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 In a fit of terrible judgement I decided to spend money on a 2005 Chevy ~*Avalanche*~ with 250k km. To do (at the moment): -Front steering. Pitman arm and steering shaft. -Exhaust is gone after the muffler. -Fenders are rusted. -Rockers are rusted. -Cab corners are rusted. -Oil leaking from somewhere. -P0449 code. Something about an evap solenoid. -"Rear Left Door Ajar" -Something about with the charging system. Light came on but has since gone away. -A/C compressor bearing. -Blower motor resistor. -Gas gauge failed, but came back. -No head unit. From reading the thread it seems like standard GM fare. Anything in particular someone not terribly car savvy should keep their eyes on? My hope is to address the most pressing things first, like the lack of a stereo, and use this truck as a learning experience. therunningman fucked around with this message at 22:19 on Dec 27, 2021 |
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rifles posted:Probably go ahead and replace all of the brake lines and the fuel pump. I will check them out! I have ordered the parts for the steering. Thankfully Rockauto ships to Canada for a decent price. My assumption is to not go for the $17 pitman arm so I got the mid-price $70 Moog part instead. There was a choice between a 4 spline and 3 spline arm. Googling suggested 4 spline so that I got that. Wish me luck.
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Dec 27, 2021 19:20
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madeintaipei posted:I go with Moog for most suspension/steering parts. They aren't the best for all applications, but the warranty is good and they are always in spec. I've never had to burn out a Moog bushing, which is not something I can say for stock parts. Well I suppose the front suspension will get some attention after the steering, and the brakes, and he fuel pump, and the tailgate etc. etc. I've seen it suggested on YouTube to cut the floor to access the fuel pump. This seems sketchy but maybe it's the best approach?
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Jan 1, 2022 04:09
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I was not taught to be a car-toucher so everything is a learning experience. I managed to install a new stereo in the Avalanche. That took me a good three weeks, including cutting and shaping the dash kit to fit the cheapest Amazon stereo, finding out my crimping sucks and redoing everything with my soldering iron but it works and i finally have sound! I also replaced the blower motor resistor. I ordered a two-hole part but I need the four-hole. I ended up with mountable zipties on the screws rather than return a part I waited two weeks for already. Also redid the wiring harness for the resistor. Now I can control the fan! Next up I am going to tackle front wheel bearings (with some help).
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Mar 13, 2022 18:21
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My previous truck was a 92 Ranger 4x4. I always bombed down rough forest service roads to access remote lakes and campsites and never worried. When I take my Avalanche down the same roads now I feel like I need to baby it because of what a heavy cow it is. Is there anything to that or can I send it the same way you can a 90s Ranger?
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Mar 13, 2022 22:08
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cursedshitbox posted:load up a blunderbuss of front end parts and aim it squarely at the front end. So what you are is saying is that unless I have a large parts budget and time on my hands, then no.
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Mar 14, 2022 19:44
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Ok, I'm probably going to start getting pieces if I see a good deal. Unrelated, everytime I start the engine the brake pedal gives my foot a bump. Is that some kind of brake assist engaging, or something else?
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Mar 16, 2022 03:55
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Yeah it's weird. I get in the truck, press the brake pedal, then turn the ignition. It turns over and right as it starts there's a short, fast kick/jolt/thump in the brake pedal. It barely moves the pedal and it happens everytime. I had assumed it was some kind of assist kicking in but I thought I'd throw it out there for a second opinion.
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Mar 16, 2022 08:23
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cursedshitbox posted:Yeah that's just vacuum assist doing its thing. I'm going to start with the shocks I think. I believe the truck has been levelled in the front, can I go with stock height shocks and is the "Heavy Duty" section of Rockauto the best place to look?
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Mar 17, 2022 01:38
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StormDrain posted:Do you have to hold the brake to start it or not? And if not, why do you do it? I don't have to, it's a force of habit from when I was first taught to drive.
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Mar 17, 2022 02:41
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 Loving the GMT800 life! Fortunately I also drive a Civic.
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Mar 27, 2022 03:31
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Off to a good start. I spent an entire day changing the wheel hubs. I only put the splash guard on the wrong way twice on the same wheel. Using a 1/2" nuts and bolts as ersatz pullers worked great. From now on I will maintain both 6 and 12 point sockets in my box. I rounded off one of the caliper bolts but managed to crack it with a six point socket. Overall great experience.
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Apr 3, 2022 08:16
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I'm looking for a new bumper for my 2005 Avalanche 1500 (no cladding) and I found someone parting out a 2002 Silverado 1500. I've been trying to figure out if it's a drop-in fit. Anyone know?
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Feb 7, 2023 06:49
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It's for the front.
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Feb 7, 2023 16:16
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Thanks everyone. Too bad it wouldn't fit!
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Feb 9, 2023 08:28
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