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Q: How much should I expect to pay for an extended warranty on a new Chevrolet Truck?
How much should I expect to pay for an extended warranty on a new Chevrolet Truck? Is it based on the price of the truck or do they just try to get as much as they can out of you?

A: It depend on a LOT of things, all of which are impossible to answer based upon as little information as a “New Chevrolet Truck”.

What model? What type of extended warranty? Will it cover the power train only, will it also include other basic systems like suspension, steering, heating/cooling and warranty? Will it be a “bumper to bumper” covering virtually every non-consumable? What will the duration be? Will it extend the original coverage to 4, 5, 6, or 7 years and/or 50, 60, 75, or 100K miles? How much of a deductible will you choose? Do you want to pay $200, $100, or $50 per incident or nothing at all? Will the warranty provide you with rental car coverage during service visits? Will the rental coverage include a “first day” option that allows you to obtain a rental car even if the repairs don’t require keeping your vehicle overnight?

Warranty plans and coverage options exist for all the above, and the price can vary widely, ranging from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand. One generally beneficial aspect of most extended warranties, however, is the ability to redeem any “unused” balance for a prorated refund, generally making buying them at the time you purchase the vehicle (although most can be purchased at any time before the original manufacturer’s warranty expires) the least expensive.

Warranties are “high margin” items and sources of profit for the dealership than can equal the profit they earn selling the vehicle itself. Though it’s impossible to provide any sort of meaningful answer based upon the limited information you’ve supplied, it’s likely that whatever initial price the dealer quotes you will include considerable room for negotiation.

It’s best to call many dealers in advance and ask for price quotes on the warranty alone, as you can buy the warranty independently from any other GM dealership, usually at any time up to the first year and first few thousand miles without any surcharge. You can then make the selling dealer a “meet or beat” offer on the warranty and simply take your business elsewhere. Also keep in mind that many dealers will not collect sales tax upon warrantees sold to residents of other states, something a dealership located in the same state where the vehicle will be registered is obligated to do, when making your “meet or beat” offer.

Best of luck. I hope this helps.

Q: I have a chevrolet truck transmission question?
I have a 96 chevrolet truck, half ton, full size rwd, with an automatic in it. it has lost reverse. I have access to a 95 transmission but the wiring harness is supposedly different. Is there any way to make the 95 work in the 96 truck such as a wiring adapter kit etc. If so any idea as to where to get such a thing. I know everything else will bolt up it is just the electronic issue. thanks for your time. chris

A: the newer trans has different computer to operate the shift you need a pro to work this out for you. the wires go in to the valve body. you may be able to use the old valve body. Go on line to ASK. type in transmission mods or, get in touch with a hot rod shop and ask about the conversion from year to year.

Q: How do you change the fuel pressure regulator in a 1998 Chevrolet truck?
The truck has a 350 v8 stock engine in it. I need to know how to uninstall and install it.

A: You have to remove the upper manifold to access the regulator block underneath. This job is best done by a professional tech, as there are a lot of things that can go wrong or get messed up when going back together.

Q: How to release the secondary latch to lower the spare tire on a chevrolet truck?
A day or two ago, I took down the spare, raised the cable back up with no tire on it.

Today, the original tire is fixed and time to put the spare back under the truck. I lower the cable but the “secondary latch” never releases.
I’ve even gone so far as to follow the INSTRUCTIONS, but to no avail.

Any input is greatly appreciated or I’ll have to suicide myself.

A: Try putting some weight on the cable when lowering. If you don’t the cable can get tangled in the housing. ( if that happened work the cable up and down while turning the winch mechanism ) I have a GMC sonoma and had the same thing happen. You could try “self-euthenization” but that will just send you to an alternate dimension completely devoid of chevys. Not cool. Hang in there kiddo!

Q: What is the correct timing position towards the harmonic balancer of a 350 Chevrolet truck?
And also I’d like to know the degrees the teeth mark. I am trying to time my truck on my own and would like some guidence. Thanks

A: Older carbed engine has a deep v=0 the point is 2 degrees
the bottom of the next cut is 2 degrees = 4 total an etc. hope this helps and has said before check the balancer for damaged rubber

Q: How do I flush the gas tank on a 1995 Chevrolet Truck?
The truck has been sitting for 4 years and I think the tank needs to be flushed. A mechanic told me that all I need to do is put in a gas treatment when I fill it up. Any advice will be much appreciated. Thank you.

A: Best bet is to drop the tank and clear the lines to get rid of old nasty gas. Then fill it up and add a bottle of fuel injection cleaner. Also after 4 years of sitting, the fuel pump is probably shot, so a new one would serve as a good starting point. I bought one from Napa, they come with the new in tank wiring, otherwise you will have to buy the wiring separate.

Q: Can anyone estimate the value of a restored 1927 Chevrolet Truck?
I have a restored 1927 Flatbed Truck. It has been fully restored but I cannot say if all parts are factory refurbs. Only that it looks amazing. Does anyone have a ball park estimate of it’s value?

A: Your best bet is to have the vehicle professionally appraised.

http://www.usaautoappraisers.com/

http://www.autoappraisal.com/autolinks.htm

http://www.collectorcarappraising.com/

Good luck!

Q: where is the starter located on a 1997 Chevrolet truck?
Can’t find the location of the starter on my pickup truck, it’s a 1997 Chevy 1500, it’s not in view site.

A: Starter is connected to the transmission. Crawl under the truck, it’ll be near the junction of the transmission and the engine. There may be a protective shroud around it, so you may have to remove it to see it, but it’s there.

Here’s a link on how to replace it: http://www.ehow.com/how_4507903_replace-starter-chevy-silverado.html

Q: what’s the best gas tank to fit under a 1957 Chevrolet truck bed from a junk yard?
I would buy a new one but they start at $400.00 I’m looking for one that won’t require a lot of modifications to bolt it to the frame. It can be from a car or a truck

A: I think you should look for a used tank of the type that was made for your truck. G.M. truck’s of the same year will probably be a bolt in fit. Don’t Jerry rig a gas tank!!! It could be dangerous.

Q: Where can I find some ONLINE INSTRUCTIONS in reference to sanding and coating my 83 Chevrolet Truck?
It has some surface rust but overall no rustholes. I would like to sand the whole truck down, section by section. Then I would like to follow behind with a nice black primer. I have plans to possibly pay someone separately to take care of the small dents and dings with least bond possible. I should be able to make progress, could use some tips, what should I watch out for, whats a nice fair priced black primer. What about the grits of the sandpaper(s) to be used. I plan on using a compressed air powered orbit type sander

A: there’s not any real good sites on doing this,there are a lot of books on it you can buy and read up on though that will help you a lot,but mostly all the sites that was free now want to sell you a video of how to do this,and its cost around 20 bucks for this,your better off with the book,basically i think by the time your done you will have wished you paid someone to do it,good luck with it.

Q: How do I change the ignition tumbler on a 1966 Chevrolet truck?
I am not sure how to remove the old lock. I have removed the switch but am not sure if there is some kind of release to remove the tumbler.Thanks
I have the original key but it is stripped. I have a new tumbler to replace it but need to remove the old one. When I tried to pull the tumbler out in the run position it would not come out. Is that because it is stripped? Thanks for your previous answers.They were very helpful.

A: replace the entire cylinder, if you want the original key then take the cylinder and key to a locksmith

Q: what kind of transmission is in my 2001 Chevrolet 1500 truck?
i have 2001 Chevrolet truck, 5.3 Lt 327 v8 ext cab 2wd and i was wandering what transmission is in my truck size and everything

A: Should be a 4L60E The best of my recollection………….UJN

Q: How does a 2003 Chevrolet Truck (it has a 12vdc pump attached to the booster)how does this pump turn on & off?
Silverado 1500 5.3 engine 12vdc vacuum pump at brake booster
Silverado 1500 5.3 engine 12vdc vacuum pump at brake booster
I don’t know how to respond to answers but yes it is a vacuum pump with 6 electrical wires going to it. Not a hydro boost.

A: Are you sure ??? Are you talking about the hydro boost system that they use. It just runs off of the power steering pump.

If there is a pump, an air pump it would have to have a fuse and a relay and if it is for the brakes it would ONLY turn off with the key because it better be on when the truck is running or your not stopping

Q: What is the difference in a gov-lock and a trac-loc in a 1994 gmc or chevrolet truck??
also,what is a good place to look for a cheap locker for a 1994 chevrolet 1500 4×4??
also i am looking for a locker for both the front and rear..

A: There is not a locker or limited slip unit available for the front differential in the 88+ half-ton truck. The diff housing is aluminum and too weak to handle the stress. The half-shafts aren’t really up to the task either. There is a locker available for the front of the 3/4 and 1-ton trucks, but they are a very efficient way to break the half-shafts.

The GovLok is a GM thing, also called the Grenade lock. It is the G80 RPO option code that was available from the factory. They are called the grenade locker because of the way that the work. A wheel spins and it harshly engages. They are known for snapping axle shafts on 10bolt rear axles…

Trac-loc is an aftermarket style locker, and better than the Gov in my opinion. Also look at Detroit lockers. I’m not sure what your after, a full blown locker, or a limited slip unit. Research for each model can be done online.

Q: Which year and model vehicles can be used to convert to disc brakes on a 1966 chevrolet truck?
I will use the A-arms with disc brake spindles to convert from drum to disc brakes. Don’t think I need a cross member.
Looking for a conversion without modifications

A: LMC Truck offers a kit to convert the front to disk brakes. It will be more expensive than used parts, but it takes all the guesswork out of what parts are needed.

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cbe/full.aspx?page=66

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