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    "Stock" 1991 K2500 5.7L V8 fails smog with unburned gas at exhaust.

    If you are getting smoke out of the throttle body it's compression issues which your mechanic checked or the PCV system is messed up somehow. The PCV system issue might be why the PO put on the vented cap and catch cans. Wonder why the NAPA filter didn't fit.
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    Replaced rear brakes - now 1 side hot & grabby

    I had the same problem and I really, really hate to fess up to this but for me I put the spring at the bottom the shoes on the wrong side. Flipped it for behind the shoes to on the drum side and the problem
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    Prerunner bumper ideas

    The Guy on Autoedits bought this brand which I think is a bit pricey. https://www.buckstopinc.com/baja-1210.html I like the Logan's myself
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    Mini Bert! An s10... Maybe a ZR2?

    By using the 2WD oil filter setup you are giving up the oil cooler in the radiator. Not a big deal but the same type of issue is found on our GMT400 for the oil cooler lines. I am planning on using AN fittings and braided hose when I restore my oil cooler on my 2001 ZR2 Blazer. Nice progress...
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    Looking for a HP performance Trans 4l60E

    Heat is what usually kills transmissions. Do you have an auxiliary trans cooler? My Suburban has one from the factory with the towing package. But I do have to agree the 4L80E is probably your best bet as it has a higher torque rating and is the heavy duty trans where the 4L60E is a medium...
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    What transmission fluid do I use?

    I would use the Synchromesh but really don't understand the 10w40 in the transmission.
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    Ghost in the Machine...

    No that is anti siphon ball swollen so I could only fill via the vent tube. Of course the Canadians haven't answered my emails.
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    Number 7 Cylinder misfire

    Upon further research I think the P1351 code is a result of cranking the engine with the coil wire and fuel relay pulled but I do have a failing ground so it should be addressed. I had about 20 inches for vacuum at idle so I am not thinking I have a vacuum issue from the LIM. But it is weeping...
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    Number 7 Cylinder misfire

    I have been fighting an intermittent misfire on Cylinder 7. The new coil and ICM reduced the misfire from most cylinders to 7 and 2. The new cap and rotor cut it back to mostly 7 and sometimes 2. Messed up the MAF pins and running on a rebuilt unit from Advance Auto. Previously changed...
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    “Hard Life”

    I haven’t been successful with taking about the seal and hub together. Once made my son and his friend look bad after 3 hours of trying I popped the seal out and had the bearing out in about 5 minutes
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    Ghost in the Machine...

    Does it fill slowly? I had a problem with new filler neck on my ZR2. Yeah after a month it blocked the fill tube
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    5.7 TBI loss power

    what about the gas in the tank did you drain it and put in fresh? Check the fuel lines to make sure there aren't any kinks or bad rubber hose. Double check the exhaust Is dropping the transmission pan and changing the filter an option? I don't think it's that bad but not going into OD is a...
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    Slack and play in the wheel

    Sometimes wheel hubs can have some play in them and people have reported issue with rebuilt gear boxes if I recall correctly. Did you look at the center link to see if it was still good? Possible the holes are enlarged or to use a technical term Wallowered out
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    2003 Blazer: The Work Truck

    Hmm I did the electric fan upgrade on my ZR2 but used fans from a 2002 3.5 Intrepid R/T also but in the 244AD 140 amp alternator from a 2002 Tahoe. With the A/T tires and 3.73 it only gets 16-17 on the highway. But it will kick more ass off road than most will believe. Did Elephant Hill at Moab...
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    Exhasut systems

    I agree with Carguy77 except for the turn down. Gibson makes quality stuff but for these trucks too pricey for me. Like it a lot on my 2001 bBlazer. Like the Magna flow cats but not that cat back as much on my 97. I am not a Flowmaster fan especially the stupid one on my wife’s Envoy Denali.
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    New 5.7 Install: Power Adders & Preventative Maint?

    Really without knowing how the shop built your engine it's hard to make any recommendations. But I assume it's for the 1996 truck and you want to drive like a stock truck. The Plastic distributor is a weak link so a billet might not be a bad option. I would look at new gear to mesh with the...
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    The Stupid Interior Questions Thread

    1174 previous post with simple questions and now I will ask mine. I was able to pull the console, cluster and temp/compass mirror from a 1999 Escalade. I can easily attach the console to the points on my 1997 Suburban but are there mounts for the front bolts from the Escalade and if not do I...
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    Help me decide... 383 or LSx?

    I’m In favor of 383 T56 combo but that would kill your budget. NV4500 maybe
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    Looking for ranges on Fuel Trims and Ignition timing

    I did clean the MAF and IAT did seem close to ambient. Also replaced the filter filter as it had surface rust. Also forgot with the new cats I install new O2 sensors front and back. As for the spider I am planning to do that when I do the LIM later this year. It's starting to weep at the...
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    Looking for ranges on Fuel Trims and Ignition timing

    Have Wifi OBDII BAFX 327ELM scanner I use with my iPad. Using the DashCommand software Trying to figure out what is going on in my 1997 Suburban with a 5.7L Vortec, 3.73 gears, 4L60E and LT265/75/R16 rig. My mileage is horrible in the range of 10-12 mpg so I am looking at the fuel trims and...
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    Looking for ranges on Fuel Trims and Ignition timing

    Have Wifi OBDII BAFX 327ELM scanner I use with my iPad. Using the DashCommand software Trying to figure out what is going on in my 1997 Suburban with a 5.7L Vortec, 3.73 gears, 4L60E and LT265/75/R16 rig. My mileage is horrible in the range of 10-12 mpg so I am looking at the fuel trims and...
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    Bowtie Brody's Namesake 96 454

    Nice truck Brody and quite the journey from when you bought it. Will be interesting when you finally pull the trigger on the engine upgrades.
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    Starter Solenoid Battery Cable Issue

    I was going on errand to pick up meat for the freezer since we had a side of beef and half hog waiting we took the Suburban. Made a quick stop to grab a drink for the wife and the truck wouldn't start. Seen this before so after some detailed explanations to my son was able to tighten the nut...
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    Gas milage ?

    I clean my TB and it looked like it had bed liner on the underside and cleaned the EGR and still get 10-12 mpg. 5.7 Suburban with 3.73 gears
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    Engine oil cooler leak question ....

    Used AC Delco which made it out of the warranty then used aftermarket and those needed to be replaced again but they have the lifetime warranty
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