I have a '95 Chevy Suburban 4WD that I still own. Even though its OBD-1, I'm still sick of the all the damn sensors and other complications. Wish I could go back to the days of my 1968 GTO...just pop the hood and nothing but engine, and plenty of space to work without having to remove half the components...everything was right in front of you, even with header pipes.

@latrogeniwile58

11 ай бұрын

The trick is to do a FULL tune up. All sensors, all ignition, fuel components as needed but always a filter.

I absolutely love working one my 2001 5.3 Tahoe 282k miles, didnt know much before I went hands on with it but now i'm comfortable enough to do just about anything on it. just replaced the intake manifold gasket on it thanks to your video

That cap and rotor were fine ive seen so much worse in engines that were running pretty good hahaha ive noticed a bigger difference in quality vs cheap ignition parts in how an engine runs sometimes old good parts runs better then the new junk parts haha

Old trucks, my 1995 Chevy was built better than my 2000 Chevy truck

@seanguy9720

11 ай бұрын

And a 2000 is built better than a 2007+

I think it's all a matter of familiarity with the vehicle, which takes time obviously. I know when I bought my Corvette the L98 engine looked pretty unforgiving to a DIY guy. But after some time, it became second nature as long as you had patience and had, or developed, meticulous practices. Oh, and it never hurts to own the Factory Service Manual either.

@1RoadGarage

11 ай бұрын

The factory service manual would be nice!

@Generalpurpose702

11 ай бұрын

Yep, pretty much goes with anything we are wrenching on and have a passion for

@latrogeniwile58

11 ай бұрын

@@1RoadGarage I have some of the 1995 service manuals. But having had this truck for 23 years, I don't use them much. You can find the info with Google.

My 91 chevy silverado was a snap when I watched your video. Older rigs is the best. Thank you

My 86 GMC- simple, my 92 Chevy- so so and my 2006 Tahoe- pita

i have a 1999 surburban the gm 400 plateform is one of the best!

Good stuff Jimmy! I'm a fan of the new ones... at least new to me. I had a '97 Suburban K1500 and got a "new" '99 Suburban K2500.

@1RoadGarage

11 ай бұрын

Awesome! I’d like a 2500

Don't forget the air filter and fuel filter.😁👍👍

@1RoadGarage

11 ай бұрын

Yep, did those recently. 👍

Just the same way I learned it over 50 years ago. I also rather work on the older vehicles. But my older car is a 1980 Z-28. Its carburated. Also you should add a new Air Filter. Since you already have it off. And a new PCV since its right there. "Just a thought". As usual, Nice job Jimmy. Keep the videos coming. I really enjoy them.

@hawkdsl

11 ай бұрын

PCV can be cleaned out with carb cleaner and used for whatever time the Earth has left. Possibly the single simplest device on a car.

They both have their pros and cons. As long as you don't have one with active fuel management, which can be disabled, you're probably okay. I'm not sure how the direct injection only Chevy engines are; if they carbon up or not. I'm not a fan of direct injection only. There should always be a place in everyone's heart for carburetors and analog controls. Even your '95 which is a very simple fuel injected variant.

@1RoadGarage

11 ай бұрын

Yep, two big injectors right on top.

@JUNEBUGLLC

11 ай бұрын

Hey there's no pros to owning a new electronic paperweight that has sensors that will go out before anything mechanical and cost u money right off the bat plus french and Chinese designs come on now. There's a reason why these old shitboxes are still all over the road while I see brand new chevys loaded onto trailers 24/7

@JUNEBUGLLC

11 ай бұрын

If u can maintain your older vehicle then your solid for near 50 years if not garbage 🗑️ open a book or two u have some things to learn age doesn't equal wisdom

@latrogeniwile58

11 ай бұрын

TBI is the simplest computerized fuel injection. Reliable and easy to fix. Sure you get more power with Vortec, but it gets used 0.001 % of the time.

G'afternoon Jimmy ☕☕ 🤠 . I love the 99' - 04' GMC/Chevy's. Minimal computers, fuel injected Vortech's, built like tanks with leather before gm went gonzo on plastic & nicely optioned. I'm looking for a 2500 series w/ the vortech 496 big block 🙃 ..

@MrBowNaxe

11 ай бұрын

I found a '99 K2500 Suburban w/454 to tow my trailer. Well worth the upgrade.

It's an absolute no brainer that older GMT400 (and most GM's for that matter), are far better then newer cars and trucks by significant margins. A restored to like new late 80's GMT 400's (With the mooney gauges, and Gen III TBI) is 10's of thousands cheaper then a brand new over computerized copper wire transporter. There is plenty of aftermarket support, and they still look modern compared to the previous square bodys, and of course the classics pre 73. I bought mine new in 89, and still have it. Can't say that about the other's I've cut lose over the years.

96-02 Ford & Chevy trucks are about as dependable as they come. Cheap parts and easy to diagnose.

Excellent video Jimmy :) , also tune up helps others out and not sure do! Yes older vechiles in 1950 to 1987 was easy fix so fast then did EFI ignition in 1978 was not bad then 1980 to 1995 some computer ways especially TBI on fuel injection over Carburetor to Full Fuel Injection to did help out but sometimes big puzzles! Myself been taught Old School Technology to New School in Automotive Mechanics also found both be interesting and challenging to do ! But one thing surprises me is on exhaust how put one together in single or daul over years ! For work on vechiles since 1990's found that surprises don't hear much Propane vechiles anymore very rare and I only work ones back in my first job at tire companies fix up roadside trucks help costumer! I know vechiles had Propane smell awful like Rotten Eggs or Spanish Onions was coughing fits type smells ! But trucks built 1985 years of General Motors types!

I have been working on my 2003 4.3L Silverado for the past years. Sat for 8 years and now I have gotten it street worthy.... I would say older vehicles are better to work on if money is on the mind. But my god, rusted bolts are the worst!

@1RoadGarage

11 ай бұрын

Oh man, thankfully I haven’t had to deal with too much rust.

Definitely prefer working on my 84 4runner over my 2010 Landcruiser Prado. so much simpler and everything is more accessible.

Exelente explicación 😊

I own a 2015 lifted Scion xB with the simplest and easiest to maintain, 2.4L 2AZ-FE inline-4. Very easy to work on and they will last. It only has 78,600 miles. A baby miles.

@1RoadGarage

11 ай бұрын

Nice 👍

Depends on the vehicle. My 2021 4Runner TRD ORP is basically an “old” truck so 🤷‍♂️. You need some “new” vehicles sir you’ve been “working” on yours and basically rebuilt them all twice over. God bless~ PS newer vehicles TYPICALLY have less diag as you can plug in a scan tool and trace down the issue and test specific parts, if one knows what they’re doing anyways. Older vehicles are TYPICALLY easier to work on and more room, but honestly depends on the person and their skill level.

My 2015 chevy sonic is proof that older vehicles are easier. I did every bit of tune up to it other than the fuel filter and trans fluid filter because the fuel filter is integrated into the fuel pump and the trans fluid filter is really difficult to get to.

when i changed my cap it fell apart taking it out, id say yours looked pretty good

@1RoadGarage

11 ай бұрын

Another reason to do these tune-ups even if the vehicle is seemingly running okay. A few years back I decided to change out the ignition coil just for the heck of it and as I was pulling up on the (spark plug)wire the whole electrode came out with it. Wasn’t even connected anymore. Just slipped right out. That cured a random misfire I was having under load.

@thekosmokramer

11 ай бұрын

@@1RoadGarage crazy. these trucks can run fine until u move things alittle too much, and things tend to crack or crumble

I’d much rather be working on my 1978 K10 vs my 2017 Ram. Much simpler! Plus I got a ton of room under the hood in my 78

Jimmy I’m curious since your trucks are in such great condition, witch seats are more comfortable the 95s or the 03s, I’ve been wondering for awhile now.

You should have put a new distributor in it when you had the intake manifold off. They are only good for about 150,000 miles. Easily get a new one for under $100. I did a FULL tune up a couple years back with new distribututor and it runs perfectly. (TBI454) Swapped internals to BWD for better quality, used Bosch wires and platinum plugs.

@hawkdsl

11 ай бұрын

True. MSD makes a good one that is less complicated and uses the stock spark controller. It's allot more then 100 bucks though. I've always used cut to fit MSD 8mm wires. Takes more time, but the perfect fit is hands down better then some of the spaghetti you can end up with pre-made wires.

Hey jimmy, the dielectric grease should go on the posts and plugs

@latrogeniwile58

11 ай бұрын

Dielectric grease doesn't belong anywhere on the truck with the exception of boot release. You use PC CPU thermal compound on the ignition module. Arctic MX4

This the same process for 97 chevy k1500 burban?

I have an 05 sierra. A tuneup is easy enough, but I do miss the simplicity of the cap and rotor (with limited computer) engines

why did you use copper spark plugs would not using platinum or iridium spark plugs a better upgrade?

You can build/buy an older truck with all the modern creature comforts for what you’ll pay for a new one, and in my opinion older trucks have WAY MORE style.

New truck for safety features old truck for repairs

How much for all AC Delco parts?? Sorry about my english 😂

I much prefer 1980's and older. Easier to fix on the side of the road and make it home.

A question comes to mind. What is the reason for not cleaning the dirty parts before putting the new clean ones?

@johnwagner4559

11 ай бұрын

Neurotic...lol But I'm the same way.

I personally like the older vehicles cause you can "beat" on em when needed on bolts etc that don't break. However the newer ones have the sensors to help diagnose em. So my mechanic friend is older then me but likes the scanners etc and hates old vehicles and I am 10 yrs younger and love the old ones better

I'm a last century guy.

Old truck ,day long!

Did the wires need to be replaced? I just recently replaced the original wires in my 98 Ranger, and only because one ripped apart when I was checking the plugs. The truck still ran fine after I shoved the wire back on the plug....and it's only got 345K miles on it....F'n Fords!

I dont like the computers now you have body control modules there are no many modules they run on a network inside the car. I miss the older vehicles especially from the 90's. I have been re thinking vehicles lately because of the tech in new cars.

Give me the old truck any day

You should change the name of the channel to,replacing parts on my vehicles for no damn reason.

More sensors, less brain cells.

My 99 mazda b3000 4x4 is nearing 25 years old outlasted all these bullshit 2010-2015 trucks made of thin poor quality enough said... And will last me atleast another good 5 years 117k miles

Older trucks and cars all the way.

They ain't made a real 4x4 truck since 1979 and a fair 2 wheel truck since 1986 and today there ALL JUNK period

@campbellpaul

11 ай бұрын

they're