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    Thermostat

    I have been working on these bolts for an hour. Any ideas? Do I need RTV when I actually get the housing back on?
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    Testing Your Temperature Gauge Write-Up

    On the Vortec 350 engine there are two coolant temperature sensors. One for the PCM and one for the dash. #1 is for the PCM and by the thermostat. #2 is for the dash and is by sparkplug #1 but connected slightly higher than that...
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    Extremely Low Temps

    I recently had my transmission and radiator replaced since then I have been getting extremely low temps, 120 if I'm lucky this has caused my mpg to go to 11mpg. I have found that my clutch fan always runs very fast it also has some play in it. I checked the temperature sensor by buying a...
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    Dual exhaust idear

    just an idea here but cut off the muffler and take the two 2.5 in pipes out of the cat to 3 in and run them straight back?
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    idler and pitman arms

    took my truck to the mechanic today (great guys there) had my pitman arms, rotors, calipers, and I think idler arm done for 594.56 I think the idler arms I forgot though. Well that being said my steering is slightly off center. no big deal but should I get an alignment before I go all big D***...
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    454

    found a crate 454 bored over .030 take a look http://flint.craigslist.org/pts/3590697691.html thinking about buying it and getting it installed when I have some $ from gradution. would my rear end and tranny be able to handle it? 4l60-e automatic 6 lug with a g80
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    ******EMERGENCY!******

    Guys I really need your advice. Today my buddies rim came off his tire or vice versa so I went over there jacked it up and like a good friend I put my spare on (6 X 5.5) he has a V6 2-wheel drive and I have a v8 4x4 both chevys his is a 2000 and mines a 97. I put it on the front drivers side...
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    Race?

    I was at a party this weekend when some guy started making fun of my truck. He has a nissan 350z no work done to it. At home I have a 1998 firebird formula with full flowmasters. If I wouldd've went home and got the ls1 how do you think I would've done? Both manuals by the way.
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    Water Pump

    If anyone knows where I can buy a cheap water pump online I'd appreciate it if you shared a link.
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    Key fob?

    I have a 1997 gmc with power locks. When I bought the truck, it did not have a key fob. How much would it cost to buy a new key fob and get it programmed? This year had remote locks right?
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    Oh Sh!t not good

    after not driving my truck for an entire weekend I decide to go out and play with it a little. I spin the tires you know that kind of stuff and after going not less than 5 miles I come home and park it. I get out and as I am walking away hear a noise. Not a clunking or banging noise or anything...
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    2 pipes to the muffler?

    Ok so my cousin had a left over glass pack for his f150 and i bought some exhaust clamps to mount it on my truck and when I crawled under there I found there was 2 pipes running into my muffler. Does this mean I have dual exhaust til I get to the muffler? I think I'm going to buy a y pipe to...
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    What type of traction?

    I have an ext cab 1997 GMC sierra 4x4 and I am confused on what type of traction it has, limited slip, or posi or what? In my manual in says I have a locking rear diff and it has the z-71 package. Just would like someone to explain the traction thing to me.
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    Adhesive help!

    I de-badged and de-branded my entire truck and the adhesive stuff WILL NOT come off, tried goof off, goo gone, power washed, and others really need some help!
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    1997 GMC z71

    What I have planned for this build. -Debadge and Debrand -Fix rust and apply bedliner to bottom portion of truck -Tint windows -Add "add a leaf spring" -Cowl hood -Smoke cab lights -Replace front and rear lights with black ones -Add 3rd door window covers -Replace Grille -Add toolbox...
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    My GMT400!

    Just bought a 1997 GMC Sierra 1500 138k miles cloth interior and bench seats 5.7l 4x4 push button cab lights z71 What should I do with it upgrade wise?
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    Cowl hood and Roll pan?

    Thinking about ordering a cowl hood and roll pan from LMC truck magazine has anyone ordered from there? How much will it cost to get this stuff painted black? If anyone has any suggestions or other options I'd love to hear them
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    Help on which truck I should get!

    Between the next two days I need to decide between two almost identical trucks and I need some advice. 1996 GMC Sierra Z71 114,000 miles towing package 5.7l 4x4 on the floor Freshly changed oil trans flushed new alternater new brakes new front suspension parts new Falken rocky mountain tires...
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