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the nw and improved Z5 is awesome
yeah OK........i read that as being Lazy...........you are not worthy of Zaino.
the cab air filters?........at least send them to me before the mildew sets in..............K?
or that bar cap ain't never gettin fixed...........good luck on this one now!
Nah, that comes with instructions too........LOL
you really should see the showroom he's got above the Rado............heck, you aren't that far away...........and Tim is one heck of a host..........i went home snockered, and 20lbs. heavier to boot........;-)
ORIGINAL BRAKE PADS!!!!!!
Anyway, I used to lurk here years ago. When Ryan was waiting for his "Indigo Blue" 1500. Ryan, you married yet?
What is the easiest way to determine if a truck has a locking Diff.? I recently purchased a
2002 Sierra ext. cab w/ Z71 & am now sure if it is equipt w/ the locking rear.
Jimbo check the glovebox for the option code G80 to see if you have the locking rear end
OK a question you probably haven't answered in a while, did you have the infamous "piston slap/lifter tick"? 147k is outstanding !
If so I just gained a lot of confidence in my engines durability.
Do you do any towing with your truck or just a lot of long trips/highway miles?
Ray T.
a good host ?....well heck yes........the best you ever seen.......Thanks for the kind words Mike....my friends are the world to me....without them we are nothing.....and yes.....I had him looped up right up until the airport terminal on Guinness and hot wings....... best friend I have met in years....Glad I met ya ace.... Get out and live yawl.....life is too damn short.. - Porter
What about a ladder/lumber rack ?
I've had a lot of headaches with this truck,as many here have read,but untill somebody comes up with something that comes close in the comfort dept...I'd have to switch to a half-ton ford or dodge.Not an option.
So? Do I reinforce the corners?
kip
We wanted to put your mini in the bucket of the BIG JD loader!...............geo
Yes, mostly Highway miles. Typically 85-95 MPH in 115 degree heat as I live in Arizona. I did own a 5000# travel trailer also.
Yes, the motor started knocking at about 12,000 miles...its a little worse now, frankly I don't worry about it.
I plan on running it another 100,000 miles or 2 years...than I may buy a new F-150 Supercrew.
Chuck
Ever have a day that you knew there was something that had to get done but didn't ? Yup missed that darn Plowhead convention, was so looking forward to makin too!. I was at a firehouse live burn drill most of the day (it was scheduled at last minute and mandatory attendance) and beat all to hell by time we finished, so I forgot. Just tryin to do my community service as a volunteer ya know! Actually I thought for sure I was gonna see my Mini in the bucket of some loader by an overzealous plowhead so I skipped town haha !
and stop chang'in yer name darn-it, if it were'nt for the "geo" signature I would not have known !
Chuck,
Confusion rules sometimes, I don't know how I thought you were Mike either. Mines a tapper too, started at 17k, but your longevity report gives me some piece of mind more so than that piece of paper GM gave me for the slapper, or was that supposed to be a wake up call ??
I had purchased a service warranty contract over the internet to make keeping this truck for 10 years feasable but that company (Warranty Gold, Ltd) seems to be headed to bankruptcy court and I'm out $2500 for two vehicle service contracts!
Tim, I mean Stoutporter !
Curious minds wonder what tire pressures you kept those puppies at?? or did you fluctuate dependent on loads carried? I don't quite see my steeltex making 70k, with 45k on them now and not lookin so great for the impedding winter here on the eastcoast.
Ray T.
Its NOT because of any problems with my Chevy or Caddy either.
But thats another story.........
Hey what size shirt ya wear? Will have to send ya one!
......geo
Now I'm curious as to why the name change.....e-mail me this long story, address in my profile. Your not the only one with a name change I've noticed.
Ray T.
What a waste of $12
Bottom line....better to waste $12 than to waste $25 with the 303.
One last thing. Did you allow it to soak in and wipe off the excess? Sort of buff it out? Taking off all the excess should reduce your streaks. Try it on your tires too so its not a complete waste.
would that be before Ryan changes the summer air out to winter air??
sorry babs, couldn't resist.........
245 Steeltex... fronts at 50 always, rears at 40 dry. Light loads for short distances I left rears at 40. Loaded I put them up to 80.
They look great, but are showing age when it's wet out.
Check pressure several times a month. I have rotated them about 7-8 times. Balanced 3 times or so, and got at least 2-3 alignments.....weather any of these things "feel" like they needed it or not.
Great tires.... Glad I didn't jump on the wagon back when everybody was scared about the sidewall issues with the "other" tires they made. The 10 ply are some nice tires. Hell...Firestone was the first company to make tubeless tires!
Was lucky to get 35K out of my Wrangler Td's on the last truck. BFG's are a little better, but you won't get this kind of mileage I'd imagine.
B-good
- Porter
I did switch to winter air this past weekend. I pumped up the tire pressure to 58 rear and 55 fronts (did some hauling this past weekend). I have over 30K with my bfgs and they are wearing great.
Recent temps in the triple digits. Not to mention the recent forest fires.
honestly, i like it warm but our temps are crazy.
BTW, just wanted to let you all know that GM gave me a warranty to ease my mind about the lower end knock that a lot of 2000's have.
the warranty was for 100K or 5 years, and paid off recently with the tranny being replaced.
the replacement wasn't quite as crisp as my wife's '01, and being friends with the service manager pays off as well. the truck recieved a 3rd tranny 2 weeks ago and is shifting like new.
hit 109K this week and the engine is still running smooth as a kitten.............i really should change out the spark plug now too i guess.
anyone care to guide me through replacing the plugs?
i'd imagine the engine needs to be cold eh?
Been working on boats a lot this year, trying to get enough sea time for USCG captains license. Other than that things still pretty much the same.
Got to agree with Tim... at least he got the cabin air filter! I don't even want to try to get at mine.
Mike good luck on getting the plugs out. Remember dude ya got aluminum heads!
Babs, haven't heard about school much.. did you graduate yet or did I miss that? My middle daughter started at ECU in Greenville, NC in August. Went down in the 'rado to get things set up. Stopped in Annapolis for an overnight, a month later, where we had dinner was under 6 feet of water. Glad Isabel didn't come and visit up here. I have fought my share of 'canes and don't really need to do more.
Keep the faith will try to check back more often.
matthew
think maybe i should take it to a shop?
Just changed wires on the Denali with 12k miles. talk about a pain........
so what, we all gonna have to call you Master now??
on another note, being as smart as you are, give me some tips for getting those "blank" spark plug boots off.........
"good luck on this one now!"
ON the Zaino Note Obyone I emailed them and heres what they said
ryan,
You will get some runoff from water or rain.... I can't help that... but it will not cause any harm...
Sounds like you are putting it on to heavy....Try putting less Z-16 on...
Thank You,
Sal Zaino
Their website says
One application of Z-16 Perfect Tire Gloss™ leaves an incredibly durable, water repellent, perfect looking satin finish, that's only slightly glossy and dry to the touch.
Now correct me if i am wrong but if it is water repellant it should not run. I am not claiming to be a smart guy but come on
porter, you can chime in whenever..........LOL
I had the same problem the first time I took mine off. One trick to eliminating it is to thoroughly coat the inside of the boot with a glob of Dielectric Silicon Grease (GM #12345579 or equivalent), using a Q-Tip. Repeat as needed.
-David
also that dialectric grease is good for the door weather stripping
i have a huge tube of Die electric grease that the dealer gave me 3 years ago.............they lube all the cab seals and weather stripping with the stuff.............totally wipes out the squeaks caused by dry stripping.
BTW, seelig: If you get that boot puller, let us know how it works out.
ryan: Man, you're right about that. I finally found a technique though that worked for me; I stood on a milk crate to get leverage and rotated the boot in a circular motion while pulling. Also, it pays to wear gloves; They can let go very suddenly.
-David
any of you guys detail your engine bay? Yesterday I spent about 2 hrs to clean the dust (from work) out of the engine bay. Used an air hose, vacuum, some Zaino Z16 on the plastic pieces and hoses and i waxed the back of the engine bay where it is painted (after cleaning it). I can tell you it sure doesnt look like I have 40K miles+ on my engine its pretty darn clean.
now the wife's truck still looks good, and we should be in the new home by December, so that one will get some sprucin up.
there is a distributor in the area of my work (2hrs away) so i'll have to pick of some zaino.