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Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
04-21-2014, 08:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,596
Posted By Bobcat13

How much work is it to do front axle seals?

So about 3 months ago I got my hands on a 97 zr2. I just yesterday discovered that there is some seepage around my front diff where the axles go in. I then pulled the fill plug off and could not feel...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
03-25-2014, 07:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 23,033
Posted By Bobcat13

Detroit TrueTrac or Detroit locker?

So upon discovering that my zr2 has a standard open diff in the rear, I am in the market for a good LSD or locker. I'm looking for one that will be good for a daily driver, but yet hold it's own on...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
03-24-2014, 07:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,886
Posted By Bobcat13

The truetrac is really catching my eye so far...

The truetrac is really catching my eye so far...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
03-24-2014, 04:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,886
Posted By Bobcat13

So I got the cover off and sure enough it is a...

So I got the cover off and sure enough it is a stupid open diff. I even called the GM dealership and had them look up my VIN and they told me it did not come with the g80. They said the ones from 98+...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
03-24-2014, 08:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,886
Posted By Bobcat13

Yeah I guess I'll have to. But that still leaves...

Yeah I guess I'll have to. But that still leaves the question of why isn't it listed in the RPO codes. You'd think that being the off-road package it'd come stock with at least a limited slip....
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
03-24-2014, 03:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,886
Posted By Bobcat13

Along with the code GU4, for the 3.73 gears. I...

Along with the code GU4, for the 3.73 gears. I even checked the vin and it matched up.
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
03-24-2014, 03:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,886
Posted By Bobcat13

Yes I'm sure. Zr2 is listed in the RPO codes, and...

Yes I'm sure. Zr2 is listed in the RPO codes, and it's listed on the sticker on the firewall as well. And the door placard says it came stock with 31x10.5x15. From what I understand I guess up until...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
03-23-2014, 05:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,886
Posted By Bobcat13

So now I'm confused. I jacked it up and the...

So now I'm confused. I jacked it up and the wheels turned the opposite way, but I did a burnout and both tires did leave rubber. So which is it? Lol
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
03-23-2014, 11:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,886
Posted By Bobcat13

Zr2 rear end??

So I can't seem to find a straight answer at all. I just got my hands on a '97 s10 zr2 pickup. I know it's got the 3.73 gears and 8.5" ring gear, but what I can't seem to find out is if it has...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
02-25-2014, 08:20 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 425
Posted By Bobcat13

Missing on cyl 1-4??

1997 zr2 with the 4.3 vortec. 285K miles, 100K on the engine. I am getting misfires on cylinders 1-4. Just had a full tune up on it including plugs, wires, cap, rotor, ignition coil, fuel&air...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
02-13-2014, 08:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,777
Posted By Bobcat13

P0440 evap code

1997 Chevy s10 4x4 zr2 4x4 with the 4.3L (x vin #) vortec engine. 286K miles, 100K on the engine. I've gotten this code once before about a month ago, but went away when I changed the gas cap. It...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
02-10-2014, 06:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 668
Posted By Bobcat13

Oil pressure issues on the 4.3's?

'97 s10 zr2. 285K miles, 100K on the engine (or so I was told). I've noticed lately that my oil pressure runs at about 20 at idle, and 40 when under load and on the freeway. I was just wondering if...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
02-04-2014, 11:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,509
Posted By Bobcat13

Actually I meant when going into 4 hi. Yes it is...

Actually I meant when going into 4 hi. Yes it is 3 button. I checked the fluid and it was overfull due to a leaking tc input shaft seal which I will be taking care of here shortly.
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
02-02-2014, 01:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,509
Posted By Bobcat13

Transfer case problem?

I have a 1997 Chevy s10 zr2 with the 4.3L. 280K miles, 100K on the engine. I've noticed sometimes when I go to engage the 4wd that I get a harsh clunk after moving a few feet. I don't get the clunk...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
01-21-2014, 09:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,630
Posted By Bobcat13

Moog ball joints?

'97 s10 with the zr2 package. Upon buying it I discovered that the ball joints are pretty loosey goosey all the way around. I was at O'Reilly's seeing which ones they had and they had the Moog ones...
Forum: General Chat
01-19-2014, 10:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,335
Posted By Bobcat13

Not yet. I will when the wallet permits...lol

Not yet. I will when the wallet permits...lol
Forum: General Chat
01-19-2014, 09:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,335
Posted By Bobcat13

97 s10 4.3L

97 s10 4.3L
Forum: General Chat
01-19-2014, 08:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,335
Posted By Bobcat13

3 step fuel cleaning service

Hey everyone, so I just had a 3 step fuel system cleaning service done on my s10 and man does that work wonders. Truck runs a whole lot better and smoother, and got about 3mpg! I strongly recommend...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
01-14-2014, 09:27 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,005
Posted By Bobcat13

Zr2 stiff steering?

Hey all, just got my hands on a '97 zr2 and it is great. However, the steering is really stiff on it. Now I'm not too familiar with the entire zr2 package, so I'm not quite sure if this is to be...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
01-04-2014, 06:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,712
Posted By Bobcat13

Zr2 rough ride?

So I just bought a zr2 s10 and it is badass. However, I don't like how I'm about to go through the roof every time I hit even a slight bump in the road. Is this to be expected with a zr2? And is...
Forum: The Lounge
01-03-2014, 10:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 574
Posted By Bobcat13

$1500 for a zr2 s10?

So I am currently in the market for a midsize chevy pickup and came across an ad for a '97 zr2 and they were only asking $1500 for it. Something about this either sounds too good to be true, or that...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
12-30-2013, 07:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 851
Posted By Bobcat13

Anyone ever heard of this?

'97 Blazer LT 4x4 4.3L 242K miles. I was getting off the highway one day and I turn onto one of the side streets with everything working perfectly fine. Then out of nowhere I hear a clicking noise...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
12-25-2013, 10:29 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 450
Posted By Bobcat13

Help me please?

'97 Blazer 4x4 4.3L with 242K miles. After getting off the freeway, I turned onto one of the side streets and everything was working fine until I hear a loud clicking noise that gradually gets...
Forum: General Chat
12-24-2013, 07:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 410
Posted By Bobcat13

Singing the Christmas blues...

'97 Blazer 4.3L 4x4. 242K miles. So today after snagging a new job, I went on my way to my family's Christmas Eve party happy as can be. I got off the freeway and onto one of the side streets, all...
Forum: The Lounge
12-21-2013, 08:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 941
Posted By Bobcat13

Husky 1/2" impact wrench for taking off lug nuts

So I snagged a job at Midas as a general service technician where I am going to be doing oil changes, tire rotation, and basic stuff like that. I was instructed to buy a 1/2" impact wrench for taking...
Forum: The Lounge
12-15-2013, 08:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,000
Posted By Bobcat13

Any military guys on here?

So I'm 18 and currently working towards my associates in automotive technology and then to become ASE certified. After that I want to enlist in the army to be a wheeled vehicle mechanic. Is this a...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
12-11-2013, 08:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 524
Posted By Bobcat13

4 low not working

'97 4-door Blazer LT 242K miles. I just had my 4 low stop working. It's push button 4x4, whenever I press the 4 low it flashes on and off for a minute then just goes back into 4 high. Any suggestions?
Forum: The Lounge
12-08-2013, 09:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,175
Posted By Bobcat13

Question for mechanics

So I'm 18 years old and studying to be an automotive technician. To someone who's experienced, what would you say to someone like me who's up and coming in the field?
Forum: Engine & Transmission
12-04-2013, 04:14 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 491
Posted By Bobcat13

Not shifting in 3?

I have a '97 Blazer LT 4x4 with the 4.3L with 242K miles. I just had a rebuilt tranny installed about 500 miles ago. It has the 4 speed overdrive. Today when I was driving around town it wouldn't...
Forum: The Lounge
12-04-2013, 12:36 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 8,040
Posted By Bobcat13

Why do Blazers get such a bad rep?

So my ride is a '97 Blazer LT 4x4 with the 4.3L. I've heard so much from people about how Blazers are very poorly made and stuff. I personally love it. Decent power for towing, and competent off-road...
Forum: Lighting & Electrical
12-02-2013, 10:02 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 567
Posted By Bobcat13

Staticy noise coming from cluster?

I have a '97 Blazer 4x4 with the 4.3L. Lately I've been noticing a staticy (for lack of a better term) noise that appears to come from my gauges inside the dash. It usually only happens when I'm...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
11-26-2013, 11:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 743
Posted By Bobcat13

Engine sounds different after putting rebuilt tranny in?

I have a '97 Blazer 4x4 with the 4.3L and just had a rebuilt transmission put in. Now when I drive it the engine makes a slightly different sound...is this pretty usual for a having a new tranny put...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
11-21-2013, 06:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 749
Posted By Bobcat13

Change engine and tranny together?

Probably a stupid question here so just bear with me. I own a '97 Blazer and I am in the process of having a rebuilt 4l60e put on it. At work today I told this girl about what I was having done to it...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
11-17-2013, 08:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,256
Posted By Bobcat13

Beef up the v6 or convert to a v8?

I have a '97 Blazer 4x4 LT and I am torn between replacing the 242K mile-ridden 4.3 with a new one and just beefing it up a bit or with a v8. What are the pros and cons of both?
Forum: Engine & Transmission
11-11-2013, 03:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 823
Posted By Bobcat13

Best places to buy parts for v8 conversion

So I've finally decided I want to do a v8 conversion on my 4x4 Blazer. It's a '97 with the 4.3L. If I'm going to do this I'm going to do it right, so a junkyard 350 is out of the question. I'm either...
Forum: Lighting & Electrical
11-09-2013, 01:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,227
Posted By Bobcat13

Wipers only work on high

I have a '97 Blazer 4x4 and the wipers are only working on high. I replaced the switch, and it still works on high. However it's operating slower, as if it were on low. This really makes no sense to...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
11-09-2013, 12:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,136
Posted By Bobcat13

My brakes smell burnt?

Ok so I have a '97 Blazer 4x4 and when I drove over to a friends house today he noticed a burning smell coming from the front brakes. I felt it and it was hot also. I told him that I just changed the...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
11-08-2013, 08:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,827
Posted By Bobcat13

V8 conversion from a conversion van?

I have a '97 Blazer 4x4 with the 4.3 and my dad is letting me have his '97 Chevy conversion van with the 350 in it. I was wondering what all could I pull from it to do a v8 swap? And what other parts...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
11-05-2013, 08:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 862
Posted By Bobcat13

It's out of a '97 also

It's out of a '97 also
Forum: Engine & Transmission
11-05-2013, 05:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 862
Posted By Bobcat13

Not sure if this transmission is compatible with mine

I have a '97 Blazer 4x4 and I found a guy in my area who is selling a rebuilt 4l60e out of an AWD Astro Van. Anyone know if this would be compatible with mine?
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-05-2013, 05:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,251
Posted By Bobcat13

Strange noise coming from my air vents?

I have a '97 Blazer and lately I've been noticing a strange noise coming from the air vents. Now I know that the AC has a leak (not sure where), and the noise only started happening after I recharged...
Forum: General Chat
11-04-2013, 08:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 752
Posted By Bobcat13

Well done for now at least...lol

Well done for now at least...lol
Forum: General Chat
11-02-2013, 02:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 752
Posted By Bobcat13

Finally done with all fixes!

This isn't really a question but about 3 months ago now I bought a 4 door '97 Blazer 4x4 with 241K miles and I am finally finished with all the things it needed done as it was a heap when I bought...
Forum: General Chat
10-30-2013, 03:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,245
Posted By Bobcat13

That sounds cool. Idk maybe I'll just sit on it...

That sounds cool. Idk maybe I'll just sit on it and save up to buy a new v6 or v8. I can never decide on anything lol
Forum: General Chat
10-29-2013, 11:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,245
Posted By Bobcat13

lol. I was also thinking about getting a cold air...

lol. I was also thinking about getting a cold air intake as well. Are these worth the money?
Forum: General Chat
10-29-2013, 10:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,245
Posted By Bobcat13

Oh ok. I don't even remember where I heard that...

Oh ok. I don't even remember where I heard that from...it didn't make much sense to me either. But on second thought I think I'll hold off on both the lift and definitely the v8 swap. I'd also like...
Forum: General Chat
10-29-2013, 09:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,245
Posted By Bobcat13

Maybe I'll just keep it at stock height for the...

Maybe I'll just keep it at stock height for the time being until these tires wear down and then do it. I eventually would like to do a v8 conversion with a 5.7 vortec also, and from what I understand...
Forum: General Chat
10-29-2013, 09:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,245
Posted By Bobcat13

I'd like maybe a 2" lift on it. Nothing special....

I'd like maybe a 2" lift on it. Nothing special. The thing is I just dropped $700 on a brand new set of GY Silent Armors that are the stock 235/75/15 size. Would a 2" lift make the tires look too...
Forum: General Chat
10-29-2013, 06:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,245
Posted By Bobcat13

$1000 to spend. Suggestions?

I recently bought a 4-door '97 Blazer 4x4 with the 4.3L. After fixing all the problems it initially had, I now have about a grand I would like to drop into it to make it stand out. Any suggestions?...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
10-29-2013, 04:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,515
Posted By Bobcat13

Scratch that...changed the ignition coil and the...

Scratch that...changed the ignition coil and the hesitation went away completely. What a relief
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