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03-18-2017, 10:06 PM
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Posted By JayArr

Center link orientation

Nevermind, it turns out it only goes in the one way.
01-24-2017, 10:33 AM
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Views: 275
Posted By JayArr

tourque specs on 96 CV shafts

Hi All

My front diff ate itself on the way down the mountain from skiing Christmas day, so I spent the last month replacing it with a front diff from a 96 that I scrapped years ago (my wife calls...
01-24-2017, 10:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 814
Posted By JayArr

OK, I see where I went wrong, totally my mistake...

OK, I see where I went wrong, totally my mistake Lanny, you're right.

My front brakes are single piston and I was assuming yours were too, I thought all 2nd gen Blazers had singles up front.

My...
01-23-2017, 06:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 814
Posted By JayArr

Hi Lanny Your right the first part is H51032...

Hi Lanny

Your right the first part is H51032 not 5103.

The second two part numbers look correct to me, they both use the same picture but if you read the descriptions you'll see they are...
01-22-2017, 09:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 814
Posted By JayArr

Buy a bunch of Raybestos 1503 "caliper guide...

Buy a bunch of Raybestos 1503 "caliper guide bushing kit" they are the little metal guides that the caliper pins go through. They aren't worth the time to clean and should be replaced whenever they...
01-22-2017, 01:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 503
Posted By JayArr

The drain plug has an o-ring on it that gets hard...

The drain plug has an o-ring on it that gets hard and brittle when it gets old, next time you have an hour drain the rad and pull the plug all the way out and put a new 2 cent o-ring on it with some...
01-22-2017, 10:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,019
Posted By JayArr

I'm with Blazen Red, I rub them on emery paper...

I'm with Blazen Red, I rub them on emery paper until they are smooth and re-use them, I rebuild my own calipers so I don't get "new ones in the box" and been doing this for 20 years without a problem.
01-22-2017, 10:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 814
Posted By JayArr

Hi Lanny Inside the caliper holes where the...

Hi Lanny

Inside the caliper holes where the pins go are o-rings that can harden. They are really cheap, I buy them by the bag from Rock Auto, and I just replace them every time I take the caliper...
01-21-2017, 09:43 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 456
Posted By JayArr

Error in GM manual regarding ATF capacity of transfer case.

I was changing fluids today and The manual says the capacity of a New Venture transfer case is 1.8 litres (For US guys - a litre is roughly a quart).

I filled it up and couldn't get 1.8 litres in...
Forum: General Chat
09-28-2016, 07:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 784
Posted By JayArr

Thanks Rich I tried to search eBay and...

Thanks Rich

I tried to search eBay and Amazon but weathertech doesn't make the custom mats for the 97 Blazer and nobody sells the trimable mats in front pairs, at least not that I could find in my...
Forum: General Chat
09-28-2016, 01:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 784
Posted By JayArr

Floor Mats?

Hi All

I want new floor mats for the winter and I thought I'd ask for some feedback.

I like the idea of weathertech but they are pricey and I really dislike that I have to buy a set of four....
09-05-2016, 10:25 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 51,616
Posted By JayArr

I finally fixed this problem on mine today! ...

I finally fixed this problem on mine today!

A big Thank you to dryden3 and SuperG for the suggestions on adjusting the PS pulley. I pulled mine about 1/8 of an inch out.

I honestly couldn't...
09-05-2016, 10:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,225
Posted By JayArr

I finally fixed this problem on mine today, it...

I finally fixed this problem on mine today, it was another poster in this forum that suggested pulling the power steering pump pulley out by 1/8 of an inch. I honestly couldn't think of why this...
09-05-2016, 09:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,808
Posted By JayArr

I finally fixed this problem on mine today, it...

I finally fixed this problem on mine today, it was another poster in this forum that suggested pulling the power steering pump pulley out by 1/8 of an inch. I honestly couldn't think of why this...
09-05-2016, 09:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,001
Posted By JayArr

I finally fixed this problem on mine today, it...

I finally fixed this problem on mine today, it was another poster in this forum that suggested pulling the power steering pump pulley out by 1/8 of an inch. I honestly couldn't think of why this...
09-05-2016, 09:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 791
Posted By JayArr

I finally fixed this problem on mine today, it...

I finally fixed this problem on mine today, it was another poster in this forum that suggested pulling the power steering pump pulley out by 1/8 of an inch. I honestly couldn't think of why this...
08-05-2015, 11:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 27,249
Posted By JayArr

Can you post a pic of the completed install for...

Can you post a pic of the completed install for future readers?
04-24-2015, 05:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,051
Posted By JayArr

Thanks John and Rich My assumption about the...

Thanks John and Rich

My assumption about the motor is based on the high mileage, I just figure that by 300K the head/valves, rings and bearings will all be worn. No matter what I do to it it's...
04-20-2015, 05:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,051
Posted By JayArr

Thanks Rusty The leather is in decent shape...

Thanks Rusty

The leather is in decent shape except for the spot on the drivers seat that pokes through on all of them. She doesn't look too bad for her age and I'm not one to care too much about...
04-17-2015, 10:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 27,249
Posted By JayArr

See if this makes sense. Jeff

See if this makes sense.

Jeff
04-17-2015, 09:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 8,505
Posted By JayArr

I replaced that line on mine last year, I'm 99%...

I replaced that line on mine last year, I'm 99% sure it was metric.

There is a location just behind the front wheel on the frame rail where you can tap into and I ran all the way to the back...
04-17-2015, 09:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,051
Posted By JayArr

Scrap or change engine

Hi All

I'm at a crossroads and I'd like your opinions.

I've got a 1997 Blazer LT 4dr 4wd 4.3 vortec. The engine is just rolling past 300K (kilometers - I'm in Canada) It's running rough and...
08-26-2013, 10:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 670
Posted By JayArr

I usually blame a stuttering window on the motor....

I usually blame a stuttering window on the motor. Switches usually fail by not making contact or requiring several 'presses' before they contact, rarely have I seen them make contact then lose it...
08-26-2013, 10:15 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 950
Posted By JayArr

First thing I'd do is swap your front tires. This...

First thing I'd do is swap your front tires. This costs nothing and if the sound moves you've saved a lot of time wrenching on wheel bearings.
Forum: General Chat
01-30-2010, 10:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,159
Posted By JayArr

Parting out 97 Blazer - what to take?

Hi all I convinced my wife to let me buy a wreck for parts (I've already got three cadillacs, a Nissan 240SX and the Blazer so I'm at my limit.) It's a killer deal because it's got no wheels,...
10-24-2009, 05:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,203
Posted By JayArr

"Electrical car shop checked ignition switch and...

"Electrical car shop checked ignition switch and should be ok. " I wouldn't trust this diagnosis. When my ignition switch went bad the first attempt of the day always succeeded, it never failed to...
06-19-2009, 05:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 591
Posted By JayArr

Crap! There goes my Saturday afternoon. JayArr

Crap! There goes my Saturday afternoon. JayArr
06-19-2009, 09:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 591
Posted By JayArr

Alignment after lowering?

Hi All How important is an alignment after lowering 3" ? The truck ran straight before I worked on it, I used 3" blocks in the back and spun the bolts all the way out in the front then turned back...
06-15-2009, 02:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 551
Posted By JayArr

Pics

Thanks All The only pics i have so far are the ones from the dealer's web site. JayArr
06-13-2009, 09:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 551
Posted By JayArr

I just bought a "Green Machine"

Hey all My name is Jeff, I live in beautiful British Columbia and I just bought a Blazer for my wife. OK it's really for me but she;ll drive it Mon-Fri and I'll play with it on the weekends. The...
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