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  1. Hodgeee

    Vapor Lock!

    Thanks all, not gonna keep bothering with this. But thaanks for the ideas.
  2. Hodgeee

    Vapor Lock!

    Sorry to respond late. Tested his fuel pressure, its holding pressure to 0 lb loss after 10 minutes. We removed the vapor canister, it was replaced at some point earlier. Put compresser air into the vapor lines that go into the tank, and it blows back out to the vapor canister line freely...
  3. Hodgeee

    Vapor Lock!

    Looked through his reciepts from last dealer visit. It shows fuel tank evap system tested ok. Stated common vapor lock symptoms. TTHAT IS CRAZY. They said that was what was wrong with mine also, and it turned out it was my throttle body. It sucks when the specific GM mechanic cant figure it...
  4. Hodgeee

    Vapor Lock!

    Thanks. Not trying to be argumentative, but im not ruling it out. To say it is impossable is 100% incorrect. It does happen to some fuel injected vehicles. It is more common on certain vehicles. If you research it there is a ton of info out there on it, and on tahoes and yukons and...
  5. Hodgeee

    Vapor Lock!

    Thank you. Mine has all new vapor system and pump, and it does the same thing, just in hotter weather. New injectors, plugs, wires, coils, TB, and new sensors. This was all done at 140,000 miles when i bought it. I depend on my truck to not strand me when i go hunting or camping, out in...
  6. Hodgeee

    Vapor Lock!

    Ok, he got back with me. After his 20 minute drive home, he parked the truck for 20 minutes, then went to drive it. He stated that the issue was still there, but the mildest its been in this weather. He then drove for 20 more minutes and parked again, waited 10 minutes and went for a drive...
  7. Hodgeee

    Vapor Lock!

    I wouldnt say it defies the laws of physics, if it gets hot enough it can still happen. Ive now found that it does happen from time to time on all different vehicles. Also these have non return fuel lines, that causes direct pressure, leaving no room to push out the vapor. So i can see it as...
  8. Hodgeee

    Vapor Lock!

    Very interesting. Mine does it a little also, and mine has all new components and vacuum lines plus all new evap components on the tank. I have read that sometimes it still happens with fuel injection vehicles, but very rare. Im real curious to have him fill up with the E85 and see if it...
  9. Hodgeee

    Vapor Lock!

    Found e85 station, gonna have him fill up Today. Should be hot enough today.
  10. Hodgeee

    New front brake and rotor squeal

    Honestly ive run into this before and just bought all new stuff and redid it. I also recommend all AcDelco parts. On Amazon, same as local cost of aftermarket parts. Plus the calipers are usually good for the life. Only replace the parts if the rubber seals get a hole in them or completely...
  11. Hodgeee

    New front brake and rotor squeal

    Yeah sucks, some vehicles are more prone than others. But its odd that it just started with you. Also putting on the squeelers backwards hurts nothing, just less likely to squeel, but thats super rare. The squeeler should face the direction of spin and be on the outboard side. I think the...
  12. Hodgeee

    Vapor Lock!

    Interesting, ive driven a couple of these trucks, and some do it, most dont, its odd. Ive only read of a couple other people on forums with the same problem, but no solutions. Mine is very minor, hardly noticable. My neighbors is real bad. Im gonna try the wrap and report on it. I have now...
  13. Hodgeee

    New front brake and rotor squeal

    You should be able to see if there is any spotting by color on the rotors, should be fine. They will usually warp before they get a hot spot, thats when you try resurfacing or reusing a rotor. I always put on new ones whenever I do the brakes. These are big heavy trucks, and I see poeple...
  14. Hodgeee

    What year would you avoid in a Tahoe or Yukon?

    Agree, absolutely.
  15. Hodgeee

    Vapor Lock!

    My neighbor has a 2009 tahoe and we started talking about our trucks. He has had a vapor lock issue for three years since moving to vegas. His trucks on 80 plus degree days drives perfectly, until he stops somewhere for a while. When he then gets back in to drive, his rpms go all over the...
  16. Hodgeee

    What year would you avoid in a Tahoe or Yukon?

    If you have more questions feel free to PM me, and I can go over shortcommings of the older or newer models, what to look out for, and how much to expect to pay to fix these items unless you do your own work. Plus all of this information is easy to find on YouTube. Ive also owned three...
  17. Hodgeee

    Update on Idle dipping and fluctuation problem

    Figured this could be very useful if someone else has this problem. Had a rpm drop of 200rpms when coming to a complete stop, and idle surging also, which would cause the vehicle to lurch forward, almost hitting curbs and cars at lights. Had at two different dealerships, and no one after every...
  18. Hodgeee

    PCV, or not to PCV?

    I got a 13, put in an expensive catch can with special oil seperator, after 5000 miles, it has a very insignificant film, thought it was dry. Now my truck has the oil consumption fixes on it as all 2012 and later have. Mine doesnt burn any oil from checking the level.
  19. Hodgeee

    What year would you avoid in a Tahoe or Yukon?

    2012 to 2014 3rd gen. Just make sure you buy a tuner to disable DOD. Make sure to change filter and oil in tranny every 60 thousand miles, plus flush. After 2011, they put a redirectional cap on the oil return line to prevent oil from squirting back up into the pistons and causing excessive...
  20. Hodgeee

    Newbie with a 2002 Tahoe LT 2wd 5.3l

    Welcome, had a 2001 for 22 years, 280,000 miles, started burning a little oil and a mysterious coolant leak with no trace. At 217, finally had to rebuild transmission and replace most accesories. Now i did tons of offroading, camping, fishing, hunting, towing a boat and travel trailer. For...
  21. Hodgeee

    Rpm drop when stopping.

    Yeah, my new AcDelco pump, fluctuates alot compared to the old pump which sat steady at the 43 mark, my new one hovers around 48psi, but dips sometimes to 43, but the brakimg idle situation has been there since i bought the truck.
  22. Hodgeee

    Rpm drop when stopping.

    Hey guys, well it took a couple days, the rpm drop is back, and i dont know if i stated before, after almost completely stopping the idle surges and the vehicle lurches forward requiring harder breaking. Im wondering if the manual idle reset is working, or i need a quality scanner to relearn...
  23. Hodgeee

    Cost of trans fluid change

    Good to hear, only saw tons of negative stuff from other online forums. Havent seen anything else or have experience, but i wont buy anything new anymore, pricing is just way over inflated, and it seems a lot of new stuff isnt as well built.
  24. Hodgeee

    New front brake and rotor squeal

    Sometimes regardless of brand, you will get a pad that squeals when the pad composition is not just right, not oscilation squeal. But it does sound like the piston or pistons is possibly sticking, but that is usually associated with constant squeal, not when just btakimg. The burnt metal smell...
  25. Hodgeee

    Cost of trans fluid change

    I stand corrected, the 10 speed is the Ford GM baby, and so far looking worse than the 8 speed problems from a lot of reviews.

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