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#5096 of 5688 Re: 1997 silverado dies on acceleration [oshawa] by oshawa Jul 21, 2005 (11:24 am)
Replying to: oshawa (Jul 21, 2005 11:18 am) I know it may be hard to believe, but this little sensor is very tempermental....I didn't believe it at first.   Your symptoms are pointing to a dirty MAF. get a good can of carb cleaner, thats all you need to use to clean it as it is alcohol based and evaporates very fast.
#5097 of 5688 Re: 1997 silverado dies on acceleration [oshawa] by minniescar Jul 21, 2005 (11:59 am)
Replying to: oshawa (Jul 21, 2005 11:18 am) ill try it this evening hell ill try anything , ive been sitting under the hood of this truck every eveing for 5 days now and nothing has panned out.........    On a side note something i read on the site i was reffered to on how to clean the sensor got me to thinking about something. My truck has 198K on its odometer but the engine and injection system where completely replaced 20k ago ( original engone was a 305 now its a 350 ). Prior to me purchasing it a freind of mine had all this work done , he also had the transmission rebuilt 3 times, thats how i got the truck. The fourth time the tranny went out he parked the truck in the yard he said he wasnt sinking another dime into the truck and he went out and bought a brand new ford F250. This buddy of mine hauls scrap metal and every bpdy who knew him always assumed the tranny going out was due to him over loading the truck then slapping a trailer behind it , but maybe not, the site that tells how to clean out the MAF sensor mentions how if the Maf sensor is reading wrong it can tear up a transmission since the computer doesnt know when to shift, i wonder if thats the case.   needless to say I bought the truck with the tranny messed up and i had it fixed after my buddy gave up on it. Replies to this message: minniescar (Jul 22, 2005 4:45 am) oshawa (Jul 22, 2005 5:33 am)
#5098 of 5688 CB installation by rich37 Jul 21, 2005 (12:58 pm)
Just bought a GMC 2004 1500 Sierra and would like to install my CB However, this truck has buckets and a center console that goes right up to the dash. Not much room to put the CB! I also have a trailer brake controller to install, but I could just leave this unit on top of the console when I use it (I have the controller on a disconnect as I use it in several trucks) How have you installed your CB with this cab configuration?? Thanks
#5099 of 5688 Re: 1997 silverado dies on acceleration [minniescar] by minniescar Jul 22, 2005 (4:45 am)
Replying to: minniescar (Jul 21, 2005 11:59 am) I tried cleaning the MAF sensor last night and i got no results, the sensor itself actually looked clean to begin with but i cleaned it anyway, the engine still dies on acceleration after the cleaning. I told a buddy of mine i would take it to a shop to have it looked at but the only problem is i would have to hire a wrecker to tow it there, anyone got any ideas Replies to this message: oshawa (Jul 22, 2005 5:33 am)
#5100 of 5688 Re: 1997 silverado dies on acceleration [minniescar] by oshawa Jul 22, 2005 (5:33 am)
Replying to: minniescar (Jul 22, 2005 4:45 am) The only other thing I can think of is EGR system. The valve could be either stuck open or stuck closed.   Can you drive the truck fine while the engine is cold or does it sputter still?   I wouldn't take it to a shop yet. We'll figure this problem out.
#5101 of 5688 Re: Geo9........ Canada [rayt2] by txyank1 Jul 22, 2005 (6:23 am)
Replying to: rayt2 (Jul 20, 2005 8:14 am) Or let the Government pay you for not planting whatever it is we have enough of right now.
#5102 of 5688 Aftermarket Grills by stoneg Jul 22, 2005 (6:29 am)
I am looking to replace my grill on my 05 2500hd with a Denali grill. I have shopped everywhere, including the dealership. Some of the ones I am finding are close, but no cigar. Putco makes one, but the area inside of the "C" in GMC is solid chrome, instead of black like the Denali. I would like it to look clean, and not a cheesy knock off. Anyone replaced theirs yet? Any ideas? Thanks, Stone G Replies to this message: stoneg (Aug 21, 2005 6:23 pm) stoneg (Aug 27, 2005 8:13 pm)
#5103 of 5688 TXYANK by geo9 Jul 22, 2005 (7:24 am)
Hey Mister.....................Gonna be heading out to your old stomping grounds in the southern tier NY for a snowplow meet and greet in Aug. at the local Hooters................... The happy snow will be here soon enough !   Hows the Avalanche treating ya?..................................... Replies to this message: txyank1 (Jul 26, 2005 4:30 am)
#5104 of 5688 ryan by noobie1 Jul 22, 2005 (8:41 am)
I hear ya big time. Did the drivers side last week and just finished the passenger side; Total time about 4-5 hrs, much of it on my back. I've read other positive testimonies about Prep-Sol, but have not heard whether it's water soluble, which is the beauty of Go-Jo. Just hose it off. It does require a little scrubbing beforehand though.   -David
#5105 of 5688 Re: 1997 silverado dies on acceleration [minniescar] by noobie1 Jul 22, 2005 (9:20 am)
Replying to: minniescar (Jul 21, 2005 5:34 am) minniescar, sorry it's taken so long to reply. This may seem like a stretch, but maybe not. Years ago I had the exact same problem with a '52' Chevy. Tried everything I knew to solve it. Finally, consulted my auto shop teacher who diagnosed it immediately: Vacuum advance failure. I don't know how your ignition system works, but every gasoline engine must have a method for advancing the spark upon an increase in RPM, whether it be electronic, centrifugal, or as in the old days, vacuum. I could make some suggestions, but being completely in the dark about which method seems like a waste of time. BTW; I know of a similar case, but not exactly, where the TPS turned out to be faulty. Hope this helps.   -David Replies to this message: minniescar (Jul 22, 2005 10:10 am) minniescar (Jul 22, 2005 11:26 am)

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