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  1. Sramos03

    First Diesel 1998 C3500 6.5

    Thank you for the information I really appreciate it. The guy was using the truck as his daily until October so it has been sitting since then. I have around 1K saved up to try to get it running. Would it be better to have it rebuilt or try to invest in a different engine. Thanks again.
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    First Diesel 1998 C3500 6.5

    I recently purchased my first diesel truck a 1998 C3500 with the 6.5. The guy that sold it to me told me it was going through colant and that he noticed the oil pressure read 0psi so decided to park it and not move it. He gave me a really good deal and since it has a tool bed I wanted to get it...
  3. Sramos03

    Help Passing Emissions Z71

    Ended up getting it resolve the catalytic converter was the culpri was finally able to get it to pass with ERG replaced, O2 sensor replaced and a new catalytic converter thankfully.
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    Help Passing Emissions Z71

    I was able to take some picture of the items you talked about to see if there’s anything visually wrong. For some reason the EGR has like a cut wire. This is a new truck to me just bought it last month. I had the transmission rebuilt but that’s about it. 225K on the engine I believe
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    Help Passing Emissions Z71

    Awesome thanks for the tips. What spark plugs would you recommend there’s so many different options just wanted to make sure I get something appropriate.
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    Help Passing Emissions Z71

    Ive been having a hard time passing my AZ emissions. I wanted my truck to be my daily driver and since I’m a teacher with a 3 day weekend I wanted to give it a go myself. I recently purchased the truck it’s a 1994 Z71 with the 5.7. I’ve done an oil change as well as a new air filter. Any other...
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    First Snow Drive

    I wanted to reach out for some guidance I recently purchased a week ago my first 4x4 in a 1994 Z71. It’s currently being worked on for some transmission issues however in getting ready for my first time driving in the snow and seeing snow for the first time as well I wanted to ask if you guys...
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    Unknown Origin Rims

    Thanks definitely will be trying to get them clean and put on my truck.
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    Unknown Origin Rims

    Oh wow that’s awesome! Thanks for the help I really appreciate it. They look really nice, I will definitely be keeping these and putting them on my 1994 Z71.
  10. Sramos03

    Unknown Origin Rims

    Thanks for the tips! I was wondering about the center caps any center cap will fit?
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    Unknown Origin Rims

    I tried to look but couldn’t find anything besides a warning sticker.
  12. Sramos03

    Luverne Brush Guard Installation 94 Z71

    I recently bought a 1994 Z71 and wanted to install a brush guard on it. I was wondering if anybody had any experience with the installation. Thanks
  13. Sramos03

    Unknown Origin Rims

    Hey guys I recently bought a 1994 Z71 and the guy gave me these rims. I wanted to find more information about them to see how they would look on the truck thanks.
  14. Sramos03

    Replacing Bench Seat with Bucket Seats

    I wanted to work the interior of my 1989 c3500 single cab. I have some bucket seats I got from the junkyard that came off a 96 1500. Would I be able to interchange the bench seat since it is in bad shape for the bucket seats that are just laying around in my garage? Any advice would be appreciated.
  15. Sramos03

    Bumper Issues and Bent Frame

    Thank you for the advice I really appreciate it. This is the first accident I’ve had and I’m just learning about trucks so I wasn’t sure what to do about the bent frame. This is my first truck and I want to keep it forever so I would rather do it the right way spend a little money and have it...
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    Bumper Issues and Bent Frame

    Hello fellas wanted to get some advice. I am currently trying to install a bumper on my truck so I can pass a level 3 inspection since I was in an accident and it has been deemed salvaged. I installed new bumper brackets however when attempting to install the new bumper I noticed that the holes...
  17. Sramos03

    Ignition and starter Question

    Okay great, I’ll make sure to confirm the year before buying. Do you know if it’s a hard job installing a new column? Thanks for the information.
  18. Sramos03

    Ignition and starter Question

    Oh wow that makes so much sense. Yeah I got the truck for $950 so I figured it wouldn’t be too pricey to fix it. I’ll go this weekend and see what I can find at the junkyards. Thanks!
  19. Sramos03

    Ignition and starter Question

    Hey guys, wanted to some advice on my newest truck. I recently picked up a 97 1500 that needs ignition work and starter work according to the previous owner. According to them the engine runs strong and the transmission was recently serviced. It currently has 157,000. Here are some pictures. I...
  20. Sramos03

    Rebuilding Front End

    Hey guys wanted to get some help knowing what to replace on the front end of my truck. I was recently rear ended and pushed into another car and my bumper and grill got damaged. My insurance deemed it salvage so now I start the rebuild process. Since this is my first truck (just bought it from...
  21. Sramos03

    Bumper questions

    Yeah the guy said he would save all the parts that go with it to help me out. Thanks! I want to get a 96 GMC Suburban as my next vehicle like the one in the movie jungle all the way.
  22. Sramos03

    Bumper questions

    Well not the biggest pry bar but managed to borrow one from my mom. Thanks for the advice! Finally was able to get it off!
  23. Sramos03

    Bumper questions

    Hello fellas, I come to you guys with a heavy heart as I was recently rear ended onto another vehicle and had my first truck that I just got back in December salvaged. I’m in the process of fixing it and I’m having some issues taking the last bolts off the bumper and frame. This is my first time...
  24. Sramos03

    Door Issues 96 c2500

    Hello guys wanted to ask for some help and guidance on my truck. I recently purchased my first truck and it happens to be a 1996 c2500. One of the main issue it currently has is that the driver door is a bit of a mess (pictures included). I’m new to trucks and recently completed my first oil...
  25. Sramos03

    First time truck owner

    Spot on! Ended up doing exactly what you said about the gas and then took me about an hour to go through emissions so the truck was nice and warm. Ended up doing my first oil change and added an air filter as well which was really cool.

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