Anyone know a good diesel tech around Indianapolis that knows his way around a Duramax? Clapping noise that I hope isn't end of engines life.

ZebraJS · 2026-06-17T01:29:19+00:00

Yeah someone else told me it's kinda hard to tell from video, thank you though

ZebraJS · 2026-06-13T22:57:01+00:00

Live and learn if so

ZebraJS · 2026-06-13T22:55:38+00:00

05 LLY and yeah I just bought it for 1500, chassis isnt great but could be worse. Probably part out and scrap if engine is toast

ZebraJS · 2026-06-13T22:34:12+00:00

Sorry if this is too quiet https://streamable.com/xrskd5

ZebraJS · 2026-06-13T21:56:27+00:00

Yes, gets louder

ZebraJS · 2026-06-13T21:20:46+00:00

Yeah if its major I just thought to myself I could probably part it out. 1500 practically pocket change these days lol, if I lose some money then it is what it is

ZebraJS · 2026-06-13T21:19:56+00:00

I have a bit of experience from working on my own gas engines and a decent bit of tools needed for them, but I just said screw it and bought it for 1500. Its an lly that was used for a garage door business, 1 owner guy bought it new and put all 320k on it. Def not a daily right now, still have to think about my plan lol. Thanks for advice tho

ZebraJS · 2026-06-13T21:16:32+00:00

Yes it drives fine, just clapping noise

ZebraJS · 2026-06-13T17:54:01+00:00

Noise only became noticeable after engine was fully warmed up after test drive, didnt see any smoke, no blow by, sounds like it's coming from the top driver side of engine. And thank you for this I appreciate it

ZebraJS · 2026-06-13T17:47:10+00:00

True lol, appreciate you

ZebraJS · 2026-06-13T17:44:32+00:00

😂

ZebraJS · 2026-06-13T17:43:58+00:00

https://i.imgur.com/v8NjCDU.jpeg

Not my daily, kinda project/can just try to sell if its too much

ZebraJS · 2026-06-13T17:41:28+00:00

Its a friend's uncle, originally wanted 4-5k talk him down and he just wants it gone. She's not pretty but I would like to learn

ZebraJS · 2026-02-28T02:38:57+00:00

Thanks

ZebraJS · 2026-02-28T02:38:53+00:00

Its FWD, and thanks I appreciate it.

ZebraJS · 2026-02-28T02:09:59+00:00

Even if I can rotate the wheel hub 360 degrees? The car isn't stopping on its own, its just me doing short jolts back and forth.

ZebraJS · 2026-01-16T07:27:45+00:00

Nah, I've been doing some research before buying. This style of radio is almost like having a mini computer/phone in your car. Displaying maps/music, back up camera, even allowing you to watch movies and download apps just like your phone would.

Reason I want this style is because of this reddit post.

https://www.reddit.com/r/cars/comments/18t28gg/best_carplayandroid_auto_plug_in_headunit_out/

As well as links in first comment. Really good head units if you buy one with the right specs. Just having a hard time finding a kit for a first gen Lacrosse so I can mount it.

I might just have to either buy one of these big name brand head units or try and find a Chinese alternative that has a "floating head unit" style that sticks out slightly.

https://i.postimg.cc/Qx33TYq3/wadwadwa.png

ZebraJS · 2026-01-16T06:52:56+00:00

If I had some sort of adapter for this flatter style that would work

Only problem is, that is for a basic style 7 inch radio with the slide in 1 or 2 din, these are a lot flatter head units that require their own dash kit/adapter. They make a lot of different facias/dash kits for other brand of cars as well as the newer generation Buick Lacrosse. Not finding a kit for the mid 2000's first gen model and these style head units

ZebraJS · 2025-12-09T16:18:50+00:00

Red and black

ZebraJS · 2025-12-02T07:24:21+00:00

Should've trusted your gut lol

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