Camino LS6
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This is a pre-Vortec EFI engine. 1995 and older.
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It also needs valve seals, has questionable head gaskets, 200k miles... Not worth it.
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After checking a bunch of possibilities, the consensus is that the timing chain is shot. We put a timing light on it and it runs best way away from the timing marks - only one thing can really be resdponsible for that. So, with its other issues, age, and miles, I had to call it. Time of death for that engine: about 1:00PM EDT. Now I have to think about what to do.
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A new GM motor isn't bad for this truck, around $1,200-1,400. But that's about a grand more than I can spend right now.
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It may even have a 454 - being a 3500. Now if I just had the cash...
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http://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/2618565759.html
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Thanks for the offer - I'll figure something out. Have to see what tomorrow brings for the Tahoe.
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Ugh. I sure don't want to put the wagon through winter, but no, the ROPOS will never be street legal again. It's just a work truck on the property.
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Had to rush and make the wagon legal so I have something to drive. A former GM tech friend of mine is coming by tomorrow morning to help me diagnose the Tahoe. But I'm not optimistic.
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Things are not looking good. Oh, it needed all of the ignition parts, but the symptoms are even worse with the new stuff installed. I'm thinking timing chain or cam. I am holding out a small hope that a clogged fuel filter is responsible - but I doubt it. The Tahoe may be dead. Right now, it is undriveable.
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I'm heading out for the parts shortly.
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Awful, just awful.
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Actually, I'm really hoping that it is electrical. The alternative could be unpleasant. A quick check showed me a suspect plug wire - so I'm hoping that that's the culprit.
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...at least I hope so. The Tahoe suddenly started acting like it was only running on seven cylinders today - so I ordered new plugs,wires, cap, and rotor. Sure hope that solves it, but the truck is almost at 200k so who knows.
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Looks like Lancaster county to me.
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That was fun to watch.
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Count on it.
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GM is making big bet on small pickup truck market
Camino LS6 replied to wildmanjoe's topic in Chevrolet
If they get this truck right, the timing will be perfect. -
Knew that one right off the bat...
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It's a D8 sedan. There will be lots of pics soon, but here's one to tide you over: This is the day it arrived, and my parents posing with it. Wow, what a cool car, and it looks like it is in great shape too!!!!!!! Thanks, CMG. It is in pretty remarkable condition for being over 70 years old - and it is very original. Now I just have to work out this fuel glitch and it will hit the market.
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Well, British cars are another story altogether...
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Rumorpile: C7 Getting A Seven Speed Manual?
Camino LS6 replied to William Maley's topic in Chevrolet
Seven is just one too many. -
Found on eBay: mid-to-late '50s GMCs
Camino LS6 replied to GMTruckGuy74's topic in Auctions and Classifieds
Just something cool about those Napco trucks... -
So I need advice, the curse hits...twice....
Camino LS6 replied to A Horse With No Name's topic in The Lounge
I vote Solstice. -
On the other hand, Chrysler flathead sixes are just a bit too old for me to relate to easily. My comfort zone ends in the mid-fifties.
