2003 Gmc Sierra Sle Z71 Pickup on 2040-cars

Year:2003 Mileage:146794

Location:

Eden, New York, United States

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Hello Folks,

I am selling my 2003 GM Pickup. I am the second owner of this truck and have owned it for most of its life. I am selling my truck to finance a move to Wyoming, which I will be taking my gas saver to lower my living costs while I am there.

I always take a lot of care with, and for my vehicles because I am very passionate about cars. The listing is correct for this truck's transmissin type even though the 5.3 liter was never offered with a mnaul transmission behind it from GM. This one is a 5 speed, with a manual shift transfer case. The original automatic from this truck worked fine, but working on vehicles is a passion of mine, and I enjoy to make them unique and well constructed. I decided to figure out a manual transmission swap for this truck and make it compatible with the 5.3 liter motor. I did my research and completed the conversion in the summer of 2011 and the truck has been running great since, with no issues. I did the swap at 88000 miles and the truck now has almost 147000 miles, so there are 59000 on the transmission and transfer case since I did the conversion. At the time of the conversion, before swapping the transmission and t-case into the truck, I rebuilt them to factory specifications.

Aside from this, I have always kept up with oil changes and regular maintenance. I always use full synthetic Amsoil in the motor, and royal purple products for the differentials. The oil was changed last at 143000 miles, so the truck will be due again soon. The differential oil was changed in the front & rear, at the same time I completed the installation of the new transmission and Transfer case.

I grease all steering components and anything with a zirk fitting (slip shaft, u-joints, etc...) monthly, and have been in the habit of brushing off any scale rust I find on the frame. At 140000 miles, I replaced all of my valve guide seals, and was pleasantly surprised with how clean the valve train looks. I was impressed so I took a picture and have included it for you to see too. At 120000 miles I had to replace my power steering box which I did with a re manufactured unit. At some point around 80000 miles I replaced the front differential seals and found a bad cv joint/hub during dis-assembly for it, which I replaced with a new Moog unit.

**(An interesting note about the seals is to make sure you always keep the vent tube clear. If it clogs, this will cause pressure to build and wear out the seals, as was the case for my truck. I rerouted this tube, to make it more accessible, and now I am in the habit of checking it when I check the oil and belts, and have had no issues since)**. I recently put on new shocks all around-- nothing too fancy; just some dependable gas charged ones by Monroe that I have had good success with on other vehicles, and make for a nice smooth ride. Lastly, this truck has four wheel disc brakes, and I replaced the rear rotors, caliper guide pins and boots this past month.

A few negative things I want to point out on the truck;

-The throw out bearing can be heard when the truck is running and sitting still. The noise does not affect the drive-ability of the vehicle, and is not audible while driving, which is why I have not replaced it. I have thought a lot about this and I do know that there is a spring that keeps the throw out in contact with the pressure plate and sometimes when old will allow for movement of the throw out away from the fingers. I am suspect of this, but have not felt it necessary to go through the work of removing the slave cylinder to troubleshoot, since I have yet to notice an effect on driving or an increase in noise level. There is a possibility that it could be in the early stages of failure, or have contaminant build up inside it and need cleaning. The part is cheap but the job can take a descent amount of time to complete. If this is the case, I do not want you to be unaware of the possibility prior to purchasing and feel you have been deceived. That is not my intention, I want to sell my truck to another person like me, who is passionate about their vehicles, and will get the same joy out of owning this truck as I have had.

- The truck does not have the front portion of the emergency brake cable currently installed. I have the part, but have not installed it, honestly due to my infrequent use of the system. - Most of the time I leave truck in gear when parked, and as a result I do not regularly recall that I need to install it.

-The truck has the abs and service brake light on the dash. This is on currently due to a sensor wire that has worn through on the front right tire. I have the replacement sensor for the truck, and will either provide it with the truck to the new owner, or, if you'd like, I can install it for you before you come to pick it up.

I have tried my best to describe my truck to you, short of coming to see it. - (Which you are absolutely welcome to do if you live in the Western New York area.) If there is anything else you would like to know about the truck, please do not hesitate to ask! My name is Frank, and you can either reach me through Ebay, or if you'd like, by phone, with either a text message or, preferably, a phone call. I have more pictures available and would be happy to talk about it with you.My number is 716 868 8501.

**I don't know how to ship a vehicle cost effectively, so you will have to be able to come get the truck or arrange for the shipping of it. I'll be happy to work with you on that though for instance, if it needs to be picked up, or if you want to put it on the road to drive it home.

Best Regards & Thanks!

-Frank

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