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1998_K1500_Sub

OBS Enthusiast From Illinois

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- 1998_K1500_Sub replied to the thread 1996 C1500 Reg Cab AC not working - what all do I need?.
  
  I don't have an opinion about compressor mfgrs. I can tell you I've used a Sanden on my Suburban. There are knock-offs around, that I...
  
  2 minutes ago
- 1998_K1500_Sub replied to the thread 1996 C1500 Reg Cab AC not working - what all do I need?.
  
  Take a look at RockAuto's site and see what they show. Look at the pictures and compare it to what you've got. I wouldn't start...
  
  7 minutes ago
- 1998_K1500_Sub replied to the thread 1996 C1500 Reg Cab AC not working - what all do I need?.
  
  Oil can leak from the shaft at the front of the compressor and get slung by the pulley. What you're seeing on the fender and area...
  
  16 minutes ago
- 1998_K1500_Sub replied to the thread 1996 C1500 Reg Cab AC not working - what all do I need?.
  
  The AC system should be / remain as clean as feasibly possible. Others will likely tell you it's OK to cap off the system, at least for...
  
  27 minutes ago
- 1998_K1500_Sub replied to the thread 1996 C1500 Reg Cab AC not working - what all do I need?.
  
  I completely agree with your entire comment :) The longer it will sit and retain vacuum, the more confident I am that the system's...
  
  Yesterday at 11:26 PM
- 1998_K1500_Sub replied to the thread 1996 C1500 Reg Cab AC not working - what all do I need?.
  
  Somebody should mention to the OP that he should put some volume of the system oil charge into the receiver-dryer before installation so...
  
  Yesterday at 11:12 PM
- 1998_K1500_Sub replied to the thread 1996 C1500 Reg Cab AC not working - what all do I need?.
  
  Atmospheric pressure at sea level is 29.92" of mercury (round to 30"). I'm at ~800 elevation so I have 30" as my reference. At higher...
  
  Yesterday at 11:06 PM
- 1998_K1500_Sub replied to the thread 1996 C1500 Reg Cab AC not working - what all do I need?.
  
  One more thing: Regardless of my or anyone else's instructions, once you've attained 30" vacuum and determined your system's tight...
  
  Yesterday at 10:33 PM
- 1998_K1500_Sub replied to the thread 1996 C1500 Reg Cab AC not working - what all do I need?.
  
  A few quick thoughts (sorry this isn't more complete but I'm in a hurry): FIRST, make sure you can take-apart the existing system...
  
  Yesterday at 8:46 PM
- 1998_K1500_Sub replied to the thread Acquiring Arteb Brazil GMT400 headlight reflectors.
  
  I’m posting this to provide clarity. Here’s a link to a number of vendors selling in Brazil. Use care when interpreting what is...
  
  Yesterday at 8:19 AM
- 1998_K1500_Sub reacted to df2x4's post in the thread Acquiring Arteb Brazil GMT400 headlight reflectors with Like.
  
  I'm pretty sure that the Artebs could be fitted to any GMT400 equipped with anything besides the single headlight W/T grille, although a...
  
  Saturday at 9:49 PM
- 1998_K1500_Sub replied to the thread Acquiring Arteb Brazil GMT400 headlight reflectors.
  
  I've brought seven pairs of these into the US over the years using a buyer in Brazil who acts on my behalf. At the time of this writing...
  
  Saturday at 9:31 PM
- 1998_K1500_Sub replied to the thread Acquiring Arteb Brazil GMT400 headlight reflectors.
  
  Here's a thought: Try to see what other headlights are applicable to your year, e.g., on RockAuto look here: GMC > 1991 > K1500...
  
  Saturday at 7:14 PM
- 1998_K1500_Sub reacted to Nad_Yvalhosert's post in the thread Look how they massacred my boy...Now what to do about it? with Like.
  
  Ouch, that's ugly. Alignments are my primary duty at work. Aside from removing the rest of the knockout, the other side slot will aid...
  
  Saturday at 5:25 PM
- 1998_K1500_Sub reacted to Schurkey's post in the thread Need help with brakes plz! with Like.
  
  Perhaps a moderator will move this from the ENGINE section to AXLES & BRAKES. Installing the so-called "NBS" master cylinder on a...
  
  Saturday at 4:44 PM
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