The ONE REASON Why My 25yr Old Truck Runs So GOOD!!
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- Here's The ONE REASON Why My 25yr Old Truck Runs So GOOD!!
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In this video I change a part called the MAP sensor (manifold absolute pressure sensor) amid my ever constant search for great idle. I just recently replaced the EGR valve with great results and this is just another sensor that was original to the truck that does effect idle. My truck is a 1995 GMC Suburban also referred to as the OBS Chevy or the GMT400 platform. Quickly becoming a classic, I'm always looking for ways to keep this thing on the road. But, not just on the road, on the road and running great! I subscribe to preventative maintenance all day long. My goal is to not only keep my truck running but keep it running like new. This process should be similar to most 1988-98 GMC or Chevrolet Full-Size Trucks.
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Reality is even if this gentleman spent 5 grand fixing his 25 year old truck way cheaper than 75 thousand for a new one
Exactly!!! He's a head of the game!!
Imagine spending 66 to 77,000 dollars on a new GM truck with the inline 6 Duramax and it has a belt driven oil pump GM recommends changing at 150,000 miles?!?!??
Check it out!!!
@@philllsxga.7737 ummmm 66-77k...lmao....you need to look at prices a but more....you can get a pickup truck for under 30k...
@@Anth230 I don't know where you live but I have never seen a Brand New truck for under 30,000 dollars!!
If there is such a thing all you are getting is a stearing wheel, and blinkers!!
@@philllsxga.7737 paid just under 30k for my 2018 f 150, regular cab 8ft bed 4x4 xl...
@@Anth230 piece of tin piece of board gallon of gas you got a Ford!!!
I'm not impressed! It's a Ford!!
I agree with you MOSTLY. Often, these days, the 25 year old part may have more life left in them than a crappy new part would.
And you sir just hit the nail, squarely on the head !
The state of the auto parts market right now, is not good at all. You have, approximately, a 50/50 chance of getting a working part from your parts store today. That doesn't even begin to take into account for how long a part will last, which has been pretty dismissal lately. Five years ago I would fully agree with your methods, but now, if you have a twenty year old part that still works, leave it, it will probably still outlast any replacement you might find.
Many new parts are cheaply made, it’s the sad truth
When he says those new parts won't fail I disagree as well some of the original parts last longer
NEW PARTS ARE A PROBLEM,,,
the market is full of GARBAGE ! I suggest deal with a trustful brand
If he's getting the parts as cheap as he claims they're probably Chinee knock-offs
As a side note when replacing parts that are still working, a person could always put the part back in the box it came in and keep all those little parts in the trunk. If a part ever did fail for some reason you'd have an immediate backup on hand that you know works.
Smart! I do the same for my 85 caprice.
Big fact.
I store mine in zip-loc bags in engine bay..including the fan belts....
Or, if your new one should happen to be one out of china with a case of covid!
I do that to
"The longer you drive that old car, the more it pays you back."
I had truck for 28yr I did price cost for it I estermeft it cost me about $2.50 a mo.over all
Ummm, nope.
@@rhondakendrick2563 ummm that's $840
The MORE it costs. There, you go!
Car makers don’t like you, take it as a compliment.
Ever notice how many good reputable mechanics at small shops drive 90's cars. It's not because they are poor.
The best mechanic I know will only drive Toyota's. He says they will out last anything else out there by 3 to 4 X's anyone else, and I'm not talking about Scotty Kilmer.
@@illiniwood two delusional lunatics
@@Viper81766 Why do you say that? Just because a domestic car manufacture can't build anything close to the reliability and intelligent ingenuity of a Japanese vehicle doesn't mean these guys deserve to be classified as lunatics. What is lunatic is believing you can buy a G.M. product and honestly think you can put 400,000 miles on the transmission without anything more than a flush and fill. That's not lunatic, that's pure insanity, yet, Japanese vehicles do it every year by the multi-millions.
@@illiniwood o
@@illiniwood I've been doing mechanic work since the late seventies and that is bull . Try it on an uneducated lunatic .
I have a 1995 GMC1500 Sierra..
250 k on this dude and it runs like a champ.Preventative servicing is the NAME OF THE GAME😊
Exactly !, plus frequent oil changes.
I drive a '99 GMC Suburban K2500... I'm a firm believer that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure! Good stuff Jimmy. Keep 'em coming....
Your right! Those people saying your just throwing parts at it are the ones I pass right by when there broke down on the highway😂
u see it all the time
So your saying that his truck can't break down now?
Right, let's not help someone in need just because you don't like the car they drive
"Your"...what?
Jimmy, I agree with you, but you missed probably the most important part: have some fun fixing things, and having the satisfaction at the end of another job completed!
By now Jimmy's got a pretty good knowledge base of what makes that Suburban tick. You learn to diagnose any new tick or grind that happens to pop up so it can be addressed before it causes a major problem.
The best time to buy a car is when you don’t need one. The worst time to buy a car is when you need one RIGHT NOW! Same logic here.
When you need one unexpectedly you don't have time to look for a good one.
The only ones you can be fairly sure of not having problems are new ones. Well most of the time don't even think of buying a new model. If it has been in production most of the time they are good. Most of the time.
Had the old guy get stolen because it looked and sounded good. Somebody was spotting them where the old lady worked. So why that 11 year old one 2 1/2 ton gas sucker out of the 1000 in the parking lot?.
Did not have time to search for well maintained used vehicle.
I won't let her drive the old one I drive because she drove it until the gas tank was empty to many times. My rule is if you can drive you can also keep fuel in it and keep it between 1/4 and 3/4. Don't to replace fuel pumps early and often that way and it keeps the vapor cannister happy. Not something I want to pay for if I don't have too.
I usually custom order my vehicles and sell my old one right before I take delivery of the new one. However - if someone crashes into your old car or it quits on you - you can always rent something for a few weeks while you're shopping. Or if the weather is nice - ride the motorcycle to work.
Worst time to sell one is when it HAS to go too. HOA pushed me beyond my limit, were threatening to tow my vehicle, I had nowhwere to keep it - 1995 Powerstroke F-250 - got less than 5k for it - it ran perfect.
I always buy a vehicle when I don't need one. It's one that I actually want. Then after I own it for awhile I sell one of my old ones. Never trade a car in to the dealer.
Yup, thats why I bought a ford☹
I appreciate the warning about having a family at the beginning
Absolutely. A few years ago, I bought a 2004 Grand Cherokee Limited on a whim from auction and was thinking I'd just address a couple of things and flip it for a profit, but I ended up liking it, so I went through the effort of parts bombing the crap out of it as a preventative maintenance endeavor. Soooo many new parts and the thing starts, idles, and runs like a champ. One of the biggest improvements I made was having the cylinder heads redone. The heads on this engine (4.7 V8) are known for dropping valve seats, so I had new seats installed and had them peened in place as well. Those seats aren't going anywhere now. And everything else I did, it might actually be a shorter list of what I didn't replace. I'm doing something similar on the 2002 Silverado Z71 I got that was my uncle's old work truck, though mostly, that's a cosmetic endeavor as the interior was completely trashed. These older vehicles are fantastic. New enough to still be able to find parts and not be plagued by the struggles that come with carburetors and whatnot, but old enough that the parts are cheap and wildly plentiful. A couple years ago, I paid off my 2017 Mazda and I'll never buy a new car again. It's just not worth it.
1997 GMC Yukon owner, I think we share a similar outlook on maintaining older vehicles. Its cheaper to fire the parts cannon every once and a while, than to constantly trade up to newer vehicles like some people do.
Ditto. A 95 suburban 1500 2wd owner here. I did 6.0ls/4l80e swap. But a awesome truck
200% agree. 1994 2500 2wd suburban with 1 ton single rear axle and HD brakes, 9 seater over here.
She is always loyal, always running, cheap to maintain. She is a keeper. 👍
You know what's cheaper, just fixing what isn't broken. Would you replace every lightbulb when one is just blown and it happens to be your reverse light bulb. Do you change the headlights, taillights, dome light?
@@ranbymonkeys2384 It's funny that's your example, because when I picked up a new-to-me vehicle that was 23 years old, I did in fact replace all of the bulbs.
@@aidenstefanson2175 I wouldn't
All my year 2000 and older Suburbans have hit nearly 300k miles, and taken me through ridiculous terrain and weather. I've done all of the work myself, except for a fuel pump replacement, and your videos helped me immensely, so many thanks my friend.
Lol, I think I've dropped my fuel tank on my Tahoe 3-4 times already. I'm still working on the 300k miles, but recently bought a Suburban because I liked the platform so much!
@@nicholassmerk same here on tank removal lol. I should have bought a new tank though because mine has a nice big dent in it from when one of my old co workers thought he was real clever trying to move my truck out of the way before i brought her home from the junkyard i worked at. He moved the truck with a front loader by placing one of the forks under the tow hitch to lift the ass up and let it roll on the front wheels. Well he mad contact with hitch and my fuel tank not to mention he crushed my driveshaft. Yeah i didnt realize there was a dent in it until i went to install the new fuel pump and it wouldn't fit. Lifted the tank out of the big plastic splash guard to find a huge dent in the bottom. So there i was in the middle of July in Florida hammering the fat side of an aluminum baseball bat on the dent to push it down enough to fit the new pump. Let's just say next time i take a trip to the junkyard, buy a tank, spend 10 minutes cleaning and flushing it and the rest of the hour drying it out and installing it. It took me almost an hour of nonstop hammering to finally get the pump to fit.
@@FunkyGOB Bought this Tahoe, took it straight to the gas station and filled it up. Figured out quite quickly why the guy that sold it to me didn't have ANY gas in it.
@@nicholassmerk lol gotta love those "oh i forgot to tell you" details after you buy it.
@@FunkyGOB Had a bad transmission too. Was one of those "I'm not telling you what's wrong with it" kind of deals. He was asking the appropriate amount for it, and I'm still driving it years later.
Nothing wrong with replacing parts that are 25 years old. It makes you feel good, all the power to you. Great content as always. Cheers from Sydney, Nova Scotia
Your logic is sound. You are manifesting a perfectly maintained vehicle. Good work.
People have asked me why I'm always working on my truck. I just tell them I'm making it new one part at a time.
I agree with your approach with one small caveat. You can't always assume a part is good because it's new. A lot of the parts now are made in China and can be hit or miss, even AC Delco parts.
It's just as scary to replace a perfectly working USA made auto part with a China made part. My insecurity levels with chinese made parts are through the roof, AC Delco label or not.
You mean China made parts are bad. No. I have my own experiences with a lot of cheap parts made in China. The key is where and how you source them. Those parts are still running in my cars for years.
Each owner has to decide to what extent or frequency they replace parts. The older the vehicle the more sense it makes to replace iffy or suspect parts. One thing i learned early as a new mechanic, is that you never throw away a old part being replaced, not till you have the new part installed and working properly. You may have to refer back to the old part for one reason or another, and being able to do so can save you a lot of grief.
The problem is the new parts they make now days dont last as long as the originals...
This is the reason why he was buying the original parts ome ac delco
@@billflk2364 made in china :)
I worked a parts counter for a few years and the whole time I watched the quality go down. Now, some maintained a high quality level. The Echlin at NAPA was outstanding. Balkamp, meh. I started machining rotors right out of the box ... because they would literally be out of tolerance out of the box. Some of the AC Delco stuff maintained, some was junk. The rebuilt engine supplier that we picked up was stunningly bad. Store brand impact tools were literal trash. I would suggest you go to a small local parts supplier that's a little more expensive but absolutely knows their parts lines, and has to build a reputation on keeping good parts lines and standing behind their parts. Because a small no name local store isn't relying on people just flocking to the store because of a nationwide name.
U ain't jokin
@@uethello A mechanic I know sais that 50% of new parts are bad
I'm 72, drive an 09 Ford Explorer, and also replace anything that's "due" to fail. AND...I do my own work and throughly enjoy it. This morning I replaced my front brake pads even though the ones on the truck could go another 20K. The truck has 155K miles, and runs like it's brand new, and I know it won't break down on any of my long road trips. Nothing more frustrating, and expensive, than to break down while on the road.
Then you know that brakes just don't pop off your truck right? They make noise and such. I can see doing both fronts or both rears but replace when they are still good just is strange but to each their own.
Agree
@@ranbymonkeys2384 I applaud him for staying on top of things, but I think you should get your money's worth from your rotors and brake pads.
Preaching to the quire man. My '99 Suburban k1500 with 310K miles is still running strong because of the same mindset.
I had a 99 burb that had a little over 273000 on it when I lost it in the divorce. Only issue I ever fought on it was the dreaded intake gasket leak. Had to change it 3 times to finally get it installed right. Other than that it was a beast!
What's a quire?
@@georgegroot9704 Had 1999 Tahoe with same problem! I didn't try to do it myself though. 1st repair was a fix.
A quire? You mean a *CHOIR*?
Jimmy, I'm right with you on replacing parts as preventive maintenance. Sometimes I purposely shoot the parts cannon to just renew some things that have got old while fixing a problem. Sometimes I diagnose and just fix the problem. Just always keep in mind, replacing it with a new part, doesn't mean it's not the problem or you could have just created two problems. New doesn't always = good. Even with OEM parts. I have had some bad ones. I totally understand your line of thinking though and I do it sometimes myself. Keep up the good work!
Being a parts changer is what most "mechanics" are today so keep up the good work.
It makes sense to keep your vehicle in good condition. Better to replace wear items on your own time rather than when they fail.
Absolutely! When that old rad hose does blow your going to be stuck on the side of the road. You don't know where, what time it will be or what the weather will be. Now you can add the cost of a tow to the cost of the replacement part. Wherever you were going when the hose blew, your not going to get there today.
Jimmy, I totally agree with you.
Use a small ziptie to secure the(broken)plastic plug for the MAP sensor, works great.
great advice...gluing the original plastic with super glue will only hold a year...as super glue crystallizes after a year and breaks...a zip-tie-wrap will last 30 years in a heated engine compartment.
Or you can go to the local salvage yard and pay ~~ $4.00 for a pigtail and solder it on. Good as new.
Or you can just get a new Weatherpack connector body, release the connectors from the old body and insert them into the new body. And also replace the CPA (Connector Position Assurance) clip. And make sure to coat the seals with silicone grease. And I recommend coating the connectors with antioxidant joint compound, such as Noalox.
@@tomreyes4908 zip tie is easier lol
You learn to love and appreciate the car if you work on your car. This is something we all should know and do.
there is a sense of pride listening to your old truck per like a kitten
I have a 1994 Silverado with over 400000 miles and do the same thing. Keep up the good work and great videos.
I have a 2003 Chevy 1500 4X4. I also believe in my own repairs and staying on top of things. She just turned 308,000 miles and runs great. Love the truck!
I have 2 trucks, one is a 73 the other is a 76. They run good, they are reliable, replacement parts are cheap. I can go through these trucks bumper to bumper, new engine, transmission, suspension, breaks, etc for around 10,000 and have a truck everyone loves. Might not have all the bells and whistles a modern truck would have but I'm not into all that crap anyway. My old trucks will still be running when most of today's trucks are in the junk yard. I can just keep fixing them as long as I can get the parts.
I agree I drive a 94 c1500 truck every day it’s called preventative maintenance 👍🏿
Good video I do pretty much my own work whenever possible. Preventive maintenance is the way to go.
During the week, when I work at my job, I earn $56 per hour (maybe $35 per hour after taxes). If I work on my truck in the driveway for 5 hours on Saturday morning, I can easily save $500 worth of dealer labor. I just earned $100 per hour (tax free). Simple Math!
For a truck that old with the simplicity of it shooting a parts cannon is actually worth it. Now I have a 97 GMC Sierra and I have software that eliminates me from having to do a parts cannon via laptop.
I had an old generator. Ran ok once started. Finally went to fix it. Discovered the tip of the spark plug was Broken and very worn. Once replaced generator fires right up on 1st pull and runs better. Sometimes you just need to replace parts. Good job too 🙂
Thanks for the advice. While I completely support what you say and do (I drive a 92) I have to add that it's quite probable you are getting counterfeit parts at a discount online vs oem. Keep up the great videos.
I agree 100% always saying sometimes Amazon sells counterfeit parts . Nice video totally agree.i do the same 👍
Paul, DAMN STRAIGHT, You have too watch out for COUNTERFEIT PARTS, MANY OUT THERE. DO YOUR HOMEWORK ON HOW TOO SPOT COUNTERFEIT PARTS. OH BY THE WAY, COUNTERFEIT PARTS ARE EVERY WHERE NOT JUST AMAZON.
Sometimes?
@@peterdaniel66 YES, SOMETIMES, You have to do your research plus look at reviews.
@Bones McGillicuddy I stopped buying on Amazon I got counterfeit sparkplug wires and sparkplugs I totally agree Rock auto 👍
Here I am just wishing I had my own garage to do these stuff.
You have the right mind. Constant vigilance. Similar to the nauticle mind. No break downs at sea.
I do like you do. My truck is a little simplier. It is a '65 F100. I use the 300 -6. I have been driving/maintaining it for going on 43 yrs. I keep a pocket sized notebook (in the 3rd one now) to keep up with "events." I also use a magic marker and write the date on a new part.
All the best, like your style a lot, Pete
Wish more people believed in doing proper preventative maintenance. You're an inspiration, I'm looking for a 90s daily now!
Replacing everything that is touched to get to the bad part is not proper, im sorry,
Them GMT400 as long as there's no rust they going to last forever with basic maintenance. This is most durable truck GM ever built
piston rings, lifters, cylinders, injectors, all wear. Eventually you will have a rebuilt engine but last forever, not quite.
@@ranbymonkeys2384 I knew a guy that had a 1994 Silverado 2wd with over 400k miles on original drivetrain.
@@Chinunit22 ya OK 400K doesn't sound like forever does it?
Picking up a 98 2500 350 with 102000 miles tommorow, got it for 2111.00!!!!!!!!its mint
I get it Jimmy. I had to put a new fan clutch on my 2008 Silverado with 83K miles. While I was under the hood I replaced the water pump too. I love the parts cannon!
I have the same philosophy of preventive maintenance. I do pick and choose which parts to replace based whether or not the failure of the part will cause the vehicle to be stranded on the side of the road.
Jimmy you and I think the same I just bought a 71f250 high boy I'm replacing all the original parts!, it ran good but runs even better now! And it beats the hell out of a new 60,000 dollar truck with over 500 sensors on it!
1ROAD, If I'm replacing something with a clip like that, I get out the old HEAT GUN & heat it up too where it's more pliable, WORKS 90% OF THE TIME.
And what happens when you damage the connector from the heat gun? Not a very bright idea. Better of just risking it breaking and using a zip tie. Those parts were not designed to be hit with a heat gun.
Well you sure don’t have to cook the thing🤣 ; use a blow dryer if you don’t know how to finesse a heat gun, most have a Low setting that is not unlike a hair blow dryer.
@@frankstetka7206 THANKS, I didn't even reply too such stupidity. " YOU DON'T HAVE TOO COOK THE THING ", LMAO.
@@ragnaroksangel You don't heat it until it melts. It resides on top of a very hot engine to begin with. Heat it until it's MORE PLIABLE.
A very BRIGHT IDEA.
Thta's a good idea. A hair dryer is a better plan those heat guns, they get HOT!!! Melting hot!!
The problem of just throwing parts at it is you can create new problems changing to many sensors at once and often, if you fix the problem, you may not be sure which new sensor fixed the problem.
Conversely, an example; I had to change the intake gaskets on my 4.3 ltr. at about 125k. While I was in there with the top of the engine dismantled, I also changed the injection spider, the water pump and power steering pump. They were all originals working perfectly fine but since I was already half way there I changed them, they are high wear items and buried under there so while I was at, boom, all at once. I rebuilt my front end also and changed the front CV axles concurrently because I had it all apart and the ones I had on it were approaching the end of their usable life. There was a time in my life I might not have had the funds to do it that why but that's not the case anymore so it just makes sense.
That was quite the rabbit hole you embarked on!!! Hope she's still running tip top!
@@HOMEWORK4.0 Other than rear main seal leak, it runs like new. AC out now though, one thing leads to another.
@@x-man5056 Is it a single piece rear-main?
Good preventative maintenance is always a good thing.
Remember tho: even new parts can be bad or fail.
I feel you man! The thermostat on my daughters Jeep went bad at 110k miles. I figured while I’m draining all the coolant it was time for a new water pump, hoses, serpentine belt, idler and tensioner pulleys, and of course the thermostat. Hopefully good for another 110k!
I have 96 Chevy trk all parts I get are junk even a c Delco belt tensioner 6 months i have replaced 5 of they all squeal i just left the last one on and let it squeal. Water pump lasted 5 days and water pouring out BOTH weep holes allparts are junk
Half the battle of replacing a simple part is getting to the part. On newer and smaller vehicles, access to the part can be 98 percent of the battle. Only makes sense to replace the common wear components in that area while your in there. You dove in once, instead of six times.
I have a 94 K1500 so same vintage as this Suburban. I recently had the EGR go bad as well so that was causing a big vacuum leak. I decided to go the EGR delete route since I'm in a state that doesn't do emissions testing anymore and It's running so much better now. Much better throttle response too.
How exactly do you do the EGR delete? Is there anything in particular to be aware of?? I have a ‘95 Tahoe and no emissions testing in my state either. Thanks
I'm so glad I took your advice - I switched out a MAF sensor and my fuel trims went back to normal...so happy!
I have a 2002 Z 71 , I have to say of all the new vehicles I’ve had in my lifetime. This one is the greatest. It has been literally flawless from the day. It was driven off a lot brand new to present I put three sets of tires on it. Three new batteries, change the oil as scheduled in the manual it has never failed. Me still has all the original stuff on it. I too, have changed the hoses and the water pump strictly just because of the mileage and age there were no problems the factory battery lasted eight years before I replaced it simply the greatest truck I’ve ever owned and I will keep it forever. It will definitely outlast me as I am now 68 years old.
Those pre-Vortec gen-1 SBC TBI systems are so simple and reliable!!!
I've got a 91 c1500 with TBI I'm getting good spark and fuel but my injectors won't fire I'm thinking about replacing the ECM any thoughts?
@@zephead4835 Replacing parts without verifying the issue at hand is not the proper way to fix a vehicle. My suggestion would be to retrieve any trouble codes first, if there are any. A great tool I used on my OBD1 cars was a program called WINALDL, I ran it on my laptop computer, and I made my own cable to connect the computer to the vehicles ALDL (instructions on the net), It had many features and best of all it would show live DATA of all systems as the engine was running, and/or as the car was driving down the road. It was great for troubleshooting. Without live DATA of the vehicle engine control systems, your shooting in the dark.
many times original factory parts are better than factory replacements. I bet your old MAP sensor was made in the USA or Japan which is better than the China one.
gmt800s had faulty ones from the factory correction MAF sensors you can still get made in the US MAP sensors for the GMT900
Absolutely true! Many many replacement parts no matter the box that they come in are of inferior quality. This is especially true for 25 year old vehicles. They just aren’t many manufacturers of parts for older vehicles and those that do still make these parts don’t sell very many of them so the manufacturers aren’t incentivized to keep the quality as high as their profit margins.
Absolutely True! The original ignition coil on my 22 year old truck failed when the truck was 9 years old. Replacement AC Delco coil failed 5 years later. Second replacement coil failed after 3 years of operation. Third replacement coil also failed after 3 years.
@@chrisgraham2904 Hey did they have a no start condition when coil failed or other symptoms leading to the failure ? thx.
@@paulmoss7940 Coil failure may cause a no start condition or often shuts the engine down, like turning off a light switch while driving. Engine may restart after shutting the engine down or it may restart hours later after the coil has cooled. If it restarts, it will fail again when it heats up. If you suspect a weak coil, you can often see the coil arching with little light flashes under dark conditions or you may hear the arch as it buzzes.
That's how classics are made. You are adding a ton of value by keeping the truck alive and in like new working shape, if you ever decide to sell it. I've an 05 Silverado 4.8L and I'm not selling this girl anytime soon. Even if I spend a few 100s here and there on repairs and maintenance, I know her better than anyone, it's mine, payed off, and it's super easy and fun working on it without all the modern sensors and plastics that are a pain to diagnose, expensive to repair, and add nothing to the fun of driving a truck. Not to mention I get people knocking on my door all the time asking if I'm salling it, the demand for these well kept "old" trucks is still very high, and new trucks way too expensive.
I drive a 30 year old truck and it still runs like a champ. 1994 Chevrolet 1500.
Thanks for your great videos. They are very informative and easily understood. I've been a maintenance mechanic nearly 50 years and I can attest to a well maintained preventive maintenance program saving major breakdowns of production equipment. Keep up the great work and don't pay any attention to the "parts cannon" nay sayers !
love the channel man! I have a 1995 chevy silverado with the 5 speed and 5.7 TBI. I have been restoring/modifying it slowley over the past few years. I totally agree with you on replacing 25/26 yo parts, replaced suspension in front with brand new, and feels like a brand new truck suspension
I have an 05 tundra and last year I went on a trip. I changed the front brakes and checked the rear. As well as front and rear shocks, alt and belt. All were not failing though it gave me piece of mind. And that's enough for me.
Man you are so right, I have a 1991 Dodge D250 Cummins and I do what you do , I know those parts are 30 years old. 345,000 miles and still tickin over. Two lift pumps in 15 years. GREAT. Enjoy your channel.
Jimmy, my thought process is the same as yours when it comes to automotive maintenance. I did the same for a '91 Ford Ranger, now with 200K miles. Electrical parts and common failure parts were super cheap especially about 8-10 years ago. I seen it as a win-win situation.
Spot on! I've been doing the same thing with my '98 Suburban. PLUS, I travel remotely in Aust. often on my own, so I like knowing stuff is good (but I also carry spares as you just can't buy stuff for these trucks in Australia.
Tech tip In a pinch a small amount of rtv around the broken connector will hold it in for a long time and Silicone is pretty easy to peel off later on if need be
My 1995 Suburban with a 350 throttle body engine ran 300,000 miles with no problems until rear quarter panels started to rust. Now I'm running a 2008 Sierra with over 200,000 miles. No fancy TV screens on the dash for me! My truck runs and feels like new without the new price tag.
I completely agree with you. I have a 95 Ford ranger and I've been doing the same but I do keep some of the parts that are worth it just in case sometimes the new parts (cheaper made) don't last as long
That is a super clean truck for a 95! I have a 98 Chevy pickup that’s totally rotted out in some areas it’s a shame the rust got to it because it’s otherwise in great shape and runs perfectly. You’re lucky you got such a clean example of a 90’s GM.
All depends on where you live.
I live close to the Gulf of Mexico (Texas) like 60 miles from the ocean
We have humid and salty air quite often but surprisingly trucks don’t rot out down here unless they’re a second or 3rd gen dodge…..
there’s plenty of 50 and 40 year old square bodies still on the road down here you can’t throw a rock without hitting a GMT-400 series somewhere. Mine truck is a 91 k3500.
Absolutely zero rust or rot except for where the radiator was leaking for years……. Only thing that ever makes my truck quite running is when crap in the fuel tank plugs the strainer screen I usually just hit the tank with a mallet. And it solves the problem…..
gmt-400 cheap to buy
Easy and cheap to work on
And just all around loyal trucks. Been running mine every day for 6 years.
You make a good point here. Do your maintenance regularly and do it right. Then it won't even matter how old your vehicle is.
Just like myself ; look over everything and keep it in top shape. Preventive maintenance
Recently did the map sensor on my 88 k1500. That along with the TPS and IAC helped alot with idle and throttle response. I was getting a surge in my throttle so I went with all three and now my truck is running amazing
Tps?
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TPS (Throttle Position Sensor)
I do the same thing keep it up
Another benefit is: here it is 3 years later and those inexpensive parts ain't cheap anymore. You saved a ton of money.
agree 100 percent mine is 22 yrs old runs and drives like new i do the same thing fix it before it breaks keep the old part as back up in case of emergency
Some of the new electric parts don't work well either. I bought a few of them over the years. Awesome video thanks for sharing.
I agree, and if it's not too expensive to "fire the parts canon" like newer vehicle that require parts that cost more than these older rigs are valued at
Ten years ago I purchased a 1999 Burb to use as an RV. We had it in tip top, like new, condition all the time - ready to drive coast-to-coast at a moments notice. It worked out great!
Last fall my wife and the Burb were in an accident. The difference between walking away and passing away was the Suburban. Sadly, the Suburban didn’t make it.
I have since replaced it with another 99. 3/4 ton with hydro-boost brakes(The brakes on the 1500 are a real weak spot).
The process of restoring to like-new has begun……
I just bought my first car, a 1988 s10 blazer. I honestly dont know much about cars, but with the repair manual and just a bit of research you can fix a lot by yourself on these older vehicles. They are great to learn. Greetings from Bavaria, Germany
I got that engine 4.3 v6 on a Silverado truck with 400,000 kilometers
Oil changes don't over heated
You got a lot of faith on Amazon. You should look into all the fake OEM parts on Amazon
The word cheap has always scared me.
Having several trucks and cars and fixing them myself is much more satisfying and cheaper than than a payment for one new vehicle! I know them inside and out and can fix them without a shops 120 - 150 an hour bill to do next to nothing!
I like this guy because I think just like he does. I fired off the parts cannon when I bought my 70 Buick GS 350 with 95,000 highway miles back in '78 and drove my family in that car without breaking down on the road for 10 years and another 87,000+ miles. Water pump, coil, timing chain and gears, oil pump, carb rebuild, ball joints and steering idler, shocks, disks pads, rebuilt master cylinder, rebuilt brake calipers, fluids all around many times, wiper motor. I bought it for $900 and preventative maintenance over the course of time might have cost $2000 with all work done by me. 10 years.. not too bad and it was still running when I parked it.
Did you see Hoovies garages new video? He seems to agree with you about this truck.
Did you change that old spare tire out with one that matches your current tire sizes yet? I see tons of lifted truck guys failing to do it. Running 35” or bigger tires with a 30” spare on can prove disastrous for ones axles/differential . Did you re-torque your lift kit yet?
I'm guilty for not doing this. Thanks for the heads up!
I do carry a plug kit and compressor, but still.
Good point. A guy I knew destroyed both front axles on an early 2000s Chevy truck because he ran a small spare off road after having a flat. I run 4 inch bigger tires on my Excursion and I keep my best tire from my last set as a spare.
I just picked up a 95 k1500. I’m starting my journey of bringing it back to life. These videos definitely help. Thanks!
Yes you are correct sir; Trouble shooting with money is a costly and foolish gesture.
Well all I gotta say is the manufacturing process is not 100% and bad new parts can and will leave you scratching your head
Looo up the bathtub curve- perfectly illustrated why both you and 1road have valid perspectives simultaneously
N E W.... never ever worked.
next time on 1ROAD rebuilding my motor becuase i dont wont it to fail
just joking, i dont blame you for changing parts before they break if they are cheap
Amen ROAD1! Its called bench marking the vehicle, so you can trust it! The SMART THING TO DO! REALLY REALLY SMART!
Especially soft components like belts, hoses, seals.
I did the same with my two 35 year old vehicles. Two 1986 Toyota 4X4 SR5 Turbo Extra-cab pickups. These are real unicorns. New injectors, fuel pump, fuel gauge sender, bypass hoses, radiator hoses, radiator, valve tappet screws, belts, spark plugs, spark plug wires, heater control valve, battery, air filter, turbo charger rebuilds, all sensors were tested, oil changed with factory filter, ALL fluids changed front to rear, greased ALL zerk fittings EVERYWHERE (most folks don't grab a grease gun or are too lazy), new shocks, sway bar end links, brakes, plus inspected EVERYTHING. Doing the fuel pump and fuel sender also gave me the opportunity to drop the tank to clean and inspect it. Man was it GROSS! How the hell did leaves and bugs get in there???
I don't regret doing this AT ALL. Took a bit of time. A few weekends, but worth it. After I finished, I treated it with new BFG KO2 tires. Icing on the cake! Runs and drives like a new vehicle.
Money well spent, and I have vehicles worth more than what I paid for them, and can trust them like a new car. I could have just drove them after changing the fluids, but the... 'I need to know its ok' wouldn't have been there. They tap key start and have ZERO ISSUES! People can have their car payments for 5 to 7 years+. NOT ME! Thank you for taking the time to create the content for everyone to enjoy and learn from. Love the channel and thumbs up. By the way, what camera (model, etc) do you film your channel with?
Treat your everyday driver like you would an aircraft. Moderate incremental improvements when and where necessary. Sound and sensible.
By the way, these GMT-400 trucks and SUVs (in beautiful brand new condition or with low miles) will go up in value
How do you figure?
@@ranbymonkeys2384 because most of these GMT-400 trucks and SUVs are hard to find in good condition with low miles
@@omarzowila OK, I'm having a hard time finding the original price of lets say a 1988 GMT-400 at compared to what (like you say) a good condition low mileage and lets find out, shall we. I just can't find the original MSRP of one. EDIT: I have a 1985 Corvette, I know what brings a vehicle value, by the way.
The reason they are so cheap is that sometimes they are counterfeit.
That's all right brother. The "parts cannon" is hands on, self education. All the while, incrementally learning your vehicle inside and out. I like the vids and used more than one of them as reference on my own. Keep on doin it yourself. God speed.
You are so right!! One make’s hay while the sun is high and fixes a roof before it’s raining.
Acdelco doesn’t mean good now a days. On these old gms I’ve had really good luck with standard parts or denso
Delphi, NAPA and CarQuest are all good after market parts
Buddy you couldn't be more wrong with the parts that are purchased today in 2023.. I'm a full-time mechanic and have been for over 30 years I can tell you with absolute certainty you do not want to pull a 25-year-old part off and replace it with a new piece of Chinese junk. You cannot guarantee that it'll work out of the box you could not guarantee to ever work like the original OEM part was designed for. Can't even trust new OEM parts compared to the old ones. If that part has made it 25 years without causing a problem you're a fool to change it....
He gives a whole new meaning to shade tree mechanic
Took some of my old parts off and put them on the shelf just incase the new ones fail, so I understand what you mean.
This guy is messing up everybody , by recommending cheap Chinese yunky crap , from the f****ng AMAZON .
You are right buddy !
I think you're missing the point he's replacing "common failure parts". e.g. coolant hoses. Yes, original assembly parts are always the best, even OEM is not as good as originally assembled. But over time rubber and plastic parts degrade due to heat cycles and time is the main indicator of failure. Will the new OEM last as long as originally assembled? No. But that just means you will need to replace them at 10-15 years instead of 25. The point being coolant hoses and plastic radiators are a ticking time bomb after 20 years and prophylactic replacement just makes sense if you would rather change the part on your driveway rather than call a tow truck.
That's how we roll; Appreciate your knowledge and enthusiasm
It's always nice to be able to change all the parts on your vehicle, but some people don't have a money tree in their backyard 🤔
Yeah nobody is forced to own a vehicle it's a privilege if a person does not have the money or gets freaked out about the price of something like wiper blades or brake light bulbs then he or she should just take the bus
@@master6435
Well they could always walk, the huffin and puffin will shut up the complaints!
@@zelvinhenry8068 Yo G I work at a auto parts store that ends with zone have seen customers that come in thinking that the $7000 BMW needs to replace water pump when they find out that it's more then $250 to replace because the pump is electric not a simple belt drive want a band-aid fix instead end just going a selling the BMW and make the vehicle someone else problem
@@master6435 to be able to travel freely is a right not a privilege it's one of the basis of a free society and a republic like ours unless you live in Boulder
@@calvarybuilders5689 bud your not going to win the argument I'm talking about owning a vehicle is a privilege not a right people should read before they reply... (face palm)
This is just how to take care of any vehicle there is no excuse to have a hafe broken vehicle domestic or foreign!
My 1981 GMC is always ready to work, commute, or go rescue anyone anywhere at any place.
She sits all the time, but she gets maintained perfecto.
I'd stick with a 25 year old part over anything made in China.
You have too look for original parts ( IF AVAILABLE ) & NOT MUCH IS MADE HERE ANY MORE, SADLY.
I usually buy the Chinese part and keep my old sensors on these. From what I can gather, delco isn’t what it used to be and doesn’t mean much anymore. I’ve used a lot of oriellys parts and they have all treated me well so far. I’m not throwing a part that costs 3x as much when another part that’s much cheaper works just fine. Especially when my vehicle is 30 years old and has 270k on it. I get what you’re saying and I agree to a point but is it really worth it? Delco is expensive and from what I read, they have a similar failure rate as oriellys parts. Plus oriellys usually comes with a lifetime warranty.
This man must be my damn clone. I fire the parts cannon for literally every reason he said. And the experience is awesome. You learn something. That's why doing it yourself, is so wonderful.
U remind me of the the old saying they don’t build them like they used to. great job, I love the older trucks built by mechanics and not engineers that never take them apart.