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Old 12-03-2011, 09:21 PM   #11
Mechanic77
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Re: 2004 Tahoe 5.3 weird idle

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Originally Posted by clinebarger View Post
I run Delco or NGK plugs. I dont recommend running any type of "gimmick" spark plug.

If it idles worse when its cold......Intake gaskets are known to cause this symtom. If it they have never been replaced.....I would replace them as a maintainence item at 148K.
+1 on the intake gaskets.....I've run in to two of them in the last few months. The best way to know for sure is to use a smoke machine and smoke the intake....you'll see smoke coming out at the gasket if you have a problem

If you do the intake gaskets, I would recommend getting the better Fel-pro gaskets that are molded rubber over steel frame instead of the stock plastic holder with a seal.....do it once and be done with it
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