Avalanche

[DCIV]

So scanned 27 modules today.

Found 4 codes

Mass (gonna get some cleaner tomorrow)
The two rear o2’s
The cataytic converter
A servo in the hvac system that is prob the easiest to change.

The truck seems to run just fine so I don’t think the mass is bad but if so it’s 100 bucks.


Coop

[stealthee]

If you buy an aftermarket MAS at an auto parts store then chances are it will make it run worse. Grab a MAS off a junkyard car if you're going to change it.

[vr4]

[quote=""stealthee""]If you buy an aftermarket MAS at an auto parts store then chances are it will make it run worse. Grab a MAS off a junkyard car if you're going to change it.[/quote]

This. Also it's hard to find a bolt on converter that fits and is quality

[DCIV]

The ride home none of the codes came back. The cat only showed up after driving on the highway and slowing down again anyways. But I’m just curious if some of those were old. The hvac one doesn’t trip a check engine light and wouldn’t reset so I’m sure it’s still bad.


Coop

[DCIV]

Well knock on wood no check engine light has come back, I did haul half a scoop of river rock today and unloaded it on our boat ramp.

When cleaning out there is a flapper part between the bed, don’t know what it’s function is as it’s not a seal, has 4 or 6 bolts all tabs broke. Debating on replacing or not.


Coop

[mjannusch]

I think that's a plastic panel that just keeps stuff from falling into the gap between the rear seat backs and the bed.

[DCIV]

[quote=""mjannusch""]I think that's a plastic panel that just keeps stuff from falling into the gap between the rear seat backs and the bed.[/quote]

I think your right. It stayed when I did haul a bunch of stuff with midgate down so I’m not gonna worry about it right now. Hauled a bunch of big wood off the beach and burned it last night. I easily have 3 or 4 more loads of that.


Coop

[DCIV]

I’ve had to clean out the bed a hand full of times now, if someone would make 3mil disposable plastic linings. I would buy them in a heart beat! Lol.


Coop

[Duck Vader]

What size?

[DCIV]

[quote=""Duck Vader""]What size?[/quote]

The size and shape of the bed.


Coop

[Duck Vader]

We sell disposable liners at work. I'll look and see what sizes we have.

[alienviking]

Nooooooooooooo not more plastic trash.

[Duck Vader]

Why disposable liner?

Why won't something like a tarp work?

[Duck Vader]

Also, ones I have access to are 2 mil thick and doesn't look like I have ones that would be wide enough. Length and height looks good, but not width.

[DCIV]

[quote=""Duck Vader""]Why disposable liner?

Why won't something like a tarp work?[/quote]

That would work, just didn’t think Of it. I want something that’s formed like a bed though so it works!


Coop

[Duck Vader]

The disposable liners I have access to are designed to go into industrial laundry carts so they would work if the avalanche bed was smaller.

You could also buy a WM Bagster - https://www.homedepot.com/p/WM-Bagster- ... /202228840 - and just reuse it if needed.

[DCIV]

Hauled a half scoop of dirt today to put in right at the front walk way where it has settled. Probably could use a lot more but this will do this year. Cleaning up dirt is way worse than stone. Dirt becomes mud, can’t get behind it to just spray out.

Yeah gonna have to start using a tarp.

Next I need to get around back of the house where the rain comes off the hill. I need to dig a little out, lay a pipe, cover in rocks, then I can cover in dirt. Gonna be a long day on that one.


Coop

[ChargerX3]

How are you liking the 4wd?

[DCIV]

[quote=""ChargerX3""]How are you liking the 4wd?[/quote]

So as you know the driveway is crazy. So it’s left in auto 4wd. Backing into the the driveway if even a little wet the rear diff will lock and the 4wd locks shortly after. Leaving the driveway usually the rear diff doesn’t lock but feels like the 4wd does engage.

I had. 2000 blazer with the same 4wd set up, I enjoyed it. I am curious how the longer than Humvee wheel base will effect the vehicle in snow.


Coop

[ChargerX3]

Appears to be a pretty responsive system. That’s great.