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Sealing up worn 5.3l leading to oil burning?
Thanks for all the feedback! I think I will have the leaks fixed and check the PCV/ baffle unit to see if I should replace it. I'm not sure why my mechanic said what he said, but I've been going to him for years and he has always done a stellar job for a fair price. I get that he's super busy...- smb3
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Sealing up worn 5.3l leading to oil burning?
Thanks everyone for the feedback. I must reiterate that It does not currently burn oil, but it does leak a bit from the rear main and oil pan and oil cooler cover. I would rather the leak than it to burn. What it sounds like to me though is that fixing a rear main and pan leak would never in a...- smb3
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Sealing up worn 5.3l leading to oil burning?
I have an 06 Suburban with 265k miles. Original engine, and transmission. The engine has all the typical oil leaks, rear main, oil cooler port, etc. I had the valve cover gaskets replaced though. Does not burn oil currently. My mechanic convinced me NOT to replace the remaining seals and stop...- smb3
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Complex Electrical Nightmare - BCM? ECM? Short?
My gut says you may have some SERIOUS relay related problems. AFAIK, the BCM does not directly control things like the A/C blower motor, or windshield wiper fluid pumps.- smb3
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06 Dash Lighting upgrade that retains factory color?
Hi everyone. I have a 2006 Suburban that I wish to do a full dash lighting upgrade on. Problem is, all the kits and guide I've seen end up with blue colored gauges and panels due to GM's use of a filter for the incandescent bulbs. I have many dead bulbs and would ideally like to use LEDs to...
