r/GMT800

Replacing the heater core connectors right now with the metal ones on my 03 1500, how do I get this connector from the inlet off? I don’t want to break anything if I don’t have to in case I have to reinstall the old connectors for whatever reason. Looks like that plastic band is holding the hose on

I just bought this I was wondering if someone can let me know the grille looks hd b it I’m not sure on the hood if anyone can let me know

Almost a year ago I straight traded with my mechanic my beloved 90s Lexus coupe (160k miles) for this 00 Silverado work truck (150k; 90k motor swapped last August). My daughters are going off to college soon and I needed a truck to move em out. Also I’m older now so the lowered car was getting more difficult to get in and out of.

On the surface, I know it seems ridiculous but the Lexus needed a timing belt soon, transmission was slipping and noisy, it was leaking oil, and the only thing changed on the suspension were the coil overs. Everything works well on the truck. It leaks oil but I’ve already thrown parts at it and I’m waiting for the next oil change to replace the oil pan gasket; fingers crossed it’s not the rear main seal. I know the body is clapped but I’m so proud to drive it. She’s rust-free, and I’ve done more work on her myself than I’ve ever done on any of my vehicles: sanded and painted the hood, replaced full front suspension including rack and pinion so she handles like new. A friend wrecked his truck so he’s letting me have his SS rims and I’m saving up to fix the body and paint.

My fam and friends can’t believe I made the trade. Am I the moron they say I am?

Appreciate all the positive feedback to validate my decision, but expected a lot more opposition. I gotta figure out how to post this to a JDM or Lexus forum. No worries I'm gen X and am used to being insulted to then suffer in silence while still believing I look like Brad Pitt.

99k miles currently getting 14mpg. 3.23 gears she’s on 33s and has a full tool box in the bed. I know these 4.3s weren’t the greatest on mileage but most forums online say anywheres from 18-24mpg on 33s. Anything to check, replace, take a lookey into etc. thx in advance

Thought I’d share a fix that worked for me. I got an aftermarket muffler on my 2004 5.3L and it revealed that I was smoking on startup- burning oil. Spent some time researching that led me to needing an updated driver side valve cover/pcv design. After 3 months of seeing the smoke on startup I put on an updated valve cover from Dorman and a new pcv hose and haven’t seen any smoke on startup ever since. Adding a pic of my valve train too since I was in there, how’s she looking for 180k miles? Looked pretty good to me

2002 Tahoe. Sometimes I drive for days and no lights. Other times it starts with these lights on. What is happening? Same routes. Same bumps. Just weird. Any help is appreciated.

Where do I even start? It sounds like a pulley/tensioner in real life wiggling around but I cant seem to pinpoint the noise! I’m just really hoping it isnt lower end noise! Have any of you run into a similar thing? Im a fairly new owner and am not used to taking care of v8’s.

First day I picked it up vs now!
Needed all new fenders, a new box, found a crack in the frame, lots of work lol.
Just ordered billet flame door handles to match the grille super excited !

Could make shaved ice on this thing 😂

2003 z71 Burb with 266k, punching myself because I didn’t get into one earlier! Put 20k on her in the last year.

Im not sure if I’ll find one with the same thickness, but my suburban has the g80 locker and this c-clip is worn down a good bit.

Why does the ones commonly sold have one silver and one gold one?

How do I clean this without taking heads off?