What did you do to your GMT today?

[RZAwora]

Change front differential fluid. Cleaned the throttle body, just clocked 65k miles. Also took pictures of the GMT vinyl on the truck. :wootwoot:

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Rear differential, transfer case, and transmission fluids next.

 

[jbones]

Put it in the cooler garage, was 92 degrees at my house today.

 

[McGMT]

Wouldn't worry about the loktite, I've never put any of that on caliper bolts, in fact I put anti-seize on every bolt on the brakes when I do them to make sure I can get them back out in the future.

One time I didn't put loctite on the caliper bracket bolt and one backed out and left me on the road. Really sucked leaving it sit along side the road till I went to the dealer and got another one... Now on the caliper mount bolt yea, anti-seize since they tend to stay put but on the caliper bracket bolts blue loctite everytime...

 

[Sparky]

You didn't have it tight enough

Or, My bolts have enough rust grit on them to "locktite" them in automatically

 

[Matt]

You didn't have it tight enough

Or, My bolts have enough rust grit on them to "locktite" them in automatically

Sounds like mine.

 

[Denali n DOO]

I had washed it Saturday before the meet but didn't do it completly because rain was to come. I just finished it up today. I use cheap tire foam in the wheel wells and wipe it with a cloth and they stay nice n black like the tires. I use Armorall tire gel on the tires. I try to keep up on wiping door n trunk jams to keep em clean. A little shiney stuff under the hood too. Wipe down interior and some leather conditioner on the seats. Now shes looking good again .....

 

[Blckshdw]

I had washed it Saturday before the meet but didn't do it completly because rain was to come. I just finished it up today. I use cheap tire foam in the wheel wells and wipe it with a cloth and they stay nice n black like the tires. I use Armorall tire gel on the tires. I try to keep up on wiping door n trunk jams to keep em clean. A little shiney stuff under the hood too. Wipe down interior and some leather conditioner on the seats. Now shes looking good again .....

Is that an intake resonator I see? I didn't know the 5.3s had one of those (if that's what that is)

 

[Denali n DOO]

Is that an intake resonator I see? I didn't know the 5.3s had one of those (if that's what that is)

I don't know what a intake resonator is. Do you mean that black tube piece that runs towards the back of the engine from the air tube? I hope to some day add an engine cover to hide that and all those wires. I still can't believe the Denali came without a cover. I remember looking under the hood after it's first visit to the dealer, I saw all the bolt holes for the cover and accussed them of taking it , it looks so unfinished the way it is.

 

[Blckshdw]

I don't know what a intake resonator is. Do you mean that black tube piece that runs towards the back of the engine from the air tube? I hope to some day add an engine cover to hide that and all those wires. I still can't believe the Denali came without a cover. I remember looking under the hood after it's first visit to the dealer, I saw all the bolt holes for the cover and accussed them of taking it , it looks so unfinished the way it is.

Yep, that's the piece I was referring to. I wonder if an engine cover wouldn't fit with that thing in the way, and that's why you don't have one?

 

[Denali n DOO]

Yep, that's the piece I was referring to. I wonder if an engine cover wouldn't fit with that thing in the way, and that's why you don't have one?

The Saab probably has that intake resonator thing as well, it looks like the cover fully covers it.

 

[dave_stumph]

Crazy vibration in the foot pedals and passenger side floor, coupled with an intermittent misfire with no code.
For sure felt like a motor mount....... But I just replaced them a month ago, plus the vibration was all over the place while driving.

Needless to say I just had my tranny worked on......have the shift kit and hated the 1-2 shift coupled with the PCM tune shift firmness 2 My tranny guy is a 4l60e genius and tuned it down....now it feels like a 2-3 shift . So I thought it could of been the tranny mount.
Got under the voy and found my heat shield just resting on the exhaust. Easy fix but who would of though it could cause that much vibration......??
Replaced coil pack #4 and voila!!!!
Smooth a silk again!

 

[fr34kout]

Yup the 5.3 has a muffler on the intake side, I guess because it's considered the "luxury" version. Now that you mention it, that's probably why the 5.3's don't come with the cover. Heads and intake manifold are exactly the same though.

Denali, I have an SS cover I picked up from another member on the TBSS forums. Currently painting it Satin Black, I'll snap a picture with it mounted tomorrow so you can see how it looks and if you like it. I have a PCMForLess intake though.

 

[Denali n DOO]

Yup the 5.3 has a muffler on the intake side, I guess because it's considered the "luxury" version. Now that you mention it, that's probably why the 5.3's don't come with the cover. Heads and intake manifold are exactly the same though.

Denali, I have an SS cover I picked up from another member on the TBSS forums. Currently painting it Satin Black, I'll snap a picture with it mounted tomorrow so you can see how it looks and if you like it. I have a PCMForLess intake though.

That would be cool to see it mounted, if they fit and I get one I'm gonna paint it the Liquid Silver Metallic, if i get the Saab one I could put a Denali steering wheel cap on in the circle on the front of it. I guess the SS one looks similiar. looking forward to your pics !

 

[fr34kout]

Ss one looks exactly the same but has an ss sticker in the circle and gm performance on the top. I had the exact same idea, gmc logo in the circle but I was also going to put denali where it said gm performance. Guy doing my c notch backed out today so I'll get you a pic today

 

[Blckshdw]

The PCM4Less intake deletes the intake resonator doesn't it? Freakout, can you confirm if there's clearance for the cover to fit properly with the intake resonator still in place?

 

[Canadian Mike]

I had washed it Saturday before the meet but didn't do it completly because rain was to come. I just finished it up today. I use cheap tire foam in the wheel wells and wipe it with a cloth and they stay nice n black like the tires. I use Armorall tire gel on the tires. I try to keep up on wiping door n trunk jams to keep em clean. A little shiney stuff under the hood too. Wipe down interior and some leather conditioner on the seats. Now shes looking good again .....

Did you park next to the LCBO for any particular reason? Hint, hint!!!

 

[Denali n DOO]

Did you park next to the LCBO for any particular reason? Hint, hint!!!

Nah......I liked the brick wall as a background. Funny, I took a pic beside the Beer store today too.

 

[fr34kout]

I just checked, and yes the stock intake with muffler fits perfectly under the cover. I'll post the pics I took as soon as i jump back on my computer

Sorry, thought I took a pic with the stock intake on. I put it on, it fit like a glove under the cover but I guess I never took a picture of it. Oh well, got 2 of the PCM intake on.

I had to trim my cover to fit the intake, the cover up to around where the 2nd hose clamp is on the intake.

Cover right now has 2 cans of Satin Black on it. Started wetsanding it about an hour ago, probably about halfway done. Once that's over, guna put probably 1 more can worth.

Like I mentioned earlier, the plan is to get my friend to make me 2 printed stickers. Both with black background and white lettering. The circle up front will say GMC and the rectangle in the back will say DENALI. I think it'll look good

 

[Denali n DOO]

Sorry, thought I took a pic with the stock intake on. I put it on, it fit like a glove under the cover but I guess I never took a picture of it. Oh well, got 2 of the PCM intake on.

I had to trim my cover to fit the intake, the cover up to around where the 2nd hose clamp is on the intake.

Cover right now has 2 cans of Satin Black on it. Started wetsanding it about an hour ago, probably about halfway done. Once that's over, guna put probably 1 more can worth.

Like I mentioned earlier, the plan is to get my friend to make me 2 printed stickers. Both with black background and white lettering. The circle up front will say GMC and the rectangle in the back will say DENALI. I think it'll look good

Ya that looks awesome, it makes it look complete. once the decals are on it look even better! Did yours come with the brackets to mount it or did you have to get them seperatly. Post another pic when your done. Thanks for the fitment results, at least I know It'll fit now.

 

[fr34kout]

I got the cover not knowing that I needed the bracket. Got it from someone on the TBSS forums who works at a GM dealership in the states. I think was around $12 shipped. I can forward you his info if you want it.

The joys of wetsanding. Taking a break for today, probably finish it up tomorrow.

 

[Fire06]

Worked one changing the rad fluid and thermostat and coolant sensor. After many hours trying to find the location of said sensor I gave up. The location makes it not changeable friendly at all so I may take it to a mechanic. The location of it is just ignorant to do. The location is back of the engine, near the top. This makes it tight to the fire wall, can't see it to remove it no room for tools. To find it's location I ended up calling a dealer and have them explain to me where it was.

 

[revamp]

Fire06, having my coolant sensor changed today. My thermostat was done over the weekend but the shop I went to said my sensor was fine... After drivin the truck and the temp gauge running at about a quarter and jumping around I knew the sensor had to be changed, too. It's right behind the alternator. Not something I am comfortable moving out of the way, unless I had to change it (knock on wood). It's not an easy reach otherwise.

I am hoping changing the sensor now will allow my gauge to read right and in the end with a new tstat and sensor my truck should not run as hot as it was. I think that was why my mileage went down and also why I was burning oil faster than normal, and because the fuel may have been running too rich all of the time, I fried a new cat in the process.

I just want my inspection done!

Oh, and I had my wheel hub bearing replaced Saturday along with a fried CV axle and seal. The same day I picked it up the other hub bearing started grinding. Just my luck. So much money gettin sucked into this truck and on repairs rather than extras. Guess its the price we pay.

Cheers!

 

[Blckshdw]

On the 06+, the ECT is on the passenger side of the engine, back near the firewall. Much more difficult to reach than earlier model years.

It's #3 in this pic

 

[Fire06]

Fire06, having my coolant sensor changed today. My thermostat was done over the weekend but the shop I went to said my sensor was fine... After drivin the truck and the temp gauge running at about a quarter and jumping around I knew the sensor had to be changed, too. It's right behind the alternator. Not something I am comfortable moving out of the way, unless I had to change it (knock on wood). It's not an easy reach otherwise.

I am hoping changing the sensor now will allow my gauge to read right and in the end with a new tstat and sensor my truck should not run as hot as it was. I think that was why my mileage went down and also why I was burning oil faster than normal, and because the fuel may have been running too rich all of the time, I fried a new cat in the process.

I just want my inspection done!

Oh, and I had my wheel hub bearing replaced Saturday along with a fried CV axle and seal. The same day I picked it up the other hub bearing started grinding. Just my luck. So much money gettin sucked into this truck and on repairs rather than extras. Guess its the price we pay.

Cheers!

Behind the alternator is still a big pain in the ass but doable. The bolt on the bottom of the alternator is a bitch but I used a wrench and little turns but it worked.

On the 06+, the ECT is on the passenger side of the engine, back near the firewall. Much more difficult to reach than earlier model years.

It's #3 in this pic

Thanks for the picture Bickshdw it is a real pain to get at. The picture almost makes it doable but it is worse than that. There is also a hose that runs through the area right almost on it just to make it a little harder. Take it to the mechanic I use to see if he will touch it

 

[revamp]

Got the coolant temp sensor changed. Nice to know things will be a bit more typical now regarding fuel, oil burn, and exhaust. Amazing what balance these machines need to run.

 

[Wishbone]

Changed the oil... Well, there's an oil change place nearby that does the labor for $15 when you bring your own oil and filter.

 

[fr34kout]

Dropped my truck off yesterday to get a c-notch done, got it back today

Here's the notch

Outside, plated

Inside had too much shit to plate it I guess

Rides a lot better, however I need to trim the top bump stop perch. Ness cut the bottom perch, but the top is still making contact by like 1/8" of an inch. Oh well, I'll take care of it on monday.

 

[Decembersend]

It was fun but I will never take it mudding again.

This is really the only action shot we got my wife dropped here phone while we were bouncing around.
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Friends on their atv made me jealous I may buy one soon
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Apparently the lights weren't exactly water tight
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The very next day I attempted to clean it but that went down the drain due to severe thunderstorms. Well yesterday I went to wash it and as it turns out the car wash machine at my apt. is broken so I sad screw it ran up to Walmart bought a 120ft hose and Nozzle and hooked it up to my hot water tank then ran it through my lanai to my TB in the parking lot (Sorry no pics of that). After I got it washed it started to rain and I still had to clean the inside (Vacuum, Armorall, etc.) so I busted out the tent .
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I had to remove the headlights from the truck and take them apart to get the sad/mud out of them (I may do a write up on how to take them apart using a heat gun)
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[Sparky]

Projector swap!

 

[ConeKilrAutoX]

Well...because I needed a project to keep me busy while I wait for the money to come in to buy all the turbo build parts I need, I decided to put in a roll bar and mild cage and redo my stereo setup. stripped everything out, welded / bolted in the cage. I also hooked up another 600 watt amp to power the 4 rear speakers and inverted the subs in the box I shortened and ported.
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[HARDTRAILZ]

but I will never take it mudding again.

That sucks.

 

[CdnGMan]

I had to remove the headlights from the truck and take them apart to get the sad/mud out of them (I may do a write up on how to take them apart using a heat gun)

How involved was it with the heat gun?? Did you "overheat" any of the tabs, etc??
Details man!!! We demand details!!!

 

[Decembersend]

That sucks.

Well I was thinking about it and I figured if I don't hit the same ponds as b4 I may be fine. There are other trails that didn't have so much water.

At one point I followed a f150 fx4 I believe and I'm not sure what he was thinking because he got stuck and instead of putting it in 4wd he just slammed it and dug a big ass hole, somehow I found this hole and I had water all the way up to my window on the driverside. Which I'm assuming caused all my issues it was fun tho.

I'll prob. end up buying an ATV so I can hit the same spots as they did I kinda felt like the 3rd wheel.

 

[Decembersend]

How involved was it with the heat gun?? Did you "overheat" any of the tabs, etc??
Details man!!! We demand details!!!

I plan on making a write up but here's te short version.
If I missed anything I will fix it or redo it when I get home, I'm typing this from my iPhone. I also have a few pics.

Tools:
Heat gun from Harbor Frieght $14.99 sale a few weeks ago (or your choosing)
Composite shims Home Depot $1.75(they're made of Plastic and wood and are a lot more forgiving then the standard wood shims)
Small flat head screw driver (for a little bit of prying)
Razor blade

A few people have said the aftermarket headlights are generally easier to take apart then the OEM due to the adhesive used, but if that's the case I'm glad I don't have OEM anymore this adhesive was a b**** lmao.

What I did was use the heat gun and move it back and forth over the back of the plastic where it meets the lens (in small areas at a time, i found the sidea are the easiest part to start at) then take the flat head screwdriver and carefully wedge it between the back plastic and the lens and gently pry them apart. Next step is to take a shim and wedge it where you just put your flat head and then apply more heat to the next spot and take another shim and with some effort use the shim as a knife and cut the adhesive if it becomes to hard apply more heat. Repeat that until you get to the opposite side from where you started.

I had a buddy helping me with the rest he pried/held the lens and the plastic apart while I took the heat gun and heated up the middle then I took a razor knife and cut the rest on the adhesive apart.

 

[jrSS]

deleted the muffler today. Sounds throaty and good.

 

[ItsOnVoy]

deleted the muffler today. Sounds throaty and good.

Videos my friend videos

I am looking forward to hearing it lol

 

[HARDTRAILZ]

Videos my friend videos

I am looking forward to hearing it lol

If you make it to the meet Saturday you can.:raspberry

 

[jsprewell]

Started the other day, but due to work and rain, I'm still working on it. Cleaning the carpet, and installing my new HU and wiring for the subs I should be getting soon.

 

[MAY03LT]

so I busted out the tent .

Man I have the same tent and I love that thing.

 

[ItsOnVoy]

If you make it to the meet Saturday you can.:raspberry

I got a final coming up quite soon