Tonyrodz's Tahoe Build Thread

[Bear77]

Just pull the bolts that mount the front diff to the frame and let it droop. It’s just enough room to get the pan off, I’ve done it on my 02 Denali. Might have to pry down a bit on the diff while you wiggle the pan out but it’s not hard.

X2!! I had to drop the oil pan several times in less than a week trying to stop a leak from the screw that connects the oil cooler lines. I originally was thinking it was the oil pan gasket.


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[Sparksalot]

I keep forgetting to update the build thread! I was driving on the pkwy and my trans line popped off. Trans fluid was everywhere.View attachment 190357
Got it towed home. I thought the entire lower trans line needed to be replaced.View attachment 190358 View attachment 190359
Tried to do it myself, but I just couldn't get it to feed correctly, so off it went to the trans guy. Charged me $100. Well worth it. Guy told me I was lucky the Hoe didn't catch on fire! Atf is highly flammable. Gf said she hears some whistling while stepping on the gas only, but other then that, it's back up and running like a champ.

I installed a larger transmission cooler in thecopcar last spring. Road testing afterward, one of the joints I hadn’t properly tightened let go. What a bloody mess. Fortunately I had the tools with me to repair it and my wife did runner duty to bring more atf so I was able to drive to the car wash for a cleanup.

 

[Sparksalot]

Just now? Really?

The one positive for you two is that trans fluid protects metal. I used to coat the undercarriage of my plow trucks with it. It cleans, lubes and protects.

My grandpa was a mechanic in a GM dealership for some time before opening his own shop. One of the detail tricks used to pretty up the used cars was to wipe them down with either atf o4 power steering fluid. I’ve seen the results, it does look fantastic for a short time.

 

[Tonyrodz]

My grandpa was a mechanic in a GM dealership for some time before opening his own shop. One of the detail tricks used to pretty up the used cars was to wipe them down with either atf o4 power steering fluid. I’ve seen the results, it does look fantastic for a short time.

The whole car?

 

[Sparksalot]

The whole car?

Yes, the entire body. Dull paint shines very well with a thin film of oil.

 

[Rocket Man]

The whole car?

 

[Sparksalot]

Hey, it was the used car guys. Sixty years ago. You know, sharks.

 

[Rocket Man]

Hey, it was the used car guys. Sixty years ago. You know, sharks.

Shit I thought you were talking about the engine bay or undercarriage, never thought about the paint. What a crock. That would piss me off if I found out they did that to a car I bought.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Hey, it was the used car guys. Sixty years ago. You know, sharks.

Hasn't changed.much in 60 yrs, if anything it's actually worse!

 

[Tonyrodz]

Shit I thought you were talking about the engine bay or undercarriage, never thought about the paint. What a crock. That would piss me off if I found out they did that to a car I bought.

There was one dealer who'd use atf on hazy headlights. Cleared it up some--til it rained a few times.