New From Northern Michigan
#1
06-10-2010, 11:19 AM
New From Northern Michigan
Hello all. I'm from nothern michigan (about 30 miles south from the bridge...that makes me a troll!)
I've got a 1996 Blazer LT 4 door 4wd with the 4.3. Age is starting to catch up to my baby.
I just took it to the shop to have a few things looked at and got an estimate (from a dealer mind you) of 1793 to fix a hand full of things wrong.
I work in the technology sector (computers, servers, printers, wiring, networks, etc) and am tired of paying someone to fix some of these things that go wrong. I am very mechanically savvy and can trouble shoot with the best of them in this area. Technology and cars are really not that different logically. Get a good set of directions, take your time and you can be successful.
I also love tools and gadgets. Power tools are the best.
Being a novice at cars I do have a couple of questions based on the report back I got from the dealership. Here is what they wrote:
Based on that information what sort of tools will I need to pick up and how difficult are some of those to fix? I love excuses to buy tools. I have very little as far as car related tools would go. . . 
Which is the most important to fix in order? I am on a limited budget after all.
I've got a 1996 Blazer LT 4 door 4wd with the 4.3. Age is starting to catch up to my baby.
I just took it to the shop to have a few things looked at and got an estimate (from a dealer mind you) of 1793 to fix a hand full of things wrong.
I work in the technology sector (computers, servers, printers, wiring, networks, etc) and am tired of paying someone to fix some of these things that go wrong. I am very mechanically savvy and can trouble shoot with the best of them in this area. Technology and cars are really not that different logically. Get a good set of directions, take your time and you can be successful.
I also love tools and gadgets. Power tools are the best.
Being a novice at cars I do have a couple of questions based on the report back I got from the dealership. Here is what they wrote:
Check delayed trans engagement. Had to add about 1 quart. Road test - scan check - check transmission function ok - Problem is trans fluid leaking into T-case adapter seal failure - estimate to replace 420 includes new adapter gasket seal, fluid.
GM Multi-point Inspection
Has loose steering idler arm/pitman arm est 448, engine oil cooler lines leaking est 335, lower intake leaking est 448, needs drivers door pins and bushing est 142
GM Multi-point Inspection
Has loose steering idler arm/pitman arm est 448, engine oil cooler lines leaking est 335, lower intake leaking est 448, needs drivers door pins and bushing est 142
Which is the most important to fix in order? I am on a limited budget after all.
#2
06-10-2010, 11:37 AM
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#5
06-10-2010, 01:12 PM
Welcome to the forum. The door pins are the easiest to replace on the vehicle. With a buddys help, some basic hand tools and a good floor jack, it shouldn't take more than a couple hours for a novice. For the tranny fluid leaking into the transfer case, it's best to have a garage do that job. It's fairly involved and that's a cheap price for the job. As far as the engine cooler lines leaking, all depends on where the leak is. It could be the O rings on the lines which is a simple fix. If it's the line, you can replace them with patience. To replace the Lower Intake gasket, there's plenty of good articles here on how to do it. Good luck on your repairs.
#6
06-10-2010, 02:21 PM
Welcome to the forum. The door pins are the easiest to replace on the vehicle. With a buddys help, some basic hand tools and a good floor jack, it shouldn't take more than a couple hours for a novice. For the tranny fluid leaking into the transfer case, it's best to have a garage do that job. It's fairly involved and that's a cheap price for the job. As far as the engine cooler lines leaking, all depends on where the leak is. It could be the O rings on the lines which is a simple fix. If it's the line, you can replace them with patience. To replace the Lower Intake gasket, there's plenty of good articles here on how to do it. Good luck on your repairs.
I've got plenty of reading to do and I have a few friends that are tech savvy with cars. I'll enlist their help as well. My first job is to start searching for online manuals and such. I believe i'll have access to Mitchel On Demand for repair manuals and such. That should be a big help.
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