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  1. L

    1997 Chevy C1500 Transmission Pan Fitment

    I have a 1997 Chevy C1500 a entirely bone stock truck, I was interested in changing out the OEM shallow pan with a PPE extra capacity pan. I wanted to see if anyone else has done this mod to the 4L60E and if so what are things I should be mindful of.
  2. N

    What is this wire?

    I recently inherited this ‘88 Chevrolet C1500 with an L05 350sbc. It will turn and turn but will NOT fire, one thing I am stuck on is a wire I cannot for the life of me, find the other end. Maybe I’m blind, but I CANNOT find where the other end is and I’ve cut open plenty of the plastic looms...
  3. W

    What to do while transmission is removed?

    I have my transmission pulled to get it rebuilt. While it is out I am wondering what maintenance things I should do while it is out? I have a 92 K2500 with a 5.0. I plan on replacing the seals on my transfer case (potentially rebuilding it as my 4wd doesn’t work and I’m not sure why), replacing...
  4. GMan17

    Truck randomly dying when stopping and bad smell when starting truck.

    My 1990 C1500 has died twice while coming to a stop. It started back up after a minute of waiting both times. The smell when it starts is kind of sulfuric and it idles a bit rougher than normal. I’m thinking that it might be the EGR valve. Any thoughts?
  5. T

    Satanic noise, maybe a belt tensioner?

    Hey Folks, I'm getting a satanic noise from under the hood of my '93 Chevy Ambulance (454 big block motor) while driving. It comes occasionally, and I cannot identify why it is happening. The only thought that me and some friends have had is it being some kind of belt issue. Here is a video of...
  6. G

    No acceleration no fuel economy flickering gauges/power

    So my Sierra has been giving me **** the last few weeks. It’s a 94 Sierra k3500 454 4l80e. The truck has zero acceleration at any point, runs like **** and sounds like a miss under load. Sunday I’m going to clean the grounds, put an o2 in it and try to figure it out since I need a radiator...
  7. Fred5280

    Alternator to battery post

    I’m having an issue with my alternator, the stud that has BAT stamped behind it is just spinning inside the alternator housing is there a way you guys would recommend to fix this maybe a stud a next size up? or is the alternator done this is on a 92 c1500 w a 350
  8. carid

    Chevy Silverado / GMC Sierra Brakes for Optimal Performance

    Just last week, I was chatting with a customer at a local truck meet who thought his brakes were "good enough" as long as they stopped the truck. I had to explain that it's not just about stopping - it's about how well and safely you can stop, especially under heavy loads or in tough conditions...
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  9. DKT5

    Noise Identifying

    Hi there I have 2 noises in my 1988 k1500 5.7l tbi. The first one I noticed going about 70 mph you would hear a screeching/whirring noise for just a split second then immediately it goes away. Engine warning light comes on.. after turning truck off and back on again the light goes away although...
  10. V

    Runs then when it sits a idle eventually it’s loses spark

    So the truck has a different motor in it now it is a 350 vortec still just came out of another truck that had no issue. It now will only runs for about 20 mins from cold to idle temp and starts backfiring really bad and eventually dies seems like low spark the only differences is has open...
  11. McSweeney

    Engine oil

    Ok this one is pretty simple fellas, so my truck has 202k on the clock, and runs great. But i do worry about the motor so ive used 10w30 synthetic for a while. My boss used that in his 350 so he said it would be good in mine. My question is, for the summer should i use something thicker like...
  12. tsr2185

    1991 350 TBI Maintenance

    Hello all! New to the website, and GMT trucks. I will be purchasing a 1991 k1500 SC step side, w/ 267k on the odometer. It has a "new" motor put in it in 2013 and only has ~15k miles on it. The transmission was also changed out before, I don't know when though. It wont be a daily driver, but...

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