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There's a reason CKN has 11k non-technical, uninspiring posts on here. We all know it's not because he's so busy juggling time between parties with his plethora of friends :LOL:

For the vehicles that haven't experienced failure yet, I'd guess the fix is a service-size bearing that allows for proper clearance. Unless the crank problem is an out-of-round issue.

Wow. OCD is right. If I really wanted to give an engine the best chance during LONG term storage, I would: -Leave cooling system full. -pull valve covers -disconnect rockers to close all valves -Replace valve covers -remove spark plugs -fog cylinders -replace plugs -walk away Realistically...

Whether or not it will last longer isn't the point. Nor is it if it's faster, slower, safer, better looking, etc. An enthusiast isn't always logical about whatever it is they are enthusiastic about. Nor do they need to be. What floats their boat is internal to them. CKN doesn't understand that...

CKN isn't an auto enthusiast like many of us. He's more like the stereotypical soccer mom, where the vehicle is simply an A-B appliance, a tool to get a job done. To him, vehicles are as exciting as your Kenmore washing machine, which he'd be happy to let you know is lightyears ahead of your...

The salt doesn't discriminate here in WI. Seems to do a number on both.

Being an evolution of the previous fwd cars, these DTS's were well sorted by this 2006+ generation. Doesn't mean it'll be trouble free, but no real glaring inherent problems with them.

A little heat and vibration on those will go a long way. A small 1/4" impact driver would help without too much risk of rounding off.

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That piece is cast. If you were able to reshape it, I wouldn't trust it's integrity afterwards. Replace it

If the oil light accompanies the rattle, I'm not sure you're looking at a top end problem. Is the pump losing it's prime? Maybe a leak at the oil pickup tube? I suppose you could easily test that theory by, just for testing purposes, overfill the engine so that the level rises above the...

Not sure if of the later series 3800, but back in the day I replaced plenty of timing sets in these engines when they had the plastic coated cam gears, and when the plastic cam sensor magnet retainer fell off of the cam gear...

I just did a job on a '15 5.3 Silverado. P0305. I did plugs and wires first because it had 170k miles and had never been done, so it was due regardless. Ended up being an injector though. Come to find out, it's much more common than in the old port injected engines. Plenty of TSBs for you to...

Exhaust manifolds have been touchy since the beginning of time. An area of extremely high heat, the most wild temp swings of any component, yet with specific sealing critera being mated to a rigid casting. Seems OEs have developed the best solution yet: to include exhaust manifold function into...

I don't have enough experience to say I've actually damaged anything. But I do throw the ceramic soaked towels away just because they never seem to come clean and loose their absorbance properties after.

That's not the way it works, though. Longer the term, higher the risk, more interest you pay through the higher rate and longer amortization. Long term loans are never cheap. Short term are.

Not sure what the original was, but the pin that came with the new servo was a 2-ring pin. I saw that extra spring in a set of transgo instructions. I also saw that Sonnax calls it optional. Unfortunately, I couldn't find the extra spring in stock anywhere. That is when using the GM part...

For those who care, ended up figuring this out: The parts cannon attempt in my story above foiled me. The Corvette ratio servo I bought came as an assembly. I simply popped it in and didn't think twice. Eventually figured out the pin was way, way too short. 190 thou short. Ground down an...

Late to the party, here. 10 year loans...makes sense to me on something that appreciates in value. Up here in the great white north, an average car is 2/3 of the way to the crusher at 10 years old. Towards the end of the loan, the psychological factor of making premium "new car" payments with...

I've done many of these. Even owned a few myself. With respect, you're making a bigger deal out of the Dorman than you need to. Yes, if both were available, I would prefer an OE manifold. However, I must admit I've never ever had a problem with any of the aftermarket manifolds I've put on other...