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Got my passenger lower ball joint changed. Once the weather breaks, my buddy and I will be tackling the cab corners.
*Edit* - oh and changing rear brakes this weekend. Pads and rotors
Last edited by raysr729; 03-14-2019 at 11:03 AM.
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Replaced the MAF and IWE solenoid (both 2004 originals) preventively (either may have contributed to very random, yet annoying, Bank 1 and 2 lean codes).
Also used 1/4" thick x 1/2" wide window sealant to rebuild the disintegrated foam seal long lost from the air filter drawer, I think there was a Ford TSB on leaks there causing occasional lean codes from swirling air (and changing density) "confusing" the MAF. Taking it on a 3000 mile trip in a few weeks, and I don't like surprises in the middle of the night 1000 miles from home.
Finally found and fixed the ground wire to my backup camera, that hasn't been working for the past 2 weeks. Amazing what a dry garage and 5'C weather will do for you!
Replaced the MAF and IWE solenoid (both 2004 originals) preventively (either may have contributed to very random, yet annoying, Bank 1 and 2 lean codes).
Also used 1/4" thick x 1/2" wide window sealant to rebuild the disintegrated foam seal long lost from the air filter drawer, I think there was a Ford TSB on leaks there causing occasional lean codes from swirling air (and changing density) "confusing" the MAF. Taking it on a 3000 mile trip in a few weeks, and I don't like surprises in the middle of the night 1000 miles from home.
Still threw the occasional lean code; checked torque on all plugs. Got to #2 (started on drivers side), found some water in the well... fantastic. Blew it out, cleaned it out, pulled the plug (dirty). Reinstalled, retorqued all. Ran fine, until I got a little on the throttle and it threw the wrench and P2106 code. Gotta be a plug/coil issue (unless disconnecting the computer FUBARed it). Fix Or Repair Daily was never more apropo than with this truck... looks like the '84 GMC will be stepping up for my 500 mile work trip this weekend.
Edit: after a couple of IPAs, was hit with a thought: went and reflashed the PCM to stock (Edge tuner), went and hammered on it. ::knocks on wood:: no issues (but good lord is it slow/non responsive). Returned to level 2, hammered on it... ::knocks on wood:: no issues, and so much more pep in its step! Crisis averted (hopefully). Still taking the '84 on my road trip, though.
Last edited by dukedkt442; 03-14-2019 at 08:42 PM.
Upgraded my mirrors to generation 12, 2009-2014. Had extra paint from before to paint my mirror caps and raptor type grill. Smoked out a pair of led front turn signals to replace the amber reflectors that annoys some people.... Also put some nice bright led puddle lamps which were not a feature on my 2007 Lariat. The best part is that they were plug and play, all in all a $225 project upon completion, I like it. I have read on forum that these are only supported for 2006 up, maybe only 2007 up. they came with some adapter that was not needed. Mirrors were $138 on Ama*on. Here's some pics...
a continued effort to black out my truck... obviously being a Lariat, there's a lot of chrome Front turn signal, some prefer parking light application but that is extra work and wiring More blackout goodies finished.... more to come! Inside led turn signals are different than stock, you can barely see them blink from driver side view, but are very visible from all other angles exterior of truck
03-09-2019, 10:56 AM
