Hi everyone. I'm a relatively new Blazer owner in Seattle. I picked up a 1998 Blazer LS in May as a project car. I had never worked on a vehicle of any kind before -- not even an oil change. I had been meaning to get a 4WD vehicle so I thought it was good way to conserve some cash and a good time to learn some automotive basics.



So far I've done the following to it:

• replaced both the oil cooling lines
• replaced the transfer case shift motor
• flushed the cooling system
• replaced the front bumper cover
• replaced bump stops between the upper and lower control arms
• replaced the brake booster (a.k.a power brake/vacuum assist)
• replaced the upper and lower ball joints

I've also done several oil changes along the way. I've taken care of most of the mechanical issues at this point, but there is a huge list of items I still want to get to. This forum has been an invaluable source of information and inspiration.

Out of all of the service items I listed above I found the brake booster replacement to be the most tedious and difficult. I ended up taking apart the interior dash assembly, steering column bracket, and ABS unit just to install the replacement. I'd actually like to share a write-up I made about it (with photos), but I found I could not post to the "Tech Article (DIY)" section. Is it because I'm still a new poster?

 

Welcome to the Forum.

 

Welcome from North Dakota. It is great seeing someone learning about vehicles. If you have any questions this place is awesome and very knowledgeable.

Also i love the color of your Blazer.

 

The red 98's are the best!
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