what have you gotten done on your blazer today?
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Joined: Oct 2017
Posts: 24
From: Corpus Christi, Texas
Going on my route Friday with my latest Blazer now pushing only 47,000 original miles and I noticed It got to where I could not make turns it wouldn't hardly turn for me. Well I started making large arc curves on my turns but it was getting so bad when I straightened up driving straight it felt like I was in a bind. Got worse all day but when I finished I knew I had better fix what ever problem was going on. Bought a new idler arm and pitman arm. Found out I did not need the pitman arm but on this 4 wheel drive I have never had this happen on any other of the many blazers I have had. Few days earlier my windshield wiper arms on driver side in pouring rain flew apart. I had to set in middle of the seat driving down the road to see out of the passenger side area. This is a first also. Always something new going wrong, sure will be glad to retire from this job in not too distant future.
My 47,000 mile Blazer 4WD still in shop. Broke Axle on front right side. Supposed fixed picked up and drove it around it is still humming like an airplane and doing the same as before. So tear it apart and go again. Sure would like to be using this on my route making money but instead I keep spending and it is costing me. Had to go back to using my 160,000 mile spare to work with. It does the job while my low mile "Queen" sets.
I'm glad I took rest of my leave I will not go back to work till next year. So might then my Queen Blazer will be fixed?
Last edited by trollerguy; Dec 22, 2017 at 07:28 PM.
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Joined: Jun 2017
Posts: 11
From: Mechanicsville, VA
I replaced my A & B shift solenoids, & my 3-2 solenoid (P1886). Found debris in the pan. It went forward & reverse when parked to replace the solenoids. Once reassembled, I took it for a spin around the block & it ran good. Went through the gears. Now reverse is slipping and will not full engage. Maybe reverse was lying in the bottom of the pan. Once I replaced the fluid, it gave up. YUK!!! I overhauled the engine & it is working great. I guess the transmission is next.
Last edited by Poppy53; Dec 22, 2017 at 07:46 PM.
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Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 5,601
From: Moscow, ID
OK not a Blazer fix but I am still pleased with myself.
I fixed my 20 y.o. 3500 Watt Honda generator that refused to start. I saw that I had spark and I knew the fuel was flowing out of the tank but it would only start and run a second or two if I used starter fluid.
In the process of puzzling it all out I learned all about fuel shut-off solenoids and how they can get gummed up and stuck. Then I learned that you can install the choke control pin in the wrong direction so that the choke doesn't close.
But after addressing those issues, it runs like a champ. I was even able to start it this morning using the pull-start after it got down to about 10' F last night.
I fixed my 20 y.o. 3500 Watt Honda generator that refused to start. I saw that I had spark and I knew the fuel was flowing out of the tank but it would only start and run a second or two if I used starter fluid.
In the process of puzzling it all out I learned all about fuel shut-off solenoids and how they can get gummed up and stuck. Then I learned that you can install the choke control pin in the wrong direction so that the choke doesn't close.
But after addressing those issues, it runs like a champ. I was even able to start it this morning using the pull-start after it got down to about 10' F last night.
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Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 878
From: NY
Got nothing done on mine today except develop a new issue lol. Started up the jimmy to warm it up- and the blower motor won't come on! Didn't have a chance to look into it, but I'm hoping just a fuse or something simple.
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Joined: Nov 2017
Posts: 153
From: Woodstock, GA
Had plans to pop a new stereo in , vacuum test , new headlamp bulb. Buuut, got sidetracked when I managed to strip out a bolt hole on the thermostat housing on my DD G6.... :\ My G6 is such an attention hog..The minute I go to work on a different car , she screams the loudest..
Sorry about the Minnie Jimmy Chevyriders.. Hope it's a quick fix..
Sorry about the Minnie Jimmy Chevyriders.. Hope it's a quick fix..
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Joined: Nov 2017
Posts: 153
From: Woodstock, GA
Discovered a plethora of leaky vacuum lines , one vacuum line disconnected from the vacuum canister, one broken antenna wire while trying to install a stereo that doesn't work anyways, and 3 broken light connectors , one being for the drivers side headlight. Also found that the front trim between upper and lower grill is busted off the drivers side.
Well I guess I just found more stuff that needs to be done. Maybe at some point I can start getting stuff done.
Well I guess I just found more stuff that needs to be done. Maybe at some point I can start getting stuff done.
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Joined: Nov 2017
Posts: 153
From: Woodstock, GA
Well , I found the source of the vacuum issue. The vacuum supply line is just dangling there not connected to anything. Someone plugged off the PCV valve elbow as well.
Didn't dig any further since I had to come in and cook the Christmas beast..
Who knows what I will , or won't find when I pull off the air cleaner assembly. Almost skeered to look.
Didn't dig any further since I had to come in and cook the Christmas beast..
Who knows what I will , or won't find when I pull off the air cleaner assembly. Almost skeered to look.
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Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 878
From: NY
Sounds like your luck has turned around on it since the other day - progress!
Didn't find a blown fuse for the blower motor on the jimmy, but I decided to take it for a spin around the block because it had been sitting for a week or so... in the process I heard sporadic relay noise coming from the glove box, so I popped it open and pushed on the 3 relays in there. And, boom! Blower motor came on. Hasn't cut back out yet, but I'll throw a known good relay in there just to be safe. always gotta love an easy fix.
Didn't find a blown fuse for the blower motor on the jimmy, but I decided to take it for a spin around the block because it had been sitting for a week or so... in the process I heard sporadic relay noise coming from the glove box, so I popped it open and pushed on the 3 relays in there. And, boom! Blower motor came on. Hasn't cut back out yet, but I'll throw a known good relay in there just to be safe. always gotta love an easy fix.
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Joined: Nov 2017
Posts: 153
From: Woodstock, GA
That's awesome news! Easy is a good thing...
At least I now have a direction to go in...New engine , new vacuum lines , new stereo and new light connectors...Then I can throw money towards the cosmetic details.
At least I now have a direction to go in...New engine , new vacuum lines , new stereo and new light connectors...Then I can throw money towards the cosmetic details.
