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    New shocks

    Hey Mr Tom Maybe check the load rating on the tires on the T now and make sure the load rating is correct, and not too high. Remember the saying, "the higher the load rating, the higher the bumps."
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    Service Air Bag light

    Did you get the air bag error codes?
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    Ticking/Tapping noise!

    Replacing several items while they are removed may in order. Timing chain gaskets, chain set,oring,seal, water pump, oil pan gasket set will cost around 325 plus tax, wholesale, probably twice that much at dealer prices. No idea on labor, probably need to get several estimates.
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    Ticking/Tapping noise!

    As the oring cannot seal the joint, the pump begins to suck in a little air and the air gets circulated into the oil galleries...If you raise the oil level a bit, the pump may not suck the air as much. The crankcase operates in a lightly negative pressure and that make matter worse. Replacing...
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    04 suburban turn signal issue

    So, still not working correctly?
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    Tried it all, I need help. A constant Oil pressure fight.

    This oil pump operates in a negative suction pressure condition by design. Now add the restriction of sludge build up in the inlet screen and tubing connected to the oil pump, the retention of oil pumped to the upper areas on the heads, you have a condition where the oil pump does not have a...
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    Tried it all, I need help. A constant Oil pressure fight.

    How many quarts of oil are you putting in the engine when replacing oil and filter?
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    AC Schrader Valves

    Hot tapping has been in use for many years. I first saw it being used around 1980 on a 175 lb steam line. Many explainations and examples on internet. Search for "hot tapping," if interested in see exactly how the tool functions.
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    VIN Confusion

    Maybe you can try the reset/syncronize/calibrate procedure? Dicsonect negative battery, 10 minutes, reconnect battery/apply parking brake/excerise seat to rear position, hold 5 seconds, try tilt switch in all directions. Back to normal operation. May not work on your vehicle. Where are you...
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    Diagnosing erratic/high oil pressure...

    I would contact Eric at Pine Hollow auto Diagonstic, He is at State College, about a 3 hour drive from you. An ocillscope will reveal the problem source.
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    2001 Tahoe cargo door open warning light

    Check out the thread posted earlier yesterday about this problem. Very detailed explanation of the system and circuits.
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    Puncture

    Check on facebood marketplace for something near you.
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    Does anyone know a way to measure actual torsion level/lift??

    I beleive that you will find the procedure and dimensions in the repair manual. Cant remember the page, but the page number has been posted here recently. A Chilton repair manual is available on the forum. Scrool to the bottom and search there. What you seek is in Chapter 10 section 8. Look...
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    Brake light switch

    Thanks for sharing the story and happy ending.
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    Ball joint problems,

    Probably need to post well focused pict's up close of the "snaps," component.
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    Scanners and programmers

    Is anyone using a 2022 Elite LAUNCH X431 GM Full System Bi-Directional Scan Tool I see that it is avilable on Amazon at reasonalble prices.
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    Launch scanner/code reader

    Moved to general info. Please delete this thread.
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    How much power will my truck make after these mods?

    If the vehicle has the "Tow/Haul," function, drive in the tow function for a few days and the engine will be up the horsepower curve a bit and see if you like additonal performance. You can keep a log of the rpm range that you use daily in standard mode and then in Tow mode. Then you will...
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    CEL light comes on when I travel and use different gas?

    No, I said fuel tank pressure not fuel pressure. Please read for clarity and context. Clarification to other readers. The fuel tank pressure sensor is mounted in the fuel pump mounting flange and is a component of the evap system. If a component if the system fail to function, the tank...
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    6.0L Fuel pump?

    did the description distingish Flex vs non flex?
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    CEL light comes on when I travel and use different gas?

    The computer monitors the fuel tank pressure. Study the system and see what component could be interferring with normal operation. Reading the code each time the CEL light is on is a good thing.
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    Oil Analysis Results - 5000/170k mi

    Thanks for posting your information and data. I am sure that many members and readers will respond. I have a bit of training, and experience in tribology and offer my interperation of your actions and analyses based on the analysis results and your narrative. Cavitation is the result of...
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    3 minor issues I'm hoping you can help with.

    ok your thread is 2000-2006 forum. I probably reading this wrong. I will be the bck row, sittin down now.
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    3 minor issues I'm hoping you can help with.

    So you have the filter in the OPS opening and it a 2005? Did the filter come with the new switch? did the vehicle already have a filter?
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    Oil Pressure on High Mileage 5.3

    If you are in the warm climate south, you may consider a 10W30 oil. Oil contamination is my concern for high milage Chevrolet engines. So the oil you choose should have a high TBN number so the blowby contaminates can be neutralized and then filtered out by the oil filter. Replacing the oil...

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