I got my first truck back…

[MrMarty51]

I tried one of those after market variable valve elimination kits that many sites sells.
Dont waste Your time nor money, they dont fit. They are smaller fittings than what Our systems require.
I think they are made for gassers with vacuum boost and not for the hydro boost systems what must have larger fittings.
I finally just disconnected the wires on mine.
Seems to work better than it did when they were connected.

 

[BigDogYJ]

Well still haven't done anything with the steering. Just driving it. Box still feels good but the pump definitely doesn't provide enough pressure at slow speeds. I ordered a PSC pump so when I get a chance I'll swap that in. Truck has stock vacuum booster.

Recently took it on a trip to the family cabin (a trip this truck has taken many many times in its life). Truck still knows the route well. Made it up there and back with 3 adults, 2 dogs and a bunch of junk in the back under a tonneau cover. Avgd 15.8mpg up and back. Recently got some new Michelin Defender LTX M/S2's installed on a sat of 2016 silverado wheels. Love the tires but the wheel style is not doing for me unfortunately. but it rides/drives so quiet compared to the old/hard KO2's that were on it.

Good thing the dogs get along haha.


Good thing the truck still knows the route -- hit plenty of fog on the way up and lots of rain/water on the highway on our way back but we were kept safe...



Current mileage after that trip...


Not expecting much to get done over the holidays.

 

[BigDogYJ]

Recently came across a deal for a softopper which I've been eyeing for a while. So far im pretty happy with it. definitely gives a bit more useable space during the winter (spoiled with a suburban -- haha). It's a bit tricky putting it up in the cold but I like the function of it and will likely take it off in the summer (just 3 clamps on each side).

 

[BigDogYJ]

Well she hasn’t been driven much (maybe 1k miles so far this year) but this weekend finally got to stretch her legs a bit and it didn’t go so smoothly….

TLDR: Fuel pump may have kicked the bucket finally — still gotta check fuel pressure to confirm. Trying to find replacement and ACdelco does not have one listed?? That doesnt seem right. I checked rockauto and they have a couple options listed. Since this is a regular LM7 5.3 no e85 or anything it is an ext cab long bed (157.5” WB). Not sure which part number i should be using. I don’t have any of the RPO codes mentioned here:



Full Story:
So let’s just say we had a rough weekend with the 2000 Silverado. It started off with the check engine light coming on the day before my brother borrowed it to help his girlfriend move about 3 hours out of town this weekend. P0420 — ok that’s not shocking it is original cat’s and made it 26 years and over 300k miles. I’ll plan to look into it next week and get it taken care of. It will be fine to drive for this trip.

Well he made it to his destination, but called me when the oil pressure gauge dropped to near 0 at hot idle and got the check engine oil pressure warning on the DIC. It seemed to recover and but bounced up and down, did this a few times. No odd noises when raising engine about idle gauge goes up and seems to hold pressure. Oil just above halfway on hashed area of dipstick. At highway speeds (~2k RPM) it holds steady between 35-40psi. Anyways decided it’s probably the pickup tube oring and should be safe to drive back since it’s mostly downhill and an easy drive.


On his way back today made it the nearly 3 hours trip back and pulled off the highway and the truck died at a red light. Kinda coughed and died. Tried to restart but cranked over and sputtered but never fired up (while at the light got rear ended by a guy with no license or insurance — thankfully it was minor and he helped push it to the shoulder — i’ll deal with that later). He called me and I came over to check it out. Crank/sputter ran for a 2-3 seconds and stalled. so I’m thinking fuel pump. Got it towed home. Planning to get a fuel pressure gauge on it this week and confirm. But in the meantime I’m trying to find what options i have for fuel pumps and having a tough time narrowing it down. Anyone have any luck here or is my truck just an oddball and I’m gonna have to go aftermarket? Am I missing something? TIA

RPO sticker for reference:

 

[DieselSlug]

One of the first things I did when I got the 05 Yukon was replace the fuel pump. All was fine, but I wanted a fresh start. Ended up getting the GM one on RA, but I am flexfuel capable so cant help much there.

Not sure if the 00s had a schrader valve on the rail to sheck for any pressure at all? Only other thought is do a starting fluid check and see if it will run on that, then you've confirmed fuel issue at least.

 

[JayTheCPA]

While waiting to sort out the truck, simply go take the uninsured dude's vehicle (until it dies too) and tell him it is cheaper than the stainless bracelets that he might get to wear for a while...

 

[BigDogYJ]

While waiting to sort out the truck, simply go take the uninsured dude's vehicle (until it dies too) and tell him it is cheaper than the stainless bracelets that he might get to wear for a while...

Haha that would be nice. unfortunately CA being a sanctuary state wrote him a ticket (which might cost him $100) and let his brother drive his truck home with him. I asked CHP if that's all it is then why do I go through the hassle of renewing my license and paying stupid money for car insurance? I guess that's for another discussion.

 

[BigDogYJ]

Meanwhile I looked over the RPO sticker again and it was pointed out to me that I DO have the EVA RPO CODE. Go figure -- that's what I get for working this late at night. I guess that helps me figure out which pump I would need. now I gotta get back over there and test for fuel pressure to confirm.