potential problems when a truck sits unused? - Page 3

RubyCamaro · 12-30-2012, 08:05 PM

Have you ever had problems with condensation/moisture forming on the inside of the windshield? We found the inside of the windshield fogged up when we got home today. (it sat out between the house & shed all day in about 33-36 degree weather).

Well the title is in hand. I go in the morning to get the tags. Next I need to find a god deal on some good tires.

LimaCharlie · 12-30-2012, 11:00 PM

Condensation/moisture on inside of windshield might indicate a leaking heater core (especially if it gets worse as engine warms up). Does the defroster take care of the moisture on windshield? If not, you might want to have the heater core checked.
The outside temperature and dew point can affect moisture on your windshield too. Hopefully it's just the weather....

RubyCamaro · 12-31-2012, 12:32 PM

Thanks. We'll check on that. I got the tags this morning. Now to buy some tires.

RubyCamaro · 12-31-2012, 12:49 PM

Hubby just called & he is getting the oil changed right now. We will still need to get the other fluids changed too. Things are coming along nicely now.

RubyCamaro · 12-31-2012, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryanbabz71

Looks nice

If your looking for a good truck forum check out

www.gm-trucks.com/forums

Ryan

Thanks. I checked it out a little. I'll look at it some more when I have more time.

MMC · 12-31-2012, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryanbabz71

Oh yea 2 issues I had with my 2000 silverado (gmt800) was the steering shaft clunk and the fuel pressure regulator going out ($50 and 5 min fix)

Ryan

The dreaded intermediate shaft, Design fail.

RubyCamaro · 12-31-2012, 04:53 PM

What do we need to watch out for with these issues? My husband also has a 2001 Yukon which could also have similar issues.

its a syn · 12-31-2012, 05:10 PM

I think it was Truckin' magazine that did a junkyard build on a 5.3 liter. They worked thier way up to 1490 h.p. on 80+ dyno pulls before it bent a rod. That 5.3 it tough.

Ryanbabz71 · 12-31-2012, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MMC

The dreaded intermediate shaft, Design fail.

Yea I had mine greased twice and the shaft replaced once. The 2nd greasing actually stopped it. The steering shaft issue was also previlant on the impalas too. I had the same issue on our car

Ryan

MMC · 01-04-2013, 10:17 AM

I had my shaft replaced under warranty but the clunk has returned at times. Here is more info. http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f...cement-102686/

RubyCamaro · 01-04-2013, 09:36 PM

Thanks for the info.

RubyCamaro · 01-09-2013, 12:47 PM

The truck is at the dealership getting fluids changed & a good checking out. One more thing off the check list. This thing needs a name but nothing is coming to me yet. I think when I get to drive it more, it will click at some point.

RubyCamaro · 02-02-2013, 01:34 PM

I have decided to name the truck Daddy's Girl. I was sort of a Daddy's girl & this truck was daddy's baby so it fits. Now we have started modding the truck (

yeah, I know, it is an illness, but it is fun). The cool thing is that since the truck in definately not new, but not old enough to be a classic, the mods are pretty reasonably priced. Well that is except for the cold air intakes. I have yet to find one of those I like the look and performance of that is priced within reason. The fluids have been flushed & a new battery bought & installed. Now we just need tires. Here is a pic of some of the mods we have bought so far. Just waiting for a break in the weather to install.

67motorcat · 02-06-2013, 05:41 PM

The 99' to 06' Chevy/GMC trucks are the best GM has ever built in my opinion.

My 2000 Silverado has over 200K miles on it and EVERYTHING still works as good as new.
Very easy to work on and maintain.Less complicated than the new ones and NO AFM to deal with as well.

I could certainly afford a new Chevy Truck...but why?
I love it and it has never let me down in 13 years.

Only water pump,fuel pump,alternator,ABS module have been replaced.
1 new set of brakes pads at 145K miles

You will have many,many years of life out of your new truck.

I wish our Camaro's paint job was a thick and durable as that series of Trucks.The paint wears like Iron even if neglected and they were virtually orange peel free,not like today's Trucks.

You scored a great one!

12-30-2012, 08:05 PM	#29
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,241 View My Garage	Have you ever had problems with condensation/moisture forming on the inside of the windshield? We found the inside of the windshield fogged up when we got home today. (it sat out between the house & shed all day in about 33-36 degree weather). Well the title is in hand. I go in the morning to get the tags. Next I need to find a god deal on some good tires. __________________

12-30-2012, 11:00 PM	#30
LimaCharlie Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS - 2004 Silverado Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,989	Condensation/moisture on inside of windshield might indicate a leaking heater core (especially if it gets worse as engine warms up). Does the defroster take care of the moisture on windshield? If not, you might want to have the heater core checked. The outside temperature and dew point can affect moisture on your windshield too. Hopefully it's just the weather.... __________________ 2011 Summit White Camaro 1SS/RS -6.2 LS3, TR6060, 3.45, G80 2004 Black Silverado 1500 2WD Regular Cab, Short Bed -5.3 LM7, 4L60E, 3.42, G80 2014 White Caprice PPV -6.0 L77, 6L80E, 2.92, G80

12-31-2012, 12:32 PM	#31
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,241 View My Garage	Thanks. We'll check on that. I got the tags this morning. Now to buy some tires. __________________

12-31-2012, 12:49 PM	#32
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,241 View My Garage	Hubby just called & he is getting the oil changed right now. We will still need to get the other fluids changed too. Things are coming along nicely now. __________________

12-31-2012, 04:53 PM	#35
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,241 View My Garage	What do we need to watch out for with these issues? My husband also has a 2001 Yukon which could also have similar issues. __________________

12-31-2012, 05:10 PM	#36
its a syn B.O.D. 02/16/10 Drives: 2010 SGM Sp. Edition 2017 RS Conver Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Albia,Iowa Posts: 3,959 View My Garage	I think it was Truckin' magazine that did a junkyard build on a 5.3 liter. They worked thier way up to 1490 h.p. on 80+ dyno pulls before it bent a rod. That 5.3 it tough. __________________

01-04-2013, 10:17 AM	#38
MMC Drives: CGM 2SS/RS, 1987 & 2014 Silverado Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Spencerport, NY Posts: 1,012	I had my shaft replaced under warranty but the clunk has returned at times. Here is more info. http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f...cement-102686/ __________________

01-04-2013, 09:36 PM	#39
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,241 View My Garage	Thanks for the info. __________________

01-09-2013, 12:47 PM	#40
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,241 View My Garage	The truck is at the dealership getting fluids changed & a good checking out. One more thing off the check list. This thing needs a name but nothing is coming to me yet. I think when I get to drive it more, it will click at some point. __________________

02-02-2013, 01:34 PM	#41
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,241 View My Garage	Update I have decided to name the truck Daddy's Girl. I was sort of a Daddy's girl & this truck was daddy's baby so it fits. Now we have started modding the truck ( yeah, I know, it is an illness, but it is fun). The cool thing is that since the truck in definately not new, but not old enough to be a classic, the mods are pretty reasonably priced. Well that is except for the cold air intakes. I have yet to find one of those I like the look and performance of that is priced within reason. The fluids have been flushed & a new battery bought & installed. Now we just need tires. Here is a pic of some of the mods we have bought so far. Just waiting for a break in the weather to install. __________________

02-06-2013, 05:41 PM	#42
67motorcat Blown Cool Breeze Drives: 2011 Black on Black 2SS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pinehurst NC Posts: 1,027 View My Garage	The 99' to 06' Chevy/GMC trucks are the best GM has ever built in my opinion. My 2000 Silverado has over 200K miles on it and EVERYTHING still works as good as new. Very easy to work on and maintain.Less complicated than the new ones and NO AFM to deal with as well. I could certainly afford a new Chevy Truck...but why? I love it and it has never let me down in 13 years. Only water pump,fuel pump,alternator,ABS module have been replaced. 1 new set of brakes pads at 145K miles You will have many,many years of life out of your new truck. I wish our Camaro's paint job was a thick and durable as that series of Trucks.The paint wears like Iron even if neglected and they were virtually orange peel free,not like today's Trucks. You scored a great one! __________________ 2011 Black on Black 2SS M6 Had a 2010 IBM 2SS M6 Enjoy life.Think of all the women on the Titanic who passed up dessert.