The only thing wrong with this video was it was too short. Love SMA videos.
@CubasAutomotive5 жыл бұрын
Definitely! Lol
@ronaldderooij17745 жыл бұрын
And there was no brake clean :-(
@AaronBelknap5 жыл бұрын
Fur Sure! It was a quick fix though. "There's your problem lady, stripped gear!"
@martyconklin94583 жыл бұрын
Agreed 👍
@saltcar3 жыл бұрын
Love the new term - Tryagnostics! That's what you get at the dealer!
@jamesward2276Ай бұрын
@@saltcar parts cannon!
@ejoautovideos5 жыл бұрын
Everyone in your area are very lucky to have such a competent mechanic/technician!
@MiamiWebDesign3 жыл бұрын
88-99 GM trucks were the best. All it took was a new distributor and it started right up and idled perfectly again. They can’t seem to make any truck that good anymore.
@johnvosh19865 жыл бұрын
I used to have a '94 suburban with 450,000 KM's on it when I sold it. It was the original power train. I could get around 1,000 km's on a tank if I was doing straight highway. The lady who drove it before me used it to haul rabbit's around as she was a rabbit breeder. It was well looked after and she always used premium (91) fuel. I just used regular (87) fuel and never had a problem. Of course this was made when Chevy was good. Chevy, like a rock.
@pdxDavid5 жыл бұрын
Mema was one helluva mechanic.
@MikesSoftLemonade4 жыл бұрын
she was a smart cookie.
@rbailey2255 жыл бұрын
I found out quickly Eric......lol. One good backfire and a knocking rod later........it only cost me $1400.00 for a new long block. It was my son's engine so we opted to replace instead of repair.
@enginepowered33535 жыл бұрын
You have been a big inspiration to me. I’m a 17 year old kid trying to be exactly like you. Really like the videos and learned a ton of diagnosing tips and tricks from you. Currently putting a brand used motor in my a4 and it has been a bitch in my garage. Watch your videos every night and always puts a smile on my face. Thanks for all the laughs. Have a good one. -Conrad
@DirtForester2 жыл бұрын
Did you end up being a mechanic?
@davidbrown10375 жыл бұрын
I have just recently been driving my 1994 6.5 Diesel Suburban while waiting for a replacement 300 Volt Hybrid Battery for my 2009 Yukon Hybrid for 5 months. It ran extremely well BUT, the steering was very loose after driving a Rack & Pinion setup in the Yukon. I replaced the R/H Outer Ball Joint and the Idler Arm Bearings and what a difference. 415,000 Kms and still the original front drive shafts, boots, rotors, & bearings. We don't have all the rust here on the West Coast, with almost no snow and salt. I have had 2 Suburbans and this Yukon over the last 40+ years and had great service with them. Great vehicles.
@wilsongodwin90895 жыл бұрын
Down in Wilmington NC we need you. If your shop was a hundred miles closer I'd had have car for you. You need to be on TV.
@iannamico5 жыл бұрын
warning!! no brake kleen or beans given in this video. :)
@jhonditch42695 жыл бұрын
I knew things were missing maybe that's why it was so short.
@mailmanjoe4 жыл бұрын
Only some chevy thunder!
@MrBlazenBruce5 жыл бұрын
This situation is how I ended up with my daily, Truck was running then died, lots of parts were swapped, checked the distributor and it was 180 out and loose like that, Replaced it, adjusted the idle by ear and its been from Middle GA to Northern IL and back.
@LostInThe0zone5 жыл бұрын
Love watching you troubleshoot. Seems a lost skill. Thought you should have changed the oil on the chance there might be loose stuff from the broken gear.
@6speeddakota5 жыл бұрын
I had a 97 suburban with really sloppy steering, the idler and Pittman arm were flopping around really badly, once they were replaced, it was like it was new again. Even after 180,000km, the alignment was almost perfectly spot on. I kinda miss that truck, it was super comfortable and a great family hauler
@ianhaley43625 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love these old trucks! My daily is a 97 k1500 truck with 240k and I drive it 400 miles a week. My mom has a 98 suburban with 270k and it still runs great!
@coolwhip4555 жыл бұрын
I still have my 98 K1500 Silverado. It just hit 380,000 miles and the engine still runs as smooth as it ever has.
@stacydornan97655 жыл бұрын
Great Homeric,my old 95 Suburban just hit 3)k on it,still runs strong and starts every cold winter day.Best truck I've ever owned
@walterjackson81362 жыл бұрын
Xp
@waltermaxner40055 жыл бұрын
Hey there Mr. O. Walter here again. Well I asked for one and by cracky you delivered on a video on the old chevys. As I told you I have my 99 Tahoe with the famous 5.7L Vortec V8 in her and that it has 430,000 miles on her. Most of those are interstate. BTW, congrats to Douly Hamburg in the comments for making it to HALF MILLION. However, I just now am having to do the lower intake gasket on it. Maybe the head gaskets too. You know, since I in the neighborhood. Other than that I have not had to do any major repairs Just the wearable items that the old chevys and most old trucks have to do. Anywho, thanks again and plz keep em coming on the 5.7 whenever you can. Who knows, maybe we can change your neck of the woods to CHEVY THUNDER COUNTRY. LOL. As always, Love to you and Mrs. O. and all the little Os. Look forward to the next one
@Brysonandmason3205 жыл бұрын
As a young mechanic ive learned a lot from your videos and scanner danner its you guys that give me the gumption to keep pushing forward
@jacano10005 жыл бұрын
Nothing better than an SMA video on a Sunday afternoon. Great video, Mr. O.
@Ant04175 жыл бұрын
SMA is my favorite KZbin channel and I have no idea why. I’m not a mechanic nor do I have any particular interest in fixing cars but for some reason I’m obsessed with these videos.
@douglaslambert8494 Жыл бұрын
I’m not sure if you can do it, I can do it!!! I have a 1998 gmc 1500. 140k on it. It just decided not to start. I’m going to check fuel pressure and spark and go from there. Thank you very much. This video and past ones have been very informative. You are a good mechanic with sound fundamentals. Respectfully, Doug Lambert
@ravenfeather70875 жыл бұрын
200K and it's done. Front end, steering components worn out and what else is worn out. Well done, GM. Another informative video.
@tonywhitaker81465 жыл бұрын
1990 gmc 1500 with the 3 fiddy. All most 300000 miles and still going. Not saying it's like new, but she will still get you there.
@archiemcgregor7015 жыл бұрын
SAME HERE MINE IS A 93 CHEVY 350 WITH 320000 MILES STRONGEST TRUCK IVE EVER SEENand xuper reliable
@jhonditch42695 жыл бұрын
"but she will still get you there." and that's all you need.
@dwayneyoung79883 жыл бұрын
Dude is the “ Truck Whisperer” I hope one day i at least know half of what he knows and i would be a proud fella. Hats off to you sir.
@jeromeburrasca67105 жыл бұрын
I freaking love the mid year 2011 to 2014 4x4 Suburbans. I will keep mine forever. They are awesome vehicles that do it all. ;)
@peterpeterson77845 жыл бұрын
I drive a 99 K2500 suburban for work with only 260,000. Original engine and transmission, but have replaced many normal wear items over the years. The big difference is living in the Seattle area our bodies never rust so my work burb is in pretty nice shape. Keep up the great work, your video on the vacuum leak on a Silverado with the aftermarket intake saved me lots of money
@waynegouin9395 жыл бұрын
Hi eric and south main auto people, wow i love your channel! Ive been a mechanic all my life, (im 61) certified in michigan, owned my repair shop for twenty years. I like the way you explain stuff. At 61 im still learning. Keep up the excellent work! Wayne-- the revved up yooper
@bshaffley9 ай бұрын
This is a great video. Shows real craftsmanship in troubleshooting and I admire your thoughtfulness for sure.. keep them coming.
@RICHFO100 Жыл бұрын
great job you do if you take to the dealership they wont fix it. Tell you go and buy new one the truck is old it had its years if they fix it charge your eyes out. keep up the good work you do stay safe. in 2023
@phprofYT5 жыл бұрын
I sold an old 94 Jeep Cherokee to my brother-in-law with a worn out steering box. He got pulled over twice at the farm by the local police to see if he was drinking. They asked him politely to fix the Jeep. He sold it. LOL.
@jhonditch42695 жыл бұрын
selling a problem is the best fix, that's what keeps used car dealers and parts stores open.
@darinmckillop61964 жыл бұрын
That's funny
@alanmatthews59495 жыл бұрын
I liked how you got right to the problem. This poor soul tried his best to fix it but just poured a ton of money on parts to it. I wished you check out the steering to show us what the problem was. It would be instructional for us viewers and it will take you very little time.
@tmarx882 жыл бұрын
some of your videos have helped me out of a couple jams, I was at my wits end but you seem to have the Chevy thing dialed in even though you're not a Chevy guy. Thanks for the assistance and keep up the great work. I appreciate it.
@jasonpeaslee98655 жыл бұрын
That's what I loved about old school mopars big block and small block, drop in a distributor and they were in or 180 out. The leaning tower of power was a different story.
@jhonditch42695 жыл бұрын
like a B300 van with distributor in back and whole tune-up could be done from Driver seat elctronic ignition was a god send unless it failed.
@topbanana395 жыл бұрын
It’s 3.56 am in the uk and I’m watching your videos love how you work outstanding mechanic eric from one ex mechanic to another
@alfredbowmanjr.63895 жыл бұрын
350's... brings bake memories working with my dad, farming and logging. Thanks, Buddy!
@dukeman75955 жыл бұрын
The older Chevy motors were hard to beat, especially before computers.
@diversifiedservicesltd.73714 жыл бұрын
Working on my '95 Suburban K1500 4x4, over 400k miles and ran like a new truck up until a couple months ago. Then it just started dying coming up to occasional stops, but would start right back up and run perfect until the next time it stopped, changed fuel pump and filter, kept getting worse, finally wouldn't even idle at running temperature. Replaced EGR valve, idle air control valve, map sensor, throttle position sensor, and still no change. Replaced the ignition control module and lost spark, so replaced the coil, and still no spark. Just got a new crank positioning sensor and getting ready to put that in tomorrow or the next day. I think the guy that put in the ignition control module may have inadvertently knocked a wire or connection loose or something - I won't know until I get under the hood myself. Wish me luck, this truck is in awesome condition and I hope to have it for many years to come.
@dougtexas5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the follow-up video. Nothing better than an SMA video!
@joshcardwell11892 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed your video on 99 suburban troubleshooting , i am having similar problems with mine, same 99 350. This gives me new things to check out on mine. Thanks
@DMILLE18355 жыл бұрын
just got done installing a new distributor in a S -10 pickup. ended up with the money light coming on and a cam/crank correlation code. messed with it a little then ended up pulling the distributor back out. low and behold, a new distributor from naper, as you'd call it, had the gear 180 degrees out. removed roll pin turned gear, installed dist. no more problem. guess it pays to look over parts darn good before installing them
@fogllama5 жыл бұрын
The Chrysler Slant-6 had a distributor one had to remove to do anything (points & condenser, for example). Got real good at sliding it back in. As soon as Mopar had an electronic ignition replacement, I got it. Suddenly not having to do points anymore was sort of like being set free.
@jhonditch42695 жыл бұрын
YES, and why did they have that all low on the pasenger side where all the water and crap would go while the starter which i never replaced on a '64 Dart was on top? Alsoa plastic impeller on the water pump was the first failure on that.
@alvon9115 жыл бұрын
Good old workhorse. I had a '96 Tahoe that made it to 329k miles. I traded it for a van because I couldn't get it to idle under 1500.
@carlbyington51855 жыл бұрын
Eric, Cut that shield off your remote button, you will LOVE the better control of bumping the button against the v/c, or a/c, etc.... Just sayin....Btw, Your great !!,
@CoMmAnDrX5 жыл бұрын
I have a 97 Sub with 215K on it. The noise for that engine is normal at that mileage. It goes away for me after 5min of running for me in warm weather and about 10min in the cold winter. Damn thought my beast had a lot play in the steering, heck that truck makes mine look like it handles like a Vette.
@JD-iu3vi5 жыл бұрын
These videos are really helping me a lot. I knew right away it was probably the gear on the distributor.
@scowell5 жыл бұрын
Hopefully they get another 50K out of it... thanks for working on this old stuff, down here in no-salt land we still see it often enough.
@archiemcgregor7015 жыл бұрын
around here thats a fairly new model vehicle we see a lot of em that age and they still fetch a decent resale price
@eagle10604 жыл бұрын
Loved it ! Laughed and learned the whole time.the distributor was crap to begin with.good diagnosis!you have to start somewhere.
@vincescalise48215 жыл бұрын
I miss the old chevy 350 so cheap to fix ,great video great repair
@wyattweeks90483 жыл бұрын
My 97 suburban is having the same issue crank no start and sounds the same and you've given me some more stuff to look at thank you man and wish me luck!
@JBlinky673 жыл бұрын
Hi Wyatt. Did you find out the problem? I've replaced the ignition control module on my 99 twice in the past year or so and it fixed the problem. Not today though. Did your need a distributor like the video? I'm stumped. Thanks.
@alanmatthews59495 жыл бұрын
The nice thing with blowing blue smoke is you never have to change the oil... just add another quart!
@Spelter5 жыл бұрын
Until your valves won't close anymore and compression is out of the window
@jimcoffman47385 жыл бұрын
Those 350's last forever! Talk him into putting u-joints into the rear drive shaft. I've seen them get so bad that they will break the transmission case at the transmission mount area.
@kmt015 жыл бұрын
Was the time when you could rebuild a worn out distributor - don't miss those days at all... Distributorless ignition for the win.
@chrisj1974385 жыл бұрын
I know from experience to never ever assume a new part works. I had a suburban with a bad coil. Changed it with a new one and it fired up and quickly turned off and wouldn’t fire again. This sent me down the road of shooting a parts cannon at it replacing all kinds of parts getting fed up towing it to a shop only to be told the new coil was bad and was running great with a new coil.
@NebukedNezzer5 жыл бұрын
I have owned 7 chevy v8s on 3 I got to change the plastic cam drive sprocket. I would get a 57 chevy cast iron sprocket and chain. other than that they ran and ran without anything going wrong. 200k is easy for a chevy if you use good filters and oil. servicing at reasonable intervals.
@sabergermd5 жыл бұрын
I recently went back and watched your 5 part series on the Subaru head gasket, circa 2015. At some point over the last 4 years you really got your moxie on to go with your outstanding teaching skills. Well done!
@dalelee9615 Жыл бұрын
I have EXACTLY the same problem on 97 Silverado 5.7 . I'll let you know if this is the culprit
@CopCat345 жыл бұрын
Those were two great videos. Great diagnose regarding the culprit being the distributor. Thanks for Me Ma helping you out!
@BigDog500015 жыл бұрын
I’m just here to read all the comments from the GM experts...
@josephpuchel64975 жыл бұрын
Hey Just rebuilt my original distributor with GM parts in my 89 K5 5.7 because the aftermarket ones are garbage. Great to see just how’s its done old school with a little of new school mechanics. Excellent video
@burninggearsmobilemechanic3 жыл бұрын
No distributor wrench LOL. That gear is so common. I know I'm late as all get out. But enjoy your videos.
@johnturner88295 жыл бұрын
I like my old '99 C2500 Suburban. Drive her daily and she runs great. Even when we went into the deep freeze up here she didn't complain too much for the block heater not working. I run full synthetic oil in the winter though. I even have those same after market mirrors on mine. Awesome as always Eric. Thanks.
@billziegmond49435 жыл бұрын
I don't know how you do it Eric O. Fixing other peoples screw ups after the hit it with the new parts shotgun. I spent all day putting an ION engine back together that an old timer tore apart. Didn't mark where any of the exhaust bolt. Intake bolt throttle body connectors nothing! Now I want blasted with a shotgun! Keep up the great work. You inspire me.
@jonasthemovie5 жыл бұрын
Bill Ziegmond saw a tshirt ”mechanic, skilled enough to take it apart, patient enough to put it together and smart enough to hide the leftover parts”
@billziegmond49435 жыл бұрын
@@jonasthemovie I just kept digging. Found the guy didn't put the front o2 sensor back in the car. What a pain in the butt!
@donaldhollums32785 жыл бұрын
I replaced the lower intake manifold on my 1999 Suburban. I lined up the timing marks on the balancer and the front of the engine and the rotor was pointing to #1 on the distributor cap. The truck will crank and almost start. I didn't find any codes when I attached my scan tool. The only thing I can reckon is the rotor wasn't exactly pointing to #1 and I'm still off a tooth or two on the distributor. I'll find out tomorrow. Keep up the great work.
@AaronBelknap5 жыл бұрын
'Merica! Chevy Thunder! Got that old bird going again. If valve guides are worn, then the top end is getting lubrication is what Dad would say. My '00 Yukon had the horrible piston slap, synthetic oil cured it mostly except in the dead of winter then it would last just a few seconds. Got to love SBC's! I just got one for my old '64 C10, now needs to stop raining so I can work on it!!!!!!!
@YeskaSmoke4203 жыл бұрын
My tahoe has the same issue, changed everything except distributor so this sounds about right. Even has the loose steering.
@baxrok2.5 жыл бұрын
Saved another Chivvy! Thanks Dr. O!
@adamtacij85835 жыл бұрын
Was having the same issue with an s10 and fixed it the same way I love you guys thank u for all the great SMA #SMA
@tb21875 жыл бұрын
It’s a good thing your Memaw taught you so much. She really knew her stuff.
@srcobra503 жыл бұрын
Thanks for these videos man been trying to figure out why my friends suburban was doing the same exact crank I start and binds up while cranking
@federicomontelongo49895 жыл бұрын
Not sure why thumbs down??? GOOD job Mr. O
@johnnyhuerta6416 Жыл бұрын
I think you just helped me diagnose my issue with a 91 sierra
@monstersquashracing5 жыл бұрын
Really appreciate all the help you give. Ive learned more from you and etcg and s danner then i have in all my years of schooling. Thanks so much
@wyattoneable5 жыл бұрын
Nice fix Eric. I have a soft spot for the ol' 350's.
@SouthMainAuto5 жыл бұрын
'Merica...
@vicarod5 жыл бұрын
@@SouthMainAuto ...F'ck Yeah!
@rontiemens25535 жыл бұрын
I’ve got 394,000 miles on my ‘94 Suburban.
@billk57275 жыл бұрын
I've got 22,000 miles on my '99 Tahoe.
@mattr77155 жыл бұрын
157,000 on my 98 c1500 Silverado 5.7L
@c431inf5 жыл бұрын
Got unknown on my 88 Foxbody the odometer stopped working 20 years ago 😂🇺🇸
@MegaDysart5 жыл бұрын
i've got 205k on my 99 suburban.
@davidbrown10375 жыл бұрын
My first GMC Suburban was a 1976 3/4 Ton, bought new off the lot in 1977, asking $8,689.00 for $7,000.00 Cash. Drove it 17 Years and 270,000 Miles, then sold it for $3,000.00. Bought a new 1994 3/4 Ton GMC Suburban with a 6.5 Turbo Diesel, off the lot March 24, 1994 for $37,500.00, drove it 380,000 Kms by Dec. 6, 2010 when I bought the New Yukon Hybrid. I could not sell the Diesel Suburban as no one seemed to want it, so I still have it with 415,000 on it now. My Yukon is a 2009 GMC Yukon Hybrid with a 6.0 Litre, and probably my favourite although all have been great. The Hybrid has over 210,000 Kms on it and 9 years in service. I just had to replace the 300 Volt Battery for $4,600.00 but had to wait 5 months for it. Drives like brand new again. I will probably have to replace the ORIGINAL brake pads ONLY in about another 20,000 Kms. The Hybrid has been amazing, and I regularly pull a 6,000 Pound Travel Trailer with it. I drove 6,000 Kms from Vancouver Island, through Death Valley, the Grand Canyon, Marble Canyon, Salt Lake, and home. Fantastic 5 week trip. Fuel Burn for the trip was 12 Miles / US Gallon towing the trailer. Most 5.7 Litre Tahoes don't get much better by themselves. By itself, it is very consistent around 21 MPG. The drive system is smooth and very powerful being Continuously Variable Ratio. (They do amazing things with Two 63 Kw, 80 Hp, Electric Motor/Generators in the transmission!) The Hybrid also has No Starter, No Alternator, No Power Steering Pump, No Vacuum Pump, No Torque Convertor, No "First" Gear, and No "Reverse Gear. The Air-conditioning is 300 Volt, Variable Speed, 3 Phase Electric, so it runs just enough to do the job, increasing speed if extra cooling is needed, and does NOT "Cycle On & Off" like normal Automotive Air Conditioners, even running when the engine is stopped. (72 Degrees inside at 120 Degrees outside.) The 2 best were the Diesel Suburban and the Hybrid Yukon, both of which I still have. Both of which are no longer built with the last Diesel in about 2000 when the Duramax came out, and the last Hybrid in 2013. All 3 have been great vehicles and good dependable value.
@Robert-pi6vs5 жыл бұрын
Now you can tell about drive line and the free play on front end. Good video brother.
@jdmoffat28553 жыл бұрын
394k miles just swapped out original distributor on my 94 Burban, runs like new, almost.
@glenjamindle5 жыл бұрын
I'm pretty excited. No, not for the video. For the SMA shirt that's getting delivered today!
@dhaggy19805 жыл бұрын
My mom has a 98 GMC K1500 and it has a lot of slop in the worm gear of the steering. Great job Eric hope to catch the next one.
@dougkubash86733 жыл бұрын
I was watching one of those car shows on TV and they didn't know to bring up number one on compression to drop the distributor in on a small block Chevy. Works on other makes also. lol One of my kids has my old '99 Yukon with a 5.7 and it has 340k plus miles on it and it's still running pretty good.
@shakey26345 жыл бұрын
What a difference 40 years make. Back then a miss would have caused a diy guy to replace plugs, then wires and distributor cap and then the distributor. Now, it’s load up the parts cannon and replace MAF, throttle pos sensor etc etc.
@paulsthormes2513 жыл бұрын
I recently changed my distributor 2001 Chevy express van I learned a new trick I took a compression tester you some random rubber hose Connect hose to compression tester Started the truck from inside looking down upon the distributor I saw distributor one on compression. hope this helps sumbody. You could feel compression and see distributor on number one.
@feeneysmechanical62155 жыл бұрын
Nothing like a afternoon drive in the good ol southern tier. I myself have to soon make a drive back home to Belfast to see family. Hate leaving to drive back to the city.
@shaunadams31705 жыл бұрын
I've found it cheaper with more peace of mind with less labor in the long run to change the whole distributor the first sign of distributor failure instead of one piece at a time just to have it back apart again in 6 months r so
@donsmith8939 Жыл бұрын
I like how you explained it all got to say that I've learned a lot watching your program n thanks for the kownagle
@kurtiwaniuk5 жыл бұрын
Mine ran like crap without the mass air flow sensor hooked up as well. Good tips on the video...thanks!
@reallife28493 жыл бұрын
It’s a lost art manual diagnostic. Like the old school art of a welding the distributor weights at full advance and setting timing between 32 and 38 degrees advance total timing . for some time travel at warp speed .
@H-RutherfordHill5 жыл бұрын
Chevy Thunder FTW!
@thehemiolds4555 жыл бұрын
Aluminum distributor hell yeah!!!!!!!!👍👍👍👍
@Hawk19663 жыл бұрын
Love those old car power steering "no toucha da ground!" is what we called it. Chevys were bad, Fords a little worse and those old Chrysler power steering pumps were so crazy you could drive with your tongue. Steering was a suggestion the car would take under advisement. I had a 73 (maybe earlier) Plymouth Fury wagon. Bought it jacked up on air shocks and riding on Keystone rims (way snazzier than the more popular Crager). Wagon was a 9-passenger junker. It pulled to the left HARD unless you stood on the brakes then it pulled HARD to the right. If you knew the car you could drive twisty curved roads no hands. . . Killed more garbage cans than I'm willing to admit 🤣
@marty0715yt5 жыл бұрын
Smooth as rocks in a metal garbage can!!
@martyconklin94583 жыл бұрын
😂
@ScottHenion5 жыл бұрын
I was waiting for you to try 3 distributors before you got one without the gear on 180 degrees off. ;) It will have a few misfilres as the cam offset reaches 20 degrees. With all that wear, the timing was probably all over the place. Have a similar rear Yukon I picked up last year, yeah, the steering box, pittman arm end and idler arms get sloppy. Knew it was needed before I got it.
@justfixit97265 жыл бұрын
I have a 99 suburban k1500 with the 5.7. I bought a crate engine for it with all new goodies. I could not get it to run correctly for anything. Similar random misfire issues. Turns out the $200 ACCEL distributor was the issue. The shaft was bent.
@throttlebottle59065 жыл бұрын
heh @ anti-accel!
@Hellpoolhall5 жыл бұрын
Ive had this issue out of an identically same vehicle. Turned out to be the pigtail to the crank sensor. Easy enough fix.
@fokkerd3red6183 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy your videos, can learn a lot from your troubleshooting.
@zeke1129645 жыл бұрын
Chevy.....Like a Rock!
@spaert5 жыл бұрын
I had a '99 with the 7.4 - the distributor went at about 235,000. Seems to be a theme with the Vortex engines. I admit I guessed that was the problem pretty early in the first video just from experience. Good video. Well done.
@corymcdermott50965 жыл бұрын
Not just the Vortec engines. Though, the problem got better when Chevy did away with the pick -up module on the dustributor.
@throttlebottle59065 жыл бұрын
lucky it went that long, the more I recall and think, seems they all whizzed the gears around 120 to 160K. I don't have documents, I know some were on full synthetic from near day one, others random value oils. all the same fate, I think someone missed on the cam/gear hardness combo when they went to roller lifters...
@TheWoodman0644 жыл бұрын
You continue (pt II) to do awsome!
@miguelfatman60665 жыл бұрын
Hey Mr. O, I have thought of a great use for the old distributor, turn it into a wedge to hold the OFF button down on that darn compressor
@miguelrocha7685 жыл бұрын
Greetings from Mexico! This video helped me with one of my customers 🎉
@zoneb6095 жыл бұрын
Entonces podemos asumir que es común el problema...
@miguelrocha7685 жыл бұрын
The gear was totally worn, I managed to get a replacement shaft and rebuild it :) idk if it’s a common problem, this truck had like 300k miles
@autotech21435 жыл бұрын
@@miguelrocha768 Very common. I was a tech at a Chevy dealer frome the late 90s through the 2000s and replaced several of them. Mostly under warranty, but I got fast at them. Snap-on 13mm wobble long 3/8 extension and a ratchet was the easiest way to get the hold down bolt. Just have to remember the dist drops down twice.
@tinytim94535 жыл бұрын
@@autotech2143 Can this be done without a scan tool? Can it be done differently than shown in video. Yes, I know the main thing is to have tdc.