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    Justice Bros Engine Tune Up

    We used to sell this product in one of our shops, it's essentially solvents that help quiet lifter ticks from what the rep told us. I don't see much benefit this will have for a Diesel engine. It did work great in the old ticking caravans.
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    97 Jimmy 4.3 / Fuchs Titan XTL 5w40 12000km

    Here are pictures of the worn distributor gear which I believe reflects on the elevated iron levels. click image upload
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    97 Jimmy 4.3 / Fuchs Titan XTL 5w40 12000km

    The response is appreciated. No short trips, the Jimmy got a substantial amount of highway time but the fuel likely was from hours of idling in -35c weather and injector issues. I'll point out the elevated iron level was likely from the distributor gear, as I had to replace it (The distributor...
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    97 Jimmy 4.3 / Fuchs Titan XTL 5w40 12000km

    http://www.fuchslubricants.com/titan-gt1-sae-5w-40-xtl
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    97 Jimmy 4.3 / Fuchs Titan XTL 5w40 12000km

    This sample is the Fuchs Titan XTL 5W40 I got on sale from a distributor, running a Fram Ultra 3980. Excessive idling was cause for fuel dilution along with injector issues. Please post comments and opinions, oil is still in service. pic host
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    Help me build a bad oil filter

    Re-usable washable steel oil filter media
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    FP Plus & Gumout review.

    The 4.3l vortec has common CSFI injector issues related to the poppet valves. My issues was undiagnosed but the jimmy wouldn't start in sub zero temps unless it was plugged in for 45 minutes prior to. I ran cleaners and so far the starting issue has been resolved.. Many people convert the CSFI...
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    FP Plus & Gumout review.

    So I've been away, just getting to write this now. Anyway I had ordered the FPPlus to combat known injector issues in the 4.3 vortec. Before I left town the shipping for the FP was unclear so I did grab Gumout with regane high mileage. It appears that the Gumout actually solved the starting...
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    Mechanical Ability

    Merkava I'm just going to point out that you sound like an [censored]. Now you are right, to an extent. There are a lot of people who do not feel competent enough to repair their own vehicles because they really have absolutely no understanding of anything that goes on. Many people don't know...
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    I still have the Blazer. Fun for all on this one

    Originally Posted By: MalfunctionProne Originally Posted By: krismoriah72 "any thoughts" well first off those tires look low. I would look into Nitrogen instead of oxygen. Nitrogen is synthetic and will help you spin the tires easier also. Wipers look factory.. you should get the chrome ones...
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    97 Jimmy, no start in cold

    So roughly 40 minutes after plugging in the block heater the engine fired up, still unsure what is causing this.. I really don't think fuel pressure is the issue as a few minutes with the block heater fixed the issue?
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    97 Jimmy, no start in cold

    So it appears the no start condition is getting worse. -14C ambient temperatures today, the jimmy did not start. Upon hearing about the fuel system injectors commonly getting stuck I filled up with a bottle of Gumout Regane High Mileage and the tank is 1/2 done. Turning over with lots of juice...
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    USPS tracking

    Update: I ran the tracking number through Canada post and it indicates the package shipping label en route to Canada has been created but has not arrived yet.
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    USPS tracking

    Just to update everyone, the seller was actually quite proactive and knew of this before I did. Anyways he stopped into their post office and confirmed the package left Tuesday. The post office said it won't be tracked after it crosses the border. So all I can do is wait a few days, if nothing...
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    USPS tracking

    Thanks for the input, I did email the seller but I'll just hang tight and see what happens.
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    USPS tracking

    I don't believe I got the wrong tracking number as the seller and USPS both emailed me my tracking number. I'll contact the seller and see what they say
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    USPS tracking

    I can confirm the seller said it was shipped on the 27th
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    USPS tracking

    So I've ordered product from Texas through USPS priority shipping.. I received my tracking number January 27th and It is still saying "Not found". I'm not fimiliar with USPS, is this unusual or am I being impatient?
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    amsoil ATM 10w30, 6 UOA, 2008 2.3 fusion

    Your numbers are all over the place. August 09 12k miles on oil 8.38 TBN. Sep 09 13k miles on oil 3.65 TBN.. 1000 miles difference. Same time of year.. Not that I know much about analysis but this just seems weird to me, if someone can enlighten me?
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    Accidentally poured some ATF into radiator

    Originally Posted By: Chris142 It will eat the hoses and the orings that seal the core to the tanks.. Don't take much to do that. I will second this as i've seen it many times. Oil in the cooling system ruins hoses. They become spongy as they react with the oils. Dayco hoses claim resistance...
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