John Loper II
3838e54baa
- 37 PSI residual pressure after 30+ min wait - Requires 2 pump primes to reach 50 PSI for starting - Check valve working fine (good retention) - Root cause: Weak fuel pump, not check valve or filter - Fuel pump replacement needed: 50-400 aftermarket/OEM
2002 Chevrolet Express 3500 - Vehicle Maintenance Tracker
Vehicle Details:
- Year/Make/Model: 2002 Chevrolet Express 3500
- Engine: 5.7L V8
- Primary Use: Daily driver / Family vehicle
Purpose: This repository tracks all maintenance, repairs, and issues for the 2002 Chevy Express 3500. Each subfolder represents a specific issue or maintenance task with its own progress tracking.
Current Issues/Projects:
- Crank No Start - ✅ RESOLVED (distributor cap/rotor replacement)
- Power Steering Leak - 🔄 ACTIVE (fluid leak requiring periodic top-offs)
- Fuel Pressure Issue - 🔧 PARTS NEEDED (weak fuel pump identified, requires replacement)
Vehicle Specifications:
- Engine Oil: 5W-30, ~6 quarts with filter
- Transmission Fluid: DEXRON-III ATF
- Power Steering Fluid: DEXRON-III ATF
- Spark Plugs: 8x (exact type TBD - need VIN lookup)
- Fuel System: Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI), 55-62 PSI operating pressure
Maintenance History:
- 2026-03-21: Distributor cap and rotor replaced - Crank no-start resolved
- 2026-03-21: Power steering leak project initiated
- 2026-03-21: Fuel pressure issue diagnosed - weak fuel pump identified, replacement needed
Notes:
- Fuel pump confirmed weak - 37 PSI residual, requires 2 primes to reach 50 PSI
- Check valve is working fine (good pressure retention)
- Crankshaft position sensor (CKP) had history of issues on this vehicle
- Distributor corrosion is a recurring issue (~1x/year) on this van
Documentation:
- Each subfolder contains: README.md (issue description) + progress.md (current status)
- All changes committed to Gitea: https://gitea.loperfamily.com/Sage_Software/2002-Chevy-Express-3500