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09-28-2020, 09:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,122
Posted By chcknugget

Back when the guage broke I had to glue the...

Back when the guage broke I had to glue the needle back in place on the display in my 96... I filled up the gas tank and glied it back on right where it would normally be when full. Still works...
04-06-2018, 07:42 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,017
Posted By chcknugget

OK guys... Fixed it. Problem was...

OK guys... Fixed it.

Problem was distributor cap/rotor phasing. Jimmy was constantly cutting out under load and wouldn't always lock up the torque converter. The Jimmy was misfiring which...
01-25-2018, 12:11 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,017
Posted By chcknugget

3 years later... Same vehicle and starting...

3 years later...

Same vehicle and starting to cut out on highway again.

If i dont let it warm up for 5 minutes prior to driving the tcc will never engage. No trouble codes but i wish there...
07-12-2015, 08:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,297
Posted By chcknugget

Flare tool rental and $20 in the help section...

Flare tool rental and $20 in the help section will get you going again. Filter to tank is easy but from the filter to the engine is a lot harder to replace.
07-12-2015, 08:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,255
Posted By chcknugget

Sounds about right, Brakleen and a brush should...

Sounds about right, Brakleen and a brush should do it.
03-29-2015, 08:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,122
Posted By chcknugget

Wow, just replaced the pump with an ac delco in...

Wow, just replaced the pump with an ac delco in February. New pump started making noises this week and totally took a dump today... After only 5 weeks!! Pump would click and wouldn't make any...
01-28-2015, 07:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,122
Posted By chcknugget

I think there's an airtex pump in there but not...

I think there's an airtex pump in there but not sure. If i'm taking it apart id rather just replace the whole thing! Though I'm thinking of just cutting a hole in the floor for ease of access!
01-28-2015, 03:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,122
Posted By chcknugget

My sender has definitely been acting up over the...

My sender has definitely been acting up over the past few months... The needle would jump all over the place when the tank was half full! I have a new AC Delco fuel pump on order- only $166 on...
01-26-2015, 10:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,122
Posted By chcknugget

1996, I think my gauge is about 120 degrees off! ...

1996, I think my gauge is about 120 degrees off!

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01-26-2015, 12:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,122
Posted By chcknugget

Fuel Guage Spins, Points Down!!!

My gas guage took a dump yesterday. When I accelerate from a stop the needle makes a very quick clockwise revolution and hits the battery guage needle!!! Then the needle pretty much sticks at the 7...
01-21-2015, 08:26 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,145
Posted By chcknugget

I tore through 3 of these actuators too. The...

I tore through 3 of these actuators too. The last two I bought from NAPA and they did not last more than 2 years each. Between the vacuum issues, cable issues, and transfercase switch issues I...
01-10-2015, 04:23 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,017
Posted By chcknugget

I got a Delphi unit... Hope it works out for me!

I got a Delphi unit... Hope it works out for me!
01-09-2015, 06:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,017
Posted By chcknugget

Wow installed a new PCM from wait4me and I can't...

Wow installed a new PCM from wait4me and I can't believe how bad my ride actually was. It doesn't seem to be cutting out anymore. But also no more shift flares, no more PWM flutters between...
01-06-2015, 07:17 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,017
Posted By chcknugget

Are the PCM grounds on the passenger side? My...

Are the PCM grounds on the passenger side? My battery grounds to the engine but I don't see any ground to the frame. I had the alternator tested on the vehicle while it was running and it checked...
01-06-2015, 10:47 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,017
Posted By chcknugget

Still cutting out!!! Where are the grounds...

Still cutting out!!!

Where are the grounds for the PCM?

My dash lights and voltage gage is flickering and I suspect that the PCM or some electical grounds are bad. I had the alternator...
01-01-2015, 01:39 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,017
Posted By chcknugget

Problem was the ignition switch-It no longer cuts...

Problem was the ignition switch-It no longer cuts out! Funny, I used to be able to pull the key out when in gear... Can't do that anymore!
12-22-2014, 06:43 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,017
Posted By chcknugget

Captain, I'm actually not so far from you... I...

Captain, I'm actually not so far from you... I moved back up to Romeo MI about a year ago! Have plenty of rust to deal with, I've already replaced the fuel line from the filter to the engine so...
12-21-2014, 09:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,017
Posted By chcknugget

Thanks for your help! I'm running out of time...

Thanks for your help! I'm running out of time before my christmas trip and now I have family in town so i won't be able to fiddle with it. I bought a replacement switch and i want to have a local...
12-21-2014, 05:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,017
Posted By chcknugget

I got a delphi injector unit... Checked the fuel...

I got a delphi injector unit... Checked the fuel pressure again and it seems to be holding at 55.

I'm thinking this might be the ignition switch. When it cuts out the ABS and Brake light...
12-21-2014, 02:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,017
Posted By chcknugget

Still bleeds down to about 45psi after 10...

Still bleeds down to about 45psi after 10 minutes... Could this be the pump? What do I check now? Swapped coil and that did not help.
12-21-2014, 10:56 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,017
Posted By chcknugget

Replaced the injectors and it's no better... I'm...

Replaced the injectors and it's no better... I'm going to have the coil checked and retest the fuel pressure but I'm otherwise out of ideas!!!
12-10-2014, 05:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,017
Posted By chcknugget

Ordered an injector, will let you know how it...

Ordered an injector, will let you know how it goes.
12-09-2014, 09:55 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,017
Posted By chcknugget

It bleeds down to 50 psi after 10 minutes!

It bleeds down to 50 psi after 10 minutes!
12-08-2014, 08:19 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,017
Posted By chcknugget

96 jimmy cutting out while driving, no SES Lights

The Jimmy has been cutting out/bucking/stalling for about a month now but it is getting progressively worse. In the beginning it would cut out for a split second once every 15 minutes or so but now...
10-29-2014, 09:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,026
Posted By chcknugget

Are these SCFI injectors really unreliable? I've...

Are these SCFI injectors really unreliable? I've seen a lot of threads where people blame injectors for their problems but after the upgrade they still have issues.
10-16-2014, 08:45 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,601
Posted By chcknugget

FYI My 96 Jimmy has the sensor in the dust...

FYI My 96 Jimmy has the sensor in the dust shield! I'm not sure they're all like that though.
10-16-2014, 08:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,906
Posted By chcknugget

Agreed, don't buy the cheap bearings unless you...

Agreed, don't buy the cheap bearings unless you are planning on selling the car... 2 for less than $100 qualifies as cheap. The lower quality bearings are not designed to last and I've seen them...
10-16-2014, 08:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,937
Posted By chcknugget

If you are taking it apart be sure to check the...

If you are taking it apart be sure to check the axle and axle bearings- if they are bad they can cause the new seals to leak. The seal you referenced sounds right, but for that little stuff it's...
05-26-2014, 09:20 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 4,054
Posted By chcknugget

Transmission won't shift into park or 1st...

Is my cable stretched out? I adjusted the cable and I have a choice of being able to shift into park on one end or 1st on the other. If I adjust the cable to the sweet spot in the middle it won't...
05-17-2014, 04:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,899
Posted By chcknugget

Were there rub marks on your old sensor? ...

Were there rub marks on your old sensor? Autozone has the shims, I think they're like 4 bucks a piece...
04-06-2014, 08:08 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 54,759
Posted By chcknugget

I removed the front wheels and fished the motor...

I removed the front wheels and fished the motor mounts out through the wheel wells. If you've attempted this type of work before it shouldn't be that difficult. I used a combination of u-joint...
04-05-2014, 08:13 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 54,759
Posted By chcknugget

I would replace the mounts before rebuilding the...

I would replace the mounts before rebuilding the trans. You don't need a hoist, I've replaced these with a bottle jack under the oil pan. Chances are your motor mounts are already cracked and...
04-04-2014, 09:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,177
Posted By chcknugget

How do you know these bearings are bad?? Are the...

How do you know these bearings are bad?? Are the seals leaking? I've noticed that all of these blazers have a little play at the output diff bearings. The passenger side bearing is easy to replace...
04-04-2014, 09:20 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 54,759
Posted By chcknugget

Sounds like motor mounts are toast, I'd check...

Sounds like motor mounts are toast, I'd check these and your trans mount.
04-04-2014, 09:11 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 20,331
Posted By chcknugget

Wow, I've never seen such a terrible wheel...

Wow, I've never seen such a terrible wheel bearing fail before. Funny how you mentioned the wheel was hot before mentioning the sounds coming from that rear end!!!
04-04-2014, 08:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,747
Posted By chcknugget

I've had bad luck with thee blue tube monroes, no...

I've had bad luck with thee blue tube monroes, no matter what they always start leaking in a couple months. My last set of fronts were sensatracs and they are dead in 1.5 years. Michigan potholes...
11-26-2013, 06:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,983
Posted By chcknugget

No active or pending trouble codes... Would a...

No active or pending trouble codes... Would a bad valve body or solenoid trip one?
11-25-2013, 07:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,983
Posted By chcknugget

Won't shift into second... Rebuild after only 42k???

My trans was last rebuilt at 200k miles, it has 242k now and it doesn't seem to be engaging second gear properly. When I accelerate from a stop 1st gear revs up and it skips second and goes to...
07-18-2013, 01:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,257
Posted By chcknugget

I should clarify, when you're sitting inside the...

I should clarify, when you're sitting inside the vehicle and you pull the handle nothing happens. The door will only open if you push it open while the handle is pulled. The door handle feels...
07-18-2013, 08:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,257
Posted By chcknugget

Door latch won't "pop" open

One of my rear doors won't open unless you push on it. The handle still seems to work but it doesn't feel right when you pull on it. Is this a rod linkage problem? Or should I start looking for a...
07-10-2013, 12:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,445
Posted By chcknugget

As others have said, it sounds like you're 180...

As others have said, it sounds like you're 180 degrees off on your distributor. Remember each piston goes to TDC twice in one rotation of the distributor.
05-31-2013, 12:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 912
Posted By chcknugget

Yeah, I've already pulled the old pump... ...

Yeah, I've already pulled the old pump... Autozone has a bare pump for $70 but I can get the pump, bracket and pulley for $28 at pullapart.
05-31-2013, 08:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 912
Posted By chcknugget

The pump shaft pulled straight out! It doesn't...

The pump shaft pulled straight out! It doesn't look like theres any damage to the shaft or the splines. Maybe a circlip fell out? I should probably spring for another pump anyways.
05-30-2013, 11:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 912
Posted By chcknugget

Scott, good idea I'll check it tonight. The...

Scott, good idea I'll check it tonight. The pump on there is the original... The Jimmy's a 1996 with 236,000 miles on it and this is the first power steering problem I've ever had.
05-30-2013, 07:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 912
Posted By chcknugget

Thanks for your help. There is still plenty of...

Thanks for your help. There is still plenty of fluid in there and no weird sounds. I'll check to see if the pulley is spinning on the shaft, I may take a trip to pull a part this weekend.
05-29-2013, 09:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 912
Posted By chcknugget

Power steering worked yesterday... Not today

I drove to New Orleans and back this weekend and had no problems. This morning when I went out to go to work the power steering wasn't working! I don't have any leaks. Is my pump probably bad? ...
05-23-2013, 02:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,324
Posted By chcknugget

I would not use vacuum hose for the purge line...

I would not use vacuum hose for the purge line because the gas vapors will possibly degrade it. I tore out the original rusty steel lines used some 1/4" rubber fuel line all the way back to the...
03-04-2013, 06:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 808
Posted By chcknugget

Nevermind, I'm not completely sure but I think...

Nevermind, I'm not completely sure but I think the on/off is direction for removing the fitting.
03-03-2013, 01:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 808
Posted By chcknugget

Manifold Vacuum Connection, should it be ON???

The Fitting the PCV hose and main vacuum connection to seems to be rotate about 90 degrees. One side says ON and one side says OFF. Which way should it go? As far as vehicle performance goes it...
12-12-2012, 08:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,801
Posted By chcknugget

Was the fluid hot when you drained it? I've...

Was the fluid hot when you drained it? I've noticed the transfer case oil expands quite a bit and mine seemed overfull when checking it the day after filling it. You can sort of check the seal by...
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