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Cc good replied to the thread Excessive oil consumption.I did a BG EPR treatment, then started using Valvoline Restore and Protect. My oil consumption went from 1 qt every 1200 miles to 3/4 qt every 2800 miles.
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Cc good replied to the thread NEED HELP Got a tick I want to lick.Mine makes a clicking sound when it's warming up. It's the heat shield and the exhaust manifold coming up to operating temperature. It stops when it's warmed up. I know you said it was there...
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Cc good replied to the thread ECM B fuse blows instantly.I had a similar problem on a GMC Envoy. It was a loose female spade connection on the main ground ECM/PCM plug bundle.
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Cc good posted the thread 205k miles. Transmission still good. Any suggestions to keep it that way? in Engine & Drivetrain.Transmission is still working great. I've changed fluid and filter religiously every 30-40k miles. I have the PMC of N.C. transmission cooler installed. Other than continued fluid and filter...
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Cc good reacted to dhanger's post in the thread Valvoline Restore and Protect. Observations. with
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Good to know, I've been hearing some good reports lately about that oil. I think @Mooseman posted a video about it not long ago. -
Cc good reacted to movietvet's post in the thread Valvoline Restore and Protect. Observations. with Like.
It is getting dirty because of the cleaning it is doing, and I am sure you know that. The mileage interval I use is 4k or 4 months, whichever is first. The cleaning will slow down as the inside...
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CI've been using Valvoline Restore and Protect for the last few oil changes It had definitely slowed down my oil consumption. I have noticed however, that it gets dirtier much faster It makes...
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Cc good replied to the thread Water Pump Project Complete..I'm going to drive it for a few days let things heat up and cool down a few times. Yes, I can pressure test it. Will keep you posted. So far no leaks.
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CA Big "Thank You" to everyone for all the helpful advice. I finally buttoned things up yesterday. New A.C. Delco water pump. New Premium Radiator from Advanced Auto (fit perfectly). New...
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CWhen I had to change my t-stat, I removed the wheel, and went through the wheel well. Bit of a tight squeeze for someone tall with long arms, but I managed. Plus it was MUCH easier on my back...
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Cc good replied to the thread Replacing lower radiator hose question..Thanks Blckshdw for the info. I tried this a few days ago. One of the tabs broke on my spring clamp and left me no way to loosen it. I ended up having to pull the alternator and grind the...
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Cc good posted the thread Any special purging of air needed after replacing water pump? in Engine & Drivetrain.I know I need to circulate coolant through the heater core. Are there any other things that need to be done to get air out of the system? Thanks for any info.
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Cc good replied to the thread So the Hayden 3200 fan clutch is considered "Severe Duty"?.I have decided to reinstall my Behr fan clutch. It works perfectly. Theres no need to install the Hayden at this point. It will remain on my spare parts shelf.
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Cc good replied to the thread Factory style Spring type clamps or Worm drive style?.Thanks for the suggestion Mooseman. I decided to go with your method. I can access both 8mm nuts from the topside to snug them down as needed if they are a problem.
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Cc good replied to the thread Factory style Spring type clamps or Worm drive style?.
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Cc good reacted to Mooseman's post in the thread Factory style Spring type clamps or Worm drive style? with Like.
Although I hate them with a passion, I agree with @movietvet . I wouldn't be surprised if you can also find them on Amazon. But, if you decide to go with worm gear clamps, use two with the worm...
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Cc good reacted to movietvet's post in the thread Factory style Spring type clamps or Worm drive style? with Like.
Even with the correct tool, the older the spring, the better the chance of breakage as you ratchet the tool to back off the tension. IMO, use new spring clamps, if you can get them. they do the...
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Cc good posted the thread Factory style Spring type clamps or Worm drive style? in Technical Discussion.Since I decided to replace my upper and lower radiator hoses, I'm finding the spring clamps to be a nightmare. Even with the correct tool. The bottom hose where it connects to the thermostat...
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Cc good replied to the thread So the Hayden 3200 fan clutch is considered "Severe Duty"?.Hi Mooseman, I do tow a small trailer on occasion. 2900 lbs. I do live in S Cal and travel in Arizona towing so it's hot. So it looks the Hayden doesn't keep enough rpm to move sufficient air...
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Cc good replied to the thread So the Hayden 3200 fan clutch is considered "Severe Duty"?.So...should I just reinstall the old Behr one and keep the Hayden for when the Behr fails? Or put in the Hayden and keep the old Behr as the spare? I bought the Hayden a year ago just to have as...
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Cc good posted the thread So the Hayden 3200 fan clutch is considered "Severe Duty"? in Engine & Drivetrain.What is the advantage or disadvantage of the "Severe Duty" rating? Will it affect gas mileage compared to my stock Behr fan clutch? Amendment: 2002 Envoy, SLT 4x4. Also, the factory Behr fan...
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CWhat is the best way to get to the hose clamp on the thermostat housing? It's buried under wire looms and the PCM Unbolt the PCM? It's internally grounded correct? .....so I shouldn't have to...
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Cc good reacted to TollKeeper's post in the thread Would a 4L60E transmission from an '03 Tahoe work in my Envoy? with Like.
So as long as both transmissions are 4x4 you are good.. BUT.. There are 2 parts that are different. The bell housing. If you have a 4.2, and the donor trans is a 5.3, than the bell housings have...
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CSince GM discontinued the part and aftermarket seems to be the only choice, who makes a good quality water pump? I bought an A.C. Delco but it's made in China and only a 1 year warranty. Haven't...
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Cc good replied to the thread To notch or not to notch the fan shroud.....This should make things a lot easier! Thanks for the encouragement all.
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