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I really love this truck. Ran some errands, left it running in the parking lot, in the sun, a/c on, for 30 minutes and the coolant temp didn’t even hit 210 
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What’s the matter @Caman96 ? 
This time last year we had 29 consecutive days over 100. We are still getting “heat advisory” warnings that last till 4:00amThat heat. It’s been nice here, 80-85°, but cooling off some too.
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I gave up and went to the muffler shop yesterday. The band clamp kept coming loose so the tailpipe would hang down, rattle on the bed and looked like a horse c*ck from the right angle.
Anyways, I had him put the borla back on, weld the mid pipe to the cat and bend up a tailpipe to go out the back.
It’s 3” crush bent, but it’s not crinkled, from the wye-pipe back. And solid. I really like the hangers they used.
Can barely hear it inside the cab at cruise. Zero drone. I’m happy with it. Plus the Borla let’s you here the tiny chop the marine cam gives
I’ll most likely do a nice stainless tip after I replace the bumper.
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Anyways, I had him put the borla back on, weld the mid pipe to the cat and bend up a tailpipe to go out the back.
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It’s 3” crush bent, but it’s not crinkled, from the wye-pipe back. And solid. I really like the hangers they used.
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Can barely hear it inside the cab at cruise. Zero drone. I’m happy with it. Plus the Borla let’s you here the tiny chop the marine cam gives
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I’ll most likely do a nice stainless tip after I replace the bumper.
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I ordered some inlet seals from @el torro and they showed up today. I’ll throw this package on top of my tool box to sit with all my other good intentions 
I promise I’ll get all this stuff done eventually
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Speaking of things todo, I probably need to do valve stem seals on my rebuilt engine. I’m getting a big puff of smoke at startup and about a quart of oil per 1000 miles of consumption.
It’s getting to the point that it’s not running its best. I can feel the plugs fouling out.
What is everybody’s preferred valve stem seals?
I promise I’ll get all this stuff done eventually96-99 CPI Truck throttle body INLET gasket
Hello all. I'm a long-time lurker here. Background, my son bought a 98 c3500 2WD 5.7 last year (after I told him it was a money pit :rolleyes:) and I have come here extensively for knowledge to fix things. The last time owned one of these trucks was 2004 when I traded my 96 extended cab 1500...
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Speaking of things todo, I probably need to do valve stem seals on my rebuilt engine. I’m getting a big puff of smoke at startup and about a quart of oil per 1000 miles of consumption.
It’s getting to the point that it’s not running its best. I can feel the plugs fouling out.
What is everybody’s preferred valve stem seals?
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Woohoo! First batch arrived. When you put them on the easiest way I found was to put the gasket on the TB and snap the hat over it. It might take a little force to get the hat to seat on the backside. If it’s giving you trouble a drop or two of lubricant will make it slip right on.
I’m getting ready to do passenger side valve seals on my kid’s 5.7. The truck sat for three days and I cold started it this morning. Finally saw the blue puff of smoke and the fresh oil is a little bit lower than where it was last week.
I think I’m going to use the Fel-Pro kit. I know GM has new seals that are specific to intake and exhaust, I’m having a hard time finding them for a reasonable cost. Rock auto shows a pic of 5 exhaust seals but says the cost is $10 per seal. Is it $50 for 5 or $10 for 5?
I’m getting ready to do passenger side valve seals on my kid’s 5.7. The truck sat for three days and I cold started it this morning. Finally saw the blue puff of smoke and the fresh oil is a little bit lower than where it was last week.
I think I’m going to use the Fel-Pro kit. I know GM has new seals that are specific to intake and exhaust, I’m having a hard time finding them for a reasonable cost. Rock auto shows a pic of 5 exhaust seals but says the cost is $10 per seal. Is it $50 for 5 or $10 for 5?
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Changed the plugs today because the slight hiccup was turning into a hesitation. I’m not happy. #7 is absolutely burning oil.
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But the better thing is I changed the intake tube/throttle body seal! It’s a perfect fit!
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Spark plugs-Oil consumption-5k mile rebuild
97, Chevrolet, ecsb, 5.7 vortec, Marine cam, 4L60E, 2x4, teal on neutral. :Big Laugh: Machine shop rebuilt 5 thousand miles ago and I’m pretty heart broken. :blah::bawl: I’m getting a big puff of smoke at start up and about a quart of oil is being consumed per 1000 miles. I changed the plugs...
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But the better thing is I changed the intake tube/throttle body seal! It’s a perfect fit!
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