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    How to find a misfire?

    This is on my '96 Z71 with 5.7l vortex. I have noticed what appears to be a miss when running about 50mph in 4th gear (lock up), and I apply the gas, gently applying pedal, and just before it shifts down (out of lockup) and almost feeling like lugging the engine, I'll get a jolt at the same time...
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    Replacement wheels for '96 K1500

    Guys, will newer Chevy wheels fit onto my '96 Z71 4x4? I'm currently running the standard 265-65R16 6 lug wheels that came with the truck. I am the original owner. Will newer Chevy truck wheels (6 lug) fit the same lug pattern? Looking at buying some Chevy truck take offs that are 18" from a...
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    what is my '96 Chevy Z71 5.7L V8 compression ratio?

    I'm curios what the compression ratio is for the '96 5.7L V8 Vortec engine. Is there a online site with specs for this model?
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    Is my '96 Z71 (4x4) really 4 wheel drive?

    I have had several discussions with guys about this and never got a good answer. Is this truck a "true 4 wheel drive"? The rear axle is a standard open (Not limited slip or posi-traction) When I put it in 4 wheel drive, it's my understanding that it may be "3" wheel drive due to the "open"...
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    '96 5.7L alternator trouble; need some advice

    Hey guys, My '96 Chevy Z71 w/5.7l is having alternator problems. The head lights & cluster lights "pulsate" when turned on. I was told that the rectifier is probably bad. I was told that I could check for AC volts across the battery terminal with voltmeter when the engine was running & if it...
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    Need help ID'ing VSS on my '96 Z71 auto trasmission

    Can anyone help with identifying the vehicle speed sensor on the automatic transmission of my '96 Z71 w/5.7 V-8 + 4x4? The shop manual says that on the 4 wheel drive, that it's on the transfer case. However, I see a sensor at the tail shaft area on the tranny, drivers side, that screws into the...
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    Need to replace head light lens.housing

    Good afternoon guys, I'm new to the forum & need some advise on the removal of the grill from my '96 K1500 ext cab Z71. I have ordered some inexspensive lens housing off ebay & I assume will need to remove the grill to get to the mounts for the lens assembly. Can anyone direct me to a site that...

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