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    Hello- Whistling Headache Rack

    I took a video of it to a GMC mechanic and he said it's totally normal? He said it's play in the wrist pin, when the oil froths up. Said all diesels do it, does this sound right? He knew exactly the sound even before listening to it, described it like someone typing on a type writer.
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    Hello- Whistling Headache Rack

    It was 15w40 conventional.
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    Hello- Whistling Headache Rack

    Well some bad news on the DMax. I had the oil changed on 5/22 then drove it back to the shop. It sat 5/23, then after a couple startups on 5/24, it developed a bad piston slap on cold startups. I had a neighbor (300zx tuner) listen to it and he was pretty sure that's what it is. He thinks...
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    Hello- Whistling Headache Rack

    Way off topic, but hey, it's my thread haha... I thought you didn't have to pack the wheel bearings when changing out all the ball joints? Can't you leave it in the rotor?
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    Hello- Whistling Headache Rack

    Do you mean a wheel bearing pack? I've read about the wax pellet but it doesn't sound like a tough job. On the other hand there's a bypass hose that leaks which is a pain to get to unless you're doing the timing belt. My oil pan is actually leaking, probably from rust but it might be the...
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    Hello- Whistling Headache Rack

    Do you call them that because they come in a lot or because they're easy to work on ;) I've had to do a fair bit of maintenance but I bought it at 97k, they were things that would need to be done on any vehicle at that mileage. Tackling all 4 ball joints next weekend...
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    Hello- Whistling Headache Rack

    Unfortunately we do need it. It's a high-pitched resonance, not wind noise. So I was hoping there was something I could do to keep whatever is vibrating from vibrating if that makes any sense.
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    Thanks guys. I'll check on Monday if the tubes have caps. Anyone else in love with this G80 axle? I've had it engage on a muddy boat ramp and starting on a steep gravel hill, what a nice feature! The only lockers available for my Xterra are selectable air lockers.
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    Hello- Whistling Headache Rack

    Hey All, Just got a new work truck a few weeks ago, 2006 Sierra SLT Crew Cab long bed with just under 70k. We absolutely love this thing- it's very comfortable, nice inside, and of course has gobs of power. The turbo sounds soooo good. We don't tow much weight with it most of the time, just...
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