Author Topic: Project LBZ (Read 5941 times)

Flyin6 · « **Reply #100 on:** September 26, 2021, 08:01:18 PM »

Quote from: Sammconn on September 25, 2021, 07:30:08 PM

Quote from: JR on September 25, 2021, 02:11:57 PM
Cleaned up nice. Going to blob any paint in there ??

If the steering box is loose, good time to address as wheel as the stabilizer.
Paint. Wire loom. Tape.
More cleaning.

Then cognito steering brace kit.
Then tighten the steering box up some.

Good ole oil change.

Sammconn · « **Reply #101 on:** September 30, 2021, 10:31:54 PM »

We’ll time for another update.
Been far too busy at work with shutdowns.
Cutting into my home time.
That and dark before 20:00 now.

So into the truck wiring harnesses.
Same treatment plus a thorough degreasing as these have been well coated with various power steering issues over the years.

Finger stick removal as it hasn’t been needed since my tune and the other truck will need now.

Picking through slowly.

Storing the finished stuff out of the engine bay.

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Sammconn · « **Reply #102 on:** September 30, 2021, 10:34:14 PM »

Split the hydro boost in the truck to replace the leaking seals.
Hopefully put the darned thing in the right direction…time will tell.

Last of the replacing loom. Man did the trans harness hold a lot of dirt and oil.

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Sammconn · « **Reply #103 on:** September 30, 2021, 10:35:37 PM »

With all the wiring looked over and cleaned up it was time for paint.
Well POR-15.

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Sammconn · « **Reply #104 on:** September 30, 2021, 10:38:29 PM »

Then it was mail day and parts.

You know what’s super easy to install with the motor and everything out?
The cognito steering brace kit.

You can even see it from above. Lol.

And while I was doing this I remembered I had a new steering stabilizer also.

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Sammconn · « **Reply #105 on:** September 30, 2021, 10:42:57 PM »

It seems I’m missing some pics but alas I’m getting tired of my mess.

New steering stabilizer in.
Another coat of POR-15.
Then rubberized undercoating.

Hopefully many more years of nice under the engine now.

Then last night at 18:00 HH6 was leaving to go out.

I was torquing flywheel bolts to 250. The last of my ARP shares…

And with a bit of magic turned the engine around and started the final approach.

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Sammconn · « **Reply #106 on:** September 30, 2021, 10:47:49 PM »

With everything ready I put the hood up all the way and headed out of the garage.

Mimicking removal height and positions I slowly wiggled this pretty thing into its new home.

Although the leveller may have not been need for removal it came in real handy to match the bell housing to the trans.

On its mounts and looking mighty fine.

With the transplant started, the heart and driveline mated there’s not a lot left in this journey.

I’m out for a week however so stay tuned.

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Flyin6 · « **Reply #107 on:** September 30, 2021, 11:40:36 PM »

Ahh, don't we all enjoy a through fluid change!

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #108 on:** October 01, 2021, 06:06:18 AM »

What a journey!

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JR · « **Reply #109 on:** October 03, 2021, 12:12:22 PM »

Great work. You know my hydro boost was leaking and I replaced it with a '11 unit, great upgrade.

Sammconn · « **Reply #110 on:** October 10, 2021, 05:24:41 PM »

So I’ve been pressing on in the background.
I’ve been back to the city since dropping the motor back in.

Reinstalling torque converter bolts.
FaceTime again.
Was way better with the new manifolds though.

Splashing parts back on.

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Sammconn · « **Reply #111 on:** October 10, 2021, 05:28:50 PM »

So…

When I pulled the original, I somehow managed to bust a fuel return tee.

When I reinstalled the new one…

Well shoot…

So, when I pulled the motor, my buddy disconnected the fuel lines.
I buggered the original shifting them around.
The bracket that holds the fuel lines hooked the return line.
When I was installing the fuel lines, well… hooked it again.

Good news I had another motor.
Pulled some pieces and called it good.

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Sammconn · « **Reply #112 on:** October 10, 2021, 05:33:21 PM »

So as I started the removal, I pulled the bolts and nuts from the torsion bar keys.

It’s been up and down to low rider all along.

With no spring pressure, welp, the sway bar holds the wheel tucked up.

For anyone who hasn’t seen the bottom of the fuel filter head, that’s it.

More stuff in.
Filled with fresh oil and antifreeze.
No exhaust so 21:30 may be late to start it up.

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JR · « **Reply #113 on:** October 10, 2021, 06:30:58 PM »

With what you have done, why not new return line fittings? New from gm I hear are the best, the chinese stuff breaks like old parts.

Sammconn · « **Reply #114 on:** October 10, 2021, 08:06:43 PM »

Quote from: JR on October 10, 2021, 06:30:58 PM

With what you have done, why not new return line fittings? New from gm I hear are the best, the chinese stuff breaks like old parts.

Previously not broken, no need to fix IMO.

Genuine on the way for the other one.

Sammconn · « **Reply #115 on:** October 11, 2021, 10:34:24 PM »

So when we got back from the lake tonight I spent a couple hours adding parts.

But first I tightened all the darned ground connections and started it up.
Took three really long cranks with a reprime between.
Then she lit right up.
Imagine that a battery not charging message. Duh, it has no belt yet. Added belt and power steering oil, four times, that’s checked now too.

For the record, the fan shroud should be installed prior to radiator. Otherwise you cuss and pinch fingers and ultimately break it as it goes in.

More parts cleaned up and painted.
Tomorrow hopefully get the front end rebuilt.

Punch list:
Front end bits and lights.
Fender liners.
Redneck alignment while keys are out.
Core hold downs and hood latch assembly.
Exhaust.
Set front end height.
Rear bags.

And whatever else I’m forgetting.

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Sammconn · « **Reply #116 on:** October 12, 2021, 10:56:24 PM »

Punch list shrinking.

Forgot my phone till it was way dark.

Exhaust on.
Core all bolted in.
Hood latch assembly back in.
New 5100’s and bump stops in on the front.
Grille all blacked out.
Oil is oil and not milkshake.
Coolant level still good.
Those two check boxes checked.

Tomorrow we push on further.
And hopefully some pics in the light.
Might even get a small drive in tomorrow.

stlaser · « **Reply #117 on:** October 12, 2021, 11:06:24 PM »

Short list

Sammconn · « **Reply #118 on:** October 13, 2021, 11:15:47 AM »

Quote from: stlaser on October 12, 2021, 11:06:24 PM

Short list

It’s coming.
I need the truck by the weekend.
I need to be able to trust it in a couple weeks.

So, the short list has a few wants removed.
Next year, I have oil change 2.0 scheduled.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #119 on:** October 13, 2021, 09:14:04 PM »

Quote from: Sammconn on October 13, 2021, 11:15:47 AM

Quote from: stlaser on October 12, 2021, 11:06:24 PM
Short list
It’s coming.
I need the truck by the weekend.
I need to be able to trust it in a couple weeks.

So, the short list has a few wants removed.
Next year, I have oil change 2.0 scheduled.

Do tell...

Sammconn · « **Reply #120 on:** October 14, 2021, 09:12:50 AM »

Quote from: Flyin6 on October 13, 2021, 09:14:04 PM

Quote from: Sammconn on October 13, 2021, 11:15:47 AM
Quote from: stlaser on October 12, 2021, 11:06:24 PM
Short list
It’s coming.
I need the truck by the weekend.
I need to be able to trust it in a couple weeks.

So, the short list has a few wants removed.
Next year, I have oil change 2.0 scheduled.

Do tell...

Only bodywork stuff.
I've got holes...big holes...in bad spots.
And if I'm UNLUCKY, I'll find a GMT800 chassis and 8 foot box...

Yeah, that type of part duex...

Sammconn · « **Reply #121 on:** October 14, 2021, 09:19:23 AM »

So to carry on.
The last couple days have been low to mid 40's, and rainy.
I NEED to get this done, but man it sucks wrenching in the rain.

I was a soaked wet noodle when I came in at 21:45 or so last night.
Due to the monsoon, no real progress pics.
But lots of progress.

Front end and grill all back together.

As I was readying to install the key bolts, I remembered i needed to change these bushings.

Turns out that they're a giant pain in the butt.
My recommendation to anyone who needs to do these, but the OEM part...
Save yourself some misery...

With poor weather looming in the forecast, the punch list is down to:

Paint outside frame rails (Maybe)
Install air bags
Rocker guard front and rear bumpers to buy time till OC2.0 (Oil Change part two)
Install new light bar (eventually)
Fender liners.
Set ride height.
Go for a drive to assess alignment (Redneck align if needed)

So if I read that right, three things left that NEED done.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #122 on:** October 14, 2021, 09:20:06 AM »

Never a small undertaking, these projects we all seem to fall into!

Here's hoping Sam finds the chassis he needs.

Sammconn · « **Reply #123 on:** October 14, 2021, 09:22:59 AM »

Quote from: Flyin6 on October 14, 2021, 09:20:06 AM

Never a small undertaking, these projects we all seem to fall into!

Here's hoping Sam finds the chassis he needs.

I do hope to find one, and it should be easy enough.
If it's a diesel chassis would be an absolute bonus...
I really don't want to do this, but have regretted being two weeks late to order the long box I wanted in 2006.
It was a 14 week lead, and I needed to be in it in 12, they couldn't guarantee, so here I am...

Sammconn · « **Reply #124 on:** October 14, 2021, 09:54:06 AM »

Welp…found one…
Email sent.
We shall see what the deal is…

Argh…

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JR · « **Reply #125 on:** October 14, 2021, 10:57:45 AM »

Have a pop up shade? When you have to they work, you still get wet but not rained on.

I have rear liners doubt I will ever use, probably cost more to ship than buy new.

Sammconn · « **Reply #126 on:** October 14, 2021, 09:07:46 PM »

No none of that stuff JR.
I just suck it up.

Anywho.
Drive the truck trunk to loosen the wheels to put the air bags in.
No beuno.
Assembled what could be and am calling it a night.

It’s about 34 degrees and pouring rain.
For now.
Will be shocked if it doesn’t snow yet tonight.

I plan to do a trans relearn over the weekend and hope it goes well. It seemed doggy tonight but may have just been me trying to get the wheels loose and not paying any attention.
Going to drive the truck a bit and see if I need a new tune. Didn’t go far enough or hard enough to know anything just yet.
But I need it in three weeks to head out.
So onward I go.

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Sammconn · « **Reply #127 on:** October 14, 2021, 09:08:17 PM »

Oh and that frame I found was no good.

A looking I will keep.

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Sammconn · « **Reply #128 on:** October 15, 2021, 08:21:01 PM »

Welp.
I’ve got 20 odd miles on it now.
Low coolant on the way to lake.
Only half surprised.
Check engine light for fuel temp inlut high ordomething odd like that.

It drives like crap.
I think it needs a retune.
I do need to do a trans relearn, but turbo spools way late and slow.
It’s like it’s in tow haul mode when not.

I’ll talk to John next week.
I suspect the exhaust changes I made are to blame.

But I’ll drive it. Lol.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #129 on:** October 15, 2021, 10:06:02 PM »

Quote from: Sammconn on October 15, 2021, 08:21:01 PM

Welp.
I’ve got 20 odd miles on it now.
Low coolant on the way to lake.
Only half surprised.
Check engine light for fuel temp inlut high ordomething odd like that.

It drives like crap.
I think it needs a retune.
I do need to do a trans relearn, but turbo spools way late and slow.
It’s like it’s in tow haul mode when not.

I’ll talk to John next week.
I suspect the exhaust changes I made are to blame.

But I’ll drive it. Lol.

Persistence...

Stay at it

You will figure it out

and

Use all of us!

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #130 on:** October 15, 2021, 10:31:24 PM »

Check for boost leaks?

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Sammconn · « **Reply #131 on:** October 18, 2021, 10:14:17 PM »

Ok.

So I had a check engine light.

P0183

A quick google foo told me:
P0183 - generic. Fuel temperature sensor input high.

A bit more digging…
This code is set when ambient is below -40.
Not sure why I haven’t saw it before but that matters not.
The computer “thinks” it needs to change the fuel mapping as its “so” cold.
I say that with all sarcasm intended.
Sorry guys. Lol.

So I googled where the heck this thing is.
Not terrible but not far from it.

Turns out it wasn’t plugged in correctly…based on the click when pressed.

Test drive says it’s fixed!
Man it pulls good.
Boy the MBRP 4” exhaust with the manis and new pipes sounds some good.
Got a real V-8 sound to it now for sure.

Now to put some I can trust you miles on it.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #132 on:** October 18, 2021, 10:57:46 PM »

Cool!

Those are the kind of fixes we all hope for!

JR · « **Reply #133 on:** October 18, 2021, 11:32:41 PM »

Sweet,,,,,

Check your PM.

KensAuto · « **Reply #134 on:** October 19, 2021, 10:53:28 PM »

You need a new frame? Was the donor truck worse?

Wait, you said 8' box, I think the donor was standard box...?

Sammconn · « **Reply #135 on:** October 20, 2021, 03:12:29 PM »

Yeah, looking for long box and long box frame...
Not that I really want to take on that project.

Sammconn · « **Reply #136 on:** October 25, 2021, 11:10:09 AM »

Well, failure number one.

This o-ring.
How.
How do you fail the install on a stand…
And why 250 miles to show up.

Well it’s fixed. Again. Lol.

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Flyin6 · « **Reply #137 on:** October 25, 2021, 05:44:05 PM »

Miss it?
It wiggle loose?
Went cheap and re-used the old one
Was concentratin' on those philly-steak subs too much the other night
It died of natural causes
It was of Chinese manufacture

Choose one^^^^

Sammconn · « **Reply #138 on:** October 25, 2021, 07:41:50 PM »

Quote from: Flyin6 on October 25, 2021, 05:44:05 PM

Miss it?
It wiggle loose?
Went cheap and re-used the old one
Was concentratin' on those philly-steak subs too much the other night
It died of natural causes
It was of Chinese manufacture

Choose one^^^^

Probably number last being everthing is getting farmed out.
But it appears that I pinched it somehow installing.
Just can’t add how it took so long to fail.
Unless I only half pinched it.
Dunno but it’s fixed.

Sammconn · « **Reply #139 on:** November 09, 2021, 09:06:20 PM »

Welp, made it out to my parents where I’ll be hunting.
800 odd miles of no grief.

Had the water pump off five times on Sunday.
Finally got the thing sealed up.

I hope I’m good now.

JR · « **Reply #140 on:** November 09, 2021, 09:28:27 PM »

That must have been miserable to do over and over.

What hoses did you use, stock GM? Sure mine are due with 225k.

Sammconn · « **Reply #141 on:** November 10, 2021, 11:08:00 AM »

I had a pressure tester.
So other than reassembly not terrible.
Some of the not included in the complete gasket set are different thickness maybe than my kit was.

Rad hoses have been done previously.
Replaced lower again as I had one because I thought it had failed again previously.

You’ll know when it’s time. Lol.
The bottom one leaks at all of the engineered failure points.
Once it starts…
But a real paint to change.
So with literally everything out of the way. Why not.