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Re: 2001 6.0L really low idle all of a sudden
« Reply #45 on: September 05, 2016, 02:50:12 PM »
hows the rest of your lines? im going to be honest, if i had to do it again i would buy a roll of brake line and some brake fittings. the only way you can get the kit to work is if you lift the body off the frame.
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Re: 2001 6.0L really low idle all of a sudden
« Reply #46 on: September 05, 2016, 03:14:04 PM »
came up with these numbers
http://www.ebay.com/itm/01-07-Chevy-GMC-2500HD-6-0-V8-Reg-Cab-97-Bed-Brake-Line-Kit-Stainless-/271581328208?hash=item3f3b823350:g:zykAAOSw6n5XrC-f&vxp=mtr
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ones SS the other is just steel. the ac ones had a powder coasting of some type on them. these come with the front line cut in half so it can be installed. i thought about doing this but my buddy talked me out of it. and we put it in with some force. also think about how you will bleed the system, they say you need a computer to tell the abs to open up. i got away with just bleeding the lines up to the abs then opened the lines from the abs then went to the front and bleed the calipers. didnt have to do the rear cause i didnt change that line. went to a grassy field and with the dew that was on the ground i slammed on the brakes this triggered the abs. did this a few times but not sure if it was needed
 


heres the dorman
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Re: 2001 6.0L really low idle all of a sudden
« Reply #47 on: September 05, 2016, 03:20:46 PM »
hows the rest of your lines? im going to be honest, if i had to do it again i would buy a roll of brake line and some brake fittings. the only way you can get the kit to work is if you lift the body off the frame.

Broke right under the drivers seat.  Haven't looked at the rest closely yet.  To stinking hot and humid today to be doing much of anything outside.  Just glad it broke today and not next week when I was planning to go to my Indiana home with my brand new car trailer to bring my 86 back down...
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Re: 2001 6.0L really low idle all of a sudden
« Reply #48 on: September 05, 2016, 03:26:08 PM »
rock auto for 58.89
http://www.rockauto.com/en/parts/acdelco,22933189,hydraulic+line,1820
ACDELCO 22933189

heres walmart on the "brake pipe kit"
https://www.walmart.com/ip/ACDelco-22933189-Brake-Pipe-Kit/47390205
i use quotes cause they show a picture of a tie rod lol

amazon is saying thats the wrong kit number for your truck but everything else says its good. so double check
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Re: 2001 6.0L really low idle all of a sudden
« Reply #49 on: September 05, 2016, 03:27:36 PM »
rock auto for 58.89
http://www.rockauto.com/en/parts/acdelco,22933189,hydraulic+line,1820
ACDELCO 22933189

heres walmart on the "brake pipe kit"
https://www.walmart.com/ip/ACDelco-22933189-Brake-Pipe-Kit/47390205
i use quotes cause they show a picture of a tie rod lol

amazon is saying thats the wrong kit number for your truck but everything else says its good. so double check
Thanks Tim
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Re: 2001 6.0L really low idle all of a sudden
« Reply #50 on: September 05, 2016, 03:28:13 PM »
dont know why but those first 2 kits come with 8 lines while the ac comes with 5. must be cause they split the front line then the lines on the rear axle
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Re: 2001 6.0L really low idle all of a sudden
« Reply #51 on: October 16, 2016, 09:19:04 AM »
Well after 5 weeks I have replaced my brake line to the rear completely.  After much research I decided to run the line inside the frame, no compression fittings and I am happy with the results.  Cost $33 roughly for the parts and about $64 in new tools to repair my Mityvac unit I got in a lot auction years ago missing some parts.  Word of caution, even though the brake fluid gravity bleeds all over the floor after you spring a leak doesn't mean it will gravity feed after the repair is made.  You will need to pull a vacuum to get the air out.  It was a one man job and I am pleased with the results.
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Re: 2001 6.0L really low idle all of a sudden
« Reply #52 on: October 25, 2016, 12:20:37 PM »
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qv1WBHtmVQ8
some good info about our trucks for the abs modules, steering shaft clunk and dash cluster repair 
« Last Edit: October 25, 2016, 12:31:19 PM by Irish_Alley »
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Re: 2001 6.0L really low idle all of a sudden
« Reply #53 on: October 27, 2016, 09:36:05 AM »
ABS module- no a matter of "IF" it fails, it's a matter of WHEN it fails. But normally we only see this on the 99-02 vehicles. 03 and newer isn't much of an issue. My 03 Tahoe had 203,000 when we sold it and never had a single problem with the abs module. The 02 I just bought has 163,00 and the module has already been replaced before I bought, lucky me!

99-02 steering shafts are regreaseable. 03 and newer are not. And normally we only see this on the trucks. Again, my Tahoe never had this issue.

Again, no issue with the cluster on my Tahoe and my truck works fine currently but it is its possible on all 99-07 models. They showed in the video that you can get a reman unit, FYI, all GM replacement clusters are reman. Depending on the model they range anywhere from 200-600 bucks. Also, they are NOT plug and play as they stated, all clusters have to programmed with the correct milage and settings. This can normally be done be the dealer but some times the reman company has to do it if the cluster isn't cooperating. And they have been programmed when they are installed, if you install one at home and drive to a dealer for programming, your gonna have issues. Also be prepared for at least a 100 bucks for programming and even more if the vehicle is operated with an unprogrammed cluster, because then there are mileage issues the dealer has to fix.

This is done this way to protect against falsely adjusting mileage.

With the transfer case, if you get a hole and it causes the tcase to cook, you can get a reman unit or have it rebuilt. If you don't cook the tcase but still end up with a hole, then you can have the rear case half replaced and GM has a bulletin to install what they call a "case saver". I've never seen a tcase with a new half and case saver installed return with the same issue.
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Re: 2001 6.0L really low idle all of a sudden
« Reply #54 on: October 27, 2016, 11:01:07 AM »
I know on my buddy's 04 3500 his gauges act up and the abs had to be rebuilt. My 04 impala has messed up gauges also. And my steering shaft clicked. I sprayed some graphite spray in the boot and it fixed it this was 5 years ago. The clusters do remember the millage but I thought you could plug and play as long as the gauges matched up?
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Re: 2001 6.0L really low idle all of a sudden
« Reply #55 on: October 27, 2016, 09:13:44 PM »


I know on my buddy's 04 3500 his gauges act up and the abs had to be rebuilt. My 04 impala has messed up gauges also. And my steering shaft clicked. I sprayed some graphite spray in the boot and it fixed it this was 5 years ago. The clusters do remember the millage but I thought you could plug and play as long as the gauges matched up?

Nope, some will remember mileage but only on certain models, it's hit an miss. It still has to be setup up upon installation. Just take it to the dealer and do it right the first time. It is possible to find out if a vehicle has had the cluster changed. Some store the mileage in the cluster, some store it in the Body Control Module, some both and some in multiple modules.
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Re: 2001 6.0L really low idle all of a sudden
« Reply #56 on: September 18, 2018, 11:17:58 AM »
just to give you a heads up, had to replace my fuel pump on my 02
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Re: 2001 6.0L really low idle all of a sudden
« Reply #57 on: September 18, 2018, 12:16:34 PM »
It has been fine for a while and when it does happen I have figured out how to deal with it.
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Re: 2001 6.0L really low idle all of a sudden
« Reply #58 on: September 21, 2018, 02:14:23 PM »
zieg what do you have to do? my truck is now giving me more fits think its more of a loos connection somewhere just not sure where to check. the truck performs 100% better than before but now it still has an intermittent issue with starting and stalling
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Re: 2001 6.0L really low idle all of a sudden
« Reply #59 on: September 21, 2018, 10:34:10 PM »
zieg what do you have to do? my truck is now giving me more fits think its more of a loos connection somewhere just not sure where to check. the truck performs 100% better than before but now it still has an intermittent issue with starting and stalling

Last time it happened I disconnected the battery for 15 minutes and it must of reset whatever fit it was throwing...
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