Common Chevy & GMC Issues
#101
Well, obviously it's a hydraulic clutch. I have very little experience with them, but I suppose there would be an oil reservoir and perhaps a slave cylinder. Could start there.
#102
'99+ NBS:
slip yoke clunk.
Transfer Case encoder motor/sensor taking a dump.
hey joevonb, I've got a new set of upper control arm bushings that have an offset hole in them that can be rotated to acheive proper camber angles. If you're interested just private message me and we can work something out, I'll sell cheap (also have a brand new in box set of UCA's with ball joints and bushings too if you need as well).
slip yoke clunk.
Transfer Case encoder motor/sensor taking a dump.
hey joevonb, I've got a new set of upper control arm bushings that have an offset hole in them that can be rotated to acheive proper camber angles. If you're interested just private message me and we can work something out, I'll sell cheap (also have a brand new in box set of UCA's with ball joints and bushings too if you need as well).
#103
Okay i've heard Of the piston slap and lifter noise on General motors. But i want to know What may be my problem. I have a 06 Chevy vortec max with 69k miles and when at idle in park or neutral i have a tapping noise but when i puf it in gear it goes away alot but you can still hear it lightly also while under a load or normal driving it goes away. But also while in park if i rev up to about 1700rpm it goes away completely. Plz someone help me out to resolve this problem im having . Thank-you and god bless
My point in telling you all of this (other than to say how lucky I was) is to let you know that the ticking may be, and likely is, something much bigger. If you're still under the drivetrain warranty, I'd get it in immediately and have it documented. It sure saved me bigtime!!
#104
Ok so i have a 2002 1500 Z71 silverado with a 5.3 motor and a 4L60E auto trans. My buddy is ase certified and told me that if the transmission fluid is gritty leave it be just top it off. Can i still drop the pan and swap the filter out and replace what fluid was drained. He told me that if i did any of that the trans would lock up cause the friction would be gone. Keep in mind the trans was rebuilt 36ooo + ago by aamco and no longer under warranty... No shift kit or any mods that i know of to the trans just rebuilt topped off every oil change. What should i do??? Thanks for any suggestions...
#105
Just like ShreadSLED said;
slip yoke clunk.
Transfer Case encoder motor/sensor taking a dump.
Plus no reverse lights
Faulty rear shocks for the Z71 package the pass rear is bent at a 35 degree angle
fuel pump
and DEXCOOL Coolant ate away at the wp gasket...
I have replaced the push button in my 02 1500 and the transfer case actuator. When I go into A4WD and 4HI I have to put it in N shut it off then push 2HI and it shifts back to 2wd. So im saying now that i have spent 200 bucks im going with the encoder motor. Hoping that fixes the dang problem so i can get through the snow if I (hit a ditch) lol...
As for the piston slap also have that but only for the first 1/8th mile or so till the oil gets to the top end.
Thinking about going with the Rancho RS9000 or the RS5000 for the rear to replace the shocks.
Let me know what you think about the Encoder motor and the shocks...
slip yoke clunk.
Transfer Case encoder motor/sensor taking a dump.
Plus no reverse lights
Faulty rear shocks for the Z71 package the pass rear is bent at a 35 degree angle
fuel pump
and DEXCOOL Coolant ate away at the wp gasket...
I have replaced the push button in my 02 1500 and the transfer case actuator. When I go into A4WD and 4HI I have to put it in N shut it off then push 2HI and it shifts back to 2wd. So im saying now that i have spent 200 bucks im going with the encoder motor. Hoping that fixes the dang problem so i can get through the snow if I (hit a ditch) lol...
As for the piston slap also have that but only for the first 1/8th mile or so till the oil gets to the top end.
Thinking about going with the Rancho RS9000 or the RS5000 for the rear to replace the shocks.
Let me know what you think about the Encoder motor and the shocks...
#106
Ok so i have a 2002 1500 Z71 silverado with a 5.3 motor and a 4L60E auto trans. My buddy is ase certified and told me that if the transmission fluid is gritty leave it be just top it off. Can i still drop the pan and swap the filter out and replace what fluid was drained. He told me that if i did any of that the trans would lock up cause the friction would be gone. Keep in mind the trans was rebuilt 36ooo + ago by aamco and no longer under warranty... No shift kit or any mods that i know of to the trans just rebuilt topped off every oil change. What should i do??? Thanks for any suggestions...
Also clean the magnet in the pan, and wipe out the pan really well. The cleaner the better. And do not dent or bend the edges of the pan.
#107
Null,
All i can say is that it does have the grit in it idk why it would with only 36k on it. But it is a nice bright red and no burnt smell at all just the grit. My buddy said leave it alone cause it will lock up if I flush it or change the fluid and or filter. Im so beyond lost right now i really dont wana take the gamble with 2+ k on the line for a rebuild. I just dont want to mess it up and not have my ride. I love my truck alot more than my 89 accord lol...
All i can say is that it does have the grit in it idk why it would with only 36k on it. But it is a nice bright red and no burnt smell at all just the grit. My buddy said leave it alone cause it will lock up if I flush it or change the fluid and or filter. Im so beyond lost right now i really dont wana take the gamble with 2+ k on the line for a rebuild. I just dont want to mess it up and not have my ride. I love my truck alot more than my 89 accord lol...
#108
Well, from what I understand, people are told not to mess with transmissions, only because they tend to put in the wrong fluid in them, and try to do transmission service after 100k+ miles after they're already experiencing issues. From what I understand, a transmission that has been ignored for that long will have thicker fluid in it than what you would be pouring into it. The idea is that small metal particles make their way into the fluid, and work their way into small places in the transmission. When you flush the transmission, it moves all those particles into the open where they can cause damage. Plus a worn out transmission will have larger tolerances in it, and when you pour in new fluid, your worn out transmission will have issues because your fluid isn't thick enough anymore.
Just my two cents. With only 36K on it, I'd drain it out and refill it.
Just my two cents. With only 36K on it, I'd drain it out and refill it.
#109
Hello, I guess this is where I introduce myself. I live near Mukilteo, WA, and currently have an '88 1/2 ton Stepside Shortbox Silverado 4wd and a couple of S 10 4wd's.
The '88 is my favorite, and I have kept it mostly stock. I hae put a 9,000 wich in the front and a 3,000 winch on a tower over the canopy door on the inside.
I put dual batteries to juice the winch and wired it with a constant-on solonoid so that it is joined when the engine is running but seperated when it is off so that if one battery dies I can connect them with the push of a button.
We get a bit of rain in Washington State, so it is set up mainly to wallow through muck, going for traction rather than flotation.
Before the '88 and the S-10 brothers, I had:
A crapload of different US Army RT trucks: M151a1's - 800 series 5 tons
'69 Chev 1/2 ton Stepside Shortbox 4wd 350/350
'41 Ford military jeep post-signature series
'75 Blazer 350
'68 Jeepster - started with a 225 V6, swapped in a 300 V8
'93 Toy 22Ri
The '88 is my favorite, and I have kept it mostly stock. I hae put a 9,000 wich in the front and a 3,000 winch on a tower over the canopy door on the inside.
I put dual batteries to juice the winch and wired it with a constant-on solonoid so that it is joined when the engine is running but seperated when it is off so that if one battery dies I can connect them with the push of a button.
We get a bit of rain in Washington State, so it is set up mainly to wallow through muck, going for traction rather than flotation.
Before the '88 and the S-10 brothers, I had:
A crapload of different US Army RT trucks: M151a1's - 800 series 5 tons
'69 Chev 1/2 ton Stepside Shortbox 4wd 350/350
'41 Ford military jeep post-signature series
'75 Blazer 350
'68 Jeepster - started with a 225 V6, swapped in a 300 V8
'93 Toy 22Ri
#110
89 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4.
THe big bracket that holds all the accessories to the front of the engine. Two bolts on the driver's side bottom broke off causing the PS pump pulley to go out of line with the other pulleys. Belt after chewed up belt later I finally diagnosed. Pulled all away from front of engine, easy-outed broken bolts and retaped holes. Good to go now and looking under the hood of my other truck (89 1/2 ton), one of the bolts are already broken down there so I'll be doing the same thing on that one soon.
Appears to be a common problem on my trucks so guess it qualifies for this thread.
THe big bracket that holds all the accessories to the front of the engine. Two bolts on the driver's side bottom broke off causing the PS pump pulley to go out of line with the other pulleys. Belt after chewed up belt later I finally diagnosed. Pulled all away from front of engine, easy-outed broken bolts and retaped holes. Good to go now and looking under the hood of my other truck (89 1/2 ton), one of the bolts are already broken down there so I'll be doing the same thing on that one soon.
Appears to be a common problem on my trucks so guess it qualifies for this thread.