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11-12-2010, 01:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,149
Posted By jstein

Discovered the source of my rattle. Now how do I stop it?

Hi everyone,

So the other day I was working outside listening to the radio in my car and noticed that there was a really bad rattling / vibrating coming from the rear of my Blazer. I have a bass...
09-20-2010, 07:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,480
Posted By jstein

Jacked up the front end and spun both wheels....

Jacked up the front end and spun both wheels. After all this time it was the passenger side that had failed. I had numerous people confirm that they heard the whiring on the drivers side. For...
09-14-2010, 02:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,480
Posted By jstein

This has crossed my mind. I owe it to myself to...

This has crossed my mind. I owe it to myself to rotate the tires and see if the sound goes away. I'm curious though....you say you had a "thrumming" sound. Would you consider it a "whir" like I...
09-13-2010, 04:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,154
Posted By jstein

Save yourself the trouble and just buy new wires....

Save yourself the trouble and just buy new wires. I went through this exact same thing a few months ago and found it more practical to just change them. From the numbers you provided I would guess...
09-13-2010, 12:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,480
Posted By jstein

I last checked the play in the U-joints about 6...

I last checked the play in the U-joints about 6 months ago. They seemed OK. I am aware that when the U-joint fails typically it clicks like the CV joint but it seems odd that it would cause the...
09-13-2010, 07:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,480
Posted By jstein

Upon talking to a few people they are suggesting...

Upon talking to a few people they are suggesting that the CV joint is failing. I do not recall hearing any clicking coming from the drivers side so I never considered this. Do CV joints "whir" when...
09-11-2010, 09:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 676
Posted By jstein

I had the same issue on my 02. Take the rocker...

I had the same issue on my 02. Take the rocker switch out and use an eraser to clean the contacts. Worked like a charm for me.
09-11-2010, 05:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,480
Posted By jstein

*UPDATE* I installed the Timkin this...

*UPDATE*

I installed the Timkin this afternoon and much to my dissapointment, I still have the "whiring" sound. Last year I replaced the drivers side. I was pretty sure it was the driver because...
09-10-2010, 07:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,480
Posted By jstein

I'm actually going through the same thing you...

I'm actually going through the same thing you are. I have a 2002 that I replaced the wheel bearing on a little over a year ago and it has since failed. At the time I was unaware (stupid mistake on my...
09-07-2010, 09:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,035
Posted By jstein

Approach a very minor grade @ (2mph) and shift...

Approach a very minor grade @ (2mph) and shift from drive to neutral and allow the car to roll back. listen / feel for resistance.
09-04-2010, 11:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,669
Posted By jstein

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09-04-2010, 12:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,669
Posted By jstein

Still havent gotten around to changing these. I...

Still havent gotten around to changing these. I was under the car this morning changing my sway bar links and I realized I never did determine the correct size of the bushings. To answer your...
07-08-2010, 11:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,690
Posted By jstein

Question concerning clear coats... I seem to...

Question concerning clear coats...

I seem to be getting vague and varying answers to this question at the GM dealerships. I did some touch up work last summer using paint I bought from the dealer....
07-06-2010, 01:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,834
Posted By jstein

/\ I second that... I've done this job...

/\ I second that...

I've done this job twice, once on my Blazer and also on my mothers Bravada. I practically gave myself a hernia trying to remove the filler hose from the tank. Just curious,...
07-01-2010, 10:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,669
Posted By jstein

*bump* Nobody's changed their sway bar...

*bump*

Nobody's changed their sway bar bushings or ran into size discrepancies?
07-01-2010, 08:00 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,803
Posted By jstein

To touch upon what AMG stated, I would invest in...

To touch upon what AMG stated, I would invest in a decent battery charger. I am having an issue with my battery draining but I'm pretty sure my capacitor for my amp is failing and slowly discharging...
06-30-2010, 12:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,669
Posted By jstein

Correct sway bar bushing sizes

I have a 2002 4dr 4x4 blazer that I am looking to replace the sway bar bushings on. Perhaps someone can clarify the correct sizes I need. Rockauto lists 1 1/16, 1 3/16, 1 5/16, 1 1/4, 1 1/8, 28mm,...
06-27-2010, 07:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,899
Posted By jstein

I have been working on cars my whole life and...

I have been working on cars my whole life and consider myself rather knowledgeable. This is my first go at distributor cap and rotor replacement. As I explained, I was under tight time constraints...
06-26-2010, 09:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,899
Posted By jstein

If I understand this correctly it is basically...

If I understand this correctly it is basically linking this:

http://images.wrenchead.com/smartpages/partinfo_resize/BOR/e208.jpg

to this (the port on the lower right)
...
06-26-2010, 08:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,899
Posted By jstein

What is the "C" on the distributor cap and where does the plug wire go?

Hey guys,

I'm hoping you can help me answer this relatively easy question. I am in the midst of performing a tune up. I just got finished replacing the distributor cap and rotor. I was rushing to...
06-23-2010, 07:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 10,289
Posted By jstein

To touch upon what both of you have said, I had...

To touch upon what both of you have said, I had considered removing the top bolt. Though I'm not crazy about the idea, it may be the only option. My cover is actually pretty bad. It has been wet...
06-22-2010, 01:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 10,289
Posted By jstein

Differential cover bolt sizes

Hi everyone,

I'm preparing to replace the differential cover on my '02 4dr 4x4 push button blazer. I would like to replace the bolts with stainless. This is my only means of transportation so...
02-21-2010, 08:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,671
Posted By jstein

Well sure enough the heater core went out on me...

Well sure enough the heater core went out on me the other day. The smell had been getting weaker for the past few weeks so I thought I had bought myself some more time. On the drive to work last...
02-04-2010, 12:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,468
Posted By jstein

Was the car in any type of minor accident? My...

Was the car in any type of minor accident? My g/f has a 2001 Saturn SC2 with moisture in the headlights. Its been there for years. Upon further examination it appears that the car was in an accident...
01-27-2010, 04:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,188
Posted By jstein

I was going to say the same thing. The fuel level...

I was going to say the same thing. The fuel level is measured by a simple rheostat. The exposed contacts are vulnerable to dirt / water etc that may find its way into the gas tank. I'd be willing to...
01-26-2010, 09:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,421
Posted By jstein

I had an issue with the purge solenoid not...

I had an issue with the purge solenoid not allowing me to fill my tank. Slightly different code and mine was on an '02. Perhaps this thread will be of some interest to you.
...
01-24-2010, 06:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,278
Posted By jstein

/\ /\ 2nd that

/\ /\ 2nd that
01-22-2010, 12:33 PM
Replies: 235
Views: 68,648
Posted By jstein

The way I worded that was not entirely clear. ...

The way I worded that was not entirely clear. I'm aware of the fact that the type of coolant was not the issue. I just figured while I was changing the t-stat I might as well do a flush. My...
01-22-2010, 07:36 AM
Replies: 235
Views: 68,648
Posted By jstein

Just wanted to throw in my 2 cents.... I...

Just wanted to throw in my 2 cents....

I recently did a coolant flush replacing the Dex with green. No issues during the flush and it eliminated my coolant temp SES code(with a t-stat change...
01-21-2010, 01:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 27,406
Posted By jstein

That would make sense as the line does feed into...

That would make sense as the line does feed into the fender. How would one go about accessing this? Do you have an image of an inner fender reservoir tank?
01-21-2010, 10:15 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 27,406
Posted By jstein

I have seen a lot of these posts flying around...

I have seen a lot of these posts flying around and I suffer from the same issue. My blower is stuck on vent yet my 4x4 works. Does anyone know what years they used the vacuum canister under the...
01-11-2010, 12:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,671
Posted By jstein

Can you please elaborate on the "T". Did you use...

Can you please elaborate on the "T". Did you use a 3 way adaptor but keep one outlet capped? I was thinking if I could find the right size pipe I could make a coupler with some hose clamps. I...
01-08-2010, 08:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,671
Posted By jstein

It's funny, I actually re logged on to post that...

It's funny, I actually re logged on to post that very question. I'm thinking for the time being I might just reroute the lines. Having no heat may be miserable but I suppose its better than the mess...
01-08-2010, 07:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,671
Posted By jstein

Another heater core question

Hi Guys,
After reading through the posts here, I'm pretty sure my heater core is on the way out. The symptoms just started two days ago (window fogging, coolant smell in the cab). My question is how...
12-17-2009, 11:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,759
Posted By jstein

This is probably a stupid question but is the...

This is probably a stupid question but is the wiper slipping ? I recently took mine off because constant sliding snow knocked it out of alignment. I ended up cleaning mine real well with alcohol and...
12-16-2009, 09:20 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 14,659
Posted By jstein

Are the NV136 transfer cases used both on the...

Are the NV136 transfer cases used both on the Blazers and Oldsmobiles? I believe I found the seal you are referring to:

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=1118669

I see no...
12-16-2009, 07:30 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 14,659
Posted By jstein

Can you please elaborate on this Kyle. I had the...

Can you please elaborate on this Kyle. I had the same issue with my '02. My 4wd engages but my HVAC system appears stuck on vent. I did find ATF contamination in my vacuum lines under the dash and...
12-16-2009, 07:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 46,445
Posted By jstein

I actually had a hard time locating mine at...

I actually had a hard time locating mine at first. To flush the system I disconnected one of the hoses to the heater core and put a 5' piece of clear tubing in its place and ran that along side the...
12-15-2009, 02:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 46,445
Posted By jstein

It may vary depending on your year so this may...

It may vary depending on your year so this may not pertain to you but on my '02 it is located on the bottom left side of the radiator (if you're looking at the car). Use a 1/4 square key to turn the...
12-14-2009, 07:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,615
Posted By jstein

I recently made the switch to the green stuff....

I recently made the switch to the green stuff. The engine was throwing a code that lead me to a failed thermostat. Replaced that and added the green and its worked beautifully since.
12-11-2009, 08:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,185
Posted By jstein

I like this idea and it probably would fit next...

I like this idea and it probably would fit next to the hatch release button. Thing is, I wouldn't even know how to tackle this. Where is the actual switch for the washer? I'm assuming its buried in...
12-10-2009, 03:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,185
Posted By jstein

That may be worth looking into. They could have...

That may be worth looking into. They could have changed the wiper board in the later models. Seems like they should have "upgraded" to the 3 sweep boards in the later models but thats just my opinion.
12-10-2009, 08:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,414
Posted By jstein

Check your transfer case vacuum switch. The...

Check your transfer case vacuum switch. The rubber diaphragm fails on these and sucks ATF into the vaccumm lines. I had the same issue with my 02. I changed the switch. The problem is still there but...
12-10-2009, 07:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,185
Posted By jstein

Changing wiper wash sweeps

Hey guys,
I think I know the answer to this but I've been amazed with the amount of knowledge on this forum so here it goes:

Is there an easy way to change the number of sweeps the wipers make...
12-03-2009, 12:34 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,070
Posted By jstein

I wish I had found this thread about 2 months...

I wish I had found this thread about 2 months ago. I tore my hair out trying to diagnose this issue. Through process of elimination I narrowed it down to the canister that has been recommended....
11-06-2009, 02:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 854
Posted By jstein

convert automatic to standard?

Hi everyone,

Lately my 02 Blazer has been shifting hard. I have a feeling that my transmission is on borrowed time. Has anyone heard of or successfully converted their Blazer to a standard? My...
08-21-2009, 09:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 674
Posted By jstein

Thanks for the reply's guys. Can I go to a...

Thanks for the reply's guys. Can I go to a generic paint store...Sherwin Williams maybe? and get a generic clear coat or does this have to be a matched dealer item. I was told that the only thing...
08-20-2009, 07:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 674
Posted By jstein

sanded, primed, painted...now what?

Hi everyone,
I need some general body work advice. Last week I did some body work on some common rust areas on the Blazers: rocker panel by front tire, front corner of the back door and inside the...
08-20-2009, 07:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 731
Posted By jstein

Thanks for the replys guys. Not exactly the news...

Thanks for the replys guys. Not exactly the news I was hoping for. I'd be happy even if they looked "a little better" No knowledge of the acid bath?

NVANZEE, I am located in NH. MI is a haul!
08-19-2009, 08:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 731
Posted By jstein

My wheels need some serious help (see images)

Hi everyone,

I know this topic has been posted here but I have yet to see wheels as bad as mine nor have I found any advice to meet my needs. I have a 2002 blazer with stock rims that are very...
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