General vehicle thread

[ray1970]

So did you buy it? I see the seller pulled his ad.

[Irving]

Oh whoops, sorry. No I didn't. It was a 1995 2-door for $800.

[crays]

Oh whoops, sorry. No I didn't. It was a 1995 2-door for $800.

I think you will soon regret it, if you get the 2 door, due to access issues. Especially is you plan on using the back seat at all.

[Irving]

Do those Vortec motors have timing belts or chains?

[Gman]

Do those Vortec motors have timing belts or chains?

The 5.3l V8 uses chains.

[Irving]

I think you will soon regret it, if you get the 2 door, due to access issues. Especially is you plan on using the back seat at all.

That's one of the things I don't like about the Amigo, so it was a big red flag when I saw that ad for a 2-door. Still probably twice the interior room though. I'm sure I'll end up with a 4-door.

The 5.3l V8 uses chains.

I like timing chains. I've changed a timing belt, buy that's just one more thing I don't have to worry about the previous owner dropping the ball on.

[Great-Kazoo]

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/c...905580695.html

Why a tahoe ?

[Irving]

I like the size and that they are basically a 1500, and an SUV. Plus, there are millions of them so parts are available and problems will be well established with quick to find solutions.

[Gman]

I like the size and that they are basically a 1500, and an SUV. Plus, there are millions of them so parts are available and problems will be well established with quick to find solutions.

Yeah, parts are cheap, especially windshields which we often have to replace regularly here.

If you want it for family use, I'd go with the 4-door.

[Gman]

I seem to recall the 5.3l Vortec as being 'Marine Rated'. ETA: Found this on the web: https://www.gmmarinepower.com/products.html

From what I understand, the engines have to be able to run at significant RPM for days. I'm not sure about the details.

They do rev nicely with very little vibration.

As I was poking around, the older 5.7l, the 5.3l and 6.0l all use timing chains.