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#1198 of 1492 Re: Plastic Trim Maintenance [gmctruck] by edsview Oct 19, 2005 (5:06 am)
Replying to: gmctruck (Oct 12, 2005 4:41 pm) Hello again everyone. Just an update for all interested. The plastic trim, i.e.; door handles, tailgate handle and bezel, tailgate cap, mirrors, etc. on my 04 Sierra was looking very weathered although I cleaned and applied a plastic/vinyl protectant frequently. I have been experimenting with an old broken (the clips) tailgate handle bezel that I painted with Krylon 'Fusion' plastic paint. This piece has been on my truck for about a month, the shine remains and the surface does not get that weathered look that all the other plastic trim pieces on the truck develop after a few mornings of dew and/or rain nor do I have the problem of streaks on the paint from the protectant running washing down the sides of the truck. Additionally, you can get wax on the trim now and it comes right off without leaving that white shadow in the plastic that seems to never come off. I plan on painting all the trim on the truck with this paint in the near future, even the new tailgate bezel that will replace the broken one. P.S. Krylon 'Fusion' is available in multiple colors, I used black!
#1199 of 1492 Re: Can I wire in snow plow lights to my 2005 GMC. [sortboy] by geo9 Oct 19, 2005 (6:05 am)
Replying to: sortboy (Oct 17, 2005 4:42 pm) SORT............The reason for the module is to eliminate the seperate switch to operate the plow lights..................   I don't see why you couldn't wire the plow lights thru a seperate switch.   Check out http://www.letstalksnow.com/forums The plowguys over there can help ya out......................
#1200 of 1492 Re: 91 1500 brake control module [fishinggod] by fishinggod Oct 19, 2005 (11:34 am)
Replying to: fishinggod (Oct 10, 2005 7:29 am) Guys, can't anyone help me here? See my post #1182. I have lost my brake lights now, so I need to replace the Antilock Brake Control Module really soon. I just need to know if it is something an average person can do, or does the computer need to be reset after changing out the BCM, as a repairman told me. thanks for the help. Replies to this message: geo9 (Oct 19, 2005 7:45 pm)
#1201 of 1492 Re: 91 1500 brake control module [fishinggod] by geo9 Oct 19, 2005 (7:45 pm)
Replying to: fishinggod (Oct 19, 2005 11:34 am) FISH...........Your brake lights are not controlled thru the anti-lock brake module. Did you check the brake light switch (on steering column) and fuses?   Note there is a company that was posted around here that sells remanufactured ABS units for a reasonable price. It was posted on one of the 'Rado/GMC threads here..........Will look and post when I find it.
#1202 of 1492 2000 GMC Sierra 3500 crew cab dually problem by old_sailor Oct 20, 2005 (4:46 pm)
When I am in 4WD I hear a grinding noise whenever I make a right hand turn and the brakes make a grinding noise. None of this happens when I am in 2WD. Any suggestions? The local dealership mechanics just scratch their heads and have yet to come up with any kind of solution.
#1203 of 1492 Re: No Power or Electrical at Cold Start-Up [weels] by foch Oct 21, 2005 (9:29 am)
Replying to: weels (Oct 14, 2005 8:44 pm) I'm up in the Pacific Northwest (Portland, OR) so winters are not that bad. Since I have replaced the battery the problem has not occured again. I'll wait and see when cold weather hits.   Thanks for the reply. Foch.
#1204 of 1492 Engine Swap by mhggmc Oct 23, 2005 (10:12 am)
I bought my self a 1996 sierra 1500 earlier this year when i bought it it was in great shape a few weeks ago it started making banging sounds so I took it to my local auto hoby shop and dropped the oil pan so as to chek the rod bearings. lo and behold the bearings were the problem and were just about to spin. i check my crankshaft and found that it was also mangled beyond repair. my truck came stock with a 4.3L V6 but now i want to drop in a 5.7L V8. i found one for a good price and was wondering which parts would be compatible between the engines. I know the trans. will work for the 5.7 but i want to know a bout the fly wheel. all help will be appreciated -Matt
#1205 of 1492 96 GMC will not star when wet by mikeo4 Oct 24, 2005 (10:06 am)
I have a 96 GMC with a 350. When the night is damp or it rains It may take several attempts to start and then it will run fine. At times it will not start until I get home after a dry day and it starts right up. It always turns over fine. I replaced the cap and rotor but it happen again. Wires are about 3 years 50,000 old. (Some one mentioned a "pick-up coil" that may be in the distributor. Is that valid.) Anything else? I had the fuel pump and filter replaced about 100,000 miles ago. Again it just to be when it's damp outside. Replies to this message: old_sailor (Oct 25, 2005 5:14 pm)
#1206 of 1492 Re: 96 GMC will not star when wet [mikeo4] by old_sailor Oct 25, 2005 (5:14 pm)
Replying to: mikeo4 (Oct 24, 2005 10:06 am) When I had the same problem with my old truck, I had to change out the plug wires and the distributor cap. Since you have already changed the cap. I would replace the plug wires. And if the fuel filter is 100,000 miles old, you might want to replace that while you are at it. I don't know about the pickup coil, but since you are replacing the rest, you might as well replace that as well.
#1207 of 1492 99 GMC Sierra window by suswoman Oct 26, 2005 (6:57 pm)
Help! The driver side window will not raise up. After taking the door apart I found the cable that operates the window snapped in two. Is it possible to do a temporary fix, until I can raise the funds to take the truck to the shop? Or, is it possible for me to buy and replace the cable myself? Any info. will be greatly appreciated. Replies to this message: old_sailor (Oct 27, 2005 10:57 am)

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