Tahoe issue??

[macojoe]

Well it started this morning, and went right to high idle, but after a min or so started doing the same thing, but cleared up much faster then before also. So my son is going to do it again this week as it is snowing again now. We will see after the 2nd time if we can get it right//
Ferm I had that problem in my 02 truck and it was that purge thing, I had a friend change it and it was good after that,but the light would stay on all the time in that truck.. I am sure if its not fixed now that would be it, the ck light went off after a little while and has not come back on so far, we will see? Thanks for reminding me!
I am going to get a oil change this week, but when I had the other truck it also had the 4.8 and bot the same gas mpg.

My new question is I have called about getting breaks for the Tahoe and it has 4 wheel disc, they all ask me if it has one or two pistons, I will have to look to find out. But My other truck had 2 pistons, and I was wondering does it matter?? I would think the dual pistons would be better? So if I buy the dual instead of the single will they just fit in place of the single with out problems

Thanks guys!!

[THEFERMANATOR]

Pretty sure yours has dual pistons up front and singles in back, but you have to see what you have before you buy brakes.

[aussie]

hows that car going

[RidgeRunner]

Not very well Aussie, 2001 Tahoe 2WD 5.3L here, wife's wheels. Poor girl it is asking for another change of engine oil, radiator is leaking, then I went to drive it and it feels like the shock on the right rear is broke. I forget the miles around 95,000 ? The Service Engine Soon light stays lit all the time. Some odd Computer Code that is saying their is a problem with the computer. Runs and drives like a top. The light has been on so long I am surprised it hasn't burnt out. So I dropped it off at the repair shop next door. Now if I could get the seat re-upholstered while it is down I would be a hero..
BTW I started using Mobil One 5-30 Synthetic at around 40,000 miles. Then I switched back to regular motor oil at around 85,000 miles. No sign of leaks or burning it out the tailpipe but she now uses 1 Quart in between oil changes (3,500 to 4,000 miles.) Valve stem seals maybe..

[THEFERMANATOR]

Originally Posted by RidgeRunner

Not very well Aussie, 2001 Tahoe 2WD 5.3L here, wife's wheels. Poor girl it is asking for another change of engine oil, radiator is leaking, then I went to drive it and it feels like the shock on the right rear is broke. I forget the miles around 95,000 ? The Service Engine Soon light stays lit all the time. Some odd Computer Code that is saying their is a problem with the computer. Runs and drives like a top. The light has been on so long I am surprised it hasn't burnt out. So I dropped it off at the repair shop next door. Now if I could get the seat re-upholstered while it is down I would be a hero..
BTW I started using Mobil One 5-30 Synthetic at around 40,000 miles. Then I switched back to regular motor oil at around 85,000 miles. No sign of leaks or burning it out the tailpipe but she now uses 1 Quart in between oil changes (3,500 to 4,000 miles.) Valve stem seals maybe..

Get me the code number, or swing it by as I have an ECM for it sitting on the shelf. I can flash that ECM to shut codes and such off, but I don't have all of the stuff here to do custom tunes for gassers(I don't have the money to spend on a wideband O2 sensor that I might use once every 2 years).

[RidgeRunner]

I may do that after fixing some of the other issues Ferm. If you were only closer you would have the entire job.
I think the plan is to keep it, I may need to upgrade the radio too. The sub isn't working and the speakers in front sound blown.

[macojoe]

Mine is running like a top!! Except at start up in the morning, I have cleaned the throttle body but think it needs to be done again to be sure we got it all, as it did help alot!!
I have a few codes and have talked to Therm about them and it seems the intake gasket might be going?? I am going to test it this week and see what I come up with? If it is, CB has stated he can help and we will get it done, I have watched a youtube on it and besides all the crap that has to come off it looks pretty simple?
But I have been very happy with it so far, and will get her right!