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    95 Tahoe 2dr brake issue

    brake issue You need a new brake booster. If you want to test it block off the vacuum line going to the booster, then push the brake pedal to hear if the whooshing noise goes away.
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    4x4 cable cut?

    4x4 wires Check the engine codes (write them down) and fix the wires. Pull the flexible plastic cover off the wires far enough to were they are good. Clean the outside of the wires so you can see the color of them (example brown with a white stripe) Repair wires one at a time with the same...
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    step by step replacement of a fuel tank and fuel lines

    replacement of a fuel tank and fuel lines Place the 2 hoses for the filler neck back together ( a dab of oil around the hose helps ) and clean/grind the area where the ground strap goes to the body. Be sure to check all connections, hoses ,clamps, electrical connectors and such before bolting...
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    step by step replacement of a fuel tank and fuel lines

    replacement of a fuel tank and fuel lines After the 3 steel lines were run just pass the rear shock I flared them so when the rubber lines were clamped on they could not come off. Next I used a ratchet strap to hold the tank up part way to allow enough room to make the connections
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    step by step replacement of a fuel tank and fuel lines

    replacement of a fuel tank and fuel lines I removed all the rusted fuel lines and fuel vent lines. The 3 lines to be replaced are 3/8 - 5/16 - 1/4 . Starting from the new fuel filter back using compression fittings for the connections I bent the lines so they would fit in the factory hold down...
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    step by step replacement of a fuel tank and fuel lines

    replacement of a fuel tank and fuel lines In order to get the barbed fittings into the plastic lines they will need to be heated up. I used a hair dryer. Then place high pressure clamps on the lines.
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    step by step replacement of a fuel tank and fuel lines

    replacement of a fuel tank and fuel lines The 2 fuel lines that come off the sending unit are plastic with a braided cover. I needed the fuel lines to go from plastic to high pressure rubber lines, so I installed barbed fittings from the local auto parts store.
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    step by step replacement of a fuel tank and fuel lines

    replacement of a fuel tank and fuel line more to be posted soon
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    step by step replacement of a fuel tank and fuel lines

    replacement of a fuel tank and fuel lines The next thing I did was remove the sending unit and cleaned it up and put a new fuel strainer on. I put new vent lines and new clamps
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    step by step replacement of a fuel tank and fuel lines

    replacement of a fuel tank and fuel lines A little more on the vent valves. I used a pick between the valve and the tank to brake the rust before twisting them back and forth. They have ( I will call it a stainless tension ring and an o ring) Be careful removing them they will brake.
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    step by step replacement of a fuel tank and fuel lines

    replacement of a fuel tank and fuel lines With the tank on the ground its time to remove all the parts. Spray down the vent hoses and filler hose then carefully use a pick around the hoses to free them up. the 2 vent valves had a lot of rust around them so I used a chisel to brake up all the...
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    step by step replacement of a fuel tank and fuel lines

    replacement of a fuel tank and fuel lines Since I was going to replace the fuel lines a chose to cut the 2 fuel lines. If you don't have to replace the fuel lines they will need to be removed from the sending unit with a fuel line tool. Be sure to blow out all the dirt and grime before removal...
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    step by step replacement of a fuel tank and fuel lines

    replacement of a fuel tank and fuel line The fuel tank strap bolts needed wire wheeled and oiled down. Then get the floor jack and wood blocks under the tank. Remove the two bolts and slowly lower the tank enough to get access to the 3 lines ( 2 are fuel and 1 is the vent ) and the 2 electrical...
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    step by step replacement of a fuel tank and fuel lines

    replacement of a fuel tank and fuel lines I used my favorite penetrate oil (50/50 tranny fluid and acetone) on the filler neck and used a pick to loosen the hoses. After the hoses are unstuck I used a hose removal tool.
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    step by step replacement of a fuel tank and fuel lines

    replacement of a fuel tank and fuel lines The next step was to get the truck on jack stands and begin the removal process. I started with the filler neck.
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    step by step replacement of a fuel tank and fuel lines

    replacement of a fuel tank and fuel lines I prepped and painted the new tank
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    step by step replacement of a fuel tank and fuel lines

    replacement of a fuel tank and fuel lines Living in Pennsylvania rust is always a problem. When I would fuel up anything over 3/4 the tank leaked. After looking things over the fuel lines were in need of replacing
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    step by step replacement of a fuel tank and fuel lines

    I own a 1998 2 door Tahoe and noticed the fuel tank was leaking. Looking things over I see the fuel lines are badly rusted. I ordered a tank from rock auto for $110.00 got some fuel lines at the auto part store and was curious if anyone would like to see step by step with photos on the...
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    HELP!

    I have had problems with brand new aftermarket caps in the past. GM is the way to go.
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