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« Reply #40 on: July 10, 2007, 08:06:41 am »

I did not  think there were roads 7 hrs north of TBay,  Shocked
Are you from Red lake?
Must be a mining towning
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« Reply #41 on: July 12, 2007, 11:45:28 pm »

1) How likley is this to be a problem on a 2001 truck? What could possible cause a truck so 'young' to not pass?

Very unlikely it would not pass.


2) My 'permanent' address is in northern ontario, at my parents place, as I'm still a Student. So, odds are I'll be registering it up there too--And, up there, we aren't required to E-test our vehicles. Is this an easy out? It seems TOO easy, so I feel like maybe I'm doing something wrong!

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I'm 100 miles north of Toronto and we don't E-test plus my Porsche is a no cat car.  Save your guilt for something really questionable.  Smiley
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« Reply #42 on: July 13, 2007, 01:18:42 am »

Like buying  anything from Steve's carlot would be questionable indeed. A 2001 GM truck should be fine as they are a well built unit as long as its bought anywhere else but there.  Smiley Grin
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« Reply #43 on: July 13, 2007, 09:35:40 am »

I did not  think there were roads 7 hrs north of TBay,  Shocked
Are you from Red lake?
Must be a mining towning

Yessir, in fact, I think the most northernly highway in Ontario, Highway 105, terminates in our town center at the only stop lights in town (and, HERE'S a big tourist grab, the Most Northernly Stoplights in Canada!). Big time mining town--Goldcorp Red Lake Mine is the jewel in their crown and they are one of the biggest mining companies in the world. Recently, there was also a Placer Dome mine (Barrick Gold) but Goldcorp took over Barrick so it's all one mine. Mine shafts are like trees up here (Well, the millions of trees are REALLY like trees, but you get the idea).

1) How likley is this to be a problem on a 2001 truck? What could possible cause a truck so 'young' to not pass?

Very unlikely it would not pass.


2) My 'permanent' address is in northern ontario, at my parents place, as I'm still a Student. So, odds are I'll be registering it up there too--And, up there, we aren't required to E-test our vehicles. Is this an easy out? It seems TOO easy, so I feel like maybe I'm doing something wrong!

 Angry

I'm 100 miles north of Toronto and we don't E-test plus my Porsche is a no cat car.  Save your guilt for something really questionable.  Smiley

Good enough for me Cheesy Northern Registration it is!

Like buying  anything from Steve's carlot would be questionable indeed. A 2001 GM truck should be fine as they are a well built unit as long as its bought anywhere else but there.  Smiley Grin

Good to know, thanks Smiley


And the good news:

I got the report back from the garage, and the truck needs new rear brake pads & rotors and a new tail light bulb to pass safety, which isn't too surprising given the mileage.

I've spoken with the gent in charge, and we've discussed this work, and his $9800 asking price has been negotiated down to $9100.

I'm transferring the money and he's mailing me the registration. I've bought myself a new truck!

Thanks a million for all the help on this guys, I Couldn't have done it without you!

Cheers and Thanks!
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« Reply #44 on: July 13, 2007, 09:56:05 am »

congrats and enjoy Beer

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« Reply #45 on: July 13, 2007, 10:02:14 am »

August 15th there'll be a deluge of photos, I promise! Cheesy

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« Reply #46 on: July 13, 2007, 09:38:09 pm »

Sounds good.

Keep a large bottle of Bars Leak in the glovebox always.  Sold at Canadian Tire for about $6.00   Worth it's weight in GOLD, particluraly in the middle of nowhere, at night, in winter.  Smiley
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« Reply #47 on: July 14, 2007, 09:09:00 am »

I'm guessing its some sort of liquid sealer material? It won't go far astray.

First oil change I'm debating having them put in oil specially formulated for High Mileage engines; supposedly it has seal conditioners and such but I'm unsure how the GM Vortec will react to this oil. That, coupled with a tool kit Tim Allen would envy, should make me pretty solid in a fix on the road.

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« Reply #48 on: July 14, 2007, 11:55:20 pm »

If its the 5.3 then you should not have any problems as they are a very sold design. Even the 4.8 is a quality built engine but I like the larger one myself for the extra little bit of power it produces. If you are looking at the Castril high milage oil you should be alright even tho the milage isen't all that high on that design at all. I have seen those at 450,000 klms still working hard and towing heavy work trailors all day long and still working great. Enjoy when you get it and thats a good price for the unit you bought.  Smiley
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