 390 horses and 430-450 lbs of torque, but keep all my power under 5500 rpm. Final color is currently unknown. Maybe black, but I really like the dark red and blue versions as well. I'll update the lights, grill, maybe an aluminum radiator. If I do lift the truck, it will only 1.5-2 inches. I just want this to be a good looking daily driver that can handle trips up into the mountains and tow when it needs to.
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Current issues include:
Rough Idle
Chirp from the serpentine belt
Struggles a little bit getting into reverse but never out of it
Broken rear passenger side shock mount (completely rusted through and broke off)
Some dings, scratches and dents
Sometimes the speakers work and sometimes they don't
A/C is always cold, but with varying airflow
Plenty of surface rust on the frame to remove and then recoat
Engine temperature sensor is busted and just hanging under the hood.
What I've done:
Replaced pin and bushings to fix driver sagging door
Spark plugs and wires (MSD)
EGR valve
PCV Valve
Fresh air breather elbow was cracked and replaced
Removed the passenger rear shock because the broken bracket and shock were just floating between the frame and muffler.
Serpentine belt
Idler Pulley
Tensioner Pulley
What works well:
Engine still has plenty of power and getup
starts up every time... unless I have less than 1/8 tank... then it takes a couple turns I think it's a fuel problem.
Drives smooth once I'm out of idle
I love this truck. I can't wait to get this thing running smooth and looking new again. I bought it 3 weeks ago and plan on this being about a 3 year project to get it where I want it.
Plans:
Running smooth again
I am planning on a couple engine modifications. I'm looking at the camshaft, new headers, and maybe intake manifold. I want to get up to about 380 or 390 horses and 430-450 lbs of torque, but keep all my power under 5500 rpm. Final color is currently unknown. Maybe black, but I really like the dark red and blue versions as well. I'll update the lights, grill, maybe an aluminum radiator. If I do lift the truck, it will only 1.5-2 inches. I just want this to be a good looking daily driver that can handle trips up into the mountains and tow when it needs to.