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  1. Brake Fluid

    in Suspension & Brakes

    Posted

    Guys, I have been replacing several parts of the front brakes on my 04 SS, and have to put new brake fluid in.  Under the hood, it says Dot3.  But I got Dot4 brake fluid...

    Can I put in Dot4 without a problem, or do you advise Dot3 Brake fluid?

    Thanks!

    Pascal

  2. Engine Oil?

    in General SS

    Posted · Edited by PVerspeek (see edit history)

    All,

     

    What brand and type of oil do you guys use in your car? I know my dealer uses Full Synthetic oil, but when I asked him further specs he gave me following answer:

     

    "5w40 full synthetic low sap"

     

    So my 2nd attempt is offcourse this forum.

     

    shoot!

     

    any prefs for specific brands for example?

     

    Thanks from Belgium, Europe.

    Pascal

  3. Replacing brakes, parts needed

    in Suspension & Brakes

    Posted

    I found these on Rock Auto when I was rebuilding the brakes on my 03.

     

    I have no idea whether or not Rock Auto will ship to Belgium.

     

    Best luck with your search.

     

    http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/chevrolet,2004,silverado+1500,6.0l+v8,1427565,brake+&+wheel+hub,brake+backing+plate,1628

     

    If I remember right; The aftermarket, (Dorman), makes this shield a two piece part so that you don't have to remove the axle to replace it.

     

    EDIT;

     

    Went back and checked the page again. Dorman part # 924222 is a two piece assembly.

    Thanks! Much appreciated!. Will have a look, and contact them.

  4. Replacing brakes, parts needed

    in Suspension & Brakes

    Posted

    Yes. That is the one. Can I order @ GMPartsDirect as European customer, and do they ship to Belgium?

     

    Thanks!!

    Pascal

    I put Dorman 924-222 - Brake dust shields on last year. You can get brake dust shields in either 1 piece or 2 piece. The 2 piece allows install with the axle in place. For the 1 piece you would need to pull the axles

     

    Do you have a link for that please?

  5. Replacing brakes, parts needed

    in Suspension & Brakes

    Posted

    Dear,

     

    We are currently replacing some parts of the rear brakes. Most parts I can find overhere in Belgium, Europe, like the discs, the brakepads, ... But one thing is a problem. The shield behind the disc is totaly rusted.

    I would like to order 2 of them, brand new, but don't know how or what.

    Can someone please help me in finding the right part for my 2004 Silverado SS?

    Thanks

    Pascal

     

     

  7. Cylinder heads damaged; urgently need new ones

    in Engine Tech And Modification

    Posted

    P

    Can you give us any more info on this fuel set up? You said it burns hotter, how much? Does it effect the compression ratio of the motor? Do you know what the stoch AFR is? does it have an octane rating? How was the truck tuned for this? How did you determine the heads are cracked?

     

    LPG has an octane rate of 108-110. I don't know the exact temperature LPG is burning at, but it is a bit higher then petrol. I don't think the compression ratio has been changed, because it is just another kind of fuel that we use, as petrol is becoming quite expensive, and always was overhere (1 Liter of 95 Octane petrol will set you back at € 1,5, = $ 1,98 per liter, where a gallon = 3,78 Liters, so we pay $ 7,48 per gallon...)

     

    The truck has no tune, it is completely stock. Heads show a little crack. It is tiny, but it is there, and I lost a gallon of cooling fluid in a week.

     

    Otherwise to hopefully answer some of your questions, are you asking about harder valves or valve guides, because the grades of the aluminum castings in the heads are going to be about the same. Aftermarket heads like trick flow, afr, or dart offer their own castings that MAY use a different alloy and that MAY help you. You would have to look into this. As far as valves, if your running a high heat situation you may want to look into using inconel valves to resist the heat better, as far as guides go you would have to ask an after market company like the ones above. Hard to think you wore the springs out....possibly a nitrided spring will help you with life, but consult a company like PAC to check on that.

     

    I still don't know the english word, but Google pics shows me this: https://www.google.be/search?q=klepzittingen&hl=nl&tbo=d&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=SD7fUK_CG8LDhAe-3YH4BQ&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAA&biw=1280&bih=675

     

    They were already replaced with harder ones 100K ago, but they show similar problems. This is a known problem, and almost every car running on LPG will get this problem.

     

    The 5.3l heads do fit our lq9 6.0 but they raise your compression by a large amount. Our stock 317 heads are a 71 cc head the 5.3l heads are 61cc, this would raise your cr about 1.28 so it would be around 11.43:1.

     

    Should you need a head that will take more abuse, 99-00 lq4 6.0l heads, 873 casting number, are steel heads. As far as i know, they are the same specs as the 317 heads so tuning should be minimal. I'm not really sure i know how you cracked a head when we run superchargers and turbos on them with extreme heat and pressures.....but its an option for you.

     

    Good to know it fits, that's already something. I also like Zippy's comments above. I will inform my technician to look into this.

     

    Thanks guys!

     

    enjoy the last days of the year.. At least those Maya's were wrong.. :)

     

    P.

  9. Cylinder heads damaged; urgently need new ones

    in Engine Tech And Modification

    Posted

    All, my 2004 SS currently has 230.000 Km, and both cilinderheads are damaged, little cracks causing water lose. Problem has been identified, but now we are desparately looking for a solution.

     

    Because of LPG-installation I need further alterations to the engine room, because of higher burning temperatures, dryer burning process, ...

     

    This has already been changed 100.000 km's ago, but again there is a problem. For example the valve rings (I don't know the correct word, but the things that are between the block and the valve, to close properly, have already been replaced by hardened ones, but after 100K they look appareil to the previous bad ones (original factory ones).

     

    We have found an Italian company who specialez in hardened valves.

     

    But we do need 2 brand new cilinder heads. Any ideas or tips please.

     

    If I find further information, I will post it here.

     

    thanks

     

    Pascal

  11. Front Differential Broken

    in AWD, Differential, & Transmission Tech

    Posted

    It's unusual for me to recomend this, but I'd recomend looking into Jasper. The can ship overseas as far as I know and if installed at a shop you'll get a warrenty. Here is a site to check from. Jasper Powertrain They do a pretty good job on the GM front diff's. The shop I work for has installed a few and with no comback's. The are quiet and seem to hold up well. Make sure to use good synthetic fluid and if you are running the autobahn type roads I'd also recomend installing a diff fluid cooler in for the front diff. You'll use something like this cooler pump along with a large trans cooler. The front differential was never designed for full time use and as a result they never built it with a large fluid capacity. Adding a differential cooler will add in alot of fluid capacity as well as keep the fluid cool which is the biggest issue in the systems that have the front diff always locked in.

     

    Hi I've contacted Jasper a week ago (wrote to Mr. Charles Zambrano, International Division), but did not get a reply yet...

     

    My VIN = 2GCEK19N941140126

     

    If anybody could be of any assistance, I would really appreciate this... I did get a temporary Diff from Chiel from the Netherlands, but that is very soundy to. So we try not to drive the SS until a final solution.

     

    Thanks

    Pascal

  13. Front Differential Broken

    in AWD, Differential, & Transmission Tech

    Posted · Edited by PVerspeek (see edit history)

    All,

     

    last week we got stuck with a broken front diff.

     

    Had the car towed to my repair man. He dismanteled the whole assembly, and several teeth are missing. So needs to be replaced.

     

    Do you have an address where we can purchase a complete replacement?

     

    Kris (my repair man) already made some calls, but has difficulties finding the right parts. It's rather hard overhere in Europe to find the right stuff for great US icons...

     

    thanks

     

    Pascal from Belgium

  15. Front Differential Damaged, Need Help

    in AWD, Differential, & Transmission Tech

    Posted

    All,

     

    My 2004 SSS has a problem in the front differential. Took it to my mecanic, who took the thing apart, and appearantly it's only a matter of damaged bearings?

    The driven gears appear to be fine.

     

    He has serious problems finding the right bearings over here in Belgium - Europe. Is there anyone who could help us purchasing them, and shipping them to Belgium?

     

    Have you got the right link the a shop, who we can contact, and get a deal?

     

    Thanks !

     

    and best regards

     

    Pascal

  16. Wanted.. Silverado Ss Gauge Cluster

    in For Sale/ Wanted

    Posted

    Is it the same kind of motor for the big gauges and the small ones?

     

    on my cluster already 3 are faulty. Speedo, Gaz and Oil Pressure...

     

    THanks guys, really appreciate all the information. Overhere in Europe this is all not known.

     

    They only charge us... And no assistance from GM whatsoever...

     

    thanks again

     

    Pascal

  20. 04 Sss - Outside Mirrors

    in For Sale/ Wanted

    Posted

    A while ago an idiot drove off my left mirror. A couple of days later some other idiot smacked into the right one; so control doesn't work anymore, and glass broken.

     

    We temp. installed a Tahoe mirror on the drivers side.

     

    I got a quotation by my dealer over here in Belgium (Europe) for € 2.000 uninstalled, for 2 mirrors (housing and glass).

     

    I personally think that's a bit ridiculous.

     

    Who can help me at a better deal for 2 mirrors for my Chevy SSS (2004 - Onyx Black)

     

    regards

     

    Pascal

  22. Rightside Mirror broken

    in General SS

    Posted

    Guys,

     

    Broke the mirror; and the heating wasn't working any more. SO need a new one urgent. Overhere they charge me € 160 (190$) for a new one; without salestax.

     

    I have a friend in Miami, who could send them over. Where would I purchase them best?

     

    Regards

     

    Pascal

  24. Modification info

    in Engine Tech And Modification

    Posted

    Your truck:

    2004 Onyx Black SS

    engine size:

    6.0 liter, stock

    camshaft:

    stock

    cylinder heads:

    stock

    intake system:

    Stock

    Fuel System:

    Petrol Stock

    LPI-system with separate system per 4 cilinders

    ignition system:

    Stock

    cooling system:

    Stock

    exhaust system:

    Stock

    PCM modification:

    HPtuners (currenly only scanning)

    appearance:

    Line-X Spray-in, Gaylords Speedsturr Lid, Shopman Bowtie, deeptinted windows, Trentz Billet Grille, Trailer Hitch thingie, Lund Headlight Covers

    other:

    Nokia Carkit

     

    future plans

    - electric fans

    - oil temperature sensor and gauge

    - upgrading tranny

    - Xenon Headlights

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