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Re: Avalanche

Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2019 11:18 pm
by 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.


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Re: Avalanche

Posted: Wed Apr 03, 2019 2:05 am
by 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.

Re: Avalanche

Posted: Wed Apr 03, 2019 2:30 am
by 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

Re: Avalanche

Posted: Wed Apr 03, 2019 11:36 am
by 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.


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Re: Avalanche

Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2019 5:20 pm
by 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.


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Re: Avalanche

Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2019 1:45 am
by 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.

Re: Avalanche

Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2019 12:32 pm
by 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.


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Re: Avalanche

Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2019 7:07 pm
by 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.


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Re: Avalanche

Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2019 8:33 pm
by Duck Vader
What size?

Re: Avalanche

Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2019 1:16 am
by DCIV
[quote=""Duck Vader""]What size?[/quote]

The size and shape of the bed.


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Re: Avalanche

Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2019 4:59 am
by Duck Vader
We sell disposable liners at work. I'll look and see what sizes we have.

Re: Avalanche

Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2019 2:13 pm
by alienviking
Nooooooooooooo not more plastic trash.

Re: Avalanche

Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2019 2:22 pm
by Duck Vader
Why disposable liner?

Why won't something like a tarp work?

Re: Avalanche

Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2019 2:35 pm
by 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.

Re: Avalanche

Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2019 2:53 pm
by 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!


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Re: Avalanche

Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2019 2:57 pm
by 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.

Re: Avalanche

Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2019 2:35 am
by 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.


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Re: Avalanche

Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2019 4:36 am
by ChargerX3
How are you liking the 4wd?

Re: Avalanche

Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2019 11:54 am
by 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.


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Re: Avalanche

Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2019 7:15 pm
by ChargerX3
Appears to be a pretty responsive system. That’s great.