Trip from houston to dallas, one way...what to check replace - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cfan10 · 04-16-2012, 12:54 PM

Steering wheel is shaking at high speeds, but I didn't want to replace bushings, ball joints, tie rod ends and sleeves. Until I moved to dallas.
But I am doing an oil change, tune up, changing belts, tires, coolent, hoses, p/s pump, fan clutch, thermostat, oil pan gasket, waterpump gaskets, thermostat gasket, exhaust manifold gaskets. New interstate battery. Possily waterpump.
Is there anything I'm missing here. Transmission also needs front seals, so it has a slight leak, thinking I'll just top it off for the drive. But it will be taken care of in dallas.
Ujoint replaced, trans gasket, filter.
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gramps · 04-16-2012, 01:09 PM

Leaking front Trans seal = broke down. Done it twice I won't let another bad front seal claim another of my transmissions.
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motornut · 04-16-2012, 04:40 PM

figure out your route,post it, members might be able to help if bigger stuff comes up

HTX86chevy · 04-16-2012, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by motornut

figure out your route,post it, members might be able to help if bigger stuff comes up

That is an awesome idea. That is what makes this forum the best out there. everyone is willing to help at a moments notice.

grayharville · 04-17-2012, 12:37 AM

Replace water pump and flush the radiator good. check all the tires, check the rear end fluid, repack front wheel bearings, spare tire, basic tool kit, extra fluids, snacks, beer, etc.

wyattglock · 04-17-2012, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by cfan10

Steering wheel is shaking at high speeds, but I didn't want to replace bushings, ball joints, tie rod ends and sleeves. Until I moved to dallas.
But I am doing an oil change, tune up, changing belts, tires, coolent, hoses, p/s pump, fan clutch, thermostat, oil pan gasket, waterpump gaskets, thermostat gasket, exhaust manifold gaskets. New interstate battery. Possily waterpump.
Is there anything I'm missing here. Transmission also needs front seals, so it has a slight leak, thinking I'll just top it off for the drive. But it will be taken care of in dallas.
Ujoint replaced, trans gasket, filter.
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Not sure if you are replacing or just checking air in the tires, but if you aren't replacing them or they are not new, get them balanced. Could help reduce the shaking a little.

xrcr · 04-17-2012, 11:06 AM

I'd check my speed on the trip. Loose front ends concern me. Take it easy.

gchemist · 04-17-2012, 08:20 PM

I'm in Austin.

Goldfinger · 04-17-2012, 08:33 PM

as long as it's been properly maintain she will make it. DON'T FORGET YOUR BRAKES! I forgot to check them on a 1400mile trip ended up shattering the shoes and creating much more of a problem. other than that a maintained truck will do well

04-16-2012, 12:54 PM	#1
cfan10 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 977	Trip from houston to dallas, one way...what to check replace Steering wheel is shaking at high speeds, but I didn't want to replace bushings, ball joints, tie rod ends and sleeves. Until I moved to dallas. But I am doing an oil change, tune up, changing belts, tires, coolent, hoses, p/s pump, fan clutch, thermostat, oil pan gasket, waterpump gaskets, thermostat gasket, exhaust manifold gaskets. New interstate battery. Possily waterpump. Is there anything I'm missing here. Transmission also needs front seals, so it has a slight leak, thinking I'll just top it off for the drive. But it will be taken care of in dallas. Ujoint replaced, trans gasket, filter. Posted via Mobile Device

04-16-2012, 01:09 PM	#2
gramps Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Mankato MN Posts: 30	Re: Trip from houston to dallas, one way...what to check replace Leaking front Trans seal = broke down. Done it twice I won't let another bad front seal claim another of my transmissions. Posted via Mobile Device

04-16-2012, 04:40 PM	#3
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Trip from houston to dallas, one way...what to check replace figure out your route,post it, members might be able to help if bigger stuff comes up __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

04-17-2012, 12:37 AM	#5
grayharville ^^who I am^^ what I say> Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Murchison, Tx Posts: 992	Re: Trip from houston to dallas, one way...what to check replace Replace water pump and flush the radiator good. check all the tires, check the rear end fluid, repack front wheel bearings, spare tire, basic tool kit, extra fluids, snacks, beer, etc. __________________ 70 chevy LWB 350/TH350 Barn find (AKA the 70) http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=406364 East Tx Squares

04-17-2012, 11:06 AM	#7
xrcr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Foristell, MO Posts: 418	Re: Trip from houston to dallas, one way...what to check replace I'd check my speed on the trip. Loose front ends concern me. Take it easy.

04-17-2012, 08:20 PM	#8
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: Trip from houston to dallas, one way...what to check replace I'm in Austin. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

04-17-2012, 08:33 PM	#9
Goldfinger Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: laurel hill Fl Posts: 645	Re: Trip from houston to dallas, one way...what to check replace as long as it's been properly maintain she will make it. DON'T FORGET YOUR BRAKES! I forgot to check them on a 1400mile trip ended up shattering the shoes and creating much more of a problem. other than that a maintained truck will do well __________________ 1985 C10 Custom Deluxe LWB 305/700r4 [ Goldfinger ] 1999 k3500 crew cab dually 6.5tdi/4l80e Last edited by Goldfinger; 04-17-2012 at 08:41 PM.



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