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Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
05-26-2013, 03:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 831
Posted By 4x4blazerguy

YES. Nothing to worry about.

YES. Nothing to worry about.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
03-04-2013, 10:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,178
Posted By 4x4blazerguy

I was warned a few years ago that you have to be...

I was warned a few years ago that you have to be careful when going from 2wd to 4 hi. That the Blazers are known to crack housings. A friend of mine who is a mechanic saw it several times over the...
Forum: General Chat
03-03-2013, 11:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 966
Posted By 4x4blazerguy

Smile I believe you are correct. I seem to remember...

I believe you are correct. I seem to remember reading that on this forum.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
03-03-2013, 08:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 637
Posted By 4x4blazerguy

Buy the cheapest one.

Buy the cheapest one.
Forum: General Chat
03-03-2013, 07:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 966
Posted By 4x4blazerguy

Smile NO. Both my 97 & 98 had Limited Slip rear...

NO.
Both my 97 & 98 had Limited Slip rear Ends. If you read your option sheet it tells you. There is a very good & complete post here on this site that explains how to read it. (RPO numbers) On my...
Forum: General Chat
03-02-2013, 11:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 966
Posted By 4x4blazerguy

4x4s without limited slip are one drive wheel on...

4x4s without limited slip are one drive wheel on front & one on the rear. The wheels with least resistance will spin.
Forum: Engine & Transmission
03-02-2013, 11:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,036
Posted By 4x4blazerguy

Yes that is the drain & fill. Don't use a...

Yes that is the drain & fill. Don't use a crescent wrench on them you'll most likely round off the nuts. A 6 point socket is best.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
03-01-2013, 12:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,619
Posted By 4x4blazerguy

On my 97 it just went out. after they sit a lot...

On my 97 it just went out. after they sit a lot of times they will start & run but not for very long as a rule.
Do the test as stated in above post. I doubt it is a regulator. My guess is pump. If...
Forum: General Chat
02-28-2013, 06:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,246
Posted By 4x4blazerguy

I like the Blazer overall. But it is just too...

I like the Blazer overall. But it is just too expensive to own. Just too many issues. This 98 was the biggest piece of junk I ever had. When the engine went after all the time & money I had in it I...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
02-27-2013, 09:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 642
Posted By 4x4blazerguy

An 02 sensor can effect power. It tells the...

An 02 sensor can effect power. It tells the computer to richen up or lean out the fuel.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
02-27-2013, 09:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 15,613
Posted By 4x4blazerguy

When all that works is the defrost That is the...

When all that works is the defrost That is the default setting. You most likely have a vacuum leak someplace.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
02-27-2013, 08:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,403
Posted By 4x4blazerguy

Dump some Lucas Oil Treatment in the motor. It...

Dump some Lucas Oil Treatment in the motor. It will help if it is a rear seal.
Forum: General Chat
02-27-2013, 08:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,246
Posted By 4x4blazerguy

Smile I have been a Supporter of that site for 7 years....

I have been a Supporter of that site for 7 years. I have over 5000 posts there. I was a Ford factory trained tech. I have owned more Fords than any make. I have never had the trouble with any Ford...
Forum: General Chat
02-27-2013, 01:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,246
Posted By 4x4blazerguy

I did get the tires. There was a guy here that...

I did get the tires. There was a guy here that said he was interested & I PMed him & he never got back to me & he was not that far away. So bottom line talk is cheap so he lost out as did anyone else...
Forum: General Chat
02-26-2013, 06:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,246
Posted By 4x4blazerguy

Smile Gave my blazer away today

Well the head ache of my Blazer is finally over I gave it away to a guy today for FREE. I told him just come tow it off.
Thanks guys for your help & support, but I 'm checking out, I'll check in...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
02-24-2013, 11:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,092
Posted By 4x4blazerguy

I forget the name of that box, but my guess is...

I forget the name of that box, but my guess is that is your entire problem. The box controls most of the electrical of the tranny.
Forum: Engine & Transmission
02-24-2013, 11:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 779
Posted By 4x4blazerguy

What are you looking for? Try the search on here....

What are you looking for? Try the search on here. It seems like I have seen some.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
02-24-2013, 11:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,519
Posted By 4x4blazerguy

I would put it on jacks or a rack & pin point...

I would put it on jacks or a rack & pin point where the noise is coming from before tearing it down. How loud is it?
Forum: General Chat
02-24-2013, 09:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,175
Posted By 4x4blazerguy

The mud could be where someone mixed green...

The mud could be where someone mixed green antifreeze with dexcool. That makes a mud looking anti-freeze. It lead to heater cores & radiator replacements from my experience.
Your going to spend more...
Forum: General Chat
02-24-2013, 09:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,248
Posted By 4x4blazerguy

Well today the wife & I decided to give this...

Well today the wife & I decided to give this Blazer to a charity for the tax write off. Maybe they can enjoy it. I sure haven't.
I got to drive my Ford truck today & it has already gone farther...
Forum: General Chat
02-24-2013, 12:58 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,300
Posted By 4x4blazerguy

Glad your OK. That is a bummer. Damage is not...

Glad your OK. That is a bummer. Damage is not good it appears the A pillar is bent.
Forum: General Chat
02-23-2013, 08:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,248
Posted By 4x4blazerguy

Smile The PO only had it a few months. Somewhere before...

The PO only had it a few months. Somewhere before him someone did some shady stuff. Yet Carfax called it an above retail vehicle. After emailing Carfax they have agreed to refund the $39 I paid for...
Forum: General Chat
02-22-2013, 10:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,248
Posted By 4x4blazerguy

Well, I final story on my Blazer. They changed...

Well, I final story on my Blazer. They changed out the rods & mains & a knock is still present so the crank must be toast. It drove from Kingman to Bullhead City.
So it is sitting in Arizona, it...
Forum: General Chat
02-21-2013, 09:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,248
Posted By 4x4blazerguy

Smile Yea I will. I don't have my camera with me But I...

Yea I will. I don't have my camera with me But I will Sunday or Monday. As an old tired mechanic I have them on my dash of my Honda. I look at them in amazement.
I can't wait to post pictures 7...
Forum: General Chat
02-21-2013, 09:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,429
Posted By 4x4blazerguy

I had the best luck with the 1997 Blazer 4x4. the...

I had the best luck with the 1997 Blazer 4x4. the 1998 we have is a POS.
Forum: General Chat
02-20-2013, 12:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,248
Posted By 4x4blazerguy

Thumbs up I bought it on 3/20/12 I carfaxed it the day I...

I bought it on 3/20/12 I carfaxed it the day I bought it. The troubles started almost right off & has never quit. I emailed them, I will see if they respond. I'm sure I can
get a few different...
Forum: General Chat
02-19-2013, 12:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,248
Posted By 4x4blazerguy

Rest of the story on our blazer

I got the call on the Blazer engine tonight. Crankshaft is OK but all the bearings rods & main are wore out. 116,000 carfax miles. So bottom line they are putting in all new bearings So the bottom...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
02-16-2013, 09:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 817
Posted By 4x4blazerguy

The real question is what State do you live in??...

The real question is what State do you live in?? In California an aftermarket cat is illegal. You have to replace it with an OEM Factory cat. There maybe other States that are the same, Michigan...
Forum: General Chat
02-16-2013, 09:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 866
Posted By 4x4blazerguy

Need to figure out what the issue is first. Then...

Need to figure out what the issue is first. Then you can make a much better decision as to what you want to do with it. If you have a place to keep it just drop the insurance & license plates & keep...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
02-15-2013, 09:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,982
Posted By 4x4blazerguy

Possible spun bearing, possible balancer shaft...

Possible spun bearing, possible balancer shaft bearings, piston slap, the list goes on, More info would help.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
02-15-2013, 08:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,519
Posted By 4x4blazerguy

Smile Glad you got it fixed. Sorry I didn't see your...

Glad you got it fixed. Sorry I didn't see your post earlier.
Forum: General Chat
02-15-2013, 08:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 588
Posted By 4x4blazerguy

I'm not a fan of the leather seats either. The...

I'm not a fan of the leather seats either. The cloth I think are more comfortable. But nice looking truck. A little too many miles to suit me for the money.
Forum: General Chat
02-14-2013, 09:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,081
Posted By 4x4blazerguy

My wife & I had our 1997 Blazer 4x4. It had...

My wife & I had our 1997 Blazer 4x4. It had issues but nothing we couldn't live with because it gave us good service. We were doing a lot of off-roading. We would find ourselves a 100 miles in the...
Forum: General Chat
02-13-2013, 06:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,081
Posted By 4x4blazerguy

I feel some of you are missing my point of...

I feel some of you are missing my point of disgust. All I drive is used vehicles. I could go down & pay cash for a new one but new are too expensive for what you get.
If I would of bought this & it...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
02-13-2013, 05:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 684
Posted By 4x4blazerguy

I agree with above post. Do you have a black...

I agree with above post. Do you have a black smoke when it starts? As for oil leaking more where is it leaking from? External or Internal?
Forum: General Chat
02-13-2013, 11:57 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,112
Posted By 4x4blazerguy

Well my days of looking for another Blazer or GM...

Well my days of looking for another Blazer or GM product is over, I hate to say. I'm dumping the 98 we have never to buy another. After the shop called me with a possible rod knock I'm out.
Forum: General Chat
02-12-2013, 08:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,081
Posted By 4x4blazerguy

I understand regular maintenance is a cost of...

I understand regular maintenance is a cost of driving. But what I was answering was how I spent $13,500 in repairs.
So I did a break down of expenses.
There is still $8585.00 in repairs, for...
Forum: General Chat
02-12-2013, 07:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,081
Posted By 4x4blazerguy

Angry It is hard when you have to pay to get work...

It is hard when you have to pay to get work done.
I paid $3900 for this CarFax PERFECT truck. 500 miles & to the Shop front wheel bearing, service A/C & general service. Then ABS issues. new tires,...
Forum: General Chat
02-12-2013, 04:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,081
Posted By 4x4blazerguy

Yea, I'm through. I'm replacing it with a 1995...

Yea, I'm through. I'm replacing it with a 1995 Ford F150 SuperCab XLT 4x4, 302, 5 speed manual. with 138,000 miles. I know the history of this truck plus a friend of mine owns it & has had it for...
Forum: General Chat
02-12-2013, 12:24 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,081
Posted By 4x4blazerguy

Smile Yea I'll keep you posted. I'm in So Cal's summer...

Yea I'll keep you posted. I'm in So Cal's summer boating Paradise. At least I see a lot of boats out of California every year.
Once I find out if the crank is damaged I'll know more as to what I'm...
Forum: General Chat
02-11-2013, 11:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,081
Posted By 4x4blazerguy

It is going good bye. I'm waiting to see if the...

It is going good bye. I'm waiting to see if the crank is ok. It just started knocking So if it can be patched I'm taking the new tires then putting it up for sale. It has a new heater core, fuel pump...
Forum: General Chat
02-11-2013, 10:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,081
Posted By 4x4blazerguy

Angry I'm at the end

Well, I'm through with my Blazer. After $12,000 spent on this truck a rod started knocking today. I have to cut my losses & get another vehicle. I'm not going to replace the motor. I plan to see if...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
02-04-2013, 08:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 665
Posted By 4x4blazerguy

Cool When you build JUNK you need to try & catch a...

When you build JUNK you need to try & catch a sucker anywhere you can.
Forum: General Chat
02-04-2013, 07:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 624
Posted By 4x4blazerguy

Not worth much IMO. It is worth the Tires. Aren't...

Not worth much IMO. It is worth the Tires. Aren't the 95s part OBD I & II? Which is what makes them even worse?
Forum: The Lounge
02-04-2013, 06:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,236
Posted By 4x4blazerguy

I use RockAuto as much as I can. My problem is it...

I use RockAuto as much as I can. My problem is it seems when I need multiply different parts the shipping get too crazy. A part from this warehouse & another from this one ETC. & then you pay full...
Forum: General Chat
02-02-2013, 11:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,355
Posted By 4x4blazerguy

I want another Blazer 4x4 but it will have to be...

I want another Blazer 4x4 but it will have to be real cheap. After the one we have now I'm not sure if FREE is cheap enough.
Forum: The Lounge
02-02-2013, 11:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 980
Posted By 4x4blazerguy

All I know is they are tough little rigs. A...

All I know is they are tough little rigs. A friend of mine had one back in the 90s he drove the crap out of it & it kept tickin.
Forum: General Chat
01-28-2013, 05:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,191
Posted By 4x4blazerguy

Smile The 02 Trailblazer was a problems child. Lots of...

The 02 Trailblazer was a problems child. Lots of engine issues. We owned an 04 that was OK, But awful off-road, because of low body panels. I tore both bumper up bad on our 04 Trailblazer. If you go...
Forum: General Chat
01-27-2013, 05:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,754
Posted By 4x4blazerguy

I have three of those jacks, A couple of them I...

I have three of those jacks, A couple of them I have owned since the 70s. 48" is all a guy needs. You don't use them enough if you know how to drive. I have been off-roading since the 60s & I have...
Forum: General Chat
01-27-2013, 05:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,191
Posted By 4x4blazerguy

Low mileage Blazer 4x4s are not uncommon. They...

Low mileage Blazer 4x4s are not uncommon. They are cheap. I paid too much for mine last year $3900, with 102,000 miles.
Buy it cheap like $2500 or less. You will end up with repairs without a...
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