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Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
07-26-2007, 09:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,789
Posted By gizwilly

Leaky intake manifold symptoms?

Hi all!

'95 4x4, Vortec V-6.

If I had a leaky intake manifold, what symptoms would I be noticing? How would I go about positively diagnosing it?

Thanks for your help!
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
07-15-2007, 05:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 934
Posted By gizwilly

RE: "Charging System" light ON

Conducted the suggested test with the voltmeter, as well as some suggested by my Chilton manual. Results led me to believe alternator was toast.

R/R'd the alternator with a remanned one ($119)....
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
07-15-2007, 01:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 934
Posted By gizwilly

"Charging System" light ON

Hi guys!

95 4x4, 4 dr blazer.

Charging system light just came on this morning when I started the truck. It's the "idiot light" on the left side of the dash that lights up red in the shape...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
06-22-2007, 08:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,072
Posted By gizwilly

RE: Recall for 97 Blazer multifunction switch

FYI:

Replaced the multi-function on my '95 at the dealer....


$500...[sm=headbang.gif]

Hold onto yer wallet!!!!!
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
05-28-2007, 04:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 15,155
Posted By gizwilly

RE: EGR valve location on '95??

UPDATE!

Completed the R/R on the EGR.

Lastcoupe......thanks for the advice on the tools....I went to SEARS and bought them.....and they were PERFECT for the task. My regular tools would...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
05-28-2007, 09:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 15,155
Posted By gizwilly

RE: EGR valve location on '95??

Thanks for the reply.

I've got the new gasket with the screen.

The valve looks like it may be a bit tough to get to.....any special advice or tips there?

Thanks!
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
05-28-2007, 08:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 15,155
Posted By gizwilly

EGR valve location on '95??

Hi:

I've got a 95 with the Vortec v6. I'm gonna try to clean the EGR valve on it today, and am wondering if anyone can tell me it's location on the engine?

Thanks!
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
05-23-2007, 03:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,375
Posted By gizwilly

RE: '95 Service Engine, Rough idle

4.3 v6 Vortec.

Kyle...or anyone.....is the EGR located in the same spot pictured in the thread Hillbillyinohio shows? Mine's a 95 and I don't know what year the pic is of. I'd go out and look at...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
05-23-2007, 07:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,375
Posted By gizwilly

RE: '95 Service Engine, Rough idle

Thanks Hillbillyinohio.

Any chance you could point me in the right direction as to location and procedure for these parts?
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
05-22-2007, 09:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,375
Posted By gizwilly

'95 Service Engine, Rough idle

Hi:

I've got a 95 4wd with 140k miles.

Driving today noticed that when I came to a stop light it wanted to idle VERY rough, possibly stalling.
The "Service Engine Soon" light came on. Ran...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
03-28-2007, 06:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,974
Posted By gizwilly

RE: Noise coming from front end... please help

I'm chasing a noise that sounds similar. I jacked the Blazer (95 4dr,4wd) up and did the 12-6 push/pull. Both sides have no play at all, near as I can tell. However, when I try a 3-9 push/pull I do...
Forum: Engine & Internal
02-19-2007, 10:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 933
Posted By gizwilly

What brand tranny cooler to buy??

Hi All!

Just had a birthday....and Sis sent me a gift certificate to Amazon.com.

Thought maybe I'd try to pick up a tranny cooler for my '95 Blazer 4x4, to enable me totow our 14' boat...or...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
02-01-2007, 02:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,900
Posted By gizwilly

RE: oil overfill

HOLY SMOKES! If there was ever an incentive to change your own oil and filter....HERE IT IS!!!!!!!!!!
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-22-2007, 02:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,410
Posted By gizwilly

RE: what is the life expectancy of a 96 blazer

Fred:

If it's got water in the oil, I'd walk away.....family friend or not. Otherwise yer gonna be [sm=headbang.gif].
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-18-2007, 12:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,178
Posted By gizwilly

RE: '95 rear door panel removal.. help

HillbillyinOhio:

Just wanted to thank you for your help.

With your assist, I finally got the dern door panels off and was able to get my first look at the speakers in the door.

I...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-16-2007, 09:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,178
Posted By gizwilly

RE: '95 rear door panel removal.. help

Thanks HillbillyinOhio

Do you mean in plain sight or do I need to pop the handle cover off or something to access it?
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-16-2007, 09:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,299
Posted By gizwilly

RE: 1995 Blazer Third Brake Light

Do a search for third brake light. You should find the help you need there.

Swartlkk [sm=hail.gif]did a fine write up a while back, with drawings and everything.

When I had this issue, I...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-16-2007, 09:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,178
Posted By gizwilly

'95 rear door panel removal.. help

Hi:

Trying to remove door panels to work on rear spearkers that aren't working.

From other posts dealing with various years I was able to figure how to get the panel almost all of the way...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-16-2007, 02:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,072
Posted By gizwilly

RE: '95 Lube job zerks?

Aw chit!!!!!!!!!

I think I found 8 of 'em....3 on each wheel and 1 each on the steering arms on each side.

What'd I miss?

Didn't see any on the drive line!!!
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-15-2007, 01:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,072
Posted By gizwilly

'95 Lube job zerks?

Hi folks:

Gonna change the oil/filter on my 95 for the first time since I bought it.
Want to grease any zerks also. Any idea how many there are and their locations?

Thanks!

20...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
01-10-2007, 01:44 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,871
Posted By gizwilly

RE: Seafoam??

I've been thinking about doing this to my truck. I've got a buddy in the autoparts biz. His store sells Seafoam. I asked him what his thoughts on it were.

What he said was that it sure enuf gets...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-03-2007, 12:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 27,476
Posted By gizwilly

RE: Help please!! Locked out and truck running!

[sm=goodidea.gif] As an Oregon hunter and fisherman.....my a$$ has been saved more than once by the ever-popular "Hide-A-Key"
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-18-2006, 02:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,497
Posted By gizwilly

RE: How to tell if 4wd works?

Thanks for all the help guys.

Finally drove past a spot where there was a bunch of loose gravel on an extremely uphill grade. Pulled over...kicked the wife out...dropped it into 4-hi and told...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-16-2006, 12:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,497
Posted By gizwilly

How to tell if 4wd works?

I've got a 95 4wd, and I'm not sure how to tell if the 4wd works.

I know that I could go out and find a mudhole somewhere and have someone outside watching the front tires to see if they are...
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
12-13-2006, 01:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,860
Posted By gizwilly

RE: you light up my life....HEADLIGHTS

Won't be any help to you, but I had a horn problem like this on my Corvette.

Pulled the fuse and my neighbor's porch light went off!

Gawd I hate electrical problems.

Good luck!
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
12-13-2006, 12:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,266
Posted By gizwilly

RE: slips out of park

I'd suck it up and take it back to the rebuilder, Rooster.

I know it's a PITA, but it's their problem to fix.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-12-2006, 12:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 16,870
Posted By gizwilly

RE: towing with a 95 blazer

I asked our local Chev. dealer the same question, for my '95 4wd.

The response was that capacity is about 4500 lbs of trailer weight. Recommended adding a tranny cooler for my Auto tranny....
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-10-2006, 02:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,793
Posted By gizwilly

RE: Seat belt light comes on while driving

Thanks HillbillyinOhio....I'll keep that one in mind too....

May have stumbled on a solution myself.....

Thought that a blast of WD-40 into the throat of the receiving end of the female...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-10-2006, 01:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,793
Posted By gizwilly

RE: Seat belt light comes on while driving

Thanks Nofear:

That's along the lines I was thinking, although I wouldn't have thought of the resistor treatment. I appreciate the confirmation.

Do you just cut the sensor wires and solder...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-10-2006, 12:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,793
Posted By gizwilly

RE: Seat belt light comes on while driving

Come on boyz!!!!

Anybody got a clue for me?????

Could use a hand here!!!!
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-08-2006, 12:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,793
Posted By gizwilly

Seat belt light comes on while driving

Hi folks:

My 95 Blazer has a seat belt light on the dash that comes on while I'm driving. Seat belt is fastened, and the light behaves as though there is a short or open circuit. The light...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-08-2006, 12:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,458
Posted By gizwilly

RE: help needed badly

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Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-08-2006, 12:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,458
Posted By gizwilly

RE: help needed badly

small puddle on the garage floor yes ,when looking under the car a slow drip appears to coming off the skid plate
[/quote]

[sm=exactly.gif] what my 95 did.


Don't go for the "stop leak"...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-07-2006, 07:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,458
Posted By gizwilly

RE: help needed badly

We need more info.

Where are you noticing the leak? As puddles on the garage floor? Inside the cabin? Where?

If you can't find the source, at least eliminate possible sources.

Is...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-04-2006, 07:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 757
Posted By gizwilly

Water pump R/R:THANKS GUYS

Just wanted to thank you guys that took the time to document "HOW-TO" remove and replace the waterpump on our Blazers.

Because of you, I was able to complete the job on my rig this last...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-04-2006, 07:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,555
Posted By gizwilly

RE: blazer leans to one side

Measurements on my '95 are within 1/4" of each other. 3/4+ tank of gas, 140K miles.
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
11-29-2006, 02:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,454
Posted By gizwilly

RE: How much work is it really to remove and install engine and tranny?

[sm=chairshot.gif]

Good Luck!!!!

:-)


I'll just sit here in my lawn chair with a 7&7 and watch. Lemme know if ya need me to hand ya a wrench!
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-29-2006, 12:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,531
Posted By gizwilly

RE: No Brake Lights...Any Ideas????

For the record:

Result from the dealer mechanic today.

Multifunction switch at fault.

$400.00 for the part!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

$150.00 Labor to R/R.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-29-2006, 12:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,177
Posted By gizwilly

RE: third stop light removal

[sm=exactly.gif] I just removed 3 of them tonight off of different vehicles (long story).

Remove the screws and grab it and twist/tilt it until it comes off. Use some muscle! If that doesn't...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-26-2006, 06:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,531
Posted By gizwilly

RE: No Brake Lights...Any Ideas????

Failed miserably.

Switch is held in place by a metal clip that I couldn't remove.

Pro's turn Tuesday.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-26-2006, 05:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,531
Posted By gizwilly

RE: No Brake Lights...Any Ideas????

Got the new switch.....gonna go try to put it in.

Sure could use some specific instructions.....can anyone help?

Here's my plan:

Disconnect Battery Neg terminal.

Remove trim under...
Forum: General Tech Help
11-25-2006, 10:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,069
Posted By gizwilly

RE: My gas mileage SUCK'S...Help

Don't know what your problem is, but just checked my '95 today and it got 17.xx mpg on a mixture of hiway and city driving.

Good luck!
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-25-2006, 07:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,531
Posted By gizwilly

RE: No Brake Lights...Any Ideas????

Crash:

love to check the switch......where is it?????

Thanks!
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-25-2006, 05:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,531
Posted By gizwilly

No Brake Lights...Any Ideas????

Hi folks!

I've got a 1995 Blazer that I just discovered has no brake lights. I was installing a new trailer light connector....the flat 4-pin variety and went to test the set-up after I...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-22-2006, 03:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,746
Posted By gizwilly

RE: OK Y'all....Help!

Pulled paper strips.....actually better on drivers side (wet side) than on passenger side (dry).

Found door drain holes.....all open and seemed pretty clean.

Inspected windshield.....no...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-19-2006, 03:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,746
Posted By gizwilly

RE: OK Y'all....Help!

Love to hear what you find Rooster.

Raining like heck here. Gonna need a drier day to try your trick.

Thanks!
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-19-2006, 03:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,746
Posted By gizwilly

RE: OK Y'all....Help!

My rig definitely has windshield issues.....

Not sure it they could cause my leak but I'll check it out. I am planning to replace the windshield, but am wondering if I should have the leak...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-19-2006, 11:58 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,746
Posted By gizwilly

RE: OK Y'all....Help!

Thanks for the help folks.

I do not notice any antifreeze smell, and the carpet on the shotgun side is dry, no coolant loss in radiator as far as I can tell.

I'm suspiciuos of the door seal...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-18-2006, 11:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,746
Posted By gizwilly

OK Y'all....Help!

95 Blazer.

Wet carpet on drivers side....particularly where the gas foot heel meets carpet.

Any ideas on how to diagnose?

Heater core?

Driver's side door seals? (Just had door...
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