Recent content by chriscg

Fan clutch use and advice.

Maybe this should be in the stupid questions thread. But im nut sure. Jut lookng for some peace of mind. My fan clutch comes on a soon as you take off after starting and howls like crazy. It goes away after a minute or two. if I'm using my ac it will howl after every stop sometimes, then go...
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- Jun 12, 2022
- cooling system fanclutch
- Replies: 17
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
Vacuum leak at throttle body air intake- 1996 GMC Sierra c1500 4.3

hmm. I would be cautious gluing anything to the throttle body intake because more often then not I need to remove that to get to another part, although I would love to do that. Might have to think about that. For now I found out the old ring was preventing me from seating in the air duct because...
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- Post #11
- Jun 12, 2022
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
Vacuum leak at throttle body air intake- 1996 GMC Sierra c1500 4.3

This is correct. Thank you for clearing that up and also giving me a better way to describe where my issue is at the same time. I will definitely try the parts store with those names. I don't think iv asked for an air cleaner seal before, but that makes total sense. Ahh! I can't belive I didn't...
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- Post #9
- May 24, 2022
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
Vacuum leak at throttle body air intake- 1996 GMC Sierra c1500 4.3

Sorry but I'm not that technical at names. I haven't worked on many cars but this truck and some older vehicles. Iv done allmost all the work on this truck in the past decade though. Can you simplify that just a little? Are you saying I can run without the air box, air intake temp sensor, and...
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- Post #3
- May 20, 2022
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
Vacuum leak at throttle body air intake- 1996 GMC Sierra c1500 4.3

Hi. Im new here. so hello! My name is Chris im getting a vacuum leak where the air box eventually connects onto the throttle body. I think its a vacuum leak because I am able to coast at 20mph for about 6 or so seconds without my foot on the throttle and the revs stay raised a bit ( its like my...
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- May 19, 2022
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance