2004 silverdo 2500 HD question about fuel rails and steering column

[dmorgan]

Hi,
I have a 2004 Silverado 2500HD with the 6.0, and my first question is can you change just the crossover pipe connecting the two fuel rails? or must you leave it connected and change with rails?

Second, I have that steering knock and I changed the I-shaft with the borgenson piece but I still have the knock. I noticed where the I-shaft mates with the column there is a white plastic insert and I grab the shaft and the play knocks into this piece. Any suggestions how to stop the movement between these pieces or an upgrade?

Thank you for any and all help.
Dan

[dmorgan]

Either question answered would be okay.

[RedHeartbeat]

Add aluminum fuel rails with a larger diameter crossover tube. I've never faced the knocking steering shaft issue.

[dmorgan]

Huh? Help

[RedHeartbeat]

you may be able to tap the holes where the crossover tube is with NPT pipe fitting threads and put a larger diameter fitting in place to run fuel to the other side.

[metalchips]

""Second, I have that steering knock and I changed the I-shaft with the borgenson piece but I still have the knock. I noticed where the I-shaft mates with the column there is a white plastic insert and I grab the shaft and the play knocks into this piece. Any suggestions how to stop the movement between these pieces or an upgrade? ""

Thank you for any and all help.

That white plastic insert comes out with a pry with a screw driver. It only has two tabs that keep it in place. Take the borgensen bolt out to drop it out of the way. I wrapped two layers of electrician tape around the end that sticks out. There are small plastic ribs that wear out to keep it tight. The tape makes it tight again, no more knocks.
Dan[/QUOTE]

[gottaswapup]

So, you're saying this didn't help?
http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/results...umber=19153614

[metalchips]

So, you're saying this didn't help?
http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/results...umber=19153614

Nope, I did not say that my good friend, you did.

Check out this link for more information.

http://www.ls1truck.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36060

[dmorgan]

That is great! I am going to do this exactly how you said, really excited to finally be rid of that annoying knocking.
Thank you

[gottaswapup]

I wasn't clear, so I asked. No offense intended. Thank you kindly for the link. Good reading there. Happy trails!