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New GMC Owner with shifting troubles
The hills grade is about 12% on average, and the engine has about 70,000kms on it- WhosCacti
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New GMC Owner with shifting troubles
Hi everyone! Exciting news! Firstly I wanted to thank everyone for their tips/ help. As for the vehicle: Once about 7.5L of fluid was added the transmission went back into gear. As for the power issue the findings were: break light switch wasn’t attached to the bracket and was keeping the...- WhosCacti
- Post #34
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New GMC Owner with shifting troubles
Here’s a look at the front of the engine bay- WhosCacti
- Post #30
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New GMC Owner with shifting troubles
Side note: funny how it’s called a doghouse and not a “horse stable”- WhosCacti
- Post #25
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New GMC Owner with shifting troubles
Alternator is in the front of the engine back, doghouse only gives access to things like my cruise control or air filter.- WhosCacti
- Post #24
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New GMC Owner with shifting troubles
I’ll attach some photos of the engine bay when I get home. The engine is pushed back pretty far. I’d say only about 10% of the engine is accessible from the outside.- WhosCacti
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New GMC Owner with shifting troubles
So I’m a bit on a tight timeline. As I just found out Sept 3rd I start my automotive technician course at university. I have to get the van 4 and a half hours up the coast + two ferries. I have a brand new alternator on its way, and I’ll try and fill her up with even more fluid. I’ve done an...- WhosCacti
- Post #20
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New GMC Owner with shifting troubles
Replaced all my fuses a while ago, there shouldn’t be any fuses causing a draw. Most of them were blown. I don’t think a parasitic draw would’ve caused my battery to die after 15mins of idling- WhosCacti
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New GMC Owner with shifting troubles
If I need to know how to solder, I can solder haha- WhosCacti
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New GMC Owner with shifting troubles
Pic in thread! :) Hello from British Columbia Canada!- WhosCacti
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New GMC Owner with shifting troubles
Thanks for the tip! Just added another 2L (all the store had) and not much is showing up on the dipstick (idling hot in park). Now my head has been turned in another direction. After shutting her off and trying to turn the engine over, nothing. No cranking or anything. I’m wondering if my...- WhosCacti
- Post #11
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New GMC Owner with shifting troubles
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New GMC Owner with shifting troubles
Thanks everyone for the welcome messages! Going out to the store to grab some more fluid and give that a go. Will update shortly! Also added a pic of the exterior. Going to do some touch up painting/ rust repair later in the summer.- WhosCacti
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New GMC Owner with shifting troubles
Hello squarebody community! I'm new to the world of 80s tech/ vehicles, but I'm eager to learn the workings! I've been working on my 1981 GMC G3500 5.7L V8 for about 8 or 9 months. Over the winter I had it stationary and parked so it hasn't been engaged with or running for a while. The past...- WhosCacti
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