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  1. trouttrooper

    96 K2500 4L80E no overdrive for only one day??

    So my project truck has been running fantastic these past several months since I bought it. Biggest "repair" I've had to do is replace the AC system. Works like brand new now, will freeze you out even in these 105 degree days. So one day last week I took the truck for a drive and it wouldn't...
  2. trouttrooper

    96 Cheyenne project truck

    So I really wasn't looking for a project truck. Was actually just keeping an eye on marketplace for something for my next kid getting ready to get his license. However this one showed up that was just too good to pass up. It belonged to a dairy farm and my best guess is it must have been...
  3. trouttrooper

    2002 Sierra 1500 headlights make no sense, help please

    few months ago I bought a 2002 GMC Sierra 1500 for my son. Not a perfect truck at 300,000 miles, but everything works.....at least until last week. Just out of the blue when you turn on the low beams, the driver's side high beam and passenger side low and high come. When you switch to high...
  4. trouttrooper

    2005 parking brake cable adjustment

    So I know I've been pretty much absent here for a long time. Life went to shit about 4 years ago, but I'm back on my feet again after finally clearing out the last debt my ex left me. May even have to give ol Dave Ramsey a call one of these days. LOL So the Beast, 2005 Silverado 3500 CCLB...
  5. trouttrooper

    94 Explorer

    Part of me can't believe I did it :D . Swore all through HS I would never own a Ford. Guess my HS buddy finally got the best of me. Just picked up a 94 Explorer 4x4 5 speed manual 4.0 v6 for $900. I'll get pics, probably tomorrow. Body is straight with only a couple dings in the front...
  6. trouttrooper

    educate me please

    may not be the right place to ask this, but here it is anyway. first let me say i am not trying to start any arguments, i have a basic knowledge of how diesel engines work, but not too much beyond that. one thing I've noticed you guys seem to comment frequently on is the battle of keeping...
  7. trouttrooper

    outdoor adventure

    Long story short, my in-laws have a cabin in the woods...more like a run down line shack. Anyway, I am wanting to build a storage shed and they said there was a "hidden" cabin up by the main one that was full of good lumber. Here's what almost made me pass out, they said I could have all of...
  8. trouttrooper

    Envoy HVAC help

    Didn't really get much help at the forum for this platform so I thought I'd run it by you guys. 2003 GMC Envoy XL: 4.3l, 4x4, 176,000 miles, manual HVAC dual climate control. We've only had this for a little over a year now and I've been slowly fixing all the little issues it came with. I...
  9. trouttrooper

    3 check engine codes

    P0171 - Bank 1 lean P0101 - MAF sensor P0174 - Bank 2 lean The truck is running fine, what little I drive it. The light has been coming on and off for the past couple months, I finally remembered at the right time to plug in and check codes today. Am I correct in guessing the MAF sensor...
  10. trouttrooper

    The beast got a black eye.

    So my wife called and said she slid off the road in the mountains and bent the front bumper. She sent pictures and the right side has been pushed in and up a little. Not much, but enough that the lower plastic rubs the tire and she had to cut a chunk off so she could drive it. My question...
  11. trouttrooper

    If you hear me cursing......

    Yup, that time of year again. Changing the oil on my truck. Who the F#$& designed the location of the oil filter!! They must be in cahoots with the kitty litter and soap companies because I have to use both each time I do this. Good thing I only have to do this twice a year at most. Rant...
  12. trouttrooper

    Have I mentioned how much I like my Allison

    Finally scraped up enough money to by the proper stuff to flush and replace the old fluid. Did the double drain method. Talk about a cakewalk, I can change the filter and fluid in the transmission quicker than I can change the oil and oil filter. What I really love now is I won't have to...
  13. trouttrooper

    Not so positive treadwright review....

    I'll save you guys the saga of the last 10 months of bad luck. Suffice to say today just added to the pot. Was bleeding the brakes and saw this. I guess thankfully I saw it before my wife took the truck on a 600 mile round trip next week and have a front tire blow going down the interstate...
  14. trouttrooper

    engine miss has me puzzled. Thoughts?

    This is a '95 Taurus GL 3.0. 217,000 miles. If you've read my other post, this was the $300 deal I found for a friend of ours that's in a very tight financial situation. I've been able to get it useable for her for very little investment in parts and overall this car is in very good shape...
  15. trouttrooper

    flaky internet connection

    I'm not sure what's going on, but it's getting rather annoying. The last couple days my primary laptop is randomly loosing internet connection. The self diagnostic always says it's an outside problem between the router and server, however my older laptop is connecting just fine. If I close...
  16. trouttrooper

    maintenance time

    I probably already know the answer, but is there any cheaper way to get Transynd or Mobil Delvac synthetic besides the Allison shop or auto parts store? Lowest I've found is $36.50/gallon. Shocking I know my truck will finally hit 75,000 miles later this spring. Since I'm doing the double...
  17. trouttrooper

    Finally replaced the battery

    I didn't have to jump start the beast but this sub zero spell we've been in was really getting me nervous. 2 slow cranks was all it would give but it would fire right up. Gee sure is nice having a gas motor :D :D. Running on the original so i can't complain about 7 years 10 months of use. Almost...
  18. trouttrooper

    who's using Fuelly?

    I'm having a brain fart. I want to add my fuelly info in my signature like I've seen some of you guys to, but can't do it for some reason. I can attach the link, but it doesn't show any of the details. Just shows the link to my page. What obvious thing am I missing?
  19. trouttrooper

    Sooooo would this work?

    I hope I don't sound too dumb here :D I'm trying to figure out the cheapest way to improve my computer situation. Can I unplug the hard drive from my current old desktop that has Microsoft office and all my other software and files, then put it in another desktop that's missing a hard drive...
  20. trouttrooper

    all right, what the heck plug is this?

    With our moving around and successful yard sales I finally broke down and replaced our 32" tube TV with a 32" LCD. I was really getting tired of hauling that friggen 150lb thing everywhere. I'd like to consider myself knowledgeable in the electronic world, but I've been stumped and I'm...
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