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  1. TCBRacer77

    Water getting in, HELP

    I noticed a little bit of water was getting in around the windshield and soaking the headliner so I sealed it today, however I noticed my passenger floorboard was completely saturated with water pooled up in the door jamb (see pictures). Can anyone suggest where this can come from? No water...
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    Weird issue with AC/Defrost

    So when ever I need to use heat and defrost my windshield, as soon as I turn the knob to full windshield the AC kicks on (compressor and all) even if the AC button isn’t activated. The control panel is breaks new do I already need a new one?
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    OBS/LS harness mating

    Just wanted to get some recommendations on anyone that can pair my 1997 4.3 auto trans harness to a standalone LS 5.3 harness. I started modifying a factory harness I had to make my own stand alone, but having my first little one this month so not sure how much time I will have to work on my...
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    Got my 5.3! Just sharing…

    So I finally bought a motor for my 97 short bed single cab, it’s an aluminum 5.3 (l33) and will be paired to my nv3500. I’m going to do a MILD Build and will still be my daily. Mild cam, stock crank/pistons, stock heads, but looking at doing a tbss intake on it. Bought it already taken...
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    Brakes pulsating after front rotor/new pad replacement

    So I replaced my front rotors with new bearings and whatnot to fix severe pulsating brakes, I drove my truck for a day with the issue gone, now all of a sudden it’s back 1/2 as bad after only a day. I’ve have an abs light that’s been on for over 2 years lol. While I was replacing hubs I replaced...
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    Pinging (I think) with 87 octane

    I have 1997 single cab short bed 4.3/5speed. I use this truck as daily commuter for a long time, the past year or so I’ve been running 93 octane, seems to get rid of a ping (sounds like cricket chirp) when under load accelerating, and gets way better fuel mileage. I’ve read this could be egr...
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    Need a quick answer!

    What size Socket do I need for removing the nut on front hubs? 1997 c1500 single cab short bed if it matters. I’m not home to measure and I was going to stop by and pick one up on my way. Also, the drain plug on nv3500 is a 17mm Allen correct?
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    It’s time…

    So I’ve been putting this off way too long, but I finally need to address my brakes. I plan on replacing all 4 corners but I was looking for some guidance before I pull the trigger. My brakes pulse really bad when I am coming to a stop, like rotors are warped or something? I just don’t want to...
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    Tailgate Replacement

    Looking at my options to replace my tailgate (Fleetside), I know it’s best to fine oem from junkyard but I saw LMC has a reman… anyone ever bought it? Any help is greatly appreciated!
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    AC help, please!

    So I replaced all of my AC components last year (except hose) and finally had working AC for the first time since ive had my truck. Unfortunately it didn’t last long because the hose I didn’t replace popped and leaked while on a cross country road trip. I haven’t fixed it yet. lol. Upon...
  11. TCBRacer77

    C3500 diesel vs 454… towing

    So, with the way things have been looking the past several years, I’m starting to lean towards a C3500 454 4x4 truck for a future build, and slowly starting to dislike the idea of a duramax swap or even a stock 6.5 diesel truck. A big reason is for the price of diesel sky-rocketing as well as...
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    Colorbond LVP on cloth seats?

    I was wondering if anyone has tried the “not so convincing” cloth seat color change using Colorbond LVP. I’ve seen a video on Eastwoods website where they paint and entire bench seat that had cloth and vinyl black, claiming it won’t flake or crack. I know the product is descent on plastics and...
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    New sound causing me anxiety

    Hey everyone, I noticed a new sound today on my 97 4.3… I’m pretty sure it’s coming from the distributor but definitely somewhere very near to intake. It’s more of a buzzing sound, similar to what a compressor sounds like when it kicks on, only it’s definitely not the compressor. Any suggestions...
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    All too common LS swap vs unique old school small block

    Hey everyone, just thought I’d ask for some opinions… I have a 97 reg cab short bed, with a 4.3 and nv3500. She’s a little rough, I spent 2 years slowly going through it to make it a somewhat reliable daily. Eventually I am wanting to start rebuilding it with more of a resto mod outlook. I’m...
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    99-02 center console block off plate

    Hello. I’m looking for the notoriously evasive block off plate for the 99-02 center console… does anyone have one for sale or can point me in that direction?
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    Bad Oil Leak from pan, won’t go away

    I have a 1997 4.3 c1500 and I’ve replaced the oil pan gasket 2 times and still have a bad leak, pretty much from everywhere around the pan. Mostly coming from the front of the pan as well as on every bolt head. I took my time the 2nd time with making sure everything was clean and I went back and...

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