Tahoe Owner From Hell Paso,TX

[915_Tahoe]

I'm gonna steal that
Thx Rene!

I used this method from gmfs, I take no credit for.

https://www.gmfullsize.com/threads/i-installed-2006-e-fans-on-my-2001.229730/


This is the relay i used and the pigtail to go with it, to make it a little cleaner.

https://www.autozone.com/electrical...ovita-40-amp-spst-accessory-replay/849394_0_0

https://www.autozone.com/electrical...nstallation-socket/849396_0_0&searchText=rs40

I'll get the pics soon up today.

 

[915_Tahoe]

In the process of the fan swap, i also changed out the:
water pump w/gaskets
oem thermostat
valve cover gaskets/grommets
power washed/cleaned engine bay
and replaced some broken retainers/clips with new oem parts

Only thing i couldn't do was the front main seal. Damn bolt was stuck on there, so i'll have one of the techs from work take care of that for me. So fare driving the truck for several days now and no issues what so ever. Temps are dead on, a/c is ice cold and the power man oh man the power, lmfao.

 

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Front crank seal done along with brakes/rotors/shoes all around. just waiting for the last piece, which is the oil catch can.

 

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So the oil catch can was installed on 10/01/20 and working, also changed out the 19yr old belt idler, belt tensioner and a/c tensioner.

So noticed 2 exhaust bolts broken on the driver rear header, checked with a needle to see how far the bolt broke and it is flushed with the head.
Got with 2 of my co-workers to do the job, worst case they had to remove the head to take out the rear bolt that's closest to the firewall. So just had to get everything needed just in case they had to or not have to remove the head. Got the call a couple hours later, head had to come off as expected.
Used all OE parts with my special discount: 1 head gasket, intake gasket set, 1 exhaust gasket, 6 header bolts, steam port gaskets(Autozone), 8 long head bolts, 5 med head bolts, 2 short head bolts and an oil change.

Asked for pics but he forget to take them, so ill post up the old parts removed for proof. LOL

 

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Here they are extracted and before in the head. Also the spark plug in the pic was split down the middle, so that was also changed out along with coolant sensor.

 

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These are the replaced parts from the exhaust stud removal. The pulleys were replaced by myself.

 

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Took a short drive to one of the in town dump stations.

Out with the old.....

 

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Took a short drive to one of the in town dump stations.

Out with the old.....

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Putting in 2nd row buckets?

I always liked the look/setup better, not as crowded inside....wif wasn’t a fan cuz 1 less seat.. I changed her mind with the 19 yuk.... so much nicer imo and my family fits... f everyone else ..

 

[915_Tahoe]

Little late posting these updates

Swapped out the rear view mirror with another, the comp/temp lcd kept going on and off.

Replaced the rear half of the carpet with one that had no stains, and while I was there wiped down the floor before reinstalling the carpet.

Also swapped out the 2nd row bench seats that had the middle lap over seat belt with a newer year suv that has the middle shoulder belt.

Also just ordered the Crown Suspension lowering kit. 2" lowering keys, 3" lowering springs with shock extenders.

Changed out the front and upper a/c factory conteol knobs from an Escalade

Did the rear hatch glass with molding from a 05-06 SUV

Replaced the lower radiator hose