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Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
03-05-2013, 06:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,267
Posted By Gearhead52

Tech help: High speed miss that turned into a no start.

97 Blazer 4 door 4X4......

Over the last couple years have been fighting a high speed (55 mph +) miss that started out as a surge at 60+ mph. It progressed and got to where it wouldn't go over 55...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-31-2013, 09:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,936
Posted By Gearhead52

97 Blazer oil cooler lines leaking

My daughters 97 Blazer started to leak oil at an alarming rate so I needed to fix it. The leak was at the rear of the engine so I started looking for possible points of a leak, then the transmission...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
03-30-2011, 11:55 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 98,898
Posted By Gearhead52

Actually that was a comment I was going to make...

Actually that was a comment I was going to make earlier. While you have the rear hatch apart it is always a good idea to lube the latch parts.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
03-29-2011, 08:43 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 98,898
Posted By Gearhead52

Chances are that if it makes a noise when you...

Chances are that if it makes a noise when you push the button....it's not going to be a fuse. If it makes a noise then the actuator motor is working but not engaging the latch. These latch motors...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
03-24-2011, 08:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 15,260
Posted By Gearhead52

I just fixed mine from a 97 Blazer after going...

I just fixed mine from a 97 Blazer after going through 3 pick a part motors I went out and bought a reman from a parts house for $78.00.

What I see is two things going on in the motor. The shaft...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
03-07-2011, 11:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,578
Posted By Gearhead52

Changing oil viscosity is a hit and miss...

Changing oil viscosity is a hit and miss solution. How heavy the viscosity is will depend on driving conditions, engine condition, average outside ambeint temps and so on. If you're looking for an...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
03-05-2011, 12:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,530
Posted By Gearhead52

Good advice....Check the Forum. I have found...

Good advice....Check the Forum. I have found viable solutions to problems I've had plus posted some solutions to those that I was successful with. The 4x4 on mine was not working and it was a simple...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
03-05-2011, 09:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,578
Posted By Gearhead52

I have the same noise in my 97. Piston knock or...

I have the same noise in my 97. Piston knock or piston slap would be accurate. As an engine wears the cylinders will wear in a taper and the piston skirt will wear too which increases the gap between...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
02-21-2011, 02:50 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,049
Posted By Gearhead52

High speed surge

After doing some work on my 97 Blazer this past weekend fixing a high speed vibration on a test run down the freeway I noticed a high speed surge in the engine.

I had been reducing my highway...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
02-21-2011, 02:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,954
Posted By Gearhead52

High speed vibration

Learned something about my 97 Blazer this weekend. Have been hearing a rumbling or growl coming from the rear of the truck. I thought it was from the AT tires I have on it. Then at about 60mph a...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
02-16-2011, 09:21 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 98,898
Posted By Gearhead52

Look at my previous thread. There are no fuses...

Look at my previous thread. There are no fuses undre the hood of my 97 Blazer. They are under a cover on the end of the dashboard. Look at the underside of the cover for fuse assignments. #2 is...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-26-2010, 11:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 827
Posted By Gearhead52

This is the link to show how to get the timing...

This is the link to show how to get the timing set back to where it needs to be. https://blazerforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24373

The spider injector problem was easy to see by checking the...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-15-2010, 11:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 827
Posted By Gearhead52

Update.... The thing starts real well in...

Update....

The thing starts real well in zero degree temps and with all the cold weather it still is getting about one and a half MPG better than when it was warm with the old injector. Did the...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-15-2010, 11:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 547
Posted By Gearhead52

I suppose if the intake was not torqued down...

I suppose if the intake was not torqued down correctly and or there was an excessive amount of corrosion at the cross over passages then it might need it but unless those things have happened I don't...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-07-2010, 03:28 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 98,898
Posted By Gearhead52

Something I found just today while trying to find...

Something I found just today while trying to find out why mine was blowing fuses was on a 97 it's #2 fuse on the end of the dashboard and the darn cigarette lighter had a short in it. The courtesy...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-30-2010, 08:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,438
Posted By Gearhead52

I agree. It will overheat. You'll also, in some...

I agree. It will overheat. You'll also, in some cases, have coolant enter the engine valley and contaminate the oil. This is when the oil turns milky.

You'll also see coolant and oil dripping...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-30-2010, 07:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 827
Posted By Gearhead52

No bent pins...That was one of the things I did...

No bent pins...That was one of the things I did the double check on. I do think that I wasn't getting good contact at the pins which may have caused the no start situation. I'm thinking that because...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-30-2010, 04:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 827
Posted By Gearhead52

Lowwer intake problem dominos one to another.

Thought I'd post this thread so if anyone else starts this project they can be prepared as to what may happen.

This summer bought a 97 LS 4door 4X4 Blazer that looked good, no rust and was not...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-29-2010, 04:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,610
Posted By Gearhead52

The DIY link helped greatly. Only problem was...

The DIY link helped greatly. Only problem was that the antiquated way I used actualy worked. When I lined up the two marks and pulled the cap off, everything was lined up.

So now what. The...
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