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    Runs for different amounts of time then dies...

    Hey folks, been a loooooong while since I posted in here. In a bind with the Suburban again and need a fresh set of eyes and ideas. 95 Suburban, K2500, 6.5TD 4x4. Mods: OPS bypass, Pinnacle exhaust. chipped, mechanical waste gate, vac pump delete, K&N, feed the beast mod, relocated FSD on...
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    97 k2500- Engine idles/runs rough, blue smoke, oil soaked intake

    Problem: Explain your problem in concise language (ie: Cranks but won’t fire). Will start, run, and drive. Feels like it is down a cylinder. Blue smoke when runningDemographics: tell us about your truck and your ambient conditions: - Year: 97 - Truck model and class k2500 long bed -...
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    Rebuilt injectors just won't stop making noise and smoke

    Take a look at these pics please- I just removed a 3rd bad rebuilt injector a few weeks ago. My 150,000 mile originals NEVER gave me any issues. I replaced them "cuz I was living on borrowed time". Well, this is the 3rd time I have yanked the turbo to do this and quite frankly, it's getting...
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    Vac pump delete and mpg's

    Anyone see an improvement? Just did mine today. Looks nice with less junk on front of motor and vac lines removed. Not sure how some of you were able to remove the vac pump without removing the a/c bracket... those 10mm bolts were hard to reach from the back side of pump. I removed the...
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    In middle of harmonic balancer removal- question!

    Should I be able to move the PULLEY back and forth when I have the pulley mount in the vise?
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    Need a source or part number for this light bulb

    Hey folks- this will prolly get moved to Electrical. I didnt post there cuz it is dead there and rarely ever get a response. So, forgive me, but until I get moved here's what I got: Light switch illumination bulb... itty bitty. Secures in to circuit board. Local stealer says I have to buy...
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    Got some new motor mounts... any tips before I start?

    I have a Dmax fan en route and thought I'd do motor mounts just to be absolutely sure they werent an issue. I did a search for engine mounts and then motor mounts... didn't turn up much. Any tricks to this or is it as straight forward as every gasser I've ever done?
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    DMAX fan cure for overheating ???

    looking at SS Diesel's DMAX fan on fleebay... wondering if it would help my engine heating up at idle. These 100 degree days are not kind to a 6.5 with the a/c on and in traffic.
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    Chapman vehicle security system removal

    I have a Chapman security system and want to remove it to clean up some wiring issues. Is it as simple as removing the entire system, or will it cause problems like non start?
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    Another A/C problem thread

    Hey folks, Got my starter on and all I can say is WOW. That's how a starter is supposed to work? Sweet! Never started so fast... that is a great thing. So... of course now the A/C is taking a dump. I have rear A/C, last year replaced compressor, last week replaced orifice tube and...
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    I swear it never ends... starter?

    OKie dokie. Recently, in the past 2 months, I have done the following... in an effort to get this rig reliable and worry free as it is my new daily driver. Transgo shift kit (no issues after install) New fuel filter (no issues after install) New Batteries (no issues after install) Oil...
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    Pics of home made cold air boxes?

    Hey folks, any of you have pics of cold air intakes/boxes or point me in said direction? Have a piece of sheet metal that I am itching to cut up. After I find and fix my post-FTB upgrade fuel leak :mad2:, it's next on the list. Thanks!
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    anyone have pics of an OBD-1 chip install??

    Or, tell me words the search requires, cuz I am having no luck!
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    Probably time for injectors and glows. Guidance requested.

    Here's my set up. I have searched this forum, founds lots out there, but thought it would be nice to get current info/thoughts. 97 air filter LP wired through relay Pinnacle Exhaust Remote FSD in bumper Transgo HD2 shift kit pyro/boost/trans gauges Ordered yesterday: KOJO chip, feed...
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    Please help... Diagnostics attached-

    Problem: Explain your problem in concise language : started then died, now wont start Demographics: tell us about your truck and your ambient conditions: 70 degrees - Year: 1995 - Truck model and class (ie: c2500) 2500 Suburban, 4x4 - Automatic or Standard: auto - Mileage: 338,000 miles...
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    Started, died, won't restart

    Hey folks, today my Sub started back up after a quick 5 mile drive only to die when it rolled 3 feet. Yesterday, it died while idling at the cleaners. I was able to restart it yesterday, but no such luck today. It has - 2 new batteries (less than 2 months old, same brand). - all...
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    Electrical gremlins...

    Hey folks, having a number of electrical issues with the 'Burb. I have a heater blower motor that will not work using the switches on the console. Took it out today, wired direct to batt, works fine. I reinstalled, ran ground wire to chassis and it works that way, too. OK, so I have a ground...
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    Fuel gauge issues...

    Hello all, this is my first post here so forgive me if I am missing a few site protocols. My fuel gauge used to flick all around especially after it was down to half tank. It would jump erratically, and the full level went to 3/4, then 1/4, and eventually the stupid thing was point to the...
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