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  1. NC_John

    Intake Manifold Gaskets

    Thanks- I'm trying to fix an oil leak, not a runnability problem so unfortunately, removing the intake is only necessary to get where I need to get to (top and back of the block). I've given up trying to get back there with everything in place. If I was sure it was the oil pressure sensor...
  2. NC_John

    Intake Manifold Gaskets

    I know a couple of y'all have changed your intake manifold gaskets- the info I can get from autozone and napa on their kits is limited to say the least - I'm looking at autozone PN MS98016T, the better of 2 felpro sets...
  3. NC_John

    Knock Sensors

    With my luck I won't replace them and have a failure a month later.....:emotions122:
  4. NC_John

    Oil Leak - 4.8L - Oil Pan

    I had to google that to see what you were talking about- then I figured it out because of the arch in the avatar- nah, I live in NC- I just got that shot on a road trip passing through there on my way to Kansas City. I just like the picture - no affiliation with St Louis.
  5. NC_John

    Knock Sensors

    I'm pulling the intake manifold going after an oil leak (have to remove the intake to get the access I need to the back of the block). Should I be thinking about replacing the knock sensors while I have it off? 195K miles on truck, not sure if the sensors are original or not. I'd hate to not...
  6. NC_John

    Oil Leak - 4.8L - Oil Pan

    I've been screwing around with it all week. The engine is so far back under the cowl that I can't even do a decent job degreasing back there and everything just feels oily/greasy. I can't tell what (if anything) is leaking. I decided last night I'm going to pull the intake this weekend and...
  7. NC_John

    Oil Leak - 4.8L - Oil Pan

    Oil Pan Gasket- Didn't Fix Leak Took a test drive this morning and the engine still leaks. Looks like it is coming from bellhousing, same as before. Still don't think its the rear main- the flywheel is dry. Rear engine cover? I'm not pulling the engine to fix a leak so that ain't happening...
  8. NC_John

    Oil Leak - 4.8L - Oil Pan

    It went fine- started it this morning and finished it this afternoon. Crossmember came out easily. I had to unbolt the starter but didn't disconnect it- just moved it to the side. The pan drops pretty much straight down. It took the most time to desludge it and clean it before putting it...
  9. NC_John

    Oil Leak - 4.8L - Oil Pan

    For the 4.8 it looks to be the easiest in-car pan removal I've ever done - no lifting or jacking up of the motor. If yours is a 2WD you just unbolt a crossmember section and drop the pan- in theory anyway. I have to run to advance autoparts to get some fluids and I'll get started... I'll...
  10. NC_John

    Oil Leak - 4.8L - Oil Pan

    I've picked up a small oil leak on my 02 thats been aggravating me. I can't stand the oil spots on the driveway. The back and bottom of the oil pan stays wet. I've opened the bellhousing inspection plug and the flywheel is bone dry so I don't think the rear seal is leaking. I've cleaned off...
  11. NC_John

    Remote Start in '02

    10-4 on the XK06. I've done a few starters - multiple F-150's, toyotas, probably a couple others, but have never had to deal with an interface before. The ford keys with the security chip were easy to get around. So I get the XK06 and the starter kit I want (which will be a viper). Does...
  12. NC_John

    Remote Start in '02

    one of the xpresskits I read about in another thread? thanks.....
  13. NC_John

    Remote Start in '02

    A couple chilly mornings has reminded me I need to get a remote start installed in my '02. The truck has whatever factory security is standard and no security in the ignition key. I've got the full set of factory service manuals and have installed several remote starts on other vehicles. Is...
  14. NC_John

    To change or not to change, that is the question

    If I do it it'll be here in the garage so only the transmission pump itself will move any fluid (if I let it drain out of the pressure line to the cooler rather than just drop the pan and change only whats in there). No flushing aids or cleaning agents... I guess the bigger wheels fit the...
  15. NC_John

    To change or not to change, that is the question

    I went through the entire thread but is seemed to just have the same questions and opinions we have here.... This one is as good as "which engine oil is best" for differing opinions. I guess I'll get my coolant done first- I've not heard of any engine failures due to a coolant flush and...
  16. NC_John

    To change or not to change, that is the question

    Thats about as good a reason as I've ever heard but then how does the tranny work when new and the fluid is clean? I thought it was the new fluid is full of "fresh/active" cleaning solvents/additives and that perhaps they disolved/stirred up any sludge in the tranny but a mechanic buddy of mine...
  17. NC_John

    To change or not to change, that is the question

    Whats the problem with a flush and getting the torque converter and the cooler? Edumucate me here. I'm scared to do anything at this point but will start light towing with it soon and the fluid is the lifeblood of the tranny. Wish I knew if it had ever been changed before.... that'd make me...
  18. NC_John

    To change or not to change, that is the question

    I am facing the same thing with my 02 - 189K miles.... Should I or shouldn't I.... I'd hate to create a problem I don't have but it sure could shift better and if thats the original fluid.... What you guys calling a flush? Don't you want to clear out the converter and cooler as well as...
  19. NC_John

    which motor????

    I've got a 2WD with the 4.8L. It seems to be lacking power going up any kind of grade- the transmission hunts a lot which is really annoying. I don't know if my tranny needs a service (185K miles) or if a BB tune will help. I think the bigger engine might help that BUT, I've been tracking...
  20. NC_John

    How to I.D. rear end size? (not gearing)

    10-4. Thanks. I run that when I get home from this road trip Friday. (I've put over 10K miles on the hoe since I got in on June 3rd). I'll let you know if I find anything out.
  21. NC_John

    How to I.D. rear end size? (not gearing)

    That was what I guessed but which tahoes/suburbans got the bigger rear ends? Probably the 3/4 ton suburbans. 4WD's too? How can you tell just by looking at the housing? Are the housings all the same and just the ring and pinion sized differently? Hmmmm.....
  22. NC_John

    How to I.D. rear end size? (not gearing)

    I changed the gear oil in my 'hoe on Saturday and came to realize I didn't know how to identify which rear end I had. The service manual indicates there were three used in the 02 model year. An 9.5", a 9" and I think a 10" (IIRC). I ran the VIN but that only told me the gear ratio. I didn't...
  23. NC_John

    noisy blower?

    No replies so I guess nobody has done this??? I pulled the blower out last night- there was a piece of foam gasket in the plastic impeller. Pulled it out and no more noise. I just have to get it back together now. The two plastic covers will be a bear to get back on (finding the holes for...
  24. NC_John

    Lean Bank 1 Code - surging Idle

    Awesome. Glad it worked and was a cheap fix.
  25. NC_John

    Lean Bank 1 Code - surging Idle

    Get a can of ether/starting fluid and spray it around the intake manifold while the engine is idling if you think there might be a leak. If the idle changes you've found the leak. Exhaust leaks typically don't have any symptoms other than noise and maybe some exhaust smoke. I wonder if...

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