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  1. travisd

    Compression test procedure

    Can flushing the transmission cause issues? I've actually never flushed one in any of my cars. Ive always just dropped the pan or sucked it out the fill tube and seems only get about half the fluid either way. I was thinking there could be different brands or even kinds of tranny fluid in it...
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    Compression test procedure

    So I want 88900401 gear oil and 104003 additive for rear diff?
  3. travisd

    Compression test procedure

    The trans fluid need additives also? So I need 88862624 dextron ls and 88900330 additive for the trans or is this for the diff? I read my trans takes dexron6 and that's what was used from factory? I still haven't ordered my service manual so I just wanted to be clear. I may have a person I trust...
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    Headlights.

    I have an 05 headlight in my 06 currently. Im looking for entire headlight so the articulateing headlights will function again. My driver side is an 06 just need passenger but the 05 still functional so I'm hoping I can find one for under a $1000 eventually or just end having to pay $2000...
  5. travisd

    Compression test procedure

    How about procedure for changing and flushing transmission fluid and filter,rear differential and hydraulic top fluid??! Plus what fluids gm recommends currently for all 3? Thank you!!
  6. travisd

    Help! Ignition system testing help

    Thanks for the info. I don't have a misfire I just wanted to replace the boots and springs when I did the plugs. I think my coils are ok but I've never had to replace the plugs in a car with c.o.p. the boots on my coils do not seal on the plugs ceramic not sure if that a problem. The coils go...
  7. travisd

    Help! Ignition system testing help

    Anyone have experience with testing or repairing the ignition system? How do I test and inspect the coils boots and springs? I replaced my plugs and ordered new boots springs but I can not get the boots off my coils. Old boots have no damage or burns but they are very loose the plug will...
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    Compression test procedure

    How do I know if the coil or boots are bad? I could not find any cracks or tears in the boots. There no carbon trails in the boots but the boots are slightly larger than the plug and dont seal on to the ceramic but i assume that normal for this ignition system? The replacement boots fit very...
  9. travisd

    Compression test procedure

    I do not have much experience with coil in plug ignition. this is the first car with c.o.p. ignition I have owned that has gotten plugs replaced. How do I know if the boots or springs are bad? Every boot on all the coils seem to be to big and just fall into the plug same when removing them...
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    Compression test procedure

    Thanks to both of you for the info!!
  11. travisd

    Compression test procedure

    Do you have the process for draining,refilling and bleeding the power steering and the engine and supercharger cooling system? Also would like to know how to replace the pcv valve and thermostat. Info on testing the ignition coils with waveform or a multimeter and how to remove the coil plug...
  12. travisd

    Compression test procedure

    I have a pressure bleeder and a tech2 i can borrow from a ftiend
  13. travisd

    Compression test procedure

    Possibly a list of all the fluids that gm recommends for 06 XLR v! Changing all of those also!!
  14. travisd

    Compression test procedure

    Thank you!!! Do you have the procedure for changing brake pads front and back? Also correct process for bleeding the entire brake system for 2006 v? I'm painting my calipers and changing brake fluid. I just want to make sure there nothing special have to do when removing calipers. And some cars...
  15. travisd

    Compression test procedure

    Yes sir that's it. Thanks Putting some upgrades in the engine and want to check condition first
  16. travisd

    Compression test procedure

    Do you have the info for a bleed down test
  17. travisd

    Compression test procedure

    Is this the procedure for lc3 v series xlr
  18. travisd

    Compression test procedure

    I am looking for the procedure to compression test a 4.4 liter lc3. Do I need to take the belt off the supercharger and remove all the plugs? Does the vvt need to be turned of or any procedures for that to get accurate reading. Do I just let the push button start keep trying to crank after full...
  19. travisd

    How to open trunk without key and dead BCM?

    You can take title to dealer and get a key cut it was $35 at my local dealer to have it done. My 06 came with a one fob and no key. You will also need to get a bulgari fob with label 1 on the back to program to get the car to start. They come up for sale online occasionally just have to be...
  20. travisd

    VVT solenoid actuator oil leak UPDATE

    Hold the traction control button down for about 10 seconds and the stability and traction control both will shut off completely and put the shifter to the left to adjust suspension rebound and change transmission shift points. Not sure what the official name is i think every car manufactuorer...
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