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    Range of cost for rear main seal job at a shop?

    The advantage of an actual transmission jack is that it has microadjustments for when you are putting the transmission back onto the studs. These are really helpful. https://www.harborfreight.com/800-lb-low-lift-transmission-jack-60234.html
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    1999 poor braking

    I had a spongy brake pedal until I tried this: https://www.brakebleeder.com/removing-trapped-air-angled-master-cylinder/ Now, my MC is not angled like the ones shown in the above article, but there was still trapped air. I simply parked on a downhill slope, had my helper ready at the brake...
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    Delay from foot PEDAL

    Your throttle body is controlled electronically rather than by a physical wire. I experience the same thing on our Explorer which is also electronically controlled. It is possible that what you are experiencing is perfectly normal. Perhaps you could try driving another 2012 to see if it...
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    Oil Catch Can

    Just revisiting this thread... I had so much condensation that it would fill my catch can within days, then block the PCV flow. I had sludge backing up to the PCV valve itself. I decided it was better to remove the catch can. It seems that most people haven't had my experience, but it...
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    What is that damn smell??

    Ozone is great, I've used it several times. But don't count on it to kill or chase away bugs and animals. The rats in my garage just laughed like it was laughing gas. If you "flood" the vehicle with ozone, which is usually necessary for bad smells, you won't want to use the vehicle for a few...
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    What is that damn smell??

    I haven't actually done this, but it should help a lot:
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    1999 Tahoe Towing

    I tried the Tow/Haul mode today, without any load in the back (trailer or cargo). It didn't upshift to 3rd until I was at 60 km/h (that's 40 mph for you guys south of the 49th), and the torque converter did lock up, bringing the rpms to about 1500. Once I got up to 70 km/h (about 40 mph), I...
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    1999 Tahoe Towing

    The only issue I've ever had with the 4L60 series was a broken sunshell gear (I think it was the sunshell gear anyway). It happened when we switched from D to R without making sure the vehicle came to a complete stop. Now, I ALWAYS make sure the vehicle is completely stopped when changing from...
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    Hatch glass hinge separation

    I never got to taking pictures. However, I tried adding a 1/16" fender washer between the latch plate and liftgate. This has the effect of holding the window glass slightly tighter against the rubber seal. The window now pops open as the old one did when pressing the button. I could perhaps...
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    Junkyard windshield

    Why would I have recommended not doing the glass yourself? A glass company accidently mounted my windshield on a Buick incorrectly. They were very good about fixing it though. They removed the windshield and reset it correctly. However, they said there is a real risk of shattering the glass...
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    Junkyard windshield

    Of all the things I like to learn (including doing a rear main seal), replacing a windshield wouldn't be one of them. Go for a drive behind a dump truck on a gravel road, then take the nearest exit to the auto insurance.
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    Passenger Floorboard leak not dexcool

    It is still probably a good idea to clean the seal around the sunroof if you have one. Then use the suction end of a shopvac with a tiny nozzle on the sunroof drains. I heard that if you blow through the lines you can actually separate sections of the drain hose.
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    My Experience Towing with a '17 Suburban 5.3L

    The Techonsha has a "boost" which I guess is equivalent to your gain control. Did you try increasing the gain slightly so that you would have more braking on the trailer than the truck? Maybe it was just the way the Techonsha works (it is a proportional system too), but when I just touch the...
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    My Experience Towing with a '17 Suburban 5.3L

    Are you able to adjust the brake control unit? On my Techonsha I adjust it so that it applies the trailer brakes just before the TV brakes engage. This helps avoid any squirminess.
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    Have any of yall ever had VVT parts go out?

    I have a 2008 Explorer with VVT. So far the phasers are fine. I think the Ford failures have more to do with using conventional oil vs synthetic, and keeping up with oil changes.
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    Hatch glass hinge separation

    I made an interesting observation this weekend which may explain why the hatch doesn't pop open. I compered the latch mechanism with my Explorer hatch which has a very similar mechanism. The piece inside the latch that actually holds the hatch closed moves smoothly and freely in the Explorer...
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    Hatch glass hinge separation

    Just so everyone knows (I didn't before I got my 2006 glass), the hinge on the 2006+ hatch glass is also glued to the glass. But, the amount of surface area that is glued is much more which is probably why it doesn't separate like the pre-2006.
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    Hatch glass hinge separation

    Possibly. When I had the broken hinge on the old glass, I did remove one strut to take the pressure off the broken hinge. Because I had indeed misplaced the strut, I had to buy a new one. Also, the struts don't provide any lift in the fully closed position. IOW, it would never just fly open...
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    Hatch glass hinge separation

    When I said that the 2006 glass isn't square on the liftgate, I had only one of the two struts installed on the hatch glass. Now that I installed both struts, the hatch sits squarely on the liftgate. However, when I press the release button, the hatch doesn't pop open. I have to lift the...
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    Slipping or stuttering in 4wd auto mode -- is this normal?

    Actually I like the old manual hubs, but with the selectable transfer case. This way your front wheels aren't driving the drive shafts all the way to the transfer case. Less wear and tear. Has anyone done this?
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    Hatch glass hinge separation

    When I looked more closely, I noted that the glass isn't square on the liftgate, so one of the hinges does need adjustment. If the hinge for the hatch on the liftgate is adjustable, I may be able to adjust the hatch so it sits square on the liftgate. Has anyone made such an adjustment?
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    Slipping or stuttering in 4wd auto mode -- is this normal?

    A long long long time ago, we had to get out and lock hubs to use 4WD. Then came along automatic hubs, but you still had to lock them for full time 4WD. Sometimes they'd get stuck in the locked position and we'd have to drive backwards for a few feet to be able to unlock them. In bad cases...
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    Slipping or stuttering in 4wd auto mode -- is this normal?

    I believe that many AWD systems use a fluid couple between front and rear, whereas the Tahoe is a mechanical couple activated with clutches. That would explain why you are able to drive other AWD systems without feeling the jumping around.
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    Hatch glass hinge separation

    Wow, 2 years later.... I finally just replaced the rear hatch glass with one from a 2006 with the upgraded hinge. This seems to introduce a new problem though. It does latch, but seems to be ever so slightly loose when latched. Is there an adjustment for the latch? I believe if the latch...
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    Gruven heater core T-connectors

    I believe I had to cut mine off. I had tried squeezing the tabs and it wouldn't budge.

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