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10-02-2012, 08:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,700
Posted By MrMopar+GM

Very common for the front main seal to leak oil...

Very common for the front main seal to leak oil around the crank.

You are losing coolant around the intake manifold gaskets. They will only get worse. you can live with the oil leak, but need to...
Forum: General Chat
10-02-2012, 07:48 PM
Replies: 13,741
Views: 1,064,752
Posted By MrMopar+GM

VSS changed out tonight.

Replaced the VSS sensor tonight, no more erratic speedometer, no more erratic shifts, no more low speed actuation of the ABS system, no more ABS light.

I noticed on the old sensor, there was some...
Forum: General Chat
10-01-2012, 11:08 PM
Replies: 13,741
Views: 1,064,752
Posted By MrMopar+GM

Replaced my 96 2dr blazer with a 2002 Black Onyx...

Replaced my 96 2dr blazer with a 2002 Black Onyx 2dr ZR2. 149000 miles, but came out of Florida, and chassis looks almost as clean as a new one. Couple minor issues, flakey VSS to replace tomorrow....
09-26-2012, 08:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 660
Posted By MrMopar+GM

Oak Harbor Ohio? if so, I am down the street in...

Oak Harbor Ohio? if so, I am down the street in Port Clinton Ohio. If so might be interested in some parts if some available.
06-25-2011, 03:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,497
Posted By MrMopar+GM

I will see if I have pics, but I had to use a...

I will see if I have pics, but I had to use a couple odd bends, section it to make it a two pipe section, use a torque tite clamp, and make a new hanger. Took some work for sure, I think I used...
03-10-2011, 02:23 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 570
Posted By MrMopar+GM

2008 4.3 in a 1996 Blazer?

I am planning to pull my drivetrain this spring as my motor has front and rear seal oil leaks. It does not burn any oil, but it does leak a little. It has 125,000 on it, and it runs great.

But,...
03-10-2011, 02:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,991
Posted By MrMopar+GM

If you did not change the plug wires, change them...

If you did not change the plug wires, change them also.

Pull your throttle body off, disassemble and clean out all the carbon. In particular where your idle solenoid inserts, and the back side of...
03-10-2011, 02:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,993
Posted By MrMopar+GM

I am not certain, but I think you are in for some...

I am not certain, but I think you are in for some issues.

Here is some information on the transmission.

The 4L60-E is GM's successful continuation of the ever-improving 700R4 (aka "4L60"...
Forum: General Chat
09-12-2010, 07:17 PM
Replies: 420
Views: 82,157
Posted By MrMopar+GM

96 Blazer LS Original 4.3 V6 3.42 gears ...

96 Blazer LS
Original 4.3 V6
3.42 gears
Automatic
235x75rx15 Wranglers
120,000 miles
Mixed city/highway
Mixed AC use

16.8 MPG
09-07-2010, 12:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 601
Posted By MrMopar+GM

That's good to know, not that I want to tear the...

That's good to know, not that I want to tear the dash apart again, but that when I do, I can replace a bulb and actually see where the switches are at night!
09-07-2010, 10:26 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 601
Posted By MrMopar+GM

Are headlight switches illuminated???

I have a 96 Blazer, just curious if the headlight switches are illuminated at night as are the other switches (white area lights up). When I had my dash apart, I looked but did not see any bulbs or...
09-04-2010, 02:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,802
Posted By MrMopar+GM

Without a splined slip yoke on the rear shaft,...

Without a splined slip yoke on the rear shaft, you can't get the u-joint angles out of phase as on some others makes, so doubt that is the problem. Not sure on the front as have not pulled mine yet....
Forum: Lifting Tech
09-02-2010, 11:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,152
Posted By MrMopar+GM

Rough country A arms worth the cost?

Are their upper arms worth the cost of the kit? I want to lift the Blazer, and I also want to replace upper bushings and ball joints, plus I need shocks all around.

I can get a new pair of Moog...
09-01-2010, 08:35 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 629
Posted By MrMopar+GM

Talking Need help with audio wiring schematics!

Have a 96 Blazer LS 2 door.

I am totally ignorant of GM wiring and components as I have not had one in over 30 years.

None of my front dash and or rear side speakers work.

Door speakers do...
09-01-2010, 06:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,028
Posted By MrMopar+GM

As far as rotation on the Blazer, never, but then...

As far as rotation on the Blazer, never, but then I bought it used 3 weeks ago!

As far as original owner goes, I would say it had been a very long time, or by someplace like wally world where...
08-31-2010, 11:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,028
Posted By MrMopar+GM

Highway Speed Vibration? Try this as a potential remedy.

Does your Blazer have an annoying highway vibration that feels as if it could be a tire/wheel balance issue?

If so, read on.

My 96 Blazer had a slight vibration at highway speeds, seemed like...
08-30-2010, 06:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,497
Posted By MrMopar+GM

Yes, I saw where Gibson lists an application for...

Yes, I saw where Gibson lists an application for the 2 Door, but aluminized steel was close to $350, and stainless was close to $450. I am sure part of the issue is that on the 2 door, the tailpipe...
08-29-2010, 10:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,497
Posted By MrMopar+GM

Dynomax 17366 Cat Back does NOT fit 2dr.

The Dynomax 17366 is a nice little cat back, in particular at $125 at Summit with a $75 rebate from Dynomax.

But, 2 Door owners beware, this system WILL NOT fit on a 2 Door Blazer. It is not as...
08-27-2010, 10:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,310
Posted By MrMopar+GM

Two things come to mind, I used to work on...

Two things come to mind, I used to work on Samurai's a lot, and was not uncommon for the steel throttle cable to start to fray inside the outer sheath, and would sometimes hang up and eventually...
08-27-2010, 09:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,484
Posted By MrMopar+GM

How to remove stuck front brake rotors

Typical on the older Blazers, the front brake rotors are rust welded to the hub. Mine has 118K on it, so a lot of corrosion from years of salt exposure in winter.

Some have said beat it severely...
08-22-2010, 07:56 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 20,788
Posted By MrMopar+GM

Steering Box Adjustment - Some Tips

I know there have been some other threads on this subject, and as some have cautioned, don't over do it. Also, if you have a lot of play in your steering, look elsewhere first. Steering Box...
Forum: General Chat
08-17-2010, 06:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 716
Posted By MrMopar+GM

I just bought a 96 with 118K on it, was obvious...

I just bought a 96 with 118K on it, was obvious that normal maintenance had been neglected for a long time. After new plugs, cap, rotor, wires, air filter, cleaned throttle body, cleaned MAF sensor,...
Forum: General Chat
08-14-2010, 01:06 PM
Replies: 13,741
Views: 1,064,752
Posted By MrMopar+GM

A lot!

Well today has been maintenance day, going through everything since I just got the truck a week ago and no maintenance records (of course).

Replaced catalytic converter and downstream O2 sensor.
...
08-10-2010, 12:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 374
Posted By MrMopar+GM

Newbie from NW Ohio

Hi,

Just wanted to take a minute and introduce myself, as the screen name implies, yes I am a MoPar man at heart (not here to bash or even compare), now with a GM (MrMopar+GM).

It has been...
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