Chevy Silverado - Continued XVIII

ak4x4 · January 2002

Yeah Ligenfelter now doesen't make superchargers to go along with the cars he produces. Hey Obyone then I guess I am paying 100k for a Vette that has no engine performance products at all right??? I suppose that 600Hp comes from thin air! Check out the Chevy mag's sometimes bonehead. This month(Or last) can't find the issues has a Ligenfelter supercharger with 5.5 PSI boost on a '99 1500. But according to you all trucks have the same gearing so I guess it dosen't matter. I should have bought that Kia. Could have saved money. SInce all trucks have the same gear ratio's. This according to Obyone.

kg11 · January 2002

Lingenfelter(not Ligenfelter)don't make tires either but his Vettes miraculously come with them too !Next time your mommie takes you to the supermarket,try to READ the magazine instead of just looking at the pictures.Now you're saying obyone dont know gearing.I was just one of MANY who corrected YOU on this as it relates to towing.You make the most ridicules statments,then in your next post you lay claim to the info you were corrected with.You posted bad gearing info and OBY told you how it really works.If you had taken the time to read it you'd know he was right,instead of still embarassing yourself further with MORE misinformation.
kip

obyone · January 2002

You're making this too easy. Stop embarrassing yourself with statements that make no sense. It's obvious you don't know what Lingenfelter does..as you insist that he makes superchargers. BTW, that 600HP $100k vette that you're gonna buy, does it have 2 or 4wd and what gear ratio? ROTFLMFAO!!!

eric2001 · January 2002

Stop toying with him and explain that there is a difference between forced injection, as in a TURBO vs. a super charger.

BTW how is your 2500 doing? Or the Tundra... LOL
-Eric

blackmax200 · January 2002

hehehehehee
John Lingenfelter is indeed an interesting individual, and like all hot rodders went through the university of many hand grenades to develop the lineage of successes that have been reported by the magazines that are supported by advertising...hmmmmm! think about it...

hey it finally snowed in New England...but then again maybe you saw it on TV...
matthew

eric2001 · January 2002

Head on S-10 vs. Tundra

http://64.62.57.22/adult_cdn/01048ABAAMgAAAAEDRce1Ibe3SNK.hK2QvvGUr_kyvD .u8zGsvRfr4G5nODglb7BXPco6_BtIdgms/cj_7759.wmv

Take out the blank space & check out the video.

y2kgmc · January 2002

Hi All, is it feasible to install heated outside mirrors on a 2001 silverado , I have a 2001 silverado 2500HD that has heated rear window but not mirrors. has anyone done this yet? Thanks Ed

jaguar0027 · January 2002

Hi all,

Long time no post! I have relocated to PA and have not had much time to check in.

Here are my two questions.

1. What happened to the TSB website that used to be located at http://www.geocities.com/crackeregg/CKtruck/2001/bulletins.html

2. Has anyone had the steering wheel vibration problem while driving at 65mph? Mine started AFTER getting rid of my Firestones.. But.. the problem is intermittent. Any ideas??? I am going to the dealer soon.

Thanks,

Jim

topsail33 · January 2002

Jim -

if your Silverado is a 99 or 00 C1500, there is a TSB on it titled "front end vibration" #00-02-35-004 dated June 2000. I took a glance at it, and it's pretty involved: replacing the steering rack; reinforcing the left rack mount; replacing the lower control arms; and replacing the power steering metering valve.

Hopefully, yours is under warranty. Otherwise, if this is your problem, it sounds very expensive to fix.

ps - this is for the 2WD truck, and it's not all of them, only some with certain VIN's.

Good luck - Mark

topsail33 · January 2002

I am trying to decipher all of the RPO (regular production option) numbers for my 00 K1500 ext cab. I have managed to reveal most of them using alldata.com and webcarbook.com

However, the following I have no idea what they are...

A31
A95
EVA
FK2
FK3
K68
SLL
VXS
V22
V73
YD3
YD6
YE9
1SZ
6WY
68U
7WY
92D
92I

BC/CC U507F

Okay, that was more than a "few"; but there were 65+ numbers on my RPO sheet! - Mark

ryanbab · January 2002

Check this out all RPO's listed

http://gm-trucks.com/RPO_index.shtml

ryanbab · January 2002

Do you by chance have the TSB (whole thing and what all it says) for the engine knock? If so could you email me i wanna take this to school with me tomorrow to class to show my teacher and try and get some answers.

Thanks

Ryan

jaguar0027 · January 2002

Thanks for the heads up. I have an 01 4x4 however which is still under warranty.

Any info on the TSB site anyone?

Jim

erikf2 · January 2002

Since you already have the heated rear window, I wouldn't be at all surprised if all the wiring was already available, and all you would need to do is swap-out the mirrors themselves.

The person to check with is Bob Prim over on the Pacific-Audio GM forum (http://www.pacific-audio.com/performance-discussion.html). Bob is the "Mirror Man" - you can even buy a full upgrade to the "Denali" outside mirrors (autodimming on the driver's side, auto tilt in reverse, puddle lamps, etc.) from him.

blackmax200 · January 2002

In addition to what is on that list here is some that I used my OEM service manual to get:
(The ??? I don't have a clue, yet)

A31 Electric Side Door Window
A95 High Back front bucket seat, driver, passenger
EVA ???
FK2 Arm Torsion Bar Adjust Lh
FK3 Arm Torsion Bar Adjust Rh
K68 Generator 105 AMP (I know but that's what GM calls it)
SLL ???
VXS ???
V22 ???
V73 ???
YD3 ???
YD6 ???
YE9 Uplevel Decor
1SZ ???
6WY ???
68U ???
7WY ???
92D ???
92I ???

BC/CC U507F paint code color "U" = upper
if two tone then "L" = lower

Hopes this helps,
matthew

obyone · January 2002

YD3= Axle (base equip)for scheduling GVW plate

68U=primary color ext medow green (99)

YD6= spring RR base equipment

smart99 · January 2002

try this http://www.alldata.com/recalls/index.html

obyone · January 2002

There are no tsb's regarding engine knock. If you could give me a number I could look it up. Don't you remember that this is a normal occurance with these trucks, therefore, no solution is required on GM's part.

obyone · January 2002

Pickup Box - Reinforcement Kit Availability

File In Section: 08 - Body and Accessories

Bulletin No.: 01-08-66-005

Date: June, 2001

INFORMATION

Subject:
Availability of Pickup Box Reinforcement Kits for Toolbox/Rear Window Barrier/Ladder Rack Applications

Models:
1999-2001 Chevrolet and GMC C/K Pickup Models (Silverado and Sierra) With Fleetside Pickup Box (RPO E63)

New pickup box reinforcement kits are available for customers who may want to install a cross toolbox, side box, or a ladder rack system as an accessory.

Important: The reinforcements must be installed before adding a toolbox or ladder rack system. After the reinforcements have been installed, follow the instructions supplied with the toolbox/ladder rack system for installation onto the pickup box.

Use the following service procedure to install the reinforcements. Use the applicable reinforcement kit part number listed below.

Toolbox and Rear Window Barrier Applications Only - Front Reinforcement Installation

Important: The horizontal surfaces of the reinforcements must be flush to the horizontal surface of the pickup box top rail. Use a clamping tool when positioning the reinforcements onto the top rail to ensure flushness to the outer panel.

1. Place the front L-shaped reinforcements into position on the front top of the pickup box. For vehicles equipped with an over the rail bedliner, the bedliner should be removed with the aid of an assistant prior to installing these reinforcements.

2. Mark the holes necessary for drilling.

3. Remove the front reinforcements.

Important: Use a block of wood and/or a drill stop in order to protect the back of the cab while drilling.

4. Drill two 13.5 mm (0.54 in) holes per side into the box section of the front panel.

5. Drill 7.5 mm (0.30 in) holes into the weld flange of the side outer panel.

6. Touch-up the drilled holes as necessary using the information found in the applicable Service Manual and GM Refinish Material Booklet # 4901M-D-2001 (English) or # 4901M-D-F2001 (French).

7. Place the front reinforcements back onto the box, lining up the drilled holes.

8. Install the large shoulder (M8) bolts into the reinforcement and front panel (total of 4) and the small (M6) bolts into the reinforcement and side outer panel (total of 6) with the nuts.

Tighten

^ Tighten the M8 bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).

^ Tighten the M6 bolts to 9 Nm (79 lb in).

9. Remove all metal shavings from the pickup box after installation.

10. Install the bedliner if equipped with the aid of an assistant. The bedliner may need to be trimmed in order to obtain the necessary clearance to the reinforcements.

Ladder Rack Applications Only - Reinforcement Kit Installation

1. Install the LH and RH front L-shaped reinforcements using the procedure above.

2. Remove the LH and RH rear taillamp assemblies. This is necessary to gain access to install the rearmost bolt of the rear reinforcement.

3. Place the LH and RH rear reinforcements into position on the pickup box.

4. Mark the holes necessary for drilling and remove the reinforcements.

5. Drill 7.5 mm (0.30 in) holes into the weld flange of the side outer panel.

6. Touch-up the drilled holes as necessary. Refer to step 6 under Front Reinforcement Installation procedure.

7. Place the rear reinforcements back onto the pickup box.

8. Install the M6 bolts through the reinforcement and side panel with the nuts.

Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 9 Nm (79 lb in).

9. Install the LH and RH rear taillamp assemblies.

10. Place the LH and RH center reinforcement into position on the pickup box.

^ On the 2.4 m (8 ft) long pickup box models, this center reinforcement fits over the existing center stake hole.

^ On the 2 m (6.5 ft) short box models, these center reinforcements are recommended to be installed. The reinforcements should be centered between the front and rear reinforcements on the pickup box.

11. Mark the holes necessary for drilling and remove the brackets.

12. Drill 7.5 mm (0.30 in) holes into the weld flange of the side outer panel.

13. Touch-up the drilled holes as necessary. Refer to step 6 under the Front Reinforcement Installation procedure.

14. Place the center reinforcements back onto the pickup box.

15. Install the M6 bolts through the reinforcement and side panel with the nuts.

Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 9 Nm (79 lb in).

16. Remove any metal shavings from the pickup box after installation.
Parts Information

Parts are expected to be available 6/22/01 from GMSPO.

* Maximum Equipment Weight Capacities (equipment and cargo)

^ Ladder rack and cargo - 364 kg (800 lb)

^ Cross toolbox and cargo - 182 kg (400 lb)

^ Side boxes and cargo - 159 kg (350 lb) (per side)

* The combined weight for all rail-mounted equipment should not exceed 545 kg (1,200 lb).

So if anyone wants to place a toolbox or ladder rack, you had better get these reinforcements as they are REQUIRED.

4x4man · January 2002

Here is a TSB I have....

gm service bulletin # 01-06-01--022 dated sept 2001 although this particular sb is for the 6.0L engine, dealer says it applies to the 5.3,4.3 and 4.8L as well.

subject: information on engine knock on cold start models.. 201-202 chevrolet and gmc c/k p/u and utility models .

some of the above vehicles may exhibit an engine noise that begins in the first several thousand miles of use. the knock noise is most often noticed during initial start up and typically disappears as the engine warms up. the noise is usually more noticeable on the initial startup when the temp's is below 10deg or if the vehicle has not been used for several days. this noise may be casued by an interaction between the piston and the cylinder wall. Gm engineering and analysis of engines returned with this condition, has confirmed that the noise is not detrimental to the performance,reliability, or durability of the engine. the noise does not have any effect on the longevity of any of the engine components.

important: at this time, replacing the engine assembly or pistons will not eliminate this noise.

Bob

ryanbab · January 2002

thank you thats what i was looking for

txyank1 · January 2002

to my '01 for awhile then. So far no knocking at 1 yr and 15k miles.

mpalombo · January 2002

I thought I was lucky, I have 24,000 on my '00 and the only time I get knocking is when it's wicked cold and I don't let it warm up before driving. If I let it warm up in the driveway It doesn't knock.

-Mark

blackmax200 · January 2002

took my truck in today for this condition, and they put "some new lubricant" in the shaft??? Assist.SM said regional bulletin updated the TSB on replacing intermediate shaft????

Of course when I picked up the truck my new oil filter was still there on the console. RO said "use customers oil filter. On console." Doesn't anybody read anymore?

Holy $#!~, I gotta get a new servicing dealer...I really have tried with this guy I bought the truck from!

matthew

rayt2 · January 2002

No they don't read anymore !! I took my Honda CRX in for diagnosis of engine light not resetting, went in to pick up car after work and they had my OLD Honda's VIN# listed on the service ticket, you would think they would look and verify, duh !!! turns out distributor was bad and had to be replaced. You would think they would check the timing before I picked it up ??? Nope had to bring back next day because pinging was so bad. You have to be proactive with service depts. these days and that's a crime considering how much we pay per hour for expert service.

OH yea this is a Chevy board, well I think it's time I register my "knock" issue with GM Customer service since dealer stated on last service visit "GM is aware of problem and is working on a fix".

Ray T.

jaguar0027 · January 2002

having vibration and or steering wheel movement when going 60-65 mph?

Thanks,

Jim

ricsch · January 2002

Is it a 2wd? I had an '00 2wd x-cab that had the problem, replaced it with an '01 under the lemon law. The dealer did the tsb on the old truck-replaced the rack and pinion, lower control arms and a metering valve, still wasn't right. They were to have the problem corrected for '01, but I had driven a few early '01's that still did it. Another thing is tires-the oem Generals were replaced a few times w/o a difference, then they switched them to Michelin's which helped alot. Use of a Hunter Load Force Balancer is the best way to check to be sure the tires are in spec.

kanton1 · January 2002

did the "lube job" work on the steering shaft rattle? I am waiting for the dealer here to get the kit, then my HD goes in for the same. Curious if it works. My 1/2 ton had a new shaft installed and the problem was solved. I hope lube works.

Kyle

ness5575 · January 2002

i have had the steering wheel vibration/shake since i got new tires about a month or so ago. i have had them rebalanced 3 differnet times - and each time it makes it better for a week or so and then back to the shaking. i just heard about the hunter balancer and am going to give that a shot.

jaguar0027 · January 2002

noticed the same exact thing. It only started since I got new tires. Ive had them rebalanced twice with the same thing. It starts up again a short while after.

Time for the dealer soon. Maybe I should mention the hunter balancer?

pathomp · January 2002

I have been away for a long time, so I don't know what's been going on. Pardon me if this has been discussed before, but what is the consensus of intake kits from K&N or AirAid? Do they do any good (improve torque) or just look cool? Do they make the engine louder? What about just replacing the element in the existing housing?

playdough · January 2002

I've got a '00 Z71 Silverado with the P265/75R16 tires. My state law can require tire chains under certain conditions, even for 4x4s.

My owner's manual says not to use chains with the P265/75R16 tires "because there's not enough clearance. Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it for use on your vehicle and tire size combinations and...If you do find traction devices that will fit, install them on the rear tires. Don't use chains on the tires of the front axle."

I called my local dealer who referred me to Les Scwhab tire. Les Scwhab was hesitant to recommend anything given the warning in the owners manual.

Has anyone had a problem using tire chains with the P265/75R16 tires? Does an alternative "type of traction device" exist?

Appreciate any input available.

ryanbab · January 2002

just do like many people and thrown the chains in your truck. At least you can say you have em. Probably wont even need em since you have 4wd

ness5575 · January 2002

out of curiosity - what kind of tires did you put on? i put bfg ko 285 on the stock rims ('00 1500 x-cab). the last time i had them balanced the tire place told me that they were balanced "as good as they could be" and if i still had problems i would have to get differnet tires. call around before going to the dealer - my dealer said it would cost $85 to balance them on their hunter. the local fleet farm told me $6.99/tire...

txyank1 · January 2002

on my '99 4.8 and then on my '01 5.3 and just recently took it back off. Had I had the opportunity to return it after purchase I would have. Looking at what it is, I think you'd do just as well with a K&N filter only. Or even the GM Hi Cap Filter that's available as an option. You do hear it sucking air which sounds cool when you stomp on it. As for a power increase, without a Dyno who's to say. It's like when you put an aftermarket muffler on....sounds like it has more power. On the 4.8 I didn't notice any significant change in MPG but on the 5.3 I lost about 1.5 MPG. My advice is save your money.

michgndr · January 2002

What size BFGs did you put on your rig, and did you do anything to the suspension to raise the body?

ryanbab · January 2002

LT285/75/R16's

Have had em over a yr now (13K miles +) and i made no modification to make em fit. Put em on and drove off.

ness5575 · January 2002

have you had any problem with balancing those tires? or shaking steering wheel? cause thats the exact thing i have and its been a pain so far...

ryanbab · January 2002

i dont think they are balanced because 3 of the 4 wheel weights have flown and i do mean flown off. I heard em all fly off it was a loud thud clang clang got home noticed i was missing one. THen another day another flew off

As long as i keep the air pressure in a 4 tires the same truck drives fine. If one side has less air pressure i can definitly tell.

ness5575 · January 2002

what pressure are you running?

ryanbab · January 2002

I have em at 50 all around. I had em at 55 for a long time over last spring/summer then dropped them to 52 during the fall. For winter i have been keeping them at 50 seems like the best ride for the winter months.

black_silver · January 2002

I'm looking to upgrade my 2001 Silverado 1500 LT to a 2002 Silverado 2500. I've found a nice LT which fits my needs (towing a 5th-wheel RV), but it has the VYU Snow Plow Prep option installed. I'll never use it for snow plowing, so I wonder if I'll hate the stiffer front end (this will also be my "daily driver").

Anyone here have that option? How does it ride?

Hans

rayt2 · January 2002

Did'nt you rack up your torsion bars on front end to level out the "look" of the truck ?? That would increase front fender clearence for tire chains should anyone be inclined to use them.

Pathomp: Save your money, the aftermarket intakes are bogus and do nothing to increase horsepower as they would have you believe, they look cool but that's about it for functionality. Get the GM High capacity filter and install it in the stock airbox if you think you need different and provided there is no difference in the airbox design between the two different filters (I doubt it). As TXYANK stated without a dino test you'll never know but my experience with these aftermarkets does'nt warrant the expense.
Now a turbo or supercharger would be a different story.

Ray T.

ryanbab · January 2002

"Did'nt you rack up your torsion bars on front end to level out the "look" of the truck ?? "

Yea a few months ago but the reason wasnt because of rubbing or anything it was just done to make "it look level". GF also wanted me to do it cause she didnt like the nose dive look

n75v111 · January 2002

Better see if the fender underneath has started to rust away!! (;-)

75v

ryanbab · January 2002

UBF?

mgdvhman · January 2002

...."Ugly Black Flares!!"

From the "hate the Flares king!!"

LOL

- Tim

ryanbab · January 2002

How can you hate em?

Its flare envy hahah

obyone · January 2002

ubf it is....

minikin · January 2002

It's flare envy.
-- Don

Chevy Silverado - Continued XVIII

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