What Did You Do To Your G-Body Today? [2020]

[Injectedcutty]

After some phone calls, stopping at parts stores to look at hubs, I ended up buying some Napa store brand hubs. Yes, the box says made in China which I'm not happy about, but these are actually legit SKF brand hubs made for Napa. The Oreilly house brand looked just like the ebay ones, where as the SKF/Napa hubs look nicer.
My other thought is if I have an issue they are under warranty instead of fighting rockauto or whoever else. I'll update once installed and some test miles are done.

 

[fleming442]

After getting stranded last week with a no start electrical gremlin, I determined that a starter and ignition switch were in order. I started on the ignition switch because interior, hardest, and clean-ish. Got it in, and went under for the starter. Would you believe the damn nut on the terminal was almost falling off? Tighten it up and.......

What's our favorite phrase? That's right: SEND IT!

 

[mc1984ss]

After getting stranded last week with a no start electrical gremlin, I determined that a starter and ignition switch were in order. I started on the ignition switch because interior, hardest, and clean-ish. Got it in, and went under for the starter. Would you believe the damn nut on the terminal was almost falling off? Tighten it up and.......

What's our favorite phrase? That's right: SEND IT!
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Which nut?

 

[fleming442]

Which nut?

The 8mm that holds the purple wire on. It started while I was tapping it, so I figured the starter was crap. My neighbor even called it, as I scoffed. Sumbich was right.

 

[Clutch]

The 8mm that holds the purple wire on. It started while I was tapping it, so I figured the starter was crap. My neighbor even called it, as I scoffed. Sumbich was right.

And here I thought it was the one behind the wheel

 

[mc1984ss]

The 8mm that holds the purple wire on. It started while I was tapping it, so I figured the starter was crap. My neighbor even called it, as I scoffed. Sumbich was right.

Thanks! When I see or hear of instances like this I try to learn from them. I'll have to look at mine for preventive maintenance

 

[Injectedcutty]

Got the hubs swapped out, everything sealed and tightened up, car back on the ground. I really hope this fixes it because this guy can't keep replacing hubs!

 

[Ribbedroof]

I recently lost what little faith I had in genuine AC parts. My plow truck likes to eat power steering pump tanks. The tank rusts then leaks, and requires replacement. SO! What does AC Delco do? The send me a RAW METAL pump/tank made in......
you guessed it- Chinee Ding How land.

Have you stopped all the oil leaks? GM designed their old engines to leak like sieves to protect the accessories and chassis by giving them a constant oil bath. Stopping the leaks and/or cleaning said engines goes against the design protocol 😆

 

[Jay520]

Replace the ignition cylinder. Last one locked up after reaching acc position.

 

[melloelky]

Have you stopped all the oil leaks? GM designed their old engines to leak like sieves to protect the accessories and chassis by giving them a constant oil bath. Stopping the leaks and/or cleaning said engines goes against the design protocol 😆

Hmm So that's why these ls based trucks are rotting out like they do..