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Intake Manifold gasket heater hose issues

So I began the crappy job of the intake manifold gasket repair. I went to remove the heater hose that everyone complains about. I figured hey why can't I just skip the plastic disconnect and just unscrew the whole thing from the intake. Well this is why you shouldn't do that: Now I have...
- Mudgopher
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- Jun 30, 2015
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
Distributor installation

Currently trying to install a new distributor. Original just went out and let me stranded an hour and a half from home. Luckily a guy came out of his house and let me use his tools and the nearby napa had one in stock. I got it in close enough so that it would run but sputtered and drove...
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- May 23, 2015
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
98 Silverado Z71

Figured I'd make this thread to begin documenting fixes and upgrades. I picked this truck up back in Aug. 2014 for $3,500. No rust except in rock chips, 206,000 miles, and SF 14 bolt. The previous owner had a lumber rack on it and it has a pop up hitch in the bed for towing a goose neck...
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- Mar 2, 2015
- Replies: 71
- Forum: Member Trucks
Front suspension/steering rebuild

My 98 Z71 Silverado has the HD suspension package with the 14 bolt in the back. I'm going to do the front suspension and the steering, and was wondering if there is any difference in parts up front from the standard four wheel drive k1500. I've been looking at ordering these catch all kits...
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- Feb 3, 2015
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Stock Suspension + Bolt On Kits
3rd brake light randomly comes on

I got an aftermarket LED 3rd brake light for my 98 Silverado. I threw the old original away as it looked like garbage. Now after my truck sits for a minute or so the 3rd brake light randomly comes on. It will stay on until I open a door, at which point it goes out. But it will again come...
- Mudgopher
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- Nov 25, 2014
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Paint / Body / Detailing
Possible torsion bar upgrade 98 C1500 silverado z71 extended cap short box

After I get settled into my new place, it'll be time to go through my trucks suspension and steering components for repairs and upgrades. I was wondering if there was a way to identify if the torsion bars are worn and in need of replacement. There is a lot of clunking in the front end over...
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- Sep 12, 2014
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Stock Suspension + Bolt On Kits