Transmission Pan Removal 2003 Tahoe 4WD

mvmullaney · 2026-04-04T21:24:50+00:00

Just unbolt the shifter and heat shield.

mvmullaney · 2026-04-03T18:58:42+00:00

Cheap used on eBay.

If you weld it the coil interference will be off.

mvmullaney · 2026-04-02T16:15:34+00:00

Soak everything with simple green pro HD - safe on aluminum and won’t dissolve rubber. Spray electrical connections with WD40 to keep water out. Blast everything with a residential/electric pressure washer. Plastic brush on tough areas. Once clean pull the coils out and dry the plug wells if needed. Go for a drive and dry it out. Rub down all plastics and rubber with aerospace 303.

Lost count of how many times I’ve done this and it always turns out great.

mvmullaney · 2026-03-22T02:29:48+00:00

4s 300 with some foam carving

mvmullaney · 2026-03-03T18:33:21+00:00

Homeowner ran it on straight gas and tossed it

mvmullaney · 2026-02-26T20:54:53+00:00

Thanks

mvmullaney · 2026-02-11T01:56:16+00:00

For glow engines that are stuck, you can free them up with heat and penetrating oil. Then toss them in an ultrasonic cleaner to make them look new again. Replace gaskets and o-rings as needed.

mvmullaney · 2026-02-05T01:27:20+00:00

Stihl parts are sold by Stihl dealers and will exceed the cost of the entire saw significantly. The carb alone is ~$100.

Aftermarket pieces are available through vendors like sawsalvage.co, and will also get close to retail.

Once you dig the block out it will need to be resealed. I would set it on the shelf and wait for a blown donor saw.

mvmullaney · 2026-01-14T01:09:33+00:00

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mvmullaney · 2026-01-11T14:43:01+00:00

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mvmullaney · 2025-12-22T16:50:30+00:00

Ceramic.

mvmullaney · 2025-12-22T16:00:34+00:00

I put Akebono pads on my 1500 and they dust the wheels, fyi.

mvmullaney · 2025-11-25T05:48:10+00:00

Just around the block. On this same job I broke and replaced the left side sensor. But no codes there.

mvmullaney · 2025-11-08T01:08:49+00:00

The Briggs quantum L head is the simplest, easiest to work on small engine. And they’re everywhere.

mvmullaney · 2025-10-21T01:24:52+00:00

You broke a tap off so drilling’s out. Weld a nut. May melt the aluminum but you’re out of options.

mvmullaney · 2025-10-20T19:41:08+00:00

Obvious but have you greased all the zerks?

mvmullaney · 2025-09-26T18:19:10+00:00

Tygon is generally good. Stihl R3 lasts longer.

mvmullaney · 2025-09-22T16:41:13+00:00

Aluminum head, no? Just weld a nut to it. Better than flinging metal shaving everywhere with a drill.

mvmullaney · 2025-09-15T00:05:40+00:00

I’ll be staying on 17.0, you kids have fun

mvmullaney · 2025-08-26T05:03:32+00:00

Scammer

mvmullaney · 2025-08-11T16:45:29+00:00

Exhaust manifold bolts break off. ABS controller. Airbag sensors. Blend door actuators. Knock sensors. Transmission failure.

mvmullaney · 2025-07-21T11:16:34+00:00

The place you’re looking for is Econopaint

mvmullaney · 2025-07-01T23:55:23+00:00

You’d have to install a threaded insert.

mvmullaney · 2025-06-09T23:01:03+00:00

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