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    https://www.enginelabs.com/engine-tech/engine/tech-tip-checking-setting-lifter-preload-ls-engine/...
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    Just googled the procedure.... You'll find detailed write-ups in articles on summit racing's website, Hot rod magazine and such. Once...
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    rdezs replied to the thread Blue Devil "Rear Main Sealer".
    I thought the going price on the west coast was insane. I'm hearing $1,400 to do a rear main on an all-wheel drive. If you're not in the...
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    Lol....thank you Mr Myers. The guys been waiting for someone to respond to that post since 2016. I'm on the edge of my seat wondering if...
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    rdezs replied to the thread Blue Devil "Rear Main Sealer".
    I'd just do the rear main. Not difficult or expensive, just the time factor.
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    rdezs replied to the thread Shell Rotella 15w-40 motor oil.
    The number one cause is worn valve guides and valve seals, right there under the valve cover. I usually go through my LS cylinder heads...
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    rdezs replied to the thread Help Diagnosing Oil leak.
    You have 275,000 mi and the AFM/DOD is still functioning? That's impressive in itself. Oil consumption at that mileage is probably...
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    rdezs replied to the thread Shell Rotella 15w-40 motor oil.
    Mobile one 5W30 on both
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    rdezs replied to the thread Shell Rotella 15w-40 motor oil.
    2014 Escalade, 168,000 MI, no trace of oil in the intake. No catch can either. 2003 Hummer 6.0 liter, went through the motor couple...
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    rdezs replied to the thread Help Diagnosing Oil leak.
    Doesn't matter which way the holes are oriented. The valve actually exists for AFM equipped engines, to relieve the oil pressure if it...
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    You might check the screen under the oil pressure sending unit. Most likely it's either worn/incorrect length push rods or worn...
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    rdezs replied to the thread Solved. New fuel pump, hard start..
    Good to hear... Damn things are responsible for a lot of headaches!
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    rdezs replied to the thread Oil pan replacement.
    Couple months back I was reading that the valve is specifically for the protection of the AFM lifter solenoids. Apparently at around 65...
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    rdezs replied to the thread Oil pan replacement.
    Your engine didn't come with AFM, but it came with the valve in the oil pan? I'm assuming them that you have VVT?
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    rdezs replied to the thread Oil pan replacement.
    There's a whole range of opinions on that pressure relief valve in the oil pan. Many people just plug it off. Considering you have a...

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