Any Questions?

[Wifey]

Did it begin life as a 10 ?

Maybe the VIN knows for sure but I'm thinking it's special

 

[VIPR PWR]

In the Registry Jeff spoke of the pre 11/03 build but I'm not remembering what he said about them. But this is definitely during the transition - I'm going to look into it

Jeff I beleive said he would have preference to win one of those

 

[Wifey]

Hey Kiwi! How is tomorrow going so far?? Hahahaha!

 

[Wifey]

Jeff I beleive said he would have preference to win one of those

Jeff still isn't posting

 

[VIPR PWR]

Yes it did. Maybe ordered with those wheels

Just found out there are 3 versions of gen3 blocks. 2003, 2004 have no knock sensors therefore no wiring. Mine has knock sensors with no wiring that has had a few people ask why they are disconnected. 2005 has knock sensors.

Maybe being a 2003 knock sensors were not mandated

 

[VIPR PWR]

Jeff still isn't posting

Nope !

 

[Wifey]

Maybe being a 2003 knock sensors were not mandated

Mine has no knock sensor

 

[Wifey]

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[AMS3]

The current motor is an 2005 motor. My truck is 2003. So it has already had a motor change.

how many KM on the odometer?

 

[AMS3]

Cool .. just don’t poke your ear out

Beginning to think it's the idler pulley next to the PS pump.

 

[VIPR PWR]

Beginning to think it's the idler pulley next to the PS pump.

Does it quiet down spraying WD 40 on it ?

 

[VIPR PWR]

Mine has no knock sensor

Knock , knock ?

 

[Wifey]

Beginning to think it's the idler pulley next to the PS pump.

@AMS3 This is waaaaay out there and a total guess BUT i remember the harmonic balancer bolt loosening issue with these trucks. Could be something to check into just to rule it out since you mention that pulley -

Search results for query: Harmonic balancer bolt

www.vtcoa.com

 

[VIPR PWR]

@AMS3 This is waaaaay out there and a total guess BUT i remember the harmonic balancer bolt loosening issue with these trucks. Could be something to check into just to rule it out since you mention that pulley -

Search results for query: Harmonic balancer bolt

www.vtcoa.com

That’s a good thing to check .. I believe it was on the 2004’s early trucks ..

 

[Wifey]

I think so too

 

[AMS3]

Does it quiet down spraying WD 40 on it ?

I haven't tried that yet. Wasn't sure that would be wise, with overspray or dripping onto the belt.

 

[AMS3]

@AMS3 This is waaaaay out there and a total guess BUT i remember the harmonic balancer bolt loosening issue with these trucks. Could be something to check into just to rule it out since you mention that pulley -

Search results for query: Harmonic balancer bolt

www.vtcoa.com

Do you know the torque value? Hadn't thought of this, but thanks for bringing it up.

 

[AMS3]

That’s a good thing to check .. I believe it was on the 2004’s early trucks ..

So I have a new "need". I think my PS pump is on it's last legs. Fluid is at correct level, but it's making that noise like it's low. Does anyone know the P/N for the pump and hoses? Since I have a little over 103K on the motor, I'm just going to go back with OEM hoses. Any input from ya'll, is valued.

 

[Wifey]

Do you know the torque value? Hadn't thought of this, but thanks for bringing it up.

130 ft lb is what I found. I also saw 250 mentioned not sure if that varies bt year or what - There's an online manual here on the forum I would definitely check that to be sure

It was common problem in the 04 but there have been instances of 05 coming loose and coming off

 

[VIPR PWR]

I haven't tried that yet. Wasn't sure that would be wise, with overspray or dripping onto the belt.

It’s never been a problem and has been a common practice forever at garages … spraying all the rubber undercarriage bushings was always done during oil changes and lubes .. Belts are no problem at all and WD -40 was preferred over belt dressings . It doesn’t last very long on the belt but will quiet down belt and pulley noises initially..