http://forums.socal355.com en Thu, 09 Sep 2010 21:11:38 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forums.socal355.com/aero/misc/rss.jpg http://forums.socal355.com http://forums.socal355.com/showthread.php?t=1733&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 07:30:40 GMT I can't catch a break...

so the last three days my trucks been actin buggy. I go to start it the other day and it doesn't start... I crank it again and the battery cuts off cuz the clock resets. I say okay... fuck it if it started it works... It does it again yesterday and i shrug it off one more time. I go to the gas statio tonightn and it craps out. I can't unlock her and no lights go on as i disarm and arm the remote. I then undo the negative battery and put it back on and she starts up...

what's going on any ideas? Is this common with 08's am i looking at a warranty job cuz i have6k left for warranty. i got 30k on the truck and i got it with 35 miles on it. i'm gonna search the nation for answers too.. thanks fam.

No i don't need a discount from Napa.


thanks fam,
Doc ]]> Truck Help DocRockLBC http://forums.socal355.com/showthread.php?t=1733 http://forums.socal355.com/showthread.php?t=1730&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 01:35:44 GMT *Disclaimer:* Please use caution and seek professional assistance when necessary. NorCal355.com, myself and all associated members are not... Disclaimer: Please use caution and seek professional assistance when necessary. NorCal355.com, myself and all associated members are not responsible for any damages, injuries or other harm which may occur with this modification. This post does not reflect the views of NorCal355.com and it's ownership." Before attempting this modification, it is advised to verify your Colorado or Canyon service manual or a certified mechanic, as not all GMT 355's are the same!

How-To by DBNissan - Dan




Custom Coil-Over-Plug Boot Mod


Skill Level: Easy to Moderate (Approx. 30-60 minutes to complete mod)
Price: 4/5 = Less than $30
Performance: TBA 5/5


Modified GMT355
Make: Chyevrolet
Model: Colorado ZQ8 Xtreme
Year: 2005
Power windows: Yes
Sun Roof: Yes
Mileage: 142,289 miles

Preface

Another member (HawkZ28 on CFans) found the Granatelli Performance Coil-Over-Plug (COP) Boot (Read his review here) and made a few of us think about a way to make it ourselves to save money. Looking at the images of the Granatelli COP Boots in his review made it easy for us to come up with an alternative. Here, you will see how it is done. :D

Tools/Materials needed:
1. Straight (180°) Spark Plug Terminals - I used Taylor P/N 44399
2. At least 15" of 8mm Low Resistance Spark Plug/Coil Wire - I had some Mallory Pro Sidewinder Silicon Suppression Wire in my tool box
3. Wire Cutter
4. Wire Stripper
5. Terminal Crimper
6. Phillips Screwdriver
7. High Temp Grease


Mod Procedure:
1. Remove coil packs from head
2. Pull Boot from bottom of coil pack
3. Remove the coil spring from inside the boot using a small Phillips Screwdriver to push it out though the bottom (image A)
4. Cut 2.5" of Spark Plug Wire (image B) and strip 0.5" of silicon from the ends (image C)
5. Bend wire back over the wire sleeve and crimp terminal in place (image D)
6. Repeat step 5 for other end to complete the wire/terminal assembly (image E)
7. Put a light coat of high-temp grease (I used brake assembly grease) on one terminal end to ease installation into boot
8. Install wire/terminal assembly into the boot until it is just below the surface of the coil pack end of the boot (image F) - I found it easiest to insert the wire/terminal assembly in through the bottom of the boot
9. Reinstall the boot to the bottom of the coil pack (image G)
10. Reinstall the coil pack on the head.

Image A


Image B


Image C


Image D


Image E (here you can see the completed wire/terminal assembly next to the factory inner boot coil)


Image F


Image G




Summary
So far so good! The first thing I noticed was the engine seemed to start quicker. I let the engine sit and idle for about 5 minutes and it was noticeably smoother. I turned the AC on and let it idle for another 15 minutes and it still idled smoothly. I took it out on a drive and also noticed the throttle seemed to be a bit more responsive and while cruising at 75 mph, the throttle only required light feathering to maintain speed. The engine was idling really badly the past two weeks (we had a few days over 100°F) but I think it was due to bad fuel. I filled up a few days ago with Shell 91 octane Nitrogen enriched fuel and it helped reduce the rough idle. I will run another tank of the same fuel to get a baseline with the COP Boot Mod then add my results here. ]]> Truck Help DBNissan http://forums.socal355.com/showthread.php?t=1730 http://forums.socal355.com/showthread.php?t=1726&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Sep 2010 04:30:10 GMT Hey guys. My 2004 colorado 3.5l 5cyl is throwing a code: P0171 System too Lean (Bank 1). The guy who i bought it from said his mechanic narrowed it... Hey guys. My 2004 colorado 3.5l 5cyl is throwing a code: P0171 System too Lean (Bank 1). The guy who i bought it from said his mechanic narrowed it down to the intake manifold he bought it, so I have the part just need to get it installed and hope that the code goes away. Any one have shop recommendations? I could do it myself but have read it is a pain. Any ideas of other stuff I could check before replacing the intake manifold? Need to take care of this so I can get it smog checked. ]]> Truck Help stokflrd http://forums.socal355.com/showthread.php?t=1726 http://forums.socal355.com/showthread.php?t=1719&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 04:23:47 GMT so i finally got my HIDS and my friend and I where installing them and they wont work the box is not even turning on so can anyone help me? thanks so i finally got my HIDS and my friend and I where installing them and they wont work the box is not even turning on so can anyone help me? thanks ]]> Truck Help Econ17 http://forums.socal355.com/showthread.php?t=1719 http://forums.socal355.com/showthread.php?t=1705&goto=newpost Tue, 24 Aug 2010 06:12:33 GMT So when heading back to my hotel tonight I noticed a rattle coming from my truck. It sounds like it is coming from the passenger side... So when heading back to my hotel tonight I noticed a rattle coming from my truck.
It sounds like it is coming from the passenger side somewhere....near the glovebox maybe?
I have not been able to look and see what the issue is yet. It only happens when I am in gear stopped at an idle.
Any ideas? ]]> Truck Help ced_56 http://forums.socal355.com/showthread.php?t=1705 http://forums.socal355.com/showthread.php?t=1701&goto=newpost Sun, 22 Aug 2010 09:40:16 GMT ok granted this isnt truck help its personal help but theirs no personal help section lol...lookin at gettin a bike for a daily comuter to keep mles... ok granted this isnt truck help its personal help but theirs no personal help section lol...lookin at gettin a bike for a daily comuter to keep mles off my baby (coly)...found one for 2 grand in long beech if i paypal someone i trust the money would ne one mind pickin it up and holdinit till i get back or at least till the wife gets back the end of this month...if not its cool def dont expect this to happen but figured id ask....cant ask jesse hes done so much for me with storin parts already kevins doin his part...feel like ive been askin alot lately and dont wanna ask ne one directly but if someone wants to volunteer id bevery appreciative..thank you to everyone who has helped me thus far also...u guys are amazing family ]]> Truck Help s10tocolorado http://forums.socal355.com/showthread.php?t=1701 http://forums.socal355.com/showthread.php?t=1700&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Aug 2010 22:36:29 GMT So i was a bit passed due with my oil change..i finally changed it this morning since my last oil change around 6,xxx miles ago. The "change oil" light came on a few days ago..i finally changed the oil today but the light won't go off? is that something that needs to be done by the dealer? ]]> Truck Help CACanyon09 http://forums.socal355.com/showthread.php?t=1700 http://forums.socal355.com/showthread.php?t=1699&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Aug 2010 18:19:11 GMT hello all, so i have been stressin out the last couple days about what tires and size im going to get. First off I work at a tire warehouse so i... hello all,
so i have been stressin out the last couple days about what tires and size im going to get. First off I work at a tire warehouse so i found 2 different hook-ups... one i can get the BFG all terrain 32's for about $140 a piece and they will mount them for $20. my 2nd hook up is a new one.... a tire company from another country called GT tire... for them i can get a 33 mud terrain for about $100 a tire, but i have to get them mounted and balanced myself. i still have my old rims/tires because i need the tire pressure monitors in them (i hate those things)... so i might be putting those on temporarily because i want to take them to a shop to get them powder coated black. what should i do fellas? i still have a couple weeks to decide but i want to do this right the first time....:huh2: ]]> Truck Help havik555 http://forums.socal355.com/showthread.php?t=1699 http://forums.socal355.com/showthread.php?t=1695&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Aug 2010 23:08:09 GMT hey fam,

planning to do my TB crank in a month but i thought while i was at it, get some shocks too..
I'm planning to do 1.5- 2 in crank and wondering what shocks would you recommend R/F... I was looking up the rancho and monroe stuff on rockauto but wasn't sure what to get. I've been trying to read up on it on the nation but wanted to get your opnions as well. I just want a smooth ride/stock ride that could also perform well/decent off road... I know nothing about shocks so explanations would be great on why a particular brand/type.

Any suggestions on parts will be a big help.


doc ]]> Truck Help DocRockLBC http://forums.socal355.com/showthread.php?t=1695 http://forums.socal355.com/showthread.php?t=1692&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Aug 2010 23:11:05 GMT This has happened twice to me, bout 6 months ago, I stopped by my parents house one time and came out and truck refused to start. It would crank and... This has happened twice to me, bout 6 months ago, I stopped by my parents house one time and came out and truck refused to start. It would crank and crank and crank,..but no ignition. I went inside for 10 min ,..came back out and it started right back up,.....second time just a couple days ago, had left my place , remembered I forgot something so headed back,....had the truck off for no more than 3min,..then wouldn't start back up,...tried checking everything,....tried waiting 10 mins again,..started back up.

I have no freekin clue what could be causing this. It is totally random. any ideas??
If i makes a diff. it's an 06' 3.5L ]]> Truck Help spy http://forums.socal355.com/showthread.php?t=1692 http://forums.socal355.com/showthread.php?t=1690&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Aug 2010 18:59:32 GMT ok so ever since i put those stock steelies that ive been wanting, ive been thinking of lowering my truck but just dont know how low i should go... ok so ever since i put those stock steelies that ive been wanting, ive been thinking of lowering my truck but just dont know how low i should go without having to notch, or what parts i may need,cost and all that or my other option is baggin, but again no notching or bed gutting,

i liked Ed's setup but again thats MONEY, so i might want to stick with lowering,

but i just want to get your guys point of view and see what you guys think i should do

i do by the way have the Extreme drop by the way which i believe i heard it the 3/2 drop but not sure.

thanks Jimmy ]]> Truck Help blkHawk http://forums.socal355.com/showthread.php?t=1690 http://forums.socal355.com/showthread.php?t=1688&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Aug 2010 05:08:30 GMT so i was driving my truck earlier, this was around 7:30-8:30pm and i didnt notice it at first but as i was heading home and it was getting darker of... so i was driving my truck earlier, this was around 7:30-8:30pm and i didnt notice it at first but as i was heading home and it was getting darker of course, i noticed my headlights were'nt coming on. so lucky i was already like a block away from my house and no one was flagging me down about my headlights.

so i pull up to my drive way and still no headlight, no drls, no fogs, i then wanted to put my window up and nothing, also no a/c or heater, no dome light or rear view mirror lights. but man my truck still truns on normally drives fine, radio works, dashboard lights are good.

the reason why i also noticed it was because i turned off my truck and turned it back on and nothing no drls, put it in drive and still nothing. YEAH WIERD BUT TRUE.

IF ANYBODY HAS AN IDEA OF WHATS GOING ON OR CAN HELP IN ANY WAY,PLEASE PLEASE LET ME KNOW.



THANKS, JIMMY. ]]> Truck Help blkHawk http://forums.socal355.com/showthread.php?t=1688 http://forums.socal355.com/showthread.php?t=1685&goto=newpost Mon, 16 Aug 2010 02:46:39 GMT to wire up a light? I want to run a dust light like this and im wondering how difficult it is. wiring is prob my least mechanical skill....i want to... to wire up a light? I want to run a dust light like this and im wondering how difficult it is. wiring is prob my least mechanical skill....i want to run an l.e.d tho, so i dont have a spotlight in the back
]]> Truck Help SOUTHBAYcanyon http://forums.socal355.com/showthread.php?t=1685 http://forums.socal355.com/showthread.php?t=1671&goto=newpost Fri, 13 Aug 2010 02:41:24 GMT Does anyone know of anyone that has great deals on making fuel cells? I'll be using all the stock parts (i.e. pump, sending unit, and filler neck). The dimensions I need are: 20L x 17W x 11H. Thanks! ]]> Truck Help coronausmc http://forums.socal355.com/showthread.php?t=1671 http://forums.socal355.com/showthread.php?t=1670&goto=newpost Fri, 13 Aug 2010 01:08:46 GMT ok so im sittin at 2,3, now when i get back i should be sittin at 5,4 with belltech 2in coils djm 3in lca's and 4 in blocks then i wanna get zq8 leafsfor a total of a 5,5 dropb

heres the question will i be able to get a correct allignment in the front do i have to notch the rear and do i already have everything i need or will i have to get things like sway bars lo pro xmember, links and all sorts of other stuff ]]> Truck Help s10tocolorado http://forums.socal355.com/showthread.php?t=1670