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  1. Astro

    Sierra service manual.

    Does anyone here have the pdf version of the service manual for a 96 sierra? I looked at websites online, but they look really sketchy.
  2. Astro

    Overhead console wiring from astrovan.

    Thank you guys so much. That's exactly what I needed.
  3. Astro

    Overhead console wiring from astrovan.

    Hey all. I have an overhead console from an astrovan I'm modifying to fit my 96 extended cab sierra, but I'm a little confused about the trip computer/nav class 2 serial data wire. Where the heck do I tie that into? Also does anyone have any links to someone actually doing this? Thanks for any help.
  4. Astro

    Overhead Console Trip Computers

    Hey Brandon. I have an overhead console I'm modifying to fit my 96, but I'm a little confused about the trip computer/nav class 2 serial data wire. Where the heck do I tie that into? Also do you have any links to someone actually doing this? Thanks for any help.
  5. Astro

    The Nth Steering thread for 96 Z71's.

    Man thanks so much. I will do just that. I'll see where the slop is coming from before checking into the info you provided.
  6. Astro

    How to adjust the steering box

    Ah, good point and thanks for your reply. I will try this tomorrow. Maybe I can have my wifey help me do this.
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    The Nth Steering thread for 96 Z71's.

    Hey all, adding to the plethura of threads revolving around this. I just replaced the following on my 96 Sierra because they were shot: 1)Idler 2)all tie rods 3)upper control arms with BJs 4)steering box (refurbished...autozone...) 5)intermediate shaft in the engine compartment. I think I may...
  8. Astro

    Question about torquing the heads.

    Guys thanks for all your posts. They were all very helpful in giving me a broad understanding of what I'm doing here. In the end, I torqued them to angle with the Quinn and everything worked out great. Truck is running well and nothing is leaking.
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    How to adjust the steering box

    Hey all, adding to this as well, 9 yrs later. I just replaced the following on my 96 z71 because they were shot: 1)Idler 2)all tie rods 3)upper control arms with BJs 4)steering box (refurbished...autozone...) 5)intermediate shaft in the engine compartment. I think I may have seen a knuckle or...
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    Question about torquing the heads.

    Yeah agreed. I had to do the drivers side head twice with a new set of bolts because I rushed through and messed it up. Made it a point to have drink, relax and take my damned time the second time haha. Speaking of which, I was torqueing down the valve cover bolts yesterday and when I got to...
  11. Astro

    Question about torquing the heads.

    I see, basically almost as if you stripped it. I haven't felt that yet praise God. Man we need to get them old bolts back!
  12. Astro

    Question about torquing the heads.

    How did you discover you overstretched them?
  13. Astro

    Question about torquing the heads.

    Wow that's a little scary. I'm not what sure it feels like when the bolt is yielding. It just felt like they were getting tighter. I guess we'll see man. I miss the old style as well. It's hard for us old farts isn't it?
  14. Astro

    Question about torquing the heads.

    Thanks for the reply SAATR! I cleaned the block threads and used new bolts with preapplied sealant. I did only do the initial torque one time, unfortunately. That's good to know about the bolt stretch vs torque value, thanks. In this case, I would say the only thing I have to stand on is the...
  15. Astro

    Question about torquing the heads.

    Hey all, I have a question about my 96 sierra 5.7l vortec head job. I bought a brand new quinn torque wrench with a built in angle system to do the job. After you reach the angle you want, it tells you what torque you reached. I cleaned the threads before installation to ensure smooth...
  16. Astro

    98 ecu in 96? Swap possible?

    If you have a moment, can you tell me how you did that?
  17. Astro

    98 ecu in 96? Swap possible?

    Oh nice! That's good to know. Was it pretty simple? I still haven't bought the credits to use the editor on it, but will soon.
  18. Astro

    Weird hydroboost issue.

    Honestly, I do not know what calipers I have other than that they are stock. It's a special trailering z71 package. So it's a 6 lug with a 14 bolt rear end and some different stuff on the suspension. I'm not sure if the brakes were different between the regular z and mine. It does have drum...
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    98 ecu in 96? Swap possible?

    Ok all, got everything swapped in and it works like a charm. I had to delete my egr on the truck side because I tuned it out and I had to splice into the transmission range harness that's part of the neutral safety switch on the tranny for the pcm to know what gear I'm in. So, I left the harness...
  20. Astro

    98 ecu in 96? Swap possible?

    Ok guys, in the middle of the swap now, but I have a question. Have any of you have done this have to splice together wires 3 and 4 on the black connector and put them both into 50 red? It's the vss. On my spreadsheet, it says tie 3 and 4 together, but it doesn't say splice. I may be thinking...
  21. Astro

    98 ecu in 96? Swap possible?

    I guess we'll have to see. The guy has been pretty communicative with me and he's already sent the part, with a tracking number.
  22. Astro

    Hydroboost Brake pedal not retracting fully

    Man I'm having a similar issue. Not really the noise, but the pedal likes to take its time disengaging. I can't think of what may be causing it. There doesn't seem to be any air in the power steering.
  23. Astro

    98 ecu in 96? Swap possible?

    http://www.pcmpowertunes.com/
  24. Astro

    Weird hydroboost issue.

    Hey all, So I have a really specific issue with my HB. Just to preface, my 96 sierra k1500 used to have a vacuum power assist. I purchased a HB from a junkyard out of an 03 Suburban, rebuilt it (orings and seals) and installed it onto my truck with all new lines. I went through the process of...
  25. Astro

    98 ecu in 96? Swap possible?

    Thanks for all your help guys! I have a found a company to make me a 0411 so that I can do a swap. I'll post on here once I confirm everything turns out OK!

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