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    Suburban fuel tank

    Thanks guys for all the input. I think i am going to leave the cover off and insulate just the straps so I can keep an eye on the replacement tank.
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    Suburban fuel tank

    Has anyone eliminated the plastic fuel tank cover on their OBS suburban. I am replacing my tank because it rusted out under this cover. If so, will the original straps work?
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    A/C PAG oil

    Thank you much for info!!
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    A/C PAG oil

    Hi guys. I am changing out my a/c condensor in my 97 suburban. I am trying to figure out which PAG oil to use. It has an oem compressor(15-21662a). According to tag on dryer it should take gm oil 12345933. But that oil seems to be discontinued. Any help about which oil( 46,100 or 150) to use...
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    Barn doors

    Actually a 92-97 burb. Mine is worn out and any I find in bone yard are worse than mine.
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    Barn doors

    Has anybody installed the 98-99 version barn door latch on an older suburban or tahoe. It seems like a way better design. If so, was there any modifications needed to get it to work. Thanks
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    Vortec head accessory bolt holes

    Thank you. Yes you are correct. I chased the threads with a 3/8 tap. What had me confused was the intake bolts holes are metric. Thanks again
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    Vortec head accessory bolt holes

    Thanks much
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    Vortec head accessory bolt holes

    Hi guys. I am trying to figure out the bolt pattern of the accessory holes on my 97 L31 vortec. I am pretty sure they are metric. If anyone has input I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks
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    GM vortec 5.7 replacement long blocks

    Thanks for info. I didn’t realize they changed part number.
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    GM vortec 5.7 replacement long blocks

    Hey guys, I am looking to replace my L31 in my 97 burb. The GM replacement number is 12530282. In the past everybody sold these(Summit Racing, Jeggs, Scoggin Dickey, etc. ). These places are now showing ‘out of stock’. Are these engines discontinued? If not, does anyone know where I can still...
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    Nv4500 crossmember

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    Nv4500 crossmember

    Thanks for info Clinton. I will end up building my own crossmember. I was hoping to see your pics but cannot seem to find them. But thanks for your input
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    Nv4500 crossmember

    thanks guys. Thats what I was afraid of. Finding a truck with that tranny and also be 2wd is like finding a needle in a haystack
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    Nv4500 crossmember

    Hello guys. I am close to converting my 97 suburban 2wd from auto to manual nv4500 5speed. I have everything now except I think I will need a different crossmember. Does anyone know what models(c2500,k3500, for example) will work with this trans. Thanks
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