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  1. Wake

    rear diff carrier swap

    Not sure if it's the same rear on the midsize colorado and the full size tahoe, but it might be. If it't the same then it should work. I would also have a shop do the transplant as you need to be able to set up the rear correctly. Yes, it will need to be shimmed and it won't be the same as the...
  2. Wake

    Oil question

    My 116K mile baby Northstar (Olds Aurora) started leaking a bit when I switched to synthetic, prior to that it was only a seep that never formed drops. I've read that's pretty common. My Escalade has some oil drops on the pan as well. ---------- Post added at 01:02 AM ---------- Previous...
  3. Wake

    OEm vs. remanufactured?

    I only do OEM for hard parts, and stick with the new parts over the reman where possible. I've been burned too many times by lifetime warranty alternators and starters. I've also been put in danger once by a lifetime warranty rebuilt brake master cylinder. When I was young and poor there...
  4. Wake

    Has anyone made a torsion key tool?

    I don't think that's what he's looking for. I think he's looking for something that looks like a very large, heavy duty C-clamp to compress the torsion bar to allow removal of the key. I plan on leveling my Escalade in the spring when I rebuild the suspension and saw where you might be able...
  5. Wake

    Rear diff ping

    That's exactly what I was thinking. A diff should never get hot enough to make that little tink-tink-tink noise. From what I understand it's not uncommnon for them to leak lube. After purchasing my Escalade at 82K miles i serviced the rear diff. Only pulled 1.5qts out, put 2.75qts back in...
  6. Wake

    Yukon Heater Works Intermittently

    If I remember correclty there is a temperature sensor inside the cabin to regulate the auto function. In manual mode, does the heater work as it's supposed to? All GM vehicles I've owned always put the fan at full speed on a cold engine when first started when in Auto mode. I guess it's...
  7. Wake

    Blower Fans not working...

    Do any of the blower speeds work? Sometimes the blower resistors go bad and you only have midrange blower with no high and/or low. It would be strange to have both front and rear blowers go bad at the same time though.
  8. Wake

    Need Help - Any Contacts with a Dealership?

    I'm not so sure it works that way today. My friend had a Cruise LT that was loaded better than the LTZ on the lot. I also had an 02 Trailblazer LTZ that really wasn't any different than you could load an LT (LT level 3 level I think). You could get an LT and order the other options that...
  9. Wake

    Soo maybe I'm a little OCD

    I replaced a fog on my Escalade for the same reason. It was a $20 part off of eBay (non-OEM) but works just as the factory and only took about 20 minutes to change out. The switches, as Mr Ball described are pretty difficult to replace from what I understand because there isn't a lot of slack...
  10. Wake

    gears? can someone explain the purpose and how it works?

    Can't point you to a CAI, but as far as gears the $200 is only going to cover the gears. You're going to need a rebuild kit for the rear with new bearnings. I've replaced a rear end before and it's another $200-$300 in labor to replace and set up the rear correctly. I doubt a shop is going to...
  11. Wake

    Rear Diff fluid level??

    My 05 Escalade was the same way. It concerns me a little bit as these vehicles seem to have common rear end problems with whine/humm/groaning. I purchased mine at 82K miles and it makes the groaning noise. I'm wondering if that has to do with running low fluid for a substantial amount of time.
  12. Wake

    Transmission Cold Weather Question.

    I don't think it's a problem. All my automatics seem to do that as well when it's really cold out.
  13. Wake

    Gettin ready for snow...

    Hope they turn out well for you, just be careful the first time you're in freezing, snow, slush conditions. My experience with off-brand or re-branded name brand tires has been awful. Even though expensive, good tires are probably the most important safety feature on your vehicle. You...
  14. Wake

    Tips for removing #8 plug?

    The only suggestion I have is patience and buying 9 plugs instead of 8. You can always return the extra if needed. The only plugs I've ever broken on a GM V8 was the number 8 plug on a few V8 engines and it really sucks when you crack the porcelain on the new plug trying to install it, don't...
  15. Wake

    What do you consider High Mileage?

    For these big heavy vehicles, 100K is high to me. By that time you need to start putting money aside for suspension rebuilding which is very expensive if you're not rebuiding them yourself. Also, I'm not a fan of the GM 4spd 4L6x automatic transmissions as those tend to see pretty high...
  16. Wake

    Abs sensor recall #05068c

    Agree. Also, recalls never expire. TSBs do, those you have to pay for outside of your warranty.
  17. Wake

    Please Help!?

    In that case I'd say get the mechanics stethoscope then. It should help you narrow down where it's coming from. It's a cheap item, usually less than $10.
  18. Wake

    Heater problems!!!

    I don't have experience on this truck but with a stuck thermostat on other vehicles for me the temp wouldn't get above 160F, it usually sat pegged at the bottom of the gauge in winter conditions. I have seen odd temps though when I had a car with a coolant leak before and it was low on...
  19. Wake

    Heater problems!!!

    That's strange. The heater worked ok before? I'm thinking you either have a plugged heater core or your temperature blend doors aren't working. I've had a stuck door before and on occasion had to cycle the temp hot to cold a dozen or so times to get it working again. Have you disconnected...
  20. Wake

    Y Pipe with - Out Cats

    Out of curiousity, why without cats? Unless your cats are plugged up there shouldn't be much gain in removing them. I lived in CA for 15 years and I remember the emissions stations looking to make sure all your equipment was there. Just having to deal with CARB exempted parts was enough of a...
  21. Wake

    better fuel economy

    Nothing wrong with asking how to improve fuel economy. Yes these vehicles are thirsty, there's no getting around that. Myself, I like efficiency. Now our engines are a bit more the older conventional style (no VVT, 4spd auto, etc) so there isn't a lot we can do with them, but even 1 or 2 mpg...
  22. Wake

    Please Help!?

    Does it only do it while under load or will it make the whine while idled in park? Sometimes the only way to troubleshoot a pesky noise is with a mechanic's stethoscope, I have one and use it on occasion when I can't tell where the sound is coming from. Of course that isn't going to help you...
  23. Wake

    2002 5.3 loss of coolant

    How does the inside of the windshield look? A lot of times the windshield will get an oily film on the inside if the heater core is leaking, although if it's very slight it might not be much of a a problem. I don't know how hard it is to get to the heater core in our vehicles, but if there's a...
  24. Wake

    2002 5.3 loss of coolant

    Can't help you on the heads, but how about inside the vehicle do you smell any sweet smells of coolant? Heater cores sometimes will do this as well. I'd be careful of the block sealing junk out there. It's been about 20 years but the first and last time I used it, it really clogged things up...
  25. Wake

    Shop Recommendation in N.VA

    Following this post as well as I'm in the NoVA area myself. How about driveline/axle shops? I have the whine in the driveline that points to either the front or rear differential. The only problem is I don't know who to take it to for an honest, competent diagnosis and rebuild if necessary...

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