Getting a new (to me) ride. Just needs a "little" work.

[okierider]

Yikes.. Did the plugs and wires yesterday. No wonder she was idling a bit rough....


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That should bump the fuel mileage some what as well!!

 

[Catt57]

She's doing me right. Got the proper load rated tires on, an electronic trailer brake control with a 7-blade connector, Got the AC / Defroster fixed, and replaced the fuel pump due to irregular fuel pressure.

Then I took her out and really put her to work...

Hauled the 98 Suburban From Bristow to OKC. About 100 miles. Not once was I struggling for power.

(Had to user the neighbor's driveway to get it loaded.)

 

[Catt57]

Found a set of flat bed rails to put on the truck...

 

[okierider]

Somebody steel your custom headache rack? Those look good on there!

 

[Catt57]

Somebody steel your custom headache rack? Those look good on there!

That's on the other truck.

 

[okierider]

That's on the other truck.

Man , I knew that!! Brain was apparently on a break !!

 

[Jeff405]

If you ever need any used parts let me know, my co-worker buys/sells/parts that body style out all the time.

 

[Catt57]

So, found out that in the cold she doesn't idle very well (if at all) until she warms up. A few hours of internet research later and I found it could be several different things causing it. I decided to start with the Coolant Temp sensor and the Idle Air Control valve. And whatta ya know? That fixed the issue. Got up this morning, and even with it being 24F outside she started right up and ran just fine.

 

[okierider]

So, found out that in the cold she doesn't idle very well (if at all) until she warms up. A few hours of internet research later and I found it could be several different things causing it. I decided to start with the Coolant Temp sensor and the Idle Air Control valve. And whatta ya know? That fixed the issue. Got up this morning, and even with it being 24F outside she started right up and ran just fine.

Those AIC can cause all sorts of issues, did you clean it and reuse it or replace it ?

 

[Catt57]

Those AIC can cause all sorts of issues, did you clean it and reuse it or replace it ?

I just replaced it. The old one was not just dirty but actually discolored.