It's so unfortunate GM took the best engine they ever designed, and said "we can make this worse", and added AFM

@mus_xr4653

6 ай бұрын

If you change the oil it isn't an issue

@tokuzumi1

6 ай бұрын

@@mus_xr4653 that doesn't always work. That engine looked pretty clean inside, suggesting regular maintenance. I've seen the lifters fail at 3k miles, which isn't from lack of maintenance.

@Peculiarsafe83

6 ай бұрын

@@mus_xr4653The physical hardware still exists. Even if you get the AFM disabler, the physical AFM lifters are still there which are prone to failure. You can drive with a bad lifter on a Gen 3 Vortec and drive 80,000+ miles on it before it causes any catastrophic or major damage. An AFM lifter would cause instant catastrophic or major damage in less than a few thousand miles.

@dboy1377

6 ай бұрын

What they said was, "We made that engine too good." Trust me, these people know exactly what they're doing.

@Spillmansgarage

6 ай бұрын

@@mus_xr4653100% wrong. Back in the day, I saw lifters fail within 30k miles on these engines. Good oil change history, and repaired under warranty.

I’ve got a 2008 suburban 2500 with the 6.0L with 329k on it. It has been one of the most reliable vehicles I’ve owned. Just normal maintenance on these things and they will last forever.

Really enjoyed this, I think you made a great purchase. Fix the engine, fix the minor rust/body issues, protect the chassis and do the cosmetic stuff as you want to, and you have terrific daily driver that will last you years and years. The only thing that is likely to kill it is that horrible salt they scatter all over your roads. As a former owner of a 2009 Yukon Denali, I saw a lot of similarities as you gave us a tour of the Escalade. Looking forward to your next installment.

That buzzing sound you're hearing from the ceiling is a sensor for the automatic temperature control. It has a tiny fan built into it and they notoriously go bad and start to make that noise. I replaced mine in my 05 Tahoe. Super excited to see new videos for the escalade! I've watched all the Tahiti videos.

@beronib888

6 ай бұрын

Agreed, my '05 Silverado also had this sensor. Think you have to drop the headliner to replace it.

@vanamsgarage

6 ай бұрын

I unplugged mine I got tired of hearing it buzz in my ear

@jadenbright3854

6 ай бұрын

​@@beronib888I was able to pull the headliner down just enough to replace it in my 00 Yukon 3ithout actually having to drop on. Just removed the driver side b pillar trim

@South_Georgia_Cargo

6 ай бұрын

When you replace them get the acdelco ones cause the cheaper $20 ones won't last a year

@maxjones9139

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for this comment. Just picked up an 03 Yukon xl for cheap and I have that buzzing. Thank you!

Had an 08 Escalade here in CT. What an absolute unit that thing was. Miss it all the time. Great find! I've reduced my LS(x) collection from a C5, C6, CTS-V, and an Escalade down to my LS swapped e30. Miss the fleet, but space is an issue.

Another tip for getting at the #7 and #8 spark plugs. Remove the front wheel and the liner and its a straight shot. Thats how i got to my #7 manifold bolt and drilled it out.

@Shadow_Banned_Conservative

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip, I still have one plug and wire in my garage from 7 years ago because I couldn't get to the number 8 plug. Feels like the A/C box is in the way, even from the side but I'll check it out.

@6ixlevelinitiation436

3 ай бұрын

Yeah, I did a tuneup and it was a bitch getting to that back far spark plug on the passenger side

Fiance and I found a 2001 Audi TT Quattro 225 that had sat for 9 years and sounded like the motor was done for. New Alternator, plugs, coil packs and it was back on the road, driving like it hadn't been sleeping for a decade. Then, a new convertible top, clutch, pre-emptive timing belt and suspension. Feels like a perfect car and she loves driving it. Just has cosmetics to fix. Bringing cars back to life always feels good and it's exciting seeing you work on something new. Tahiti has been an inspiration while I work on my 01 suburban so looking forward to more as always.

I absolutely love the Escalade! Its striking, looks like its lived an honest life, and it looks like exactly the sort of vehicle that has "amazing second life" written all over it. Some things are great for modding, sometimes it feels like most things, but others feel good to revive, freshen, and ENJOY. I stumbled on something like it with my Buick Rainier. I wasn't familiar with the platform, but my Mom found one for my Grandma to replace her old rotten Durango. The price was low, it ran well enough, and it didnt have any signs of catastrophic neglect even at 185k miles aside from smelling like a mixture of a casino and a garden center. Some light cleaning and a round or two with an ozone generator had the interior done and then rear brakes, oil change, transmission fluid, transfer case, air filter and spark plugs later..... Its clean, luxurious, runs and shifts smooth, gets 22mpg on my commute, and it just flows into the rhythm of my life. I have modified every single vehicle I have ever owned, felt a burning need at every turn to improve, push, test. This time it felt nice to just give it a second wind and watch it revitalize and take me on the many normal adventures of my life. My Grandma passed on it, she realized she was getting too old to be climbing up even though she likes to, but I am damn glad that I bought it from my Mom. I really hope this ends up being something similar for you! This just feels like the start of something special, a vehicle that pops into your life and just helps your life flow along in a bit more special of a way. I cant wait to see more!

Nice find! Note: the remote start won't work if the CEL is on.

Hook a good battery to the old battery then charge battery … the new garbage chargers won’t charge unless it senses voltage … once you charge 10-15 disconnect the hood battery and continue to charge old battery you’ll be all good

@jsomething2

6 ай бұрын

this is a good tip.. we also have a pulse tech recovery charger at work that has revived some completely bad batterys, even one with a dead cell. it didn't load test great afterwards, but it did start the truck

The ‘radio’ noise is the hvac temp sensor. There is a little fan that sucks air in. They all start making a noise when they get old. I’ve know lots of people that talk into them thinking they’re the mic for Bluetooth

You make everything look super easy! It’s awesome you have knowledge and the skill to be able to diagnose and repair, saves you tons. Keep us updated!

sweet deal, even for $3500. looking forward to more videos on this

I just put a flow master on my 99 Silverado and the water pump decided it didn’t want to live anymore lol 😂 nice truck you have there

Such a steal. It’s in immaculate condition for its age. Especially in New York. I love it. Easy repair too.

I, too, am looking forward to your repair/upgrade of the Escalade. I used to drive Cadillacs and Buicks, but they seemed to always have issues with small rattle that would drive me bonkers. Never had an Escalade, but drive a Navigator and it has been amazing. Good luck and look forward to more videos.

That's thing on the headliner isn't a microphone. It's a interior temp sensor. It has a wee fan. My 02 tahoe and 03 yukon did the same noise. Never fixed it just turned up the music one click .

Good find. Two things, your viewers LOVE the platform, and I'll bet you're enjoying it more and more after the time in the Tahoe. Nice rig.

I've had 3 Escalades, an 03 EXT and 05 Base, and my current 07. My 07 is by far the worst of the ones I've owned, and most of that I attribute to living in a salt use area. My 07 had the most rust and issues of any of my two older ones that also spent their lives in the salt (bankruptcy era shortcuts maybe?). Oh, check those rocker panels under your doors. They may not have rusted through yet, but that may not be far off. I noticed a slight orange coloring on them under all my doors and they do give some when I push on them with my finger, so there's rust behind there that has eaten away enough metal to weaken them. From what I understand the 6.2 in my 07 even though it doesn't have DOD, still has the lifters from the system that came later and that those eventually fail and take out the cam, and sometimes the truck as it costs thousands in repair. Keep an eye for fuel leaks. My 07's metal fuel pump rotted out and broke a metal connector, spewing fuel out. I have a video somewhere of the fuel pouring off the top of the tank and pictures of just how rust eaten it was. I've never seen anything like it and I'm really disappointed in GM for that among other things. In the end, I'll probably buy one more Escalade, a 2015 before I retire, but it's going to be from the south or southwestern U.S. that has never lived in the salt and never will see salt as I won't drive it in the winter when I retire. I'll probably pick up another beater, or maybe I'll just keep my 07 for winter duties until it rusts away.

I’d love to see the whole auction process! I’ve been wanting to get into a project, and used cars ares still retarded expensive. To get an auction car at that price, I’d be SET!

I have a Yukon sort of like your Tahoe. I also have Escalade like yours. We have the same taste and i watch and learn from all of your vids. I cant wait for the Escalade series

Daaang Matt, out here ballin with the Escalade. lol That’s a super nice rig. Look forward to future content on this bad boy. Love this gen of GM trucks.

FYI that speaker grille on the headliner making the noise is apparently an internal temperature sensor (I believe if I recall correctly from an old Facebook post)

i had one 2007 good trucks good motor good experience with it 6.2 got some balls need more vids asap excited for this one

Hell yea man! Nice score! I'm so excited to see your videos on this one.

That’s an AWESOME purchase. Knowledge is everything… lol. I just purchased a 08 Infiniti QX 56 with 204 on the dash. But it runs like a champ. The rear bumper was taken off other than that it’s a Gem. Congrats on the pick up.

Can’t wait for future vids!!! 🔥🔥🔥

I think you did good on your purchase. You really know how to diagnose engine noise. Good job. Well done.

Looking forward to seeing your progress with the Escalade! Don't forget about the Trans Am!

I love the GMT 900 Escalade ESV's just great looking trucks that are easy to work on.

Great video! Looking forward to the next video.

Ive been watching your suspension videos on your tahoe. I own this gen escalade, cant wait to see how it turns out.

Great deal Matt! Can't wait to see the teardown and see what happened with the cam or lifters.

25:10 lookin for those rentals on Zillow I’m right there w ya bro 🤣

Awesome purchase man. Trying to score myself a 6.2 sometime soon. Always looking forward to ypur content!

These escalates were the king in the early 2000s. 1 day I want to own every year except 99 to O2. I want 05 to a 2019. Every trim every color and in 09. It was the first to have power running boards.

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@jsomething2

6 ай бұрын

did you happen to notice if it reads the air pressure in the air ride shocks? when I tow a trailer I have to pull out the clone tech 2 to make sure the tongue weight doesn't go over the max shock pressure. so far it's helped the oem air over mag ride shocks go 150k. I'd buy it in a sec if i didn't need to drag out the tech 2 lol.

@regentsuper3086

6 ай бұрын

Did U sold Tahoe, or U still owned it, If so. Is it for Sell

@lsXmatt

6 ай бұрын

@@jsomething2Haven’t checked yet but I will when I diagnose the suspension

@jsomething2

6 ай бұрын

@@lsXmatt thank you. I did look at the listing.. but it's not 100% clear if it's like most scanners that just don't get updates after your free period runs out, or if say the app itself just stops loading

@jsomething2

5 ай бұрын

I got bored and picked one up, can't confirm is has all the air ride stuff and everything else. I don't see key fob programming but other than that, I think it doesn't 95% of what a tech 2 does in a handy phone app. even snap shot data saved when a code sets. I used that today on a Ford transit. super handy, worth the 60$ to me..

Love it!!!! Congrats!!!

Real af for doing the video in the snow. V7 and good to go HA. Almost did this on a 4.6 Ford truck because the plastic intake manifold leaks into one of the spark wells.

You have to push the lock button twice and then the start button. If there are any active codes, the remote start will not work. You need an Autosync from BT diesel works, adds features and in motion video override.

Excellent video! A good buy and you made it look easy which, of course, it is anything but.

videos like these make me thankful i live in texas, id rather die from heat than work or own a rust bucket

Happy for your find!

The best looking slade ever!!! Congratulation!!! At this money, is like you steal it!!!

👍🏾👍🏾Great deal!! Pretty clean, same 1-2 owner wear I have an ‘08 Escalade with the same lifter issue..may pull the injector to see if it’ll work 🤔

finished the video im new to this channel and i gotta say it isnt often i finish the whole video when theyre this long qnyqay you got an awsome deal bro 2k for that clean of an escalade sells for around 8-12 where im at

Good deal man! Excited to see what happens with that rocker/lifter. I need to find one like that for my wife. Broker fees kill ya everytime. We are still rocking the sister to Tahiti, the 2004 Suburban Z71. Been fixing her up slowly. But momma wants an upgrade. lready got a new transfer case, transmission and the engine is still rocking with 275,000K.

Howdy howdy from Tucson, lets do this

Great video, awsome truck deal and subscribed😀🇧🇻

For your 3500 investment even if you have to pull an engine in it, I'd think you'd be ahead of the game.

2k for a beautiful escalade. Not bad purchase. Great body and all bells and whistles on it. Probably replace push rod and the rocker arm and it be good to go.

Just seeing you with cold weather gear on gives me chills, I’m going back inside😅

Eric O at the South Main Auto Channel has done a few of these kinds of suspension repairs. Probably good to check out his channel. Looks like an awesome buy! Engine could be spun rod bearing. Alex at Legit Street Cars just changed the rod and main bearings on his LS swapped 911.

probably sent to scrap over the lifter tap. shops tell people a used engine will be over 10k and they decide the trucks aren't worth it.

@jsomething2

6 ай бұрын

try the lifter release trick lol. crazed performance has it.

@jsomething2

6 ай бұрын

oh yeah, and the torque converter lock up goes out like clock work and trashes the tranny about 130k on all of them. I read if you put a aftermarket converter in it with a thicker cluch before it takes the tranny out. it will save it

That is honestly the coolest buy I've ever seen🎉

Need too buy and apply that brush on rust stopper advertised on Instagram ad's looks amazing and I'm getting some too protect all my Vehicles ! Plus different colors they have.

25:42 - there's a fan for the auto HVAC. It's the same as the GMT800. A base model Tahoe may not have it if it's not equipped with an auto temp setting.

@johnnieburkhalter5265

6 ай бұрын

Yes, its the fan to sense interior temp for the auto temp system. It's louder in the SUVs because they have two, for the front and rear controls.

On the Tahoe named to Tahiti. In fact, if you go to a junkyard and you find Esquire door panels, they will fit. You have to get the short way short wheelbase ones.

Earlier this year my mechanic/dealer found me an 06 F150 XLT 4.6L 2V (White/Crew Cab). With less than 106K Miles on it. And I bought it for my dad, as a Father's Day present.

Be sure to check your RPO codes for your battery. Yes there are two battery types and it will tell you which voltage you need.

The static like sound you mentioned is actually ACDelco 22834330 Cabin Air Temperature Sensor. It's inside the headliner and right under that speaker like cover. The static like noise is the fan inside the sensor. Fan is taking cabin air inside and the sensor is measuring the temperature. In time fan makes that noise and changing it is really a mess. There should be a second sensor between 2nd and 3rd row.

I have always loved the Caddy’s. May have to look for one!

Loooking fwd to this! I have a 2012

Great find…I personally prefer the GMT800 platform but as a daily that will serve you well. Hope you plan on upgrading the cam/lifter and springs when you dive into the engine. Looking forward to the content that comes from this new addition to the fleet.

30:15 hey I also noticed they coolant temp sensor needs attention at this time stamp. Other than that can’t wait for the next video. This was a good buy for cheap😎🤝🏽🙌🏽

I have a 07 so I’m excited to see what you do that’ll help me out. More than anything I’m curious what you add to get CarPlay to work on the stock unit.

It’s a steal !! Great pick up

Me gustó el video 👍 cuál es tu plan con esa camioneta nueva?

I had a first-gen, second-gen, and third-gen. I think the second is the best looking.

@regentsuper3086

6 ай бұрын

I agree, 2nd generation looks more Tough, more durable, And old school Radiator Clatch Fan, it's best for all suvs

@fglocal5250

6 ай бұрын

3rd generation looks good as well more of a luxury SUV.@@regentsuper3086

That hitch is rated for more than the Escalade is rated to tow)))

Great content on the new daily! Until, it's modified and you get a new daily. Then, modify that. And so on, and so on! LOL. Too true! Can't wait to see what you do, Matt! Always great content!

Those old cars are so nice to see running again. I don’t think any car manufacturer has ever mastered the cylinder cut out system. Seems like they all fail relatively quickly

The battery isn’t bad. The hf charger won’t charge from zero. Hook your jumper pack to it and give it a boost while the hf charger is hooked up. It’ll charge it then.

@lsXmatt

6 ай бұрын

I’ll have to try that thanks.

At 2 grand that feels like the type of thing that even if you didnt want to fix the engine on you could probably part put and eventually recoupe your money

Matt, the microphone looking grille in the roof is actually an aspirator for the climate control system. There’s a temperature sensor with a small fan inside, they can get noisy when they get old and dirty. Trying removing it and cleaning it, if that doesn’t work, it’ll need to be replaced.

Matt what’s good nice truck sounds good since you remove that lifter can’t wait to see how you going to up grade this truck.

I would love to see a video on what you look for on an auction!

I don't know if you know who Monkey Wrench Mike is, but he purchased an Escalade with half a million miles on it, and it runs and drives. All the brakes were shot, the headliner was trashed, and he had to do some other things to it, but he paid close to that, and it wasn't half as nice as yours. You got a steal of a deal on that one! 👍

On the plus side , its got the green ,serpentine belt " heavy duty "

The sound over the drive set is the Cabin Air Temperature Sensor Aspirator There is also another in the rear in the ceiling

@lifesgarage9767

6 ай бұрын

Yup had to replace both in my 03 Denali.

What's up Brother Matt, I have 2007. All of them they have AFM lifters, Cylinder nbr 1, 7 4 and 6 So even if U spend around 5 grand it will be worth Milage are nice, Only fix that internal parts( Lifters, In case Cam too, and ones U open it Head Gasket of course). And that's it for the engine, Then some suspension parts, And that's it, I also did on my 2007, RANGE afm plug in disabling, Running now all the on V8. Only when U need to pass Emission ones a year, U need to remove RANGE disabler from OBD port just at least 3 days before Emission test for Yearly inspection, will pass no problem, Bec. AFM Disabler triggers some Emission codes: ( 02 sensors and Cat sensors). Ones U drive 3 days without Disabler, it clears by self asasp. This is what I'm doing with my GMC engines, ( GMC V8 from 2007 till presented). But GM AFM or DOD engines from 2015 up till now, dramatically worst-case then from 2007 till 2014. Belive me Bro. After 2014, Never continue with GM, only going back To Ford V8 5,0 Or 3,5l great engines and never GM and Rams can't competition FORD . After 2015 engines engineering No way , no way. Only what is best Outlooks, SUV or Pickups Boddy work, GM and RAMS are nicer from the body looks

@jsomething2

6 ай бұрын

I've read that they are there but gm didn't activate it. weird right.

@RYTHMICRIOT

6 ай бұрын

Wrong. 6.2L does not have AFM until 2010

@jsomething2

6 ай бұрын

@@RYTHMICRIOT there's a bit of an argument on the boards over when they actually did it. the theory I think might be right is they put the afm lifters in all of them around 2008 on, but the ecm couldn't handle it well enough, so they turned it off. there's a ecm model change along the run, I don't remember off the top of my head when. but it's basically the same hardware but faster and more ram. at that point it could handle the extra code needed for afm to run right, and it's activated in those.

@regentsuper3086

6 ай бұрын

@@RYTHMICRIOT It could be that also, But ones he goes to dealer to get any part, as soon as he give them VIN number, they will tell Matt, Is it AFM active or no Bec also as soon U press and change button on the cluster, Such as, Trip 1, Transs temp., fuel average, miles distance, Instant economy etc. There is also V8 and V4 digits shown when U speede is 30mpH That digits immediately showe V4 Mode, As My In-Law had black 2007 GMC Yukon XL denali 6.2 , and I drove it several times. I do what was happening inside engine valves, But cluster was showing V4 mode as soon as I released Gas pedal over 30mpH. ??? So maybe cluster showing V4Mode, But engine still Using only normally V8, Best engines was 2000 to 2006. Best ever of GM's Also as we can see on KZread, some guys spend money and did great solid fully Mechanic AFM Hardware DELETED. 💯👍👍👍👍👍 THEN YOU will have better engine ever, even then 2000-2006

@regentsuper3086

6 ай бұрын

@@JBurton393 Why Bro, They showing, as mechanical AFM delete with internal parts , it becomes so solid V8 engine.?

❤ great deal cant wait for you next update

Got yourself a new subscriber

That static is called a ground loop something has a bad ground and is back feeding into the speaker. Many things can cause it, nightmare to properly fix. Can throw some inline feral magnics for the speakers to help, can also run the steroes ground directly to the negative terminal on the battery. Correct fix is find the bad ground and wire it into the same ground as the stereos. Some times you can get off easy by running a wire to all the amp channels, and running that wire directly to the amps ground (if you are using aftermarket speakers with an amp). As I said many things can cause this, but they all come back to a bad ground, causing power to be sent down another devices ground. The static which is heard is interference, nightmare to properly solve as it could be anything. Aftermarket headlights (led conversions) are a very common cause.

Matt, you need to check for swelling on the pinch weld at the top of the rear arches. They ALL rust right there.

this made me smile,I have a 13 Denali XL well worth it😊

I have the same rust spot on the rear hatch, same crack on the dash and the heater wires for the rear defrost were also hanging down when I got my 09 Denali lol Oh and same lifter noise. The dealer and Texas speed both said the 09s had afm. Be careful with the door handles! 2 of mine broke pretty easy.

That hitch is rated for more than the Escalade is rated to tow. Also it will tow night and day difference from Tahiti with the Escalade's 6.2L and 6 speed trans. Also it will have the upgraded/larger rear diff that comes with the 6.2L. These do require Premium or E85 to get max power out of the engine.

Great video and I'm looking forward to more. Would love a general ride comparison of the Tahoe to the caddy when she's up and rolling. I didn't know these are rack and pinion, very cool. Also FYI, my 03 Tahoe LT Autoride Z55 package makes the same weird hum/buzz sound from the microphone every once in a while. I bet you that cylinder bore is going to be just fine. With no compression in that cylinder from the blown valvetrain, I figure the piston rings wont expand and seal against the cylinder wall from the normal combustion gas cycle. Fingers crossed for you.

@ericarmstrong2412

6 ай бұрын

That's not a microphone. its a temp sensor for the auto air conditioner. its a small fan to blow cabin air over a temp sensor.

@Bob-nw5rx

5 ай бұрын

@@ericarmstrong2412 I didn't know that. Thank you.

Yep, remote start will not work with hood open or check engine light on. Another fun thing to do with that old Bluetooth system is see the names stored in it.

Steelwool for the little rust spots

Awesome find…👍

Need a case of CLR ! Now not later.

I just bought a black one with black interior and absolutely love the truck! It’s from California so the chassis has a beautiful black and original wax. Sell the tahoe lol

Nice buy! I think you got a good deal!

Love to see your auction process the website etc ….

Be sure the check out your nearest Parts Authority for all your AC Delco parts needs :) I work at the one in Norfolk, VA

My first car was a 91 mustang gt from copart, it was $900 and it was overheating because pepboys installed the thermostat backwards. I also bought a saab 9-3 at auction for $300 and it just had a dead battery. Many good deals to be had.

In the headliner that little speaker looking thing is actually a tiny fan. I had to replace mine in my GMC Yukon because it was rubbing inside The headliner. I bought a new one and replaced it It now makes no noise at all.

Looking forward to the detail.