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    Building A 1,000HP Capable 6R80/6L80 Trans

    Umm...1,000 HP in a 3,300 to 3,400 lb car. I wonder what translates to when you install it in a 5,500 lb truck? Just wondering? I don't believe they co-designed them. It's a ZF design, which Ford and GM each adopted independently. Unfortunately, GM decided to value engineer some of their...
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    Crank-No Start 99 Tahoe 4x4 5.7

    Distributor is a possible culprit. I now see your fuel pressures: those look good. Still not sure what to make of that odd sound while cranking though...and the compression numbers do look a little low on those 2 cylinders, but not low enough where it wouldn't fire. Thanks for the update.
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    Stuck in 4WD. Any help?

    I've never tried this myself, but I think you should be able to remove the encoder motor and rotate the splined shaft with some channel lock pliers. I've read folks have done that before. If the encoder motor is okay, there's a little black reluctor wheel that called something like "range...
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    1999 K1500 Power Steering pressure control Solenoid Delete questions, With updated issue!!!!

    Ugh...that sucks. Sorry to hear that. You want to hear a story related to PS pumps? Shortly after I bought my K3500 I loaded it busted concrete and rock. I bought the truck as a beater for a home renovation project. So when left headed to the landfill when I got to the first red light, the...
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    Years for updated pcv valve covers?

    Sounds like a plan. That is pretty low mileage for it to be burning oil, like from wear from piston rings or valve stem seals. You've had the truck for a while? It was serviced regularly like oil changes?
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    Years for updated pcv valve covers?

    Yup. Catch can FTW. I just rebuilt my 262k LQ4 (just a home DIY rebuild) and took off the intake to double check my knock sensors...only a hundred miles (and like 2 weeks) and a bit of oil already on the intake manifold runners! My truck is an 06 and has the second design valve cover...
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    2011 Denali, no crank, has power, new starter

    Crawl under there with a test light and have a helper crank. See if you have power at the starter solenoid.
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    Years for updated pcv valve covers?

    Look here: https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/gm-ls-engine-3rd-revision-valve-cover-install.251305/
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    IMPORTANT: The Chronicles of Low Oil Pressure by 07burb

    I guess no one has mentioned excessive bearing clearances (?) as the possible issue causing low oil pressure? I mean, all other things are good things to check, of course. If you've replaced all the other components and nothing has worked, then that's most likely your issue. Unfortunately, it's...
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    Reuse injectors without changing o-rings?

    Is OP asking about DI engine? Like the L83 since it's on the 2015+ section? I agree about port injector o rings being inexpensive and easy to replace, but I'm guessing it's different setup about DI? I don't have any experience on the newer engines, so that's why I'm asking, other than the fuel...
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    There are just some days I wish I didn't turn wrenches

    Great job. Thanks for sharing. :)
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    Need opinions on keeping or moving on.

    Kinda hard to answer the question without knowing the condition of the truck and capabilities of the OP. A few examples and personal experiences: One of my kids' classmates' dad has on 03 Tahoe with the 4.8. We know the family for years now. He's got nearly 400k on it. He did tell me it will...
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    Help! 02 Tahoe no crank no start after engine warms up past 160 degrees

    Yeah, probably the starter (or solenoid) getting warm and failing to re-start. Sometimes they start sticking under certain conditions. Go down there and check that you have power at the solenoid with a test light. Have a helper cranking. Check for ground and constant 12V+ since you are there as...
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    2003 tahoe no crank no start

    I've seen those test relays with manual switches. Basically, remove the regular delay and plug the test relay, hit the switch and it should energize the circuit. Probably an overkill for a DIYer, but eliminates the switch side of the circuit very easily and fast. Lisle makes a master relay kit...
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    Lifter tick and performance cam swap

    Agreed, 100%. I should have done a return on those two sentences. They are different thoughts...
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