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Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
12-15-2014, 04:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,079
Posted By GunsOfNavarone

Thanks, appreciate the time to reply.

Thanks, appreciate the time to reply.
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
12-14-2014, 04:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,079
Posted By GunsOfNavarone

Replacing tie rods- length, spacing concern

Replacing the tie rods, both inner, outer and sleeve on a 98 S10 ZR 2. All was going well except when I place the replacement assembly next to the original assembly, one the replacement assembly...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-10-2014, 01:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,562
Posted By GunsOfNavarone

You should consider a cooling system pressure...

You should consider a cooling system pressure test. On a 4.3L, the top two reasons for a coolant temperature below 190 after warm up is a failing lower intake manifold gasket and / or a water pump....
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
06-13-2011, 05:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 727
Posted By GunsOfNavarone

Buying a DELHPI fuel pump on Ebay and a upgraded...

Buying a DELHPI fuel pump on Ebay and a upgraded DeLPHI fuel injector system on Amazon will save you huge money, you may be able to get both with the savings.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
06-06-2011, 05:37 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,543
Posted By GunsOfNavarone

Great pictures, thanks for posting. That is the...

Great pictures, thanks for posting. That is the old style of fuel injection.

The new style is DELPHI Part # FJ10565 {#FJ1056511B1}
SCPI to MFI Conversion - Complete Assembly

RockAuto $241. ...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
06-03-2011, 08:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,470
Posted By GunsOfNavarone

I changed my fuel filter Tuesday afternoon. Did...

I changed my fuel filter Tuesday afternoon. Did the front release with no tools, just took my time and slowly pushed in the retaining clip, and turned it a little and released the other clip.

If...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
06-02-2011, 10:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,018
Posted By GunsOfNavarone

IMHO fuel pump replacement on a Blazer over 75k...

IMHO fuel pump replacement on a Blazer over 75k miles should be done as a preventative measure. The fuel pump will fail, and if it fails at in inopportune time, it can cost up to 2k to get fixed, as...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
06-02-2011, 10:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,034
Posted By GunsOfNavarone

Its going to be hard to measure the fuel pump...

Its going to be hard to measure the fuel pump ground for continuity on the Blazer without dropping the tank.... Good luck. What state are you in(I am in northen Illinois if you need a hand).
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
06-02-2011, 10:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,471
Posted By GunsOfNavarone

Yes the circuit board is seperate. No need to...

Yes the circuit board is seperate. No need to pull or repalce the motor, if the problem you are having is cold solder joints.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
06-02-2011, 10:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,034
Posted By GunsOfNavarone

BLUF- check the ground wire behind the driver...

BLUF- check the ground wire behind the driver wheel well on the frame for cuts and or corrosion where it contacts the frame.

You need to get a fuel pressure tester. I recently went through...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
06-02-2011, 06:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,471
Posted By GunsOfNavarone

You likely have two bad solder points on the...

You likely have two bad solder points on the wiper control circuit board. Very common problem, most of us thought all had been fixed by now.

I beleive there is a DIY thread on the repair here. The...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
05-30-2011, 10:55 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,335
Posted By GunsOfNavarone

Likely the fuel pump of fuel pressure regulator....

Likely the fuel pump of fuel pressure regulator. the fuel pump is going to fail sooner or later, so unless you have already replaced it with an updated fuel pump, often a good preventative step to...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
05-29-2011, 10:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,421
Posted By GunsOfNavarone

Its a bingo of a warranty, hope one gets...

Its a bingo of a warranty, hope one gets lucky???? The used part DOES NOT include the updated harness, and the harness is generally identified as the reason for the premature fuel pump failure the...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
05-29-2011, 09:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,421
Posted By GunsOfNavarone

Checked out Marshall's, seems they sell used fuel...

Checked out Marshall's, seems they sell used fuel pumps. For the Blazer, a new pump is the only way to go, and make sure it is DELPHI or AC/DELCO. The DELPHIs come with the updates harness, which is...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
05-29-2011, 03:22 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,335
Posted By GunsOfNavarone

There is no proper substitute/ work-around for...

There is no proper substitute/ work-around for replacing a defective fuel pump. If it is in fact the cause of your problem, it will need to get replaced. The cost of a DELPHI fuel pump on Ebay is...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
05-29-2011, 03:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 667
Posted By GunsOfNavarone

Three things that are super high failure that...

Three things that are super high failure that often cause what you are experiencing:

Fuel pump
Ignition switch
Crankshaft position sensor

All three not only cause the problem you describes,...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
05-29-2011, 03:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,421
Posted By GunsOfNavarone

Only two brands for your Blazer are worth buying,...

Only two brands for your Blazer are worth buying, as it takes so much labor to replace and when needing replacing, will leave you stranded. AC/DELCO and DELPHI. The DELPHI is highly recommended as it...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
05-28-2011, 07:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,421
Posted By GunsOfNavarone

In the gas tank on the drivers side/ rear of the...

In the gas tank on the drivers side/ rear of the Blazer. You have to remove the gas tank to replace the gas pump.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
05-27-2011, 08:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,347
Posted By GunsOfNavarone

Good stuff Wrenchturner= thanks for posting.

Good stuff Wrenchturner= thanks for posting.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
05-26-2011, 04:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,347
Posted By GunsOfNavarone

If the e-brake is released, you likely will need...

If the e-brake is released, you likely will need to heat up the rotor or hit it with a big hammer to get it off. Be prepapred to replace the rotor, and possibly the drum parts of the e-brake. Note...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
05-26-2011, 04:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,385
Posted By GunsOfNavarone

Not sure what your configuration is on your...

Not sure what your configuration is on your Jimmy, but I believe the skid plates are for the ZR2 style Blazer and ZR2 style S10 truck configuration. If your Jummy is not a ZR2 style- your skid...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
05-26-2011, 09:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,862
Posted By GunsOfNavarone

Just a quick note for other readers of this...

Just a quick note for other readers of this threrad. Many of the 98+ ZR2 pickups do NOT use Autotrak II, but use ATF (now Dexron VI) in the transfer case.

You should always do a VIN cross...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
05-25-2011, 06:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,201
Posted By GunsOfNavarone

Other likely issues: Ignition switch ...

Other likely issues:
Ignition switch
Crankshaft position sensor
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
05-25-2011, 06:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,296
Posted By GunsOfNavarone

The smarttrak in 98 plus vehicles works great. It...

The smarttrak in 98 plus vehicles works great. It is not meant for off roading, it is meant for better stability on pavement containing rain or snow.

On The 98+ Bravada, the following should be...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
05-24-2011, 12:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,119
Posted By GunsOfNavarone

Very common issues for your 99 ZR2 not starting...

Very common issues for your 99 ZR2 not starting or dying while driving include:
#1 Fuel pump- even if it is good should be updated to new stlye with better connectors, the pump will fail- just a...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
05-22-2011, 03:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 896
Posted By GunsOfNavarone

Timken makes a solid hub, solid at farm n Fleet,...

Timken makes a solid hub, solid at farm n Fleet, Amazon and RockAuto. I was going through hubs, and discovered a weak CV axle was causing premature hub failure. Might be worth lookin at.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
05-16-2011, 08:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,157
Posted By GunsOfNavarone

Rarely discussed, high failure item is the...

Rarely discussed, high failure item is the ignition switch. There is a reason there are tech writeups in BF about how to change. It wiuld be the first on my list to replace after the fuel pump for a...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
05-16-2011, 08:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 48,581
Posted By GunsOfNavarone

" i was on my way home the other day.. on the...

" i was on my way home the other day.. on the high way doing about 70mph . it just all of a sudden died i pulled it to the shoulder and tried to re-start it but all it would do is roll over but not...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
05-16-2011, 08:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,275
Posted By GunsOfNavarone

Brakes on your vehicle are very easy. One thing...

Brakes on your vehicle are very easy. One thing to keep in mind is that if doing the rear brakes, you likely will need to replace the calipers, they typically seize after the rear brake pads are...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
05-05-2011, 07:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,288
Posted By GunsOfNavarone

This happened to me in 2003 with a 97 Bravada. I...

This happened to me in 2003 with a 97 Bravada. I went cheap, and used the cheapest Chinese pads and rotors. After many tries to stop the noise, I had to go and do the job again with quality parts....
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
05-01-2011, 07:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 765
Posted By GunsOfNavarone

You have plenty of coolant, but overheating....

You have plenty of coolant, but overheating. Coolant may not be moving. If thats the case, water pumps make the coolant move. That would be the first place I would look, followed next by a clogged...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
04-29-2011, 06:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,091
Posted By GunsOfNavarone

They are probably rusted on. Remember, inside the...

They are probably rusted on. Remember, inside the rotor is a drum for the emergency brake. Get a bigger hammer, they will come off.

Note that if you are replacing your rear brake pads, your...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
04-26-2011, 10:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 16,428
Posted By GunsOfNavarone

Kevin, We have a 99 Bravada 4.3L and a 98...

Kevin,

We have a 99 Bravada 4.3L and a 98 S10 4.3L. The Bravada does not have an intermittent miss at idle. The S10 does. I have done a complete tune up to the S10 to include the following:...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
04-24-2011, 03:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,250
Posted By GunsOfNavarone

I agree Fel-Pro is a great gasket and that is...

I agree Fel-Pro is a great gasket and that is what I used two months ago on my S10. I also purchased a VICTOR REINZ Part # MIS16168 gasket to compare. The VR gasket has a neat feature for a backyard...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
04-24-2011, 02:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,303
Posted By GunsOfNavarone

A intermittently failing ignition switch often...

A intermittently failing ignition switch often duplicates the problems associated with a bad fuel pump. A little FYI.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
04-22-2011, 08:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,230
Posted By GunsOfNavarone

I'd say address all the basics/ high failure on...

I'd say address all the basics/ high failure on the 4.3l. The distributor is not a high failure item.

Here is a suggested list:
plugs (seems you already have done that except #3- Autozone and...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
04-19-2011, 02:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,633
Posted By GunsOfNavarone

One other tip, label every wire you pull, every...

One other tip, label every wire you pull, every hose you disconnect, etc. I used blue painters tape and a black fine tip marker. Worked wonders for me. Sometimes I would not know the proper name, so...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
04-16-2011, 01:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,633
Posted By GunsOfNavarone

D-tips is solid, and doesn't instruct one to do a...

D-tips is solid, and doesn't instruct one to do a lot of unnecessary stuff, as others do. The only thing is doesn't mention is the moving of the wiring harness and that you should have two people to...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
03-13-2011, 05:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,115
Posted By GunsOfNavarone

Two other items come to mind after reading what...

Two other items come to mind after reading what you have already done. A bad hub/ wheel bearing or a bad cv axle. Typically a whining noise appears as when a hib starts to go bad, which you are not...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
03-12-2011, 06:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,488
Posted By GunsOfNavarone

This Seller on E-bay has the best DELPHI prices I...

This Seller on E-bay has the best DELPHI prices I have seen and his DELPHI pumps include all the updates. I have purchased two fuel pumps from him, average about $75 less than RockAuto on same exact...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
03-12-2011, 06:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 15,128
Posted By GunsOfNavarone

Switch (AC/DELCO) at RockAuto is about $55.00 Not...

Switch (AC/DELCO) at RockAuto is about $55.00 Not to difficult, there are quite a few write-ups. Note this is the switch, not the ignition key.

You will need a small torx. the biggest thing is to...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
03-12-2011, 05:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,407
Posted By GunsOfNavarone

I would not take it with stop leak identified in...

I would not take it with stop leak identified in the cooling system. Failing water pumps simply need more coolant installed. If he had time to purchase and install stop leak he could of easily...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
03-12-2011, 04:58 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,495
Posted By GunsOfNavarone

Note that if replacing read pads (assuming you...

Note that if replacing read pads (assuming you have rear disk brakes) the calipers typically freeze. Be prepared to replace calipers also. Any time I replace rear pads on a Blazer/Bravada/Jimmy/S10 I...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
03-12-2011, 04:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 15,128
Posted By GunsOfNavarone

Ignition switch and fuel pump cause what you are...

Ignition switch and fuel pump cause what you are experiencing much more than coil failure. Ignition switch is a very high failure item. Ignition switch failures often start as an intermittent failure.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
03-12-2011, 09:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,407
Posted By GunsOfNavarone

I can't answer for the ZR2 Blazer, but for the...

I can't answer for the ZR2 Blazer, but for the ZR2 s10 the difference is bigger springs, bigger tires,and undercarriage protection (for off road).

What you don't mention is the vehicle's history....
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
03-12-2011, 08:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,055
Posted By GunsOfNavarone

Not sure how having a spark impacts this, but the...

Not sure how having a spark impacts this, but the number 2 reason for a Blazer/S10/Bravada not starting on dying while running is the ignition switch. It gives all the same symptoms of a fuel pump...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
03-07-2011, 05:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 20,962
Posted By GunsOfNavarone

No I am not implying you got ripped off and I...

No I am not implying you got ripped off and I missed the oil gauge change in pressure.

What shops may do when replacing the LIM gasket is call you and say" this is worn,when I pulled this off it...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
03-07-2011, 05:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,903
Posted By GunsOfNavarone

Also, coolant leaking from engine, specifically...

Also, coolant leaking from engine, specifically LIM mixes with old oil and dirt and makes itself look like oil on the bottom of the engine. How has your coolant level been?
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
03-04-2011, 06:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,553
Posted By GunsOfNavarone

If the intake is weak it may not be running at...

If the intake is weak it may not be running at peak operating temperature. Replace intake, wires, plgs, distro cap and rotor, and thermostat, but you see a nice little rise in your mpg.

You bought...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
03-03-2011, 05:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,521
Posted By GunsOfNavarone

Just reverse what you did to take it out, nothing...

Just reverse what you did to take it out, nothing else has to be done.
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