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Needless to say I was able to find my way to some good snow to play around in and made $40 in the process. Pulled 4 people out of the ditch. I didn't even ask for money. Just trying to be helpful.
How difficult is it to install an engine block heater? $35 option on a new truck...what's involved with retrofitting an existing rig?
Is the standard GM heater a decent mechanism , or is there some other option that's far superior for similar cost?
Reality, a 5 minute warm up before going anywhere will do the same job if you can leave your vehicle unattended during this warm up.
Ray T.
http://www.gm-trucks.com/RPO_1999.shtml
as for the vin check out this site
http://www.mudcrazy.com/
on the right hand side click on vin decoder
--Rick--
http://www.gm.com/automotive/gmpowertrain/engines_cartruck/vortec_silver/index.htm
I'm looking at buying a very clean 1999 Z71 ext. cab short bed w/ 41,000 miles that's pretty well loaded. 5.3l, LS, towing, premium sound w/cd/tape, locking rear differential, 6 way power seats, key less entry, etc. Pretty well all the options. The guy will sell it to me for $16,900. What do you think? From everything I can tell that's a hell of a deal.
I currently have a 1993 Z71 w/104,000 miles with no problems that runs and looks great. I like my current truck but am thinking the 1999 at that price is too good to pass up.
--Rick--
I have 285's and this is the largest tires i have heard anyone go on a new style chevy without having problems with rubbing or such
also did the previous owner have any accessories added? Was the truck in the shop for any work under warranty?
My dilemma is how do I run the cable thru firewall, if I use fender mount alternative? Or how do I run cable down and then to front of cab under the plastic molding (rock arms, etc,)? I can't find any 2000/2001 or 2002 GMC Sierra manuals to help me with is problem. The crew cab has auto seats, so taking out the passenger seat would be a real mistake without a manual. Any and all suggestion are appreciated. Tom
Looking in the service manual it appears the 5.3 uses a new type of heater that just screws in. The manual states you should apply GM P/N 12346004 thread sealant ( or equivalent) to the threads if reusing the old heater, but it makes no mention of what to do if installing a new one. Then torque down to 37 ft pounds. Be careful when routing the electrical cord up front. My heater cord also has some kind of aluminum insulation covering the first foot or so. Then it disappears into the sheathing.
As for alternatives, it's hard to beat the block heater. We used to use tank heaters, but they were power hogs (1000 to 1500 watts for V-8s) and they don't seem to work on today's vehicles. I don't know of anyone who ever used the radiator heaters, they were that unpopular in Alaska. Today the only thing you can find here is the block heater. That's the way I would go.
I have never heard of 295 75 16 tires, but I have seen many Silverado trucks with 305 70 16's. These are the same diameter as 285 75 16, just wider.
1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup Short Bed
Engine: V8 5.3 Liter
Trans: Automatic
Drive: 4 Wheel Drive
Mileage: 41,000
Equipment
Z71 Suspension
LS
Air Conditioning
Power Steering
Power Windows
Power Door Locks
Tilt Wheel
Cruise Control
AM/FM Stereo
Cassette
Compact Disc
Premium Sound
Dual Front Air Bags
ABS (4-Wheel)
Leather
Power Seat
Towing Pkg
Alloy Wheels
Consumer Rated Condition: Excellent
"Excellent" condition means that the vehicle looks great, is in excellent mechanical condition and needs no reconditioning. It should pass a smog inspection. The engine compartment should be clean, with no fluid leaks. The paint is glossy and the body and interior are free of any wear or visible defects. There is no rust. The tires are the proper size and match and are new or nearly new. A clean title history. This is an exceptional vehicle.
Private Party Value $19,395
Private Party value represents what you might expect to pay for a used car when purchasing from a private party. It may also represent the value you might expect to receive when selling your own used car to another private party.
Hope this helps.
John
aka "Red Rider"
Know anything about the 2k 6.0L heater? Looks like my block plug is brass with an indent for some kind of "allen" type of wrench. Could it be as easy as drain the system, unscrew the plug and screw in the heater? Sounds too easy to be true and relatively easy to get to! (My truck came off the lot so I didn't have the opportunity to order a heater factory installed.)
Any info anyone can add would be appreciated.
John
I'm Anchorage bound this summer. We might have to share a beer sometime, eh?
I've never removed the molding before and my big concern was snapping the clips back in or worse, breaking the clips and having to replace them.
But thanks for the advice. My long narrative was for the next guy, so he wouldn't get as nervous about installing the cable as I was, when I started pulling that plastic molding off, on a brand new rig. Tom
matthew
http://www.mudcrazy.com/
On the right click on technical install info
THere is a link on how he did his cb and antenna
2. Have any of you guys installed those PIAA Platinum Series SuperWhite Performance headlight bulbs, and if so how do you like them?
I installed the module which keeps the the low beams on when the high beams are turned on, and also the one which keeps the foglights on when the low beams are on. I like them both. I got them from R&D Resources, or something like that. I especially like the headlight mod as I do some driving in the country where almost no cars are around - like northern Nevada - and it is great to have all that light. Neither was hard to install. One was very easy and the other required taking the instument panel bezel off. When you do that, make sure that you retain all the clips on the back of the bezel.
Sounds like your job is very interesting. I would enjoy going along on some of those test flights. I have stalled a lot of different airplanes, but none in the heavy category. I used to work on rocket engines, but I didn't get to ride on any of them either. There were a few firings that blew parts clear off the test stand, so kind of gives one second thoughts about riding one.
cowboyjohn
I also did the super whites. It does seem brighter, however it comes at a price as the beam is not as wide as the stock lights. It is a whiter light though. For the money that they want for those bulbs, I'd give it second thoughts the next time around. Might be a better deal to install the real ones. Then again we're talking $60 vs. $500.
I haven't found much use for the factory fog lights yet since they aren't very bright. At least I have the wiring and switch to them in case I want to change them out for something better.
Ahhh, northern Nevada. My father-in-law did some hunting there last year on a 100,000 acre ranch. The rancher's kids had to drive 25 miles just to catch the school bus!!!
It took a lot of hard work and I've had to bust my a** for many years to finally get where I'm at today. I've been working at Boeing for 11 1/2 years now, and at 36 years old, and I can honestly say that "I like my job, and I like going to work". Some days I get to sit behind a desk, some days I get to go to our lab and do testing, some days I get to go test flying on a brand new 737, 747, 757, 767 or 777 airplane. And about 4 time a year I get to go travel on a business trip. It's usually is a domestic trip, but every once in a while I get to go international (business class). So far I've been to London (3 times), Bangkok (1 time), and Kiev Ukraine (1 time). And it looks like this June I get to go to Dubai UAE and actually do some certification testing. This will require me to be up in the flight deck on an actual revenue flight on one of their 777's. Hope I don't get shot or tackled by other passengers when I enter the cockpit.
I was watching the History Channel (I think) the other night and they had a episode on rocket failures. It's amazing just how many firings have gone bad over the past 60 years and have ended in spectacular failures. It would give me second thoughts too.
Sounds like a fun job. The rocket engine business was the most exciting job I have had. I have been involved with many firings and the power of those things has never ceased to amaze me. The places you have traveled to sounds fun also. I may go to Russia on a job I am presently working on. It involves protection of Special Nuclear Materials.
cowboyjohn
Thanks for the heads up on the pics.
I WANT ONE!!!!!!!
My wife is going to kill me...lol
Mark you may be in trouble and I better find a job quick so I can trade up (?)HMmmmmmmmm!
matthew
michgndr...A cold beer tastes really good during our hot summer days. I'm in the phone book.
2003 Rado...I don't like the new snout. Reminds me of those ugly new Cadillacs!
I hate em
Made it almost 9 months before my first dealer service visit...not too bad considering neither one of them are really a problem, just an annoyance.
Bob
my Moms blazer was doing the same thing. She took it in and they chnaged the belt. Stopped for awhile but its back to squeaking. Guess its a normal thing when its cold?