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    Wanted Suburban 3rd row seat parts - Australia

    Hey all, the third row seat in my burb is not the same colour as the rest of the trim. As squarebodys are kinda rare in Australia finding a replacement in the right trim colour will be next to impossible. So my next best option will be to retrim it and paint the metal parts that are brown. I was...
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    removing cluster from 89 burb

    Hi All, Im in the process of trying to remove the instrument cluster in my 89 burb due to an intermittent speedo issue. Just have a quick question regarding removal of the speedo cable. It looks like theres a couple of screws that are required to be removed for the speedo cable to come out...
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    454 TBI manifold - air injection

    Hi All, I've got a question for you all in regards to the air injection ports on a 454 exhaust manifold. Im looking at removing the air pump and all the pipework (I dont need to worry about emissions stuff here). I'd like to know what size plugs would be required to block up the manifolds once...
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    Evaporator core repair kits

    Just having a browse through parts on rockauto's website and come across these evaporator core repair kits. Anyone know what exactly they repair. I imagine its for either the top or bottom piping - which would be convenient if its for the bottom as mine has cracked about half way.
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    89 suburban speedo

    Hey guys, been having issues with my speedo so just throwing it out there to see if anyone has a spare laying around. I'm in Australia so would need someone who is willing to send here. Photo is my current Speedo. Sent from my SM-T290 using Tapatalk
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    454 headers?

    Just spied a set of 454 headers for sale on one of my local Facebook groups. They look unused and I was thinking about grabbing them as it would save me some $$$ in freight from the US when I get around to putting on a new exhaust into my burb. My question is could they be used for my 89 TBI...
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    Suburban tailgate glass

    Hi guys, just a quick question regarding the operation of the tailgate glass on the suburbans. I can lower the glass with the key but I cannot raise it with the key. Only way I can raise the glass is with the ignition on and via the dash rocker switch. Previous owner said that its always been...
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    454 TBI lack of power

    Ok, just putting it out there to see if anyone has any ideas here. As the title suggests, 454 TBI. Starts and idles fine and accelerates smoothly under light throttle, but get 1/2 throttle or more and it seems to bog down and not deliver as much power as it should(had more power available...
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    I think I need a new fuel pump

    Ok, 454 TBI Suburban. Was running fine (but down on power last time it was running). Hasn't run for a while due to replacing water pump, fuel filter, fuel filter, spark plugs, crank pulley (no running due to waiting for parts). Anyway finally got everything back together tonight and go to fire...
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    Burb rear bumper impact trim

    Due to our local standards here my burb has some extra indicators that have been added to the rear bumper. This has required a cutout to the bumper and the impact strip that goes onto it. On of the indicators has some damage to the lens so most likely wont pass the roadworthy checks so I was...
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    Park brake release

    Found what I think is another little oddity from my burb being converted to RH drive. Park brake release from what I can tell is different - trouble is the cable or handle for it is jammed. Anyone have any suggestions on what to replace it with? I think if I went to a factory setup it would...
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    454 tbi knock sensor?

    Hi all, just wondering where abouts I could find the knock sensor on a 454 TBI? My water pump is shot and it knocking quite badly from the failed bearing (another one on order:rolleyes:) but around the time the water pump got worse I also experienced a big loss of power. Just wondering if the...
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    Any way to identify year of production?

    I know this may sound like an odd question, but I currently have no sure way to identify the year my burb was built. There is no build plate as it appears to have been removed - most likely when it was imported into Australia. At the time there would have been age restrictions on importing...
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    454 tbi occasional oil smoke?

    Just wanting to pick the brains of the guys who know their way around these engines more so than me. I have a 454 tbi in my burb and I get the occasional bit of oil smoke on start up and deceleration. My initial thoughts are valve stem seals but just thought I'd ask here in case there's...
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    windshield wiper return issue

    Just wanted to see what everyone thinks of this. My wipers work fine when moving from the parked position up to the top of their movment, but on the way back around half way they stop and wont move again unless you give them a little shove and they continue to the parked position. Any ideas what...
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    Steering play

    Hi all, my steering on my burb is a bit vague when straight ahead - there's a little bit of play at the steering wheel. Is there any adjustment available at the steering box to tone it down a little?
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    R20 burb pulling left under brakes

    Hi all, still learning thomgs about my burb - got an issue with it pulling left under brakes. Just wondering if there's any common issue to these trucks that cause this? At this stage I suspect the right front calliper may not be doing its job and also has a bit of a squeal from that side when...
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    New member from Australia

    Hi all, been doing a bit of google reading lately after purchasing an 88 suburban recently. Brought it sight unseen from the other side of the country and had it trucked over to my parents place - I still haven't gotten around to seeing it yet as I live in a remote area so finding the time...

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