Thought I was doing good selling my '95 and upgrading to an '02. However, I find myself fixing the same problems I just fixed on the last truck, which was a different body style and engine family. Doesn't GM do any research and solve the reocurring stuff?
Two more issues that are newly discovered:
Exhaust tick cold, lasts about a minute. The left rear exhaust manifold bolt is broken off and the manifold leaks. Looks like I am gonna have to remove the manifold and hopefully the shank will come out of the aluminum head without too much trouble. It's tucked back in a recess in the firewall making it tricky. Bulletin on it I hear. Had to do the same thing on the old 350 (this is a 6.0) and use an angle drill and a good easy out from underneath.
Locking differential shudders on turns after highway driving. good thing it has a drain plug. I'll try servicing and put some additive in it if the shudder is still present.
Any input is welcome.