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  1. Claybraham

    The Stupid Axle Questions Thread

    So I have a 1990 gmc k1500, 5.7 with a 5 speed. Code says Gt4- 3.73 gear. I'm running 35" tires about to go to 37". Should I change my gear to 4.56? Should 3.73 be ok for now? I dont know much about rear end gears. Thanks in advance!
  2. Claybraham

    Rough Country 4"/6" kit install tips.

    Welp I have no idea what I was doing wrong, went back out and in 5 minutes i got one side in I've done cv's before and never had a problem! I guess the moon and the stars weren't aligned right earlier.
  3. Claybraham

    Rough Country 4"/6" kit install tips.

    So I'm sure this has been talked about but I cant find anything on it. Has anyone had problems with the CV axles not fitting with the 6" lift? For the life of me I cant get them back in. They seem to long. I've tried every way I can think of to get them back in with no luck. It comes with drop...
  4. Claybraham

    Guage lights don't work

    I checked them, they are good. Thank you for the reply!
  5. Claybraham

    Guage lights don't work

    i tried searching for it and I'm pretty new to the site. I have a 1990 gmc and my dash lights will not come on. First I pulled the cluster to check the bulbs but there isn't any lol. I replaced the lights switches and the dimmer switch and still nothing. Any suggestions? All gauges work, my...
  6. Claybraham

    K&n cai caused oil leak?

    What if you follow through with the maintenance that K&n filters require? If one couldn't maintain the filter when recommended, I would say they shouldn't be tinkering with anything, not even dead Chinese mowers.
  7. Claybraham

    K&n cai caused oil leak?

    Thank you! Hopefully it will be ok.
  8. Claybraham

    K&n cai caused oil leak?

    Welp as of right now my truck isn't leaking any oil! I put intake gaskets on it. Thanks for the help everyone, I hope it lasts lol
  9. Claybraham

    K&n cai caused oil leak?

    I understand! I have checked the tube a few times, it felt oil free and no dust. But, I haven't really got to drive it to far because as soon as I put it on, a day later I got this crazy leak lol. I've used other cai's with no issues, but this is my first K&n. Thanks to all!
  10. Claybraham

    K&n cai caused oil leak?

    I'm really not trying to start anything. I really appreciate everyone's help, input, advice etc... personally I see nothing wrong with the k&n. But I have very little experience with it. I have built several motors, 350 vortec, etc. I'm no master mechanic by no means, but I do know a bit. I...
  11. Claybraham

    K&n cai caused oil leak?

    Oh and I change the oil every 3000 miles. Since this leak though, it will lose about half a quart! No joke its a lot. I'd drive it maybe 2 or 3 miles and inspect it after i did the valve cover gaskets etc... trying to get rid of the leak. I should have the intake on by Monday though. I'll keep...
  12. Claybraham

    K&n cai caused oil leak?

    Yep no maf! Thank you for noticing that I have a 90 lol. I pulled the intake, i found that the rtv between the heads on the back side was pretty bad. Especially where the corner on the head meets the block on the passenger side. So hopefully this is my issue! I looked where you told me to, I...
  13. Claybraham

    K&n cai caused oil leak?

    I cleaned it, drove it, looked for where it was coming from, cleaned it, drove it.... it's just hard to see the back side of the block. But when I pulled the intake the rtv looked pretty crappy. New rear main, new valve covers, new distributor gasket, new oil pan gasket, pcv, oil pressure switch...
  14. Claybraham

    K&n cai caused oil leak?

    I already pulled the intake. The intake bolts was hardly even torqued down. I didn't get it back together yet though, I have 3 kids so it's pretty busy around here lol. I hope it fixes my leak! Thanks to all for the ideas and suggestions! I go back to work tomorrow so it will be Monday before I...
  15. Claybraham

    K&n cai caused oil leak?

    It's a one piece seal. I don't think it's the rear main though. Idk. I'm doing intake gaskets today to see if that fixes it. That's the only other thing I think it could be. Any other ideas are much appreciated!
  16. Claybraham

    K&n cai caused oil leak?

    Thanks for the reply! Since I have replaced the pcv, valve cover gaskets, distributor gasket, I rubbed some rtv along the back side of my intake where it meets the block just for now to see if that would help any thing. But I STILL have oil running down the the passenger side of the...
  17. Claybraham

    K&n cai caused oil leak?

    It's just weird lol. I put a new pcv int it, filter on my valve cover, and still it leaks like crazy. Guess I'll be putting new intake gaskets on it Thanks for all the help guys!
  18. Claybraham

    K&n cai caused oil leak?

    The kit did come with a filter that goes on the drivers side valve cover. Instructions didn't say anything about it. Maybe I'll put that on when I get home and see. Maybe it really doesn't have anything with the cai at all. I just find it weird
  19. Claybraham

    K&n cai caused oil leak?

    It's the little grey filter. I'm sure the pcv is good but I bought a new one just because. I haven't had a chance to mess with it though
  20. Claybraham

    K&n cai caused oil leak?

    I'm trying to upload a picture now. If it uploads, I wasn't sure what to do so I plugged it with a filter
  21. Claybraham

    K&n cai caused oil leak?

    lol that's what I've been told. Idk I was also told that with too much air or the motor not breathing right could cause the sudden leak. One way to test I guess would be to put the factory setup back on. Thanks for the help guys! Maybe someone with a K&n cai could post a picture to compare, I'm...
  22. Claybraham

    K&n cai caused oil leak?

    im new to the forum and I'm sure this has been asked before. Please take it easy on me lol. I have a 1990 GMC Sierra, 5.7 tbi, five speed. This truck didn't leak any oil until I put this cai on it. Seems to me like it's leaking oil on the back side of the intake. I installed it exactly like the...

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