GreenDen07
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{I posted lately as YD2007, and found my original Name (GreenDen07).}
2007 Yukon Denali, 170,000 mi, 2nd owner, bought in Spring of 2011.
Had the O-ring replaced after Thanksgiving, and pressure improved from 5 (idle) /25 (cruise), to 15 (idle) / 40 (cruise). Had a complete split. I've read here some were in 3 pieces, some crumbled a little.
QUESTION: do these go bad with AGE, or MILEAGE ?
On Jan 6, wife says engine is making noise...she wasn't kidding. Very loud CLICK-CLICK-CLICK..., faster with faster RPM's, and oil pressure is higher now ! ...20 (idle) / 50 (cruise). Mechanic says without actually taking off oil pan and looking for actual noise source, that I need a new engine. He may be right - it sounds terrible, and doesn't get much quieter when warmed up.
Dealer friend has for sale, for a good price, a 2007 Yukon XL, 88,000 mi (and a lot less features, and no warranty). But I'm concerned about the oil pressure / o-ring issue, and hence my question above: is age or mileage the key in these going bad? He also said he could put in a GMC re-man engine in our vehicle for X$$$, 3 yr/100K warranty - may go with this.
Also, our Yukon had rear main seal leak at 165,000 mi, and will the "lower-mileage" 2007 start leaking around 150,000+ also? quite likely I'd guess. Another reason to put in reman engine in our vehicle. I may also have dealer take their best guess as to the cause of the CLICKing.
Dave H.
2007 Yukon Denali, 170,000 mi, 2nd owner, bought in Spring of 2011.
Had the O-ring replaced after Thanksgiving, and pressure improved from 5 (idle) /25 (cruise), to 15 (idle) / 40 (cruise). Had a complete split. I've read here some were in 3 pieces, some crumbled a little.
QUESTION: do these go bad with AGE, or MILEAGE ?
On Jan 6, wife says engine is making noise...she wasn't kidding. Very loud CLICK-CLICK-CLICK..., faster with faster RPM's, and oil pressure is higher now ! ...20 (idle) / 50 (cruise). Mechanic says without actually taking off oil pan and looking for actual noise source, that I need a new engine. He may be right - it sounds terrible, and doesn't get much quieter when warmed up.
Dealer friend has for sale, for a good price, a 2007 Yukon XL, 88,000 mi (and a lot less features, and no warranty). But I'm concerned about the oil pressure / o-ring issue, and hence my question above: is age or mileage the key in these going bad? He also said he could put in a GMC re-man engine in our vehicle for X$$$, 3 yr/100K warranty - may go with this.
Also, our Yukon had rear main seal leak at 165,000 mi, and will the "lower-mileage" 2007 start leaking around 150,000+ also? quite likely I'd guess. Another reason to put in reman engine in our vehicle. I may also have dealer take their best guess as to the cause of the CLICKing.
Dave H.
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