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  1. 81GMCSierra

    HELP! How do I make sense of which bolts to use?

    I made the mistake of pulling a bunch of parts out of my engine compartment so I could do some research on what they were so I could buy new ones. Now that I have done so I realized that I should have kept track of which bolts were used to attach each part. I am now trying to put things back...
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    What are these reservoirs called? I cant find them on rockauto.

    Nevermind figured it out. Any suggestions on where i can get new ones?
  3. 81GMCSierra

    What are these reservoirs called? I cant find them on rockauto.

    Which one is the bigger one?
  4. 81GMCSierra

    What are these reservoirs called? I cant find them on rockauto.

    Please help me identify.
  5. 81GMCSierra

    What is this? And should I get a new one? + General noob questions...

    Yeah is was attached to the thermostat housing. So I guess that is what it is. What does it do? Should i replace it?
  6. 81GMCSierra

    Rusty Engine - What should I do?

    In September.
  7. 81GMCSierra

    Rusty Engine - What should I do?

    It's empty. I just took it out.
  8. 81GMCSierra

    Rusty Engine - What should I do?

    I dont know. Most of the fluids are gone. All of the reservoirs had cracks in them. Where should I look?
  9. 81GMCSierra

    Rusty Engine - What should I do?

    So I am a total noob to restoration. I recently went in the engine compartment and took a bunch of parts off. When I disconnected the thermostat housing and the lower radiator hose I notice that the interior of the engine is very rusty. The truck ran a few months ago when I bought it but...
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    What is this? And should I get a new one? + General noob questions...

    any ideas on the part i posted?
  11. 81GMCSierra

    What is this? And should I get a new one? + General noob questions...

    Here is a pic... http://imgur.com/t8czsqf It was attached to the bolt that held the thermostat housing down. I am so new that I really don't know what anything is called. Is there a manual that will tell me the names for all the parts in the engine compartment. I know I have a bunch of work...
  12. 81GMCSierra

    Radiator, Belts, Hoses Question

    Cheers! Thanks.
  13. 81GMCSierra

    Radiator, Belts, Hoses Question

    So I forgot to mention I am replacing the radiator because it has a leak. Will reconditioning fix this? I plan on ordering everything from Rock Auto so there isn't a parts guy to ask.
  14. 81GMCSierra

    Radiator, Belts, Hoses Question

    I have a 81 GMC Sierra 2500 that has a 5.7L 350cid V8 from a 79 C10 in it. I looking to order all the parts i need to replace the radiator, belts, and hoses but am a little overwhelmed with all the choices. I am also not sure which parts I need to get. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
  15. 81GMCSierra

    Paint restoration!?

    So I just got the truck in my photo. Over all the body is in excellent shape. My issues is that it sat under a tree for about a month before I bought it and it now has tons of little red dots that are attached the paint. At first I thought they were puts but they aren't. I was able to removed...
  16. 81GMCSierra

    Turn signal repair - 81 GMC Sierra 2500

    So the turn signal in my truck is not functioning. I am not sure what is wrong with it. The control arm is just loose in the socket and doesn't feel like it is attached to anything. I found lots of parts on rockauto but not sure what I should buy. Also the videos I found showing how to...
  17. 81GMCSierra

    How do I tell if my truck has AC?

    HEy, Sorry for the delay, I put the truck on hold till I got some money together which is now. I am going to the yard tomorrow. I am in Redlands. I would love some help. I also have a mechanic friend who will be helping too.
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    How do I tell if my truck has AC?

    Thanks. Well I wont be using this truck for much more than looking cool in so I guess I wont miss the extra torque. Any tips for scrap yard hunting? I am making my first trip this weekend. Mostly to find interior stuff to refurbish.
  19. 81GMCSierra

    How do I tell if my truck has AC?

    Whats the word on these engines? Any good? Is it an upgrade or downgrade from the inline 6 that was in it before (4.8L).
  20. 81GMCSierra

    How do I tell if my truck has AC?

    I understand some of this but what does "conv.cab L LS9" mean?
  21. 81GMCSierra

    How do I tell if my truck has AC?

    Well I'll be. So basically should I be searching for that model when ordering parts for engine stuff? Thanks to everyone for all your help. That was really fun, I think I am going to enjoy fixing this truck up.
  22. 81GMCSierra

    How do I tell if my truck has AC?

    SUCCESS! there were 2 numbers on the spot indicated on the previous picture by Retro V0201TYY C7Z156801 Hope this is it!
  23. 81GMCSierra

    How do I tell if my truck has AC?

    Still no luck on find what you describe. I found these numbers though... This was under the air filter round thingy when I took it off... Firing Order 18438572 And pics of the others... bottom three images are the numbers I found... http://imgur.com/a/nFy7C
  24. 81GMCSierra

    How do I tell if my truck has AC?

    Thanks... I just bought some of these online, wish I knew.
  25. 81GMCSierra

    How do I tell if my truck has AC?

    Not seeing any numbers, should I climb underneath? Or might I have to take a part of to find it? Other suggestions. Thanks for everyone's help! This was a surprise to me!

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