What did you do to your NBS GMT800 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

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Finally got around to swapping out the ac compressor. Replaced the tensioner while I was in there and the o-rings. I have now officially replaced every component from the evaporator core to the condenser. Just need to cross my fingers and charge it up.
 

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Wow wish I’d known about this SS brake hose kit before I wasted so much time not using the one I got. These actually have the brackets, and apparently don’t leak. Saw this on LSX Matt’s latest video:

Love his channel.
Picked up my lower airdam today.20210830_173120.jpg20210830_173205.jpg20210830_170650.jpg20210830_173252.jpg
Last pic has the part number(s).
Way cheaper to buy directly from the dealer.
 

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About a week ago the truck's HVAC started not cooling as well as it usually does. I checked it out and the high side service port was leaking (apparently, GM uses a check ball instead of a schrader valve on the high side and this is a common problem with older valves).

I ordered a new OEM service port valve for $5, and a local shop evacuated the refrigerant, replaced the valve, and recharged it to spec for $94 out the door. It's back to blowing cold air and the shop said it passed the vacuum test so hopefully all is well moving forward.

I'm impressed that in over 15 years of ownership, this is the first time I've had to have the A/C serviced.
 

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About a week ago the truck's HVAC started not cooling as well as it usually does. I checked it out and the high side service port was leaking (apparently, GM uses a check ball instead of a schrader valve on the high side and this is a common problem with older valves).

I ordered a new OEM service port valve for $5, and a local shop evacuated the refrigerant, replaced the valve, and recharged it to spec for $94 out the door. It's back to blowing cold air and the shop said it passed the vacuum test so hopefully all is well moving forward.

I'm impressed that in over 15 years of ownership, this is the first time I've had to have the A/C serviced.
This is what happened to my 02 a few years back. I went to jiffy Lube to have it recharged because they had a coupon for cheap. The guy filled it up and then told me I have a pretty good leak at that valve. It all leaked out in a matter of days. Seems he could have checked it for leaks before completely charging it and making me pay. Anyway I put a new style Schrader valve in and it's been fine ever since except the one time the belt either broke or came off. But it's stayed charged.
 

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This is what happened to my 02 a few years back. I went to jiffy Lube to have it recharged because they had a coupon for cheap. The guy filled it up and then told me I have a pretty good leak at that valve. It all leaked out in a matter of days. Seems he could have checked it for leaks before completely charging it and making me pay. Anyway I put a new style Schrader valve in and it's been fine ever since except the one time the belt either broke or came off. But it's stayed charged.

Good call. I started to look around for a schrader replacement, but wasn't sure I'd order the right one and figured if the first one lasted 15 years, this one should have me set for another decade plus (hopefully).
 

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