Deereman

I was talking to someone who had tried finding replacement brake hoses for a 90’s model Silverado. Don’t remember what year exactly it was but ran into the same problem. Said he ended up grinding a bit off the banjo to let it clear the caliper. I don’t want to do that. I have found some listings online of hoses that look the same as the originals. Part # 19366682

Different, mine has 2 curves in the tube and is longer.

Noticed some small cracks forming in the flexible front brake hoses where they pivot at the steering knuckle. Decided to replace them, can't seem to locate the correct hoses though. First got Napa Hoses from the local Napa store, these didn't have a pipe on the caliper end. These were Part #'s 381298 and 381299 Probably would have worked except the banjo fitting was too wide and hit the back of the piston housing of the caliper. Couldn't get the banjo fitting to seat on the caliper. I took those back and they ordered AC Delco Part #'s 18J1654 and 18J1655. These have a pipe on the caliper end but isn't bent like the original, first installed one and it rubs on the factory 16" aluminum alloy wheel. I twisted it as far from the wheel as it could go but doesn't allow much clearance at all between the hose and wheel weights. They have now ordered another set of AC Delco hoses but said they have no pipe on the end, I have a suspicion these will be the same as the first set of hoses I got. The original hoses had the pipe bent to go around the rear of the caliper, but no one seems to be able to find a Part # for that hose. Ideas?

Took a look at this pickup, dash was working fine no pending loss of communication codes and the Alternator was charging. Figured it shouldn't leave her stranded, possibly also a one time glitch.

Good to know, will see what becomes of this one.

My cousin has a 99 Silverado 1500, she said a couple days ago she started it up and moved it in the driveway. Gauges weren't working and the Odometer and shift indicator was reading 0's and 8's also sounded like all the warning lights were on. Next day she started it and everything seemed normal. I haven't looked at it yet, is there anything to check I was going to make sure the alternator was charging and it's not a lack of power issue. Also was going to plug my code reader into it and see if there's some type of loss of communication code stored. Ideas? Thanks

I’ll have to look into that. I thought you could run a vacuum pump into a container, maybe I’m wrong.

On mine the sticker is on the radiator support. I was planning to do the recovery myself with a vacuum pump and scale, and recover the Freon into a recovery can. I wouldn’t mind having some HVAC tools for future projects.

Will I need to add oil with the recharge, or does that stay in the system when it’s put under vacuum?

I plugged back into it today at 70* ambient temp. Before starting the truck I had 72psi on the high and low side. Running I had 25 psi low and 145 psi high. When I gave it throttle the low side dropped to around 22 and high side went to 160. After the idle came back the compressor kicked back in. Which it wasn't doing the other day. We did remove a bit of freon.

My 2000 Silverado blows cold air until the engine is revved. When the vehicle is started it will blow cold air low side at 32psi 70* ambient temp, High side around 150. When I rev it up the high side will come up to around 200 psi and the compressor will kick out and won't start again until I shut the engine off and restart it. I have by passed the low pressure switch at the dryer, High Pressure switch at the compressor and the one leaving the condenser with no change.

My 71 C50 hasn't had working wipers, I don't know why but someone had taken the arms off and left them in the cab. I ended up not having power to the wiper motor from the fuse box, the cluster feed is also like this because of rust in the panel. I ran a new wire with an inline fuse from the key to the wiper motor hot. I then wanted to test the wiper switch but pulled the back off of it when trying to disconnect the wires. I got a universal replacement switch from the local parts store and it wipes and I can hear the washer pump try to pump but I only have one wiper speed. The old switch had 3 positions and the knob would push in. What is supposed to regulate the two speeds? Or do I have a single speed motor?

Okay

The only way they come on is by using the dome override switch. When they come on they stay on with the door open or closed. The only way to turn them back off is to push the dome override switch again. I will check into the relay, where is the timer located?

I have a 2000 Silverado 1500 LT extended cab. The interior lights don't come on when either front door is opened. Opening the driver door with the key in the ignition sounds the key in ignition dinger as well as turning the radio off. Opening the passenger door does nothing, no lights, no response from radio or dinger. I can turn the interior lights on by using the dome override button and by turning the dash panel dimmer to the dome position. Any ideas where to start? A breakdown of the system would help if anyone has one. Thanks