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  1. austinado16

    6.2l Diesel trouble starting

    Got your PM Andreas, and hit you back. Aaron's Advanced Automotive in Grover Beach (805)474-1386 is the only shop that touches my Suburban when it needs work that I can't do. He's GM factory trained and used to work for the big GMC dealership here, before opening his own shop. Tell him I sent...
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    Did I just get 16+mpg?

    Never heard of the place, but I wasn't "married-with-kids" so a place like that wouldn't have been on my radar. We always picked up a tree at the Safeway just down the street from the PD.
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    Did I just get 16+mpg?

    Nope, but prior to a quick visit in July '12, I hadn't been up there since Feb '99.
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    Did I just get 16+mpg?

    While I understand the torque curve and engine efficiency, this things got 3.42's and a 700R4, so it's only twisting at about 2,100rpm at 70ish (1,700rpm at 55). Max torque comes in at 2,800? Plus, let's not forget it's got the aerodynamics of 2 sheets of plywood. But whatever the reason, I'm...
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    91 4L80E Pull - What do I need?

    Any more info about the radiator/fan shroud/top panel and mount brackets?
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    Air conditioner removal.

    Sounds like BS to me. The way to properly diagnose an a/c system is to pull a vacuum on it and see if it'll hold a vacuum. If it holds, charge it and put leak detection dye in it, and then do a sniff test with a freon sniffer. Then drive it for a couple weeks, using the a/c as you normally...
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    transmission fourth gear shift to early

    That is not how to adjust the TV cable, but it is a great way to burn up that transmission quickly. I'd suggest you read the article at bowtieoverdrives.
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    Freeze 12?

    Arise from the dead old thread..... I did the R134a retrofit on mine. Used a new OE receiver/dryer and orifice tube, Ester 100 synthetic oil, replaced all the o-rings with green viton versions, pulled a vacuum on it for a few hours and then ran in the R134a. It blows so cold on low (both...
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    small hole in oil pan

    Ya, +1 for replacing that pan on site.
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    transmission fourth gear shift to early

    When you set the TV cable, did you use a pressure gauge? If not, the TV cable won't be set correctly. You can read about the method on www.bowtieoverdrives.com
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    small hole in oil pan

    A variation on the theme above: Self drilling screw w/ the rubber clad washer. Either buy one like that, or make your own at the hardware store. They'll have the thin rubber washers in the drawers with all the other "specialty" type fasteners and such. Typically the head on the screw is...
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    Just bought an 87 with 59K... think I know why it has so few miles on it.

    Same here, wife loves the thing and would drive it as her daily if fuel wasn't $4/gal. Thumbs up for running the a/c all the time when needed. That's what it's been designed to do, so take full advantage! Switched ours over to R134a a few years ago and it blows so cold on low (both front and...
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    Did I just get 16+mpg?

    Laytonville! Lived in Arcata for 11yrs. Know that run up and down the 101 like the back of my hand. My figures are about 535mi on 30 gallons.........17.83mpg. That would be insane pushing this brick through the wind at 70mph.
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    Knock/rattle from flywheel area

    Have a friend step on the clutch pedal with the engine running, while you watch to see if the crank pulley is being shoved forward. If you see the pulley move outward, and then back inward when the clutch is released, you know you've got way too much crankshaft end play, and the crank is...
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    Did I just get 16+mpg?

    Just back from a 535mi round trip to the Los Angeles area and it's looking like 16 and change, maybe even into the 17's. I'm a little shocked, but I didn't use the entire tank, and the gauge is still reading about 4 gallons left. What's blowing my mind is that normally I drive the 'burb 55-60...
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    Dash cover

    I've got one, and it replaced the one the original owner always had on.
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    Dual headlights vs. Single headlights

    Was looking on ebay and all I found was stand lights by ACDelco, GE, Wagner, Sylvania, and then there are a few of the Xtravision versions. Looking at the specs they are just slightly whiter, and the beam pattern might bit a bit better. But that's all I found. The light size appears to be an...
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    Dual headlights vs. Single headlights

    I have the 200mm rectangulars in my VW pickup and they were plug-n-play.
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    Broke down on the highway!!!

    F@#& ME!!!! My brother and I were traveling to a car show once. He in his '89 Blazer, towing his car on a trailer, and me driving my Brit car. After 4hrs on the freeway, we got to the exit, took it, and while waiting at the traffic light at the end of the exit, I notice coolant pouring out of...
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    Broke down on the highway!!!

    That sucks. Hope by now you're fixed and back on the road. If it wound up being a hose, and you didn't...I'd recommend replacing all of them and put a Mr. Gasket brand thermostat in it too.
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    Exhaust Pipe Diameter

    Thanks for clarifying. Now, where can I find good quality headers that won't require any mods for installation?
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    Dual headlights vs. Single headlights

    The headlight switch in the dash has 2 positions 1st position is all the marker lights, 2nd position is the headlights. Hi/lo beam is either controlled by a button in the left floorboard area or you simply pull the turn signal stalk rearward until it clicks. To return the headlights to the...
  23. austinado16

    700r4 Intermittent Lockup or None at all...

    Wow man, impressive job in diagnostics, obtaining and reading the wiring diagrams, and sorting it all out. Seriously, you've got skills. Can you imagine the bill had you dropped it off at a shop? Whatcha gonna do with the money you saved?
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    Exhaust Pipe Diameter

    I've long heard that back pressure is good. It creates excellent scavenging from the cylinders to make sure there is no exhaust left behind to pollute the fresh charge of air and fuel. My understanding is that is why large diameter pipe doesn't make the kind of torque (power) down low that...
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    power steering

    My favorite thing from all of these places is the lifetime warranty policy. Neat idea, 'cept how many friggin' times do you want to change out a starter, a water pump, an alternator, a p/s pump, etc. Sure, maybe they might be easy to get to on some vehicles, and you spin your own wrenches, so...

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