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Control arm mount rust

Any tips or advice to clean this rusty crap up at the front end? I've been soaking the frame front to back with Fluid Film yearly but usually don't remove the wheels to do it, so this area has been missed. This is the worst part of the truck. The frame rails and channels are solid and soaked in...
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- May 15, 2021
- Replies: 7
- Forum: The Garage
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Header to Y pipe gasket

I was wondering if that was the case. I just double checked the instructions, and they pretty much only cover installing the headers to the block. There is a vague mention of connecting to the rest of the exhaust system. I've used Yale Muffler Cement with success on other parts. Would this be...
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- Post #3
- May 10, 2021
- Forum: Exhaust
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Header to Y pipe gasket

I'm trying to install a Magneflow catalytic converter onto a new set of JBA headers. The cat, Y-pipe, and headers were all supposed to be stock replacement fit. I found that the JBA headers have a rounded flange where they meet the Y-pipe whereas the original manifolds had a flat flange. The new...
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- May 10, 2021
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Exhaust
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O2 sensor on mid length headers

Does anyone have any experience running the stock 1 wire O2 sensor on direct fit, mid length headers? I have a hole in my cat and rotted headers, so I am replacing the stock manifolds with JBA 1830S headers and cat with a Magnaflow 23256. I saw that long tube headers or relocating the sensor...
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- Apr 19, 2021
- headers jba magnaflow
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Exhaust
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Fuel tank replacement - plastic shield/cover?

I'm preparing to replace the 34 gal tank on my 95 GMC K1500 long bed. I have a new tank, pump/sender unit, lines, filler hose, and straps which will be going in this week. I noticed that the old tank is inside some sort of plastic cover at the bottom. I remember reading somewhere that this...
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- Aug 19, 2018
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance