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  1. MatSLO

    How to remove plastic below front fender

    I'm sorry if this question has been posted before. I have to address rust on the front part of the front fender (see attached picture). Is there a simple way to remove the plastic part below (the part I'm holding with my fingers in the picture)? I saw a bolt below (looking at the plastic part...
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    Brake pedal slow return after new booster...

    Recently, I noticed my brake booster failing. Whooshing sound when applying brakes, hard pedal, a couple of times the engine died while idling/slow moving etc. I ordered a new brake booster (SKP SKBB005, the cheapest option on rockauto.com) and had it installed by my mechanic. Now I'm noticing...
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    Time to get a tune up?

    Soon I'll have my injector spider replaced. While the truck is in the shop, would it be a good idea to replace spark plugs and wires, maybe also the distributor cap and rotor and maybe the ignition coil? I had all of those replaced in January 2017. The truck has driven about 30k miles since...
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    hard hot start, throwing O2 codes

    1997 Tahoe with 5.7 Vortec - trouble starting when warm (starts when I fully depress the gas pedal on startup). When cold, it starts immediately, "just show it the key". Otherwise no issues, truck runs good, always idles smoothly and performs fine. Checked coolant temp sensor, seems to be...
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    Hard hot start - temp sending unit, how to diagnose?

    First, a quick description of my problem: sometimes (not always but often) my Tahoe would have difficulty starting the engine - it cranks fine but would take several seconds before actually firing up and when it does, it starts firing kinda sluggish. Once it starts, it idles, runs and drives...
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    Is there a simple way to disable the seat belt warning?

    Even though I always wear a seatbelt while actually driving (I would feel weird/uneasy if not buckled up) and demand it from all my passengers, I never put it on before starting the engine. Puting on the seatbelt is the last thing I do before driving off. I'm annoyed by the sound signal for...
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    Which grease fittings for AC Delco 45U0110 U-joints?

    Last July, I had new u-joints installed. AC Delco 45U0110 were used. They do not have regular grease fittings. My mechanic advises me to buy a fitting so he can put the grease in the u-joints. Can somebody point me to a correct grease fitting/zerk on Ebay? (I'm in Europe and can't find it over...
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    Slight leak of coolant and ATF

    I had the radiator replaced in September 2018. Two weeks ago, I noticed that the coolant level in the expansion tank was noticeably lower than it should be. I topped it off and checked it every morning when the coolant was cold. It seemed OK for two weeks, right on the "Cold" line, until this...
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    Choosing tires for a pavement princess Tahoe

    Hello, in this year, I'm going to replace the tires on my 97 Tahoe. Currently I'm running 245/75-16 Cooper Discoverer AT3s which I bought new almost 4 years (and 25-30 thousand miles) ago. They still seem good, but I wish they were a bit better in rain and snow, and I think a more road-going...
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    (Husky Liners) Mud Guards - which ones to pick

    I'd like to gt some mud guards for my Tahoe. Looking at two offers on Ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevy-GMC-Mud-Flaps-C-K-88-98-Suburban-92-99-Guards-Splash-4-Pc-Set-Front-Rear/351924134637?hash=item51f05022ed:g:lGgAAOSwW9dZyr8q:rk:2:pf:0&vxp=mtr...
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    which replacement radiator?

    So I just had an episode when my engine lost coolant on the highway and I had the Tahoe towed to my mechanic. Diagnose: leak(s) in the radiator. So it's time to get a new radiator. NOTE: I'm in Slovenia, so I can't just go to an auto parts store and pick up a new radiator for a GMT400; it has...
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    Help me choose u-joints

    Looking at options for u-joints on rockauto.com: https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/chevrolet,1997,tahoe,5.7l+v8,1061367,drivetrain,universal+joint,2392 I think I should go with either of these: https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=387875&cc=1061367&jsn=535...
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    Turn signal not working - right rear (bulbs are fine)

    Something wrong with my right (passenger side) tail light turn signal. Bulbs are fine (running lights) but right tail light turn signal doesn't blink. Front turn signals work (but hyperflashing). Hazard lights blink normally (no hyperflash) except in the right tail light. What could it be - bad...
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    Tahoe headliner remove and reinstall - how to?

    Are there any tips/guides on how to easiest remove headliner in a 4-door Tahoe (I want to put some soundproofing/insulation on the 'ceiling') and then put the headliner back in?
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    sway bar bushings - choosing the right size

    I'm setting up a list of parts for front end rebuild and I don't know which sway bar bushings to get. Rockauto.com lists several options, many choices also list the thickness of the sway bar - apparently there were several variants...
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    Partly broken off leaf spring loop - fixable or get new springs

    I've discovered that a part of the front loop on one of the leaf spring packs is apparently damaged. The loop doesn't go all the way around the bushing, part of it apparently broke off. I have no idea how this happened and most likely it happened before I bought the Tahoe. This probably needs...
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    My 1997 Tahoe

    Hi, this is my 1997 Chevy Tahoe. It was bought new and imported to Slovenia by the first owner. Between cca 2011 and 2014 it had a few more owners and in November 2014 I bought it. It had 129.000 km on the clock (80k miles), now (April 2018) it has 165.000 km (102k miles) This is how it...
  18. MatSLO

    Tahoe (minimal) rear wheel spacers

    I've searched the forum already but could not find definitive answers, so I'd like to create a new thread. From factory, rear wheel track on a 4WD Tahoe is about 15 milimeters (0.6 in) narrower than the front truck. Has anybody put on some narrow spacers/shims in the rear, just to make the...
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