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Projects Section / Re: 2003 Ram 2500 CCLB
« Last post by M4wdFab on October 27, 2025, 12:44:00 PM »i sure was loving my electric blanket the last 4 nights in 30s lol
stay warm!
stay warm!
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Projects Section / Re: 2023 Chevrolet Silverado ZR2
« Last post by M4wdFab on October 27, 2025, 12:42:55 PM »im sure its a band aid to make them meet the requirements they were designed and sold to meet, so that is the resolution in the eyes of GM. anything else, is bonus to customer, thats just how it works.
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Projects Section / Re: 2023 Chevrolet Silverado ZR2
« Last post by mr.mindless on October 27, 2025, 12:36:59 PM »I wonder how many of those engines will make it to 150k, 250k compared to previous generations? hopefully the viscosity change is a resolution and not just a delay of the inevitable.
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Projects Section / Re: 2003 Ram 2500 CCLB
« Last post by etk300ex on October 27, 2025, 12:35:35 PM »Some Southern Tier State Land find a spot and camp camping.
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Projects Section / Re: 2023 Chevrolet Silverado ZR2
« Last post by M4wdFab on October 27, 2025, 12:05:20 PM »so looks like they have identified and RPM range that produces / aggravates an engine that has either no, some, or excessive worn bearings/tolerances and or excessive valve train knock/tapping that may or may not be heard by ear, but can be measured and recorded by a knock sensor (vibration sensor) and then they have grouped the recorded data into a pass fail based on if too much damage has been done or not, and then if ok add thicker oil to help it stay ok. im sure they have a bunch of data and GM is like full force fire fighters.
they probably have fleet data that clearly explains what percent are bad, what percent make it to 50k, 100k, 150k ect and chose a best direction to cover their ass/ meet warranty requirements, or replace the engine if needed.
thats my 30 second understanding after watching the video and not researching the recall or any other related info.
they probably have fleet data that clearly explains what percent are bad, what percent make it to 50k, 100k, 150k ect and chose a best direction to cover their ass/ meet warranty requirements, or replace the engine if needed.
thats my 30 second understanding after watching the video and not researching the recall or any other related info.
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Projects Section / Re: Fourth Generation
« Last post by mr.mindless on October 26, 2025, 07:54:07 PM »Tire sounded right since I filled it. Was a bit lower than the rest at departure Thursday.
Had to hit wire trailer running lights. Plug at goose was perfect but at the tag trailer hitch the running lights give 2.3v. All others give 13.x
Need to take the plug off and see how green that lead is inside. I bridged to the 12v constant and nothing bad happened truck side. All was good.
Had to hit wire trailer running lights. Plug at goose was perfect but at the tag trailer hitch the running lights give 2.3v. All others give 13.x
Need to take the plug off and see how green that lead is inside. I bridged to the 12v constant and nothing bad happened truck side. All was good.
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Projects Section / Re: MMTR XJ Wonder
« Last post by mr.mindless on October 26, 2025, 04:57:35 PM »Had to swap a starter on the trail, bendex wouldn’t come out when installed. Bench tests fine.
Should check timing and vacuum leaks for hard starts and sometimes weird idles.
Should check timing and vacuum leaks for hard starts and sometimes weird idles.
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Projects Section / Re: MMTR XJ Wonder
« Last post by mr.mindless on October 26, 2025, 04:56:11 PM »Left front noises of pending disassembly most likely cracked frame horn at both steering box and track bar. Could also be driver ujoint with spinning caps or loose track bar bolt that kisses axle truss. Must adjust track bar or drag link length. Known to steer much more to passenger, and has witness marks of bottomed out axle yokes.
This thing and I were a great black trail team this weekend. Successfully stayed away from red trails.
This thing and I were a great black trail team this weekend. Successfully stayed away from red trails.
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Projects Section / Re: 2023 Chevrolet Silverado ZR2
« Last post by M on October 23, 2025, 09:53:38 PM »Curious what yall think of the picoscope test. bs or good?
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Projects Section / Re: 2023 Chevrolet Silverado ZR2
« Last post by M on October 23, 2025, 03:33:12 PM »sub 3 min video explaining the process https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Zv-t6kQ_ts