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Re: SILVER STARS [noobie1] by obyone
Apr 16, 2006 (8:35 pm)

Replying to: noobie1 (Apr 15, 2006 10:07 am)

HID bulbs? Do they actually make such a thing or is it a marketing ploy. I thought HID had to be bought as a complete system often costing close to $1000 +
 
Yeah and watch the brightness cause I had a light melt down the fog light housing on my Silverado. Course on the Denali, the fogs are made of glass and not plastic therefore are able to handle the hotter bulbs.
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intermitted problem by firefly5
Apr 17, 2006 (5:03 am)
I own a 2004 gmc sierra 2500HD duramax diesel with the allison trans.I have had the same intermitted problem for a year. The truck started with a hesitation problem .I took it into the dealership at which time the dealership recalibrated my computer. Ever since then the engine started stumbling. when this happens it won't go over 25 mph.If the excellorator is fully depressed the engine feels like it's going to die off.Anyone experience this problem or know the fix would appreciate the help.
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center caps coming loose and falling off by firefly5
Apr 17, 2006 (5:14 am)
I bought a 2004 gmc sierraHD duramax diesel ext.cab my center caps come loose and fell off after the first month of ownership, Since then I've lost two sets.GMC wants to glue them back on. I say no way fix it right,I have the chrome on steel , HELP!!!!!
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Rattels by firefly5
Apr 17, 2006 (5:30 am)
My 2004 gmc 2500HD 6.6 liter diesel allison trans ext.cab has interrior rattels at the dash and between the doors or armrest area. The dealership says they don,t hear anything.I think they should turn off the radio and A/C then they might hear it. The truck has a little over 11,000 miles.It,s driving me crazy? anybody got the same problems?(answers & sollutions)
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wind noises by firefly5
Apr 17, 2006 (5:44 am)
My 2004 gmc sierra 2500HD 6.6 liter duramax diesel ext. cab has wind noises between the double doors and weather stripping. GMC says I,m the only one experiencing this problem. All you ext. cab GMC owners now is your time to be heard.( please respond )
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intermediate shaft by firefly5
Apr 17, 2006 (6:28 am)
I have had problems with the steering on my truck from the 2nd. month of ownership, I was told I needed to brake in the truck.The problem persisted and got worse, I could feel it on my steering wheel.Finally a friend of mine who owns the same truck advised me there was a bulletin out on the intermediate shaft.The truck in question is the 2004 GMC Sierra 2500HD 6.6 liter duramax diesel ext. cab.The shaft was replaced which caused another problem, a groaning noise in the steering when making left turns. I was told that the coil spring in back of the air bag on my steering had to be replaced. It was replaced but the problem wasn't solved. They then replaced the steering gearbox which caused another problem, This problem still persists today. What certain dealerships are doing is they have devised an adapter which is attached to a grease gun which is then pumped into the intermediate shaft. This has proved to be a temporary fix as the grease comes out and dries up. let me know if this has happened to you?
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intermediate shaft by firefly5 by shiftless
Apr 17, 2006 (5:24 pm)
This won't solve all the problems you have with the truck but if you have a grease fitting on the intermediate steering shaft spline this would be an easy fix. Use a heavier grease typically used for wheel bearings. I used this method several years ago and the system is still working as it should.
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Brake pad and rotor replacement by mailman2
Apr 17, 2006 (6:11 pm)
2001 Z-71 shortbed How hard to replace all the rotors and pads? Any special tools? Dealer wanted a $1,000 to do it. Another place wanted $700 and would stand behind their work.
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Re: intermediate shaft by firefly5 [shiftless] by firefly5
Apr 17, 2006 (6:25 pm)

Replying to: shiftless (Apr 17, 2006 5:24 pm)

Thanks shiftless, I did Explain to the area Rep that if a grease nipple was installed to the intermediate shaft it would help solve this problem.Trust me they don't want to address this problem as it's been going on for years. Makes you wander whats going on with General Motors could this be why their profits are down. Good point that heavier grease does make a lot of sense.( thanks)
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Re: Brake pad and rotor replacement [mailman2] by geo9
Apr 18, 2006 (5:34 am)

Replying to: mailman2 (Apr 17, 2006 6:11 pm)

MAIL........Those prices are about "right" for a stealer
brake job.................
Of course they are gonna want to replace the pads, rotors,
calipers and poss. the brake hose(s) and just about
anything else that MAY be "marginal" !!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Remember that word LIABILITY ? It rears its UGLY head
where safety items are required.............
 
While any brake job is NOT for the inexperienced. It is
easily done in a short time by a experienced "shadetree"
mechanic.
A set of good pads are under $30. A rotor "cut" is $10
bucks each, a replacement rotor on a 4x4 is anywhere from $50 to $150 each and a set of rebuilt calipers is under $50!.............
 
Where are you getting these prices and what is included ?????????

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