mxer147
83 K20, 350 vortec, 465, 208, 14/10, 4.10, 33s
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- Location
- Colorado
- First Name
- Jack
- Truck Year
- 1983
- Truck Model
- k20
- Engine Size
- 350
Yea, it’s mostly my winter beater car but also use it for hunting and fishing road trips when I know it’s in for a trashing. I know this seems crazy but I have been getting 10 yrs out of most my batteries here in Colorado. I had one only last 3 years but it failed when the post broke in half so I don’t think that one counts. I do take care of my mechanical stuff mostly myself and this car has been very reliable. It makes a huge difference living in softer environment conditions. When I resided in the Midwest, the harsh environment was really tough on everything.
The car ran perfectly to the car wash and back home after I installed the water pump, then acts up a week later. There aren’t any wires or vacuum lines near the pump. Maybe, something disconnected when I also replaced both upper and lower radiator hoses? The last time the CPS was failing it didn’t set off any codes. The only other unusual thing I did was moved it closer to the garage without the serpentine belt connected since the water pump was seized. Maybe that has something to do with it. I will get the flashlight out to look hard if something came unbuttoned when I pressure sprayed it or replaced the hoses. I still don’t have a check engine light condition so not sure the ECU identifies any faults even though there is something wrong.
Most of my batteries were purchased from Advance Auto, I buy the cheaper battery too since the higher price only buys you another year of warranty. Most batteries don’t fail within the warranty period anyway.
I greatly appreciate your input and recommendations. I’ll take some pics of my batteries so you don’t think I’m delusional, lol.
The car ran perfectly to the car wash and back home after I installed the water pump, then acts up a week later. There aren’t any wires or vacuum lines near the pump. Maybe, something disconnected when I also replaced both upper and lower radiator hoses? The last time the CPS was failing it didn’t set off any codes. The only other unusual thing I did was moved it closer to the garage without the serpentine belt connected since the water pump was seized. Maybe that has something to do with it. I will get the flashlight out to look hard if something came unbuttoned when I pressure sprayed it or replaced the hoses. I still don’t have a check engine light condition so not sure the ECU identifies any faults even though there is something wrong.
Most of my batteries were purchased from Advance Auto, I buy the cheaper battery too since the higher price only buys you another year of warranty. Most batteries don’t fail within the warranty period anyway.
I greatly appreciate your input and recommendations. I’ll take some pics of my batteries so you don’t think I’m delusional, lol.
