Wound up with an engine oil leak from somewhere near the bellhousing. Cleaning it up and looking with a light I think it's the oil cooler/filter adapter on the drivers side of the engine. Ordered a seal kit for it. Also had a very minor weep from the transfer case rear driveshaft seal, so I ordered one of those too. Transmission spin-on filter is rusted so I also ordered a replacement (I then found the AC Delco filter I had already ordered and received earlier to replace it, so I guess I now have a spare that I'll stock?).
Since I had the truck on the lift and I'm waiting for parts, I decided to install the fuel pressure regulator I've had on the shelf for 6 months or more to finally hopefully get rid of the intermittent check engine light. That was a pain. I had changed out the three very, very hard to access T-25 torx screws with regular hex, stainless socket head cap screws when I did the regulator the last time. I apparently did not buy a Bosch regulator when I did it 10 or 12 years ago.
During the fuel pressure regulator swap I must've had the belt slightly off one of the pulleys. On startup there was a belt-tearing noise, and about 20% of the width of the belt ripped off and shredded. I've now ordered a new belt, tensioner, and two idler pulleys since none of them look/feel great both bearing and belt surface-wise (kinda crusty/rusty). Seems like it just doesn't end. Total this week is "only" about $200.
2001 GMC K2500 General Maintenance
Re: 2001 GMC K2500 General Maintenance
Looks like I last did the tensioner in 2010 and never did the idlers, unless I bought them from somewhere other than RockAuto which is unlikely. Sheesh, nothing lasts 
. The 2010 one was lifetime warrantied, but since it hasn't failed I guess I shouldn't make them swap it out...
. The 2010 one was lifetime warrantied, but since it hasn't failed I guess I shouldn't make them swap it out...Re: 2001 GMC K2500 General Maintenance
Looks like I managed to order the wrong front bumper from RockAuto. $185 or so wasted, return shipping is $300+ so it's not worth sending back. I of course didn't pull it out of the package or compare until after I removed the rusted one from the truck... Kinda dumb on my part both ways
I have now ordered the only correct one (with airflow holes, diesel specific I guess) I could find on the internet (GM discontinued, most aftermarket shops seem to have discontinued) from Jegs, shows that they think it'll ship by the end of May. $251+$170 shipping. $447 after tax. I could've gotten a no-holes model from RockAuto or others for about $320 or so, but I figured I'd pony-up for the air flow if it's actually available.
https://www.jegs.com/i/OER/691/T70384/10002/-1
I have now ordered the only correct one (with airflow holes, diesel specific I guess) I could find on the internet (GM discontinued, most aftermarket shops seem to have discontinued) from Jegs, shows that they think it'll ship by the end of May. $251+$170 shipping. $447 after tax. I could've gotten a no-holes model from RockAuto or others for about $320 or so, but I figured I'd pony-up for the air flow if it's actually available.
https://www.jegs.com/i/OER/691/T70384/10002/-1
Re: 2001 GMC K2500 General Maintenance
Between my order and now, Jegs shows the part as discontinued. I wonder if they somehow have one left somewhere and they'll honor my order, or if I'll get a we're-out-of-stock message tomorrow and have to get a bumper that doesn't have the air holes...
Re: 2001 GMC K2500 General Maintenance
Did you scour eBay?