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Old Apr 7, 2012 | 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by 98BlazerSL
Yeah thats showing as the valve is stuck, but after driving it around for 15 min i have no DTC's showing up (yet) but the hole it blew in the muffler needs to be patched or replaced. Never seen a backfire blow a hole in the muffler..lol.
Anohter LOL.... What the younger generations find 'unusual'. Bet you never heard of exhaust systems being total rustouts after only 7 years either.
Or new brake job at 50k, ball joints at 60k, tires a whopping 25 k to bald.

Those selective memory geezers you see at cruise ins wont want to talk about that.

Yeah.. they sure dont build 'em like they used to.
 
Old Apr 7, 2012 | 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by 98BlazerSL
...Update It was the button or cap i just replaced both fires up and runs...
You didn't mention what brand so I'll assume it wasn't AC Delco..... If I'm correct, you'll be doing the job again shortly. An AC Delco cap & rotor will last 100K miles with no problem, as long as you put silicone dielectric grease on the terminals in the cap. You won't find ANY aftermarket brand that will go anywhere near that long, no matter what the price. The voice of 30 some odd years of experience talkin' Glad you got her fixed.
 
Old Apr 7, 2012 | 03:43 PM
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I have heard of those from older members of the family but again thats why i came here where the "Geezers" still (First word that comes to mind is Lurk) roam and have the knowledge to help us younger generations. And yeah captn they were AC delco i hate to do a job twice so i just took your advice. Thanks again.
 
Old Apr 7, 2012 | 04:14 PM
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Good job! Did you use silicone dielectric grease? You should do that ASAP if not.
 
Old Apr 7, 2012 | 04:21 PM
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Yes sir, I did use the grease as well.
 
Old Apr 7, 2012 | 08:03 PM
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Damn! Professional job, nice work!
 
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