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  1. Grady_Wilson

    2009 Tahoe Sell it? Fix it? or Parts it out?

    If you're doing your own work, and only farming out the major machine shop work, I say rebuild it and drive it as a beater when you don't want to drive your newer Tahoe. Keep the older one for mostly winter driving, being as it is already a little rusty, and keep the newer one away from the road...
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    2009 Tahoe Sell it? Fix it? or Parts it out?

    I think it really depends on your budget. Do you have the money for a $8k to 10k total rebuild of the engine or do you want to just get it running enough to sell it? Also, labor rates vary greatly from one part of the country to the other, would be helpful to know your location so others here...
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    What did you do to your NNBS GMT900 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

    You can get 88 here in WY. I live at about 5,000 feet elevation. Many stations even offer 85, which I have never seen at stations in lower altitudes. But, 88 is still too low an octane level to use in my Yukon with the 6.2.
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    What did you do to your NNBS GMT900 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

    Gave it a bath, then clay barred the roof and then put some ceramic coating on the roof. Trying to get the paint ready for winter.
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    What did you do to your NNBS GMT900 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

    When I was in So Cal it wasn't too hard to find E85 but it doesn't exist in WY so I stick with Premium.
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    What did you do to your NNBS GMT900 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

    One of the many reasons I left Calif when I retired. Gas is $3 a gallon around here now that tourist season is over.
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    What did you do to your NNBS GMT900 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

    I just ran all of the windshield washer fluid through both front and rear systems. Need to grab some of the winter stuff so I can get ready for cold temps. Was 36* the other morning but sprang back up to 64* this morning. Winter is coming.
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    What did you do to your NNBS GMT900 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

    Good thing you kept the shiny side up. Those tires had plenty of tread left.
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    What did you do to your NNBS GMT900 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

    I back in to park when I can. I even back into my driveway at home. When I worked highway construction / maintenance, a backing accident was your fault 99% of the time so I was taught to really pay attention to your surroundings and never backup unless you absolutely have to. The rule of thumb...
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    What did you do to your NNBS GMT900 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

    Looks like I already have everything I need to swap them when the time comes.
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    What did you do to your NNBS GMT900 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

    I agree, visibility to the rear quarters is horrible. Around town they love angled parking on the street and it is horrible to try and back out and look through that portion of the vehicle. I always have to use my camera to double check if anyone is coming down the street.
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    What did you do to your NNBS GMT900 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

    Oh, I'm sure those same head rests are used on half of GM's line. From the Escalade to the Traverse.
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    What did you do to your NNBS GMT900 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

    I would think that driver and passenger head rests should have buttons on the opposite sides. So the buttons are either inboard or outboard.
  14. Grady_Wilson

    2022 6.2/Alternator Replacement

    I was just about to post that exact video after looking at the first page of this thread. Stretch belts lower costs because there is no tensioner needed. Personally, I prefer the old school, loosen the alternator bolt, use a pry bar to tighten the belt and tighten the alternator bolt. This new...
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    What did you do to your NNBS GMT900 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

    I subbed to South Main a long time ago. That is one shop I would trust with any of my vehicles.
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    What did you do to your NNBS GMT900 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

    Thanks for the link. My Yukon is 100% stock so no CAI. Not sure how much of a difference it would make since the temps never really get much above 90* even in the hottest summer days. And, since it gets below zero in the winter I just wonder how that would effect the engine if I had a CAI...
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    What did you do to your NNBS GMT900 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

    My Yukon has about 130k on it now. I just looked up the price of a new throttle body and for a little over $100 I think I will order one and have it on the shelf, just in case.
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    What did you do to your NNBS GMT900 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

    I'll have to check on mine. It has lived in snow country for over a year now and there are no signs of leakage.
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    What did you do to your NNBS GMT900 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

    That has been leaking for some time now. I would remove the A pillar trim and see if you can see any evidence of moisture there. That would give you a clue to see if it is coming from above the windshield.
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    What did you do to your NNBS GMT900 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

    You know, I was hesitant about push button ignitions until I bought the Kia PHEV I used to commute in. After driving that car for 3 years, I quickly became accustomed to never taking the fob out of my pocket. Now, I often find myself having to dig into my pocket for the key to start my Yukon...
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    What did you do to your NNBS GMT900 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

    Those mats look kinda like a version of the ones I bought for the wife's car. A lot more textured than a smooth Weathertech. Even they can get a little slippery at times but most times they are decent and provide decent grip for your shoes. I have a sort of Weathertech version in my Yukon now...
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    What did you do to your NNBS GMT900 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

    The second one sounds like what my Malibu used to sound, sounds great.
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    What did you do to your NNBS GMT900 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

    Given the year, the seats most likely need attention. The vast majority of factory leather seats are made out of camel scr0tum
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    What did you do to your NNBS GMT900 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

    When I lived in So Cal, my batteries usually lasted about 5 years then they were done. That was in an area that regularly saw temps up to 113*. The only real way to know if a battery is good is to do a load test. I bought one many years ago and I replaced that old analog one with a digital one a...
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    What did you do to your NNBS GMT900 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

    I checked mine back in July and it was still at 95% so it should make it through the winter.

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