Recent Content by LGarcia

Thanks for all the input folks, I'm headed that way again this weekend, so I need all the help I can get. The trans temp gage is not from the pan, probably the line out. 2002s already have synthetic fluid, but the pan is a good suggestion. I've thought about a better trans cooler which...

Paccool, my truck is pretty new (and clean) so I don't think it was bugs. It runs real well in all other situations, that is just one nasty grade, especially near the top. The EGTs are pre-turbo. Rosco, the speed issue crossed my mind, but at speeds over that the EGT was edging 1400 degrees...

I finally towed with my guages installed and was shocked! The transmission temp guage redlined even though I kept the EGT at 1200 or under, and my 5th wheel is pretty light (7,000 empty, appx 8k with the load I had). The engine temp nearly maxed as well, and I was only doing 10-15 mph. I was on...

I'm scheduled for a 3 hole (tweeter style) filled with Di-Pricol white faced transmission temp, EGT (pre-turbo) and fuel pressure installed for $490. With a boost instead of fuel pressure it was $425 from a TDR recommended local shop. I hope that's about right.

It is lexan with embedded stiffeners. It scratches easily (like plastic lenses do) so it can't be cleaned unless wet, but otherwise is low maintenance.

The vinyl upkeep is exactly why I went with the Retrax, I wax it when I do the truck and it still looks like new. The other big plus is that it will lock (or at least close securely) in any position for hauling tall objects of varying lengths.

I've been running a Retrax about 1 1/2 years and am VERY happy with it. They are not completely waterproof (and don't claim to be), but with a little care you can put about anything back there and it'll stay dry. I'm a bass player in a weekend Rock band, and haul my gear back there and it has...

Hi all, 1st time poster here. I've done a search and read some relevant threads, but am towing my new 5er tomorrow, so I need to make sure I actually understood what I've read. I have an automatic equipped 2002 SWB SLT+ (I didn't plan on a 5er when I bought it), and just had synthetic put in...