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    Can someone tell me what this part is on my 98 chevy c1500 ?

    To confirm: EVO was first implemented on 1997 C/Ks, right?
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    Can someone tell me what this part is on my 98 chevy c1500 ?

    Sounds interesting. Do you know of one that would work with Hydroboost?
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    Can someone tell me what this part is on my 98 chevy c1500 ?

    Plug and play. Nothing else needed except the tools and power steering fluid. Check Engine Light will not come on. The only reason a Check Engine Light comes on is from an emissions-related fault. EVO does not affect emissions. Tie the loose connector up out of the way as it will no longer be...
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    Can someone tell me what this part is on my 98 chevy c1500 ?

    Electronic variable orifice (EVO) valve. Once the OEM one is faulty, most people opt to install the EVO bypass instead. For example, GM 19168825.
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    Micropack

    I did a brief Google search. If I am not mistaken, that connector is a Metri-Pack 150 pull-to-seat. You're not going to be able to remove the terminals. It's not the more common Metri-Pack 150, which is push-to-seat. Push-to-Seat With the more common push-to-seat terminal, the terminal is...
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    Micropack

    Do you mean Metri-Pack 150?
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    Hi Yall, New to Forum...

    Looks clean! Welcome to the forum!
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    AC accumulator problem

    AC accumulator connects to one of the lines coming out of the evaporator core. That line is not replaceable as it is brazed(?) onto the evaporator core. You'll need to replace the evaporator core, which would require removing the entire dash and also recovering, evacuating, and recharging the...
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    Replacement OEM Wheels

    You can try https://www.oewheelsllc.com/ or https://www.rpmtakeoffs.com/. Easiest way to find aftermarket OEM-like replacement wheels is to find out your wheel's Hollander number, then use Google to search for that Hollander number.
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    Need ID For Unplugged Connector

    I believe that would be the connector for the underhood lamp.
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    Thread Locker

    Yup. I forgot about that. Same with the axles tubes on my former Jeep. So, did a basic Google, and maybe it's this stuff that you were referring to: https://www.rudolphbros.com/customer/docs/skudocs/hl228258-tds.pdf Not having much luck actually finding a retailer. Possibly not even...
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    Thread Locker

    That would probably be one of Loctite's retaining compounds. https://next.henkel-adhesives.com/us/en/applications/retaining-compounds.html This is the same stuff used on the lower ball joint when pressing it in. There are various types of retaining compound, so the one used for the ball joint...
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    1997 GMC K1500 Z71 Oil filter

    You can use the equivalent of ACDelco PF454. I believe that would be a FRAM PH8873.
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    Thread Locker

    I'd do 'er.
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    Thread Locker

    Look at all that fancy plastic! GM Marketing: "We all know everyone loves plastic! Buying things with plastic credit cards! Women with plastic! Oh yeah! So, this year, we decided to add plastic to the engine to give it that high class hooker feel!"
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