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Checked out the Tahoe today--finally. Pulled the plugs. Cylinder 2 was discolored(black)and ever so slightly wet--not much. All other plugs were great. There's probably 500 miles on them since they were changed.
Cylinders 2,4,6 and 8.
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Cylinders 1,3,5 and 7.20220122_144101.jpg
Looked great, as they should.
I tightened 3 loose exhaust manifold bolts on the driver's side. That's where I was having an issue with stf/ltf, bank 1. I guess that was the issue. Runs 100 times better, but I still heard a little popping from the exhaust. Nothing loud or anything, but I heard it.
I saw some antifreeze drip out of the right side heater core line. I guess I leaned on it when I was trying to pull that last plug. I pushed it in and gently wiggled it, and it seemed fine. I let it run for awhile, then took it for a ride. System didn't pressurize, so idk what to think about that. Needle didn't move a lot past 160 degrees. Heat worked. Guess I'll keep an eye on it. No more leaks tho.
 

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Checked out the Tahoe today--finally. Pulled the plugs. Cylinder 2 was discolored(black)and ever so slightly wet--not much. All other plugs were great. There's probably 500 miles on them since they were changed.
Cylinders 2,4,6 and 8.
View attachment 361291View attachment 361292
Cylinders 1,3,5 and 7.View attachment 361293
Looked great, as they should.
I tightened 3 loose exhaust manifold bolts on the driver's side. That's where I was having an issue with stf/ltf, bank 1. I guess that was the issue. Runs 100 times better, but I still heard a little popping from the exhaust. Nothing loud or anything, but I heard it.
I saw some antifreeze drip out of the right side heater core line. I guess I leaned on it when I was trying to pull that last plug. I pushed it in and gently wiggled it, and it seemed fine. I let it run for awhile, then took it for a ride. System didn't pressurize, so idk what to think about that. Needle didn't move a lot past 160 degrees. Heat worked. Guess I'll keep an eye on it. No more leaks tho.

We need either a "neutral" emoji or the ability to give multiple responses. So many of your posts are just so... ummm... "balanced". :p
 

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Damn Tony, I'm sorry to mud up your thread, didn't realize. It's those guys fault! :(

Good job buddy. Keep at it! :)
 

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