I had a great Saturday playing grease monkey. I really gave my Blazer the once over today. I have resolved my oil leaks. I found out that all I have to do is replace the adapter on the radiator to fix my leaking transmission cooling line. ( I was relieved that I wont have to replace the whole line. ) After goosing the motor I discovered that I have a weak motor mount but its not bad enough to have to replace right away. And I have a tie rod end that will need to be replaced in the near future. A friend adjusted the torsion bar and that was what was causing the metal to metal sound , clanking. I have a noise coming from the exhaust ... I am thinking it is the heat shield around the catalytic converter. Nothing serious but it is kinda annoying. I am funny about vehicles making noise they shouldn't.

Now, I am off to dig the grease out from underneath my fingernails, and get all the dirt and grease out of my hair. I'm really loving my little Blazer now. I guess working on them is kinda like bonding with them.

 

*Moved to 'General Chat'*

 

welcome to Blazer ownership LOL


BTW Nitrile gloves will stand up to oil and most chemical and allow you to maintain dexterity
Cheap enough in boxes of 100
I find if I slip it rips the glove rather than busting a knuckle open
I carry a couple pairs in a Ziploc sandwich bag in each of my vehicles for roadside repairs or emergencies

 

What are gloves? Is it the black grease you get when working on cars?

 

A couple pairs of rubber / nylon / cloth gloves are nice accessories and get much use. In cooler weather these are a neccesity.
For most mechanical work - I seldom am able to keep the gloves on throughout the complete procedure; since that one bolt or nut needs your fingers vs gloves to remove or install.
Seldom procedures can I walk away with spotless glove covered hands . . . .