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05-29-2014, 09:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,572
Posted By Chevy33

Got through emissions

The monitors were down to the secondary air. The requirement allows for one pending so it got approved. I'll address the issue if the cell comes on again. Thanks again.
05-28-2014, 08:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,572
Posted By Chevy33

I can see the images however I am not able to...

I can see the images however I am not able to view them clearly when viewed in full size. I did replace the front o2 sensor on the passenger side and clear the dct.
I drove almost 139 miles before...
05-27-2014, 05:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,572
Posted By Chevy33

Answers

Prior to emissions testing it was throwing random misfire and the P0410 twice. I came home and used my handy dandy Power probe to power on the blower and solenoid. Checked the two fuses by the...
05-27-2014, 01:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,572
Posted By Chevy33

P0410 Freeze Frame Data Interpertation Help

I have checked the blower it works, the solenoid it works, the fuses are good. Removed the angle rubbers to check for airflow and have it. The rubber 90s are good. Vacuum lines are good. It is...
Forum: General Chat
05-04-2014, 10:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 856
Posted By Chevy33

Thanks for the good info on the belt wear guage. ...

Thanks for the good info on the belt wear guage. I had my wires crossed and was thinking this was a Probe Efi Electronic Fuel Tester. I ran into someone today at the parts store who thought what I...
Forum: General Chat
05-02-2014, 03:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 856
Posted By Chevy33

Name this tool

I would like to know what the pale orange tool is. It is toward the front in the box between the extensions or adapters. It appears to have a hole for a finger to go through. I am thinking it is...
04-09-2014, 08:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,665
Posted By Chevy33

I don't know if this would work out

It can pretty messy. I don't think I would do this job in my house.
Materials and information source: www.transstar1.com
04-06-2014, 08:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,665
Posted By Chevy33

It is heavy

The transmission is heavy. The job of removing and installing a transmission is always easiest with the assistance of an auto lift and a transmission jack. The next best thing is having the vehicle...
04-03-2014, 05:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,665
Posted By Chevy33

I would not waste the time on filter change

What I did was get one from the salvage yard and installed. The original I rebuilt. I had to buy one special tool. It is like a snap ring plyer. What it is called is lock ring player. Similar to the...
04-02-2014, 11:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,665
Posted By Chevy33

Dosen't sound good

How big of a hole? Did it slowly leak or gush out? Loss of fluid means loss of pressure. This causes clutches to slip and burn. Cheapest thing to do is get one from a salvage yard. You'll be...
04-02-2014, 10:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,113
Posted By Chevy33

My experience with a worn rag joint.

I looked at the two wheels from under the rear of my Jimmy while someone turned the steering wheel slowly. I could see one wheel turning before the other. The one thing that I noticed when this...
04-02-2014, 09:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,952
Posted By Chevy33

You were correct!

It turns out one of the two before me cut the eyelets off the wires you said needed to be grounded. What they did was add a second temp sensor below the thermostat housing using these wires. I think...
04-01-2014, 08:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,952
Posted By Chevy33

Got it done!

Thanks very much Captain! The information will be saved for future use.

Today started with no power at all. I removed the battery and put on charger. After installing the exhaust return pipe...
03-31-2014, 09:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,113
Posted By Chevy33

Rag joint

Look on the steering shaft the round disk just before the point the shaft meets the steering box. In this disk is a piece of rubber it has holes that are round originally but over time they become...
03-31-2014, 06:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,952
Posted By Chevy33

Thanks Captain

Sorry the owner was saying it was a 97 but obviously it is a second gen motor. Yes, I was wrong in stating the pipe was on the passenger side. I asked the original question because I know the...
03-29-2014, 06:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,476
Posted By Chevy33

Burp or bleed the air out

When I flush and refill the coolant I jack up the front on only the drivers side to purge air from the system.
03-29-2014, 06:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,202
Posted By Chevy33

Information is good

132 in pounds conversion is 11 ft pounds if you don't have in pound torque wrench
03-29-2014, 08:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,952
Posted By Chevy33

First off Thanks

When I left this vehicle on Thursday it had all the lights on the dash when the key was turned on. It also had spark. Just no fuel pump.
Friday I went out in kinda drizzly conditions and removed...
03-27-2014, 09:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,952
Posted By Chevy33

EGR question

The motor I'm working on is a 1997 in a 2000 astro van. I'm familiar with the passenger side exhaust manifold having a return to the intake. This setup has the return line cut and crimped closed...
Forum: The Lounge
03-27-2014, 09:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,065
Posted By Chevy33

Will the fuel pump not run if out of fuel ?

I finished putting everything back together on this astro van I have been working on. I had it up on jack stands in the front fixing the leak on the timing cover. Not leaking any more. Started it...
Forum: General Chat
03-25-2014, 08:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 925
Posted By Chevy33

Salvage yard run

I found an ad on Craigslist for used motor. Apparently this man bought a second replacement motor. The man who sold it suggested the cam be replaced as the distributor gear had worn badly. The owner...
Forum: General Chat
03-25-2014, 07:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,633
Posted By Chevy33

Welcome Brad

Hell yeah! ...50,000 miles is great. Did ya buy a northern rusty or a Georgia rust proofed with red clay? In either case you never stop working on a Blazer. The lower intake fix is a one time deal....
Forum: General Chat
03-25-2014, 06:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 925
Posted By Chevy33

Anyone here worked on an Astro van? A block core is in it for me.

Specifically I need to know if the transmission dipstick tube can be removed or installed while the motor is in the van. Is there something holding it in place? Dog house is already off. Also...
03-24-2014, 10:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 626
Posted By Chevy33

Strange things happen

I have a second and third blazer here too. One my girlfriend drives. Hers was low on coolant but I topped it off with coolant before the freeze.. The other is a spare it had just water in it however...
03-24-2014, 07:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 626
Posted By Chevy33

What to do now?

This winter we had two ice storms which is unusual here. My 1999 Red Blazer was my first full 4.3l rebuild less than 3 yrs ago. Prior to the first freeze the radiator was leaking. I tried to save...
03-15-2014, 01:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 980
Posted By Chevy33

Smile Bump and problem solved

Went to salvage yard and got extremely lucky. Found an exact match ECM in the first vehicle I walked up to. Paid $32.00 with warranty.
Swapped the ECM and still no link to my scan tool or lights on...
03-14-2014, 01:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 980
Posted By Chevy33

1997 Sonoma Crank/No Start Bigger issue

While out on my first look into the no start situation I went straight to the listen for the fuel pump. Hearing no pump I began to diagnose with a test light and a multi meter.Checked the 9 fuse for...
03-13-2014, 11:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,775
Posted By Chevy33

Possible

I'm helping someone and the vehicle is at his home. I will look again. I think what I'm going to do is take the cover off the relay and force the circuit closed. If I can determine if the fuel pump...
03-12-2014, 09:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,775
Posted By Chevy33

Thanks for your input

This is good information. I have tried swapping them.
03-12-2014, 08:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,775
Posted By Chevy33

Thanks for your input

I do have power at the ecm fuse #9 but as I said there is no power distribution box in the engine bay.
If it is of any consequence it is a 2wd 1997 Sonoma.
03-11-2014, 11:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,775
Posted By Chevy33

Crank No Start fuel pump relay question

This is a 1997 Sonoma. 4.3. No start is due to no fuel pressure. I do not hear the relay engaging thus no power to pump. Some direction as to how to by pass the relay will be helpful. There is no...
Forum: General Chat
11-15-2013, 12:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 863
Posted By Chevy33

Looking at this Zr2 What would you offer?

This Zr2 is a 2000 with 200,000 miles. The body and paint is good only minor scratches. No rusting issues. Under carriage is clean. It's missing the front left fender flare. The interior is...
11-12-2013, 01:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 585
Posted By Chevy33

bad door switch

Look to the door position switch.
11-12-2013, 07:44 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,012
Posted By Chevy33

Y pipe

I have 3 Blazers only one has the pre cat. I would seek a salvage yard y pipe with no precat. But that is me.
11-12-2013, 06:00 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,012
Posted By Chevy33

Y Pipe

You could seek out a used Y pipe from a salvage yard. It should mate up with a oem cat and then on to the muffler. Most have the flange cut off and an aftermarket cat welded on. With some good luck...
11-12-2013, 03:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,906
Posted By Chevy33

Loose wire at starter maybe

Check the wires to the starter soleniod and at the battery.
11-11-2013, 04:40 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 914
Posted By Chevy33

1999 Cherry red blazer P0740

This Blazer just threw a P0740. It has been surging rpm for a few weeks. I was also aware of a misfire on #1 dct so I was attributing the surging to this. I fixed the misfire dct with an...
11-10-2013, 03:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,325
Posted By Chevy33

Black Permatex

That is what I use. The new timing cover may be what you need. Is the one you put on a new one. Using an old timing cover usually does not work with these plastic covers. I would not RTV the...
11-10-2013, 11:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 527
Posted By Chevy33

No crank / No start

The engine crankshaft does not rotate or the engine just won't start?
11-10-2013, 10:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,454
Posted By Chevy33

The easiest way

I have done this a few times. The easiest was when I had the Blazer on a lift and used a transmission jack. The other times I just used a small floor jack and brute force. This process was usually...
11-10-2013, 08:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,112
Posted By Chevy33

In plain english

Test the 4 wheel drive in some mud.
11-10-2013, 08:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,325
Posted By Chevy33

I really don't like this configuration of timing...

I really don't like this configuration of timing cover and oil pan. To be honest on my last tear down I was removing the timing cover before the pan and bent the cover around a good bit. On the...
11-09-2013, 06:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,112
Posted By Chevy33

I don't have a a great deal of experience with this as my 4x4 works

You could use a land mass and add water . Once vehicle is in combination of said elements accelerate rapidly while turning. Evidence should be in the pudding.
11-09-2013, 05:38 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,012
Posted By Chevy33

Try some'Seafoam

I know it is not a cure all however it is only around$10.00 and it helps keep the fuel system clean. Good job.
11-09-2013, 04:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 973
Posted By Chevy33

Could just be bad gas

Go get some Sea foam and put about half the can in the fuel tank. Make sure the tank is at least half full. Remove the vacuum line from the brake booster while someone starts the engine and pour the...
11-09-2013, 03:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,594
Posted By Chevy33

Looks like more than one leak

Looks like there is fluid leaking from higher up.
11-09-2013, 03:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 633
Posted By Chevy33

Describe the noise

What kind of noise? A whine, a rattle, a grind?
11-09-2013, 02:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,032
Posted By Chevy33

I would agree

This is a good situation for a power probe.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r60NsTDkM4w
11-09-2013, 02:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,037
Posted By Chevy33

Multimeter

Using a multimeter you can check this sensor if it is good.
How to Test a Throttle Position Sensor - DIY TPS Diagnostic Procedure Chevy Blazer - YouTube
11-09-2013, 02:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,136
Posted By Chevy33

Jack that sucker up

Put it up on jacks in the front. Roll the wheels and have a friend apply the brakes. Check to see if the brakes are releasing this way.
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