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Weldangrind · 02-04-2015, 11:41 AM

I wouldn't be surprised if the 3.8 only needs valve stem seals.

You'll likely make out well parting out Big Gulp.

katoranger · 02-04-2015, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

I wouldn't be surprised if the 3.8 only needs valve stem seals.

You'll likely make out well parting out Big Gulp.

Probably. It only does it on start up. Been that way for a few years. I just add oil. Runs fine.

For Big Gulp. I think it has a Dana 60 full floating rear axle with disc brakes. Sounds like those are valuable to off-road buggy people and racers.

katoranger · 02-04-2015, 08:53 PM

Here is the yukon I like.

http://www.carsforsale.com/used-cars...e-mo-232714422

Weldangrind · 02-05-2015, 12:12 AM

That's clearly too fancy for guys like us.

Do you need all of that seating? I can't help but think you would prefer (and deserve) a 3/4 ton crew cab.

katoranger · 02-05-2015, 01:32 PM

The extra seats come in nice. Our family size varies from week to week. Still would like the truck, but this also does better on gas and ride.

Weldangrind · 02-05-2015, 03:05 PM

Better on gas? That's a surprise. I figured all of that sheet metal, glass and seating would make the Yukon XL worse.

katoranger · 02-05-2015, 04:09 PM

The Yukon will be 18-19 hwy with an F250 likely 14-15.

katoranger · 02-08-2015, 03:35 PM

Possible donar van.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/161586493335...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Might be more likely to swap parts from Gulp to this one.

Weldangrind · 02-08-2015, 04:03 PM

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With a lot of hard work it could be restored to normal configuration and would probably serve you well.

Why do lines like that always attract me?

It looks like the price will be right, and an eight cylinder won't be quite as thirsty.

katoranger · 02-08-2015, 08:05 PM

I think we are gluttons for projects.

Emailed the seller. It was parked due to them no longer doing the driver training. The aftermarket controls did not work correctly.

We would fix the newer van with parts from the older one. Big Gulp had some rain water leak issues along with some rust starting.

katoranger · 02-09-2015, 07:14 PM

Discovered coolant in the cylinder with the broken rod.

Weldangrind · 02-10-2015, 10:36 AM

Excellent detective work. Hydro-lock strikes again.

katoranger · 02-10-2015, 04:49 PM

I am thinking a head gasket failure. We will know by this time tomorrow if Gulp 2.0 is on the way.

Weldangrind · 02-11-2015, 10:52 AM

I hope that works out for you. The original Gulp has too many good parts to not make use if it.

katoranger · 02-12-2015, 10:23 AM

No go on that van. I have some parts sales in the works. Wife want me to get an F250 crew cab. I need to find one in Gas with 6 passenger configuration.

02-04-2015, 11:41 AM	#241
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I wouldn't be surprised if the 3.8 only needs valve stem seals. You'll likely make out well parting out Big Gulp. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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02-04-2015, 08:53 PM	#243
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Here is the yukon I like. http://www.carsforsale.com/used-cars...e-mo-232714422 __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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02-05-2015, 12:12 AM	#244
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	That's clearly too fancy for guys like us. Do you need all of that seating? I can't help but think you would prefer (and deserve) a 3/4 ton crew cab. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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02-05-2015, 01:32 PM	#245
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	The extra seats come in nice. Our family size varies from week to week. Still would like the truck, but this also does better on gas and ride. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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02-05-2015, 03:05 PM	#246
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Better on gas? That's a surprise. I figured all of that sheet metal, glass and seating would make the Yukon XL worse. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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02-05-2015, 04:09 PM	#247
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	The Yukon will be 18-19 hwy with an F250 likely 14-15. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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02-08-2015, 03:35 PM	#248
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Possible donar van. http://www.ebay.com/itm/161586493335...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Might be more likely to swap parts from Gulp to this one. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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02-08-2015, 08:05 PM	#250
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I think we are gluttons for projects. Emailed the seller. It was parked due to them no longer doing the driver training. The aftermarket controls did not work correctly. We would fix the newer van with parts from the older one. Big Gulp had some rain water leak issues along with some rust starting. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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02-09-2015, 07:14 PM	#251
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Discovered coolant in the cylinder with the broken rod. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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02-10-2015, 10:36 AM	#252
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Excellent detective work. Hydro-lock strikes again. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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02-10-2015, 04:49 PM	#253
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I am thinking a head gasket failure. We will know by this time tomorrow if Gulp 2.0 is on the way. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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02-11-2015, 10:52 AM	#254
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I hope that works out for you. The original Gulp has too many good parts to not make use if it. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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02-12-2015, 10:23 AM	#255
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	No go on that van. I have some parts sales in the works. Wife want me to get an F250 crew cab. I need to find one in Gas with 6 passenger configuration. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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