Started cleaning sludged engine

[MadDogDelpho]

Campaign to make this a sticky?

 

[NGAneer]

so my wI've was driving to work in the tahoe today. I told her all the stuff to keep an eye on. oil drips, oil burning smell, oil pressure gauge, oil lights ect. she calledencouraged in a panic, and told me the oil like came on.. I had her check the dip stick, and it was full. I was like crap. your only 5 miles from the house, drive home. I left work, came home and it was a cel for the knock sensor... haha oh you!

So you put in the knock sensors you bought, right?

 

[Jon Chimpo]

No, I'm doing one thing at a time. I want to go through it and do one thing at a time so I can note any reactions, and what I did to cause it.

The knock sensor will be going in soon, as it's come on a few times now. I wasn't sure if it was coming on due to the sludge, or if it was just faulty.

tranny service some time this week, along with the diffs, and T case.

still working on that fuel filter.

the brake fluid is pretty nasty.

coolant system needs a flush.

TPMS sensor needs service. I'll have to take that in to a tire shop.

Then I move on to suspension, which I knew needed a refresh. It's creaky, and clunky.

 

[NGAneer]

No, I'm doing one thing at a time. I want to go through it and do one thing at a time so I can note any reactions, and what I did to cause it.

The knock sensor will be going in soon, as it's come on a few times now. I wasn't sure if it was coming on due to the sludge, or if it was just faulty.

tranny service some time this week, along with the diffs, and T case.

still working on that fuel filter.

the brake fluid is pretty nasty.

coolant system needs a flush.

TPMS sensor needs service. I'll have to take that in to a tire shop.

Then I move on to suspension, which I knew needed a refresh. It's creaky, and clunky.

So how much was this thing when you bought it?

 

[Jon Chimpo]

I think we paid 8k, plus tax.

I knew it needed tires, suspension work, stepper motors when I bought it.

whenever I buy a car, I change all the fluids regardless if they are up to date or not. So I don't count the cost of fluid into my price.

 

[rockola1971]

$8K OUCH! See that Black 05 Yukon Denali to the left... I paid $2500 for it and drove it home. The frontend was shot and the Throttle Position Sensor was acting a fool. Around $500 later and she runs like a champ. I rebuilt the whole frontend bushings, tie rods, idler/pitman arms, ball joints and all. I might end up having to replace the steering gearbox if I cant adjsut the slack out of it.

 

[Jon Chimpo]

$8K OUCH! See that Black 05 Yukon Denali to the left... I paid $2500 for it and drove it home. The frontend was shot and the Throttle Position Sensor was acting a fool. Around $500 later and she runs like a champ. I rebuilt the whole frontend bushings, tie rods, idler/pitman arms,

ball joints and all. I might end up having to replace the steering gearbox if I cant adjsut the slack out of it.

Well congratulations. In my area the cost is 8-12k with the miles, and options. I wanted the Z71, that upped the price. I also wanted white, that is also a premium. The rear captains seats were a must have.

So far in into it for about 9,500. I already have my fluids, and sensors. I figure another grand in suspension, and we will have this thing for many years.

At the end of the day we like it. I think i was able to revive the motor, so cost is really a moot point.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

No, I'm doing one thing at a time. I want to go through it and do one thing at a time so I can note any reactions, and what I did to cause it.

The knock sensor will be going in soon, as it's come on a few times now. I wasn't sure if it was coming on due to the sludge, or if it was just faulty.

tranny service some time this week, along with the diffs, and T case.

still working on that fuel filter.

the brake fluid is pretty nasty.

coolant system needs a flush.

TPMS sensor needs service. I'll have to take that in to a tire shop.

Then I move on to suspension, which I knew needed a refresh. It's creaky, and clunky.

Don't forget the rtv beads when you do those sensors.

 

[Jon Chimpo]

Don't forget the rtv beads when you do those sensors.

Yes sir, I saw and watched a few videos on that fix.

 

[Jon Chimpo]

All in all I'm pretty happy with how it came out. time will tell how well that motor runs. After a day of driving no noticeable oil loss. No drips.

I park it in the garage, in the same spot and check the oil first thing in the morning before starting. I'm taking photos of the oil level so I can compair.