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84 400 · 09-26-2006, 04:30 PM

Well the tahoe turned 115k the other day and the 1000k over haul is long over do. I did the front diff fluid the rear diff with the posi additive, tranny got flushed and filter today. needs to have the rad flushed. I will also flush the power steering myself. Basically i will do most of this myself with the exception on the trans and rad flush that the dealer will do. So i need to do some New spark plugs, and clean the tB. On the spark plugs is there anything that you guys suggest?
2000 tahoe ls 4x4

also Is ther any things that i should also pay close attention to? I am also cleaning rust on the frame and body and re painting.

Thanks

molnar55 · 09-26-2006, 06:03 PM

Don not forget to drain and fill the transfer case. I would replace the plugs if it has 100k on it. Also look at the pcv valve. The dealership I work at, we have a very good fuel system service that is a 4 part system. 1. goes in the fuel tank. 2. Down the intake. 3. We block off the fuel sending and return lines and hook the machine directly into the lines. This allows the vehicle to run off the cleaner only. 4. Clean the tb. The product line is called BG. I have had a lot of luck with it. Here is a link to their site: http://www.bgprod.com Sorry for the long rant. (And no I do not work for them.) Also, pay attention to the intake gaskets. The 5.7 have a tendency to leak.

84 400 · 09-26-2006, 08:08 PM

being a 2000 would it have a 5.7 or 5.3? thos has been a long debate between my freinds and i. also nice truck man i love the bg old beasts. any recomendations on the pluggs?
Thanks alot
ian

TheLlama · 09-27-2006, 02:21 AM

If it is a new style Tahoe it is 5.3... If it is the Square style it is 5.7

Jimbotronics · 09-27-2006, 07:47 AM

Sounds like you got it all covered, might wanna change the air in the tires and top off the headlight fluid.

One of my buddies continuously rants about chevy changing to the 5.3, "they shoulda never got rid of the 5.7" blah blah blah. The thing is, he's never owned anything with a 5.3. I don't arque the point either way, having owned both I think they're both great dependable engines.

67ChevyRedneck · 09-27-2006, 10:00 AM

A stock 5.3 has more HP and Torque than the older 5.7L The new ones will have even more, I think the '07 trucks will be rated around 320 HP. 1999 was the last year of the 5.7 in trucks, it was phased out by the 2000 model year, so there should not be any 5.7L trucks/tahoes/burbs after 1999. I need to do my truck soon, it's at 93K. Good info.

TheLlama · 09-27-2006, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

A stock 5.3 has more HP and Torque than the older 5.7L The new ones will have even more, I think the '07 trucks will be rated around 320 HP. 1999 was the last year of the 5.7 in trucks, it was phased out by the 2000 model year, so there should not be any 5.7L trucks/tahoes/burbs after 1999. I need to do my truck soon, it's at 93K. Good info.

He is talking about a tahoe and they didnt change body style until mid 2000. They have classic models and the newer models in 2000. Classic have a 5.7 and the newer models had the 5.3

ain't_done_yet · 09-27-2006, 09:12 PM

Don't forget spark plug wires!!!

84 400 · 09-27-2006, 11:38 PM

it is the new body style What pluggs and wires would you guys do?
Thanks

ain't_done_yet · 09-28-2006, 09:45 PM

You're gonna get alot of "my 2 cents" here.

Mine is....I stuck w/AC Delco plugs and used Bosch wires.

msgross · 09-28-2006, 11:06 PM

platinum plugs ... I love the power in my 2005 Tahoe with the 5.3, loved the 2001 that I had as well.... The 2003 Z71 Burb was a little underpowered with the 5.3 though...

09-26-2006, 04:30 PM	#1
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,741	100K+ tune up??? Well the tahoe turned 115k the other day and the 1000k over haul is long over do. I did the front diff fluid the rear diff with the posi additive, tranny got flushed and filter today. needs to have the rad flushed. I will also flush the power steering myself. Basically i will do most of this myself with the exception on the trans and rad flush that the dealer will do. So i need to do some New spark plugs, and clean the tB. On the spark plugs is there anything that you guys suggest? 2000 tahoe ls 4x4 also Is ther any things that i should also pay close attention to? I am also cleaning rust on the frame and body and re painting. Thanks __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

09-26-2006, 06:03 PM	#2
molnar55 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Midlothian virginia Posts: 57	Re: 100K+ tune up??? Don not forget to drain and fill the transfer case. I would replace the plugs if it has 100k on it. Also look at the pcv valve. The dealership I work at, we have a very good fuel system service that is a 4 part system. 1. goes in the fuel tank. 2. Down the intake. 3. We block off the fuel sending and return lines and hook the machine directly into the lines. This allows the vehicle to run off the cleaner only. 4. Clean the tb. The product line is called BG. I have had a lot of luck with it. Here is a link to their site: http://www.bgprod.com Sorry for the long rant. (And no I do not work for them.) Also, pay attention to the intake gaskets. The 5.7 have a tendency to leak. __________________ 1967 C-10 6ft Fleet 1972 C-10 6ft Fleet 1955 Belair 2dr post 1984 C-10 6ft Fleet 1999 Chevy Tahoe Click Here For Our Online Store: http://estore.websitepros.com/1269809/StoreFront.bok Home Page: http://www.bumpandgrindgarage.com

09-26-2006, 08:08 PM	#3
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,741	Re: 100K+ tune up??? being a 2000 would it have a 5.7 or 5.3? thos has been a long debate between my freinds and i. also nice truck man i love the bg old beasts. any recomendations on the pluggs? Thanks alot ian __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

09-27-2006, 02:21 AM	#4
TheLlama Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 15	Re: 100K+ tune up??? If it is a new style Tahoe it is 5.3... If it is the Square style it is 5.7

09-27-2006, 07:47 AM	#5
Jimbotronics YA YA Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rockledge, Fl Posts: 1,273	Re: 100K+ tune up??? Sounds like you got it all covered, might wanna change the air in the tires and top off the headlight fluid. One of my buddies continuously rants about chevy changing to the 5.3, "they shoulda never got rid of the 5.7" blah blah blah. The thing is, he's never owned anything with a 5.3. I don't arque the point either way, having owned both I think they're both great dependable engines. __________________ Jimbo '72 SWB - 350 (frame-off resto in progress - donations accepted) '04 Chevy Avalanche '03 Cadillac CTS (wife's ride) Restoration progress - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335707

09-27-2006, 10:00 AM	#6
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: 100K+ tune up??? A stock 5.3 has more HP and Torque than the older 5.7L The new ones will have even more, I think the '07 trucks will be rated around 320 HP. 1999 was the last year of the 5.7 in trucks, it was phased out by the 2000 model year, so there should not be any 5.7L trucks/tahoes/burbs after 1999. I need to do my truck soon, it's at 93K. Good info. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 09-27-2006 at 10:02 AM.

09-27-2006, 09:12 PM	#8
ain't_done_yet and won't ever be Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Arbala, TX Posts: 159	Re: 100K+ tune up??? Don't forget spark plug wires!!! __________________ '82 SWB 1/2T Silverado (project) '96 SWB 1/2T Silverado, factory leather, Sony CD, Sirius Satellite 2006 Ram 3500 Megacab 4x4 SRW, AMSOIL/Injen CAI, AMSOIL By-Pass, Mag-Hytech cover, AMSOIL Lubriants throughout, and much more!! CHANGE YOUR MIND...NOT YOUR OIL

09-27-2006, 11:38 PM	#9
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,741	Re: 100K+ tune up??? it is the new body style What pluggs and wires would you guys do? Thanks __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

09-28-2006, 09:45 PM	#10
ain't_done_yet and won't ever be Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Arbala, TX Posts: 159	Re: 100K+ tune up??? You're gonna get alot of "my 2 cents" here. Mine is....I stuck w/AC Delco plugs and used Bosch wires. __________________ '82 SWB 1/2T Silverado (project) '96 SWB 1/2T Silverado, factory leather, Sony CD, Sirius Satellite 2006 Ram 3500 Megacab 4x4 SRW, AMSOIL/Injen CAI, AMSOIL By-Pass, Mag-Hytech cover, AMSOIL Lubriants throughout, and much more!! CHANGE YOUR MIND...NOT YOUR OIL Last edited by ain't_done_yet; 09-28-2006 at 09:51 PM. Reason: wrong info

09-28-2006, 11:06 PM	#11
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 100K+ tune up??? platinum plugs ... I love the power in my 2005 Tahoe with the 5.3, loved the 2001 that I had as well.... The 2003 Z71 Burb was a little underpowered with the 5.3 though...



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