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Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
05-24-2016, 07:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 26,320
Posted By PtownBubba

Went on a fishin' trip so job got delayed,,,, got...

Went on a fishin' trip so job got delayed,,,, got pump in, cover plate w/tabs installed,, gooped up,,,, added duct tape before re-setting seats,,,,As mentioned,,,, some may call this brutal,, and it...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
05-15-2016, 09:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 26,320
Posted By PtownBubba

ok,newguy, waiting on son to deliver pump,,,,,,...

ok,newguy, waiting on son to deliver pump,,,,,, yikes, I guess I better do a good job then,,, not just goop and duct tape,,,,,more to come,,,,

you said quality parts,,,,, does quality 'always'...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
05-15-2016, 03:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 26,320
Posted By PtownBubba

Yup, not a bad way to do fuel pumps on many...

Yup, not a bad way to do fuel pumps on many vehicles. It does seem brutal at first, but in most cases the access hole is located in a hidden out of the way place, and you can patch, seal, and cover...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
05-14-2016, 06:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 26,320
Posted By PtownBubba

2000 Blazer 20 minute Fuel Pump replace

Blazer fuel pump job, drop tank ,,,naaaaah,,,,,,,,,,,, that is broken bolts, scraped knuckles, spilling gas, fighting stuck bolts and connections, and new swear words created,,,,, just cut an...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
03-26-2016, 07:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,686
Posted By PtownBubba

ok, I follow what you are saying,,, this is the...

ok, I follow what you are saying,,, this is the seal and gasket we got,,, seal # 3173. Transfer case to adapter gasket fel pro # FEL 72769, like I said, it did not look like a double seal,,, so,,...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
03-24-2016, 10:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,686
Posted By PtownBubba

So,, we got the seal and gasket...

So,, we got the seal and gasket replaced,,,,,,,,,,,, the new seal was not exactly like the old one, but it fit,,, things just did not seem all correct,,,, since the gasket, went between the transfer...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
02-28-2016, 03:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,686
Posted By PtownBubba

thanks, Rusty,, I saw a video where a guy...

thanks, Rusty,, I saw a video where a guy supported the transmixer with a block to support it while removing the cross arm the transfer case,,,, not a lot of you-tubes for a s10 Blazer transfer case...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
02-27-2016, 09:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,686
Posted By PtownBubba

ordered a 3173 seal, and the 72769 gasket, 28...

ordered a 3173 seal, and the 72769 gasket, 28 bucks or so ,,
Is there room to remove the transfer case , and leave transmixer in vehicle?
Forum: Engine & Transmission
02-27-2016, 03:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,686
Posted By PtownBubba

The Felpro gasket is easy to find,,, cannot find...

The Felpro gasket is easy to find,,, cannot find a TMS 3173 seal,,, can find a TM 3173, and a 3173,,,, but no TMS 3173,,, is the TM the same as a TMS ?

Is there a good chance a bearing is also...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
02-27-2016, 06:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,686
Posted By PtownBubba

How is this for the ultimate Rube Goldberg /...

How is this for the ultimate Rube Goldberg / Shade Tree mechanic fix,,, remove the T-case fill plug, install a hose barb-n-hose, run hose to a frame mounted radiator overflow tank,,,,,check over flow...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
02-26-2016, 09:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,686
Posted By PtownBubba

sorta' what the guys are saying newguy,,,,, seems...

sorta' what the guys are saying newguy,,,,, seems bizarre that engine vacuum could suck up fluid,,,,,but only if transfer case is too full,,,,, ????? almost easier to disable transfer case vacuum,,,...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
02-26-2016, 05:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,686
Posted By PtownBubba

sooooooooooo, can't blow off the transfer case...

sooooooooooo, can't blow off the transfer case seal,,,, ugh,,,,, my brain is wondering how too much oil in the transfer case gets into the engine vacuum system,, I get it, if that 3 port switch...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
02-26-2016, 07:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,686
Posted By PtownBubba

I guess my question is,,,, what is the harm of...

I guess my question is,,,, what is the harm of too much fluid in the transfer case,,,,,, ok,, oil is leaking out somewhere, but if that maybe is just coming out of the vent,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, so a...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
02-25-2016, 03:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,686
Posted By PtownBubba

Update: The transfer case was over-full a quart...

Update: The transfer case was over-full a quart of oil came out of fill hole, then another quart when I removed drain plug. Refilled with about a quart, until it came back out of fill hole. So,, the...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
02-24-2016, 05:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,686
Posted By PtownBubba

I replaced that Vac switch on the trans/ transfer...

I replaced that Vac switch on the trans/ transfer case last year,,, just a week ago, I replace the actuator under battery,,,, the old switch was letting oil sneak out, and finally killed the...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
02-24-2016, 04:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,686
Posted By PtownBubba

Underside of chassis covered with Tr. oil

The under belly of a 2000 4x4 Blazer is wet with Trans. oil. The level is ok on dipstick, so maybe it just started,,, or has just shown up. The plastic cover shields on the left side catch the the...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
02-24-2016, 04:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,487
Posted By PtownBubba

New gears,, seems ok,,,,, now other issues,,,,...

New gears,, seems ok,,,,, now other issues,,,, will re post in different string,,, thanks all for the help
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
02-03-2016, 03:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,487
Posted By PtownBubba

28 Spline axle,,, 10 bolt Diff. [ 10 cover bolts...

28 Spline axle,,, 10 bolt Diff. [ 10 cover bolts ] ,,,
looks like to me,,,,,,like Grandpa used to say,,,, maybe there ain't nuthin' wrong,,,,,, but somethin' ain't right,,,,,,,,,,

my grandson...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
02-01-2016, 11:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,487
Posted By PtownBubba

Wow you guys are great here,,,, thanks for the...

Wow you guys are great here,,,, thanks for the info,,,,, I am thinking I will bring Blaz. in shop and tear it down,,, to make sure on specs. I had a problem with a Dorman Kit with the front...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
02-01-2016, 05:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,487
Posted By PtownBubba

2000 Blazer LS 4wd 4.3L: We took the...

2000 Blazer LS 4wd 4.3L:

We took the differential cover of the rear end,, spider gears are bad, so when replacing the spider set, there are several options,,,,according to the tag in glove box, it...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
01-31-2016, 09:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,487
Posted By PtownBubba

thanks for the info,,,,,,,, did not really want...

thanks for the info,,,,,,,, did not really want to hear that about the: front only should work,,,,,,,,,,,,ugh,,,,,, but then again,, that is part 2,,,,,, will see what part 1 entails,,,,, thanks...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
01-31-2016, 07:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,487
Posted By PtownBubba

yes I get that,,,, but if front drive shaft...

yes I get that,,,, but if front drive shaft spins,,,, when in 4wd,, and in Drive, motor running,,, and blazer does not move,,, isn't that the same test ???

the front drive is really part 2,,,,...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
01-31-2016, 01:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,487
Posted By PtownBubba

well,, when it was along the road, he put trans...

well,, when it was along the road, he put trans in drive,,, 4H, both driveshafts would spin,,,, I just thought there was something that would not allow the Blazer to move, without rear power, since...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
01-31-2016, 09:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,487
Posted By PtownBubba

ok, then with no rear drive train , the front...

ok, then with no rear drive train , the front drive should pull the vehicle,,,,, ?

I just rebuilt the front end a year ago,,,, that engaging gear in the differential was worn off, plus changed the...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
01-30-2016, 10:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,487
Posted By PtownBubba

2K Blazer rear differential

My sons 2000 Blazer, 4wd took a dump,,,, will not move. Drive shaft spins,, but a nasty clunking in rear differential. so broken axle [s] or gears are tore up,, will know Monday when we pull pumpkin...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
03-29-2015, 05:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 679
Posted By PtownBubba

oops,,, I guess I posted this in the wrong...

oops,,, I guess I posted this in the wrong place,,,,, had my son's Blazer on my mind,,, sorry,,,,
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
03-29-2015, 11:41 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 679
Posted By PtownBubba

EGR Valve 95 Safari 4.3

I am thinking my EGR valve could need to be cleaned / replaced, GMC Safari w/4.3 engine. It seems to be a little slow to start,,, have to crank it a little longer than in the past,,, after it...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
02-23-2015, 04:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 15,838
Posted By PtownBubba

I got this note from Dorman. I have already...

I got this note from Dorman. I have already returned the kit, and got a gear from the Chevy Shop. It appears I was just un-lucky with the kit I got,,, Dorman was aware of a tight gear kit,,, just not...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
02-19-2015, 11:50 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 15,838
Posted By PtownBubba

Called nearby Chevy Shop,,,,,,,,,, ordered...

Called nearby Chevy Shop,,,,,,,,,, ordered gear,,,, 102$ for just the gear, but that is all I really needed ,,,, kit was 60$,,, but worthless since it will not fit,,, so it is going back. Still...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
02-18-2015, 02:10 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 15,838
Posted By PtownBubba

First let me say Thank you for all the help...

First let me say Thank you for all the help here,,,,,,,I was getting pretty down in the dumps,,,,, I have the axle assembly removed again , and will take a break,,, and do a parts search...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
02-18-2015, 12:50 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 15,838
Posted By PtownBubba

Am I crazy or what,,,, I thought the Blazer was a...

Am I crazy or what,,,, I thought the Blazer was a common, popular vehicle,,, easy to get parts for,,,,,, even NAPA live chat offers no info,,,, NAPA not-so-know HOW:

...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
02-18-2015, 12:37 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 15,838
Posted By PtownBubba

yup,,, need to take shaft along with,,, but it...

yup,,, need to take shaft along with,,, but it seems NAPA does not have this on the shelf,,, so it will be a special order,,,,, ugh,,,,,,,,,,,,, add to that, NAPA also used the Dorman...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
02-18-2015, 11:55 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 15,838
Posted By PtownBubba

Well that sucks Part 2,,, at least I could get a...

Well that sucks Part 2,,, at least I could get a live that with Dorman,,,, looks like I am screwed with the Dorman kit.

Greg R.:...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
02-18-2015, 11:16 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 15,838
Posted By PtownBubba

Well, that sucks,,,,,,,,,,,, I just got it back...

Well, that sucks,,,,,,,,,,,, I just got it back together,,, I guess I will have to do a; 'do-over',, and get a different gear,,,,,, from a Chevy Store, or Napa,,,,,,,,,,,,, I asked a mechanic here...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
02-17-2015, 01:38 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 15,838
Posted By PtownBubba

jbro,,,, are you certain it is going into 4w...

jbro,,,, are you certain it is going into 4w low,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, or is it possible it is just 2w low,,,
if you front axle is not engaging,,, the transmission / transfer case may go into low and...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
02-16-2015, 07:01 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 15,838
Posted By PtownBubba

ok,,thanks, I will look and see if a spacer is...

ok,,thanks, I will look and see if a spacer is inside the differential ,,,,, still sorta' mysterious,, as two come in the kit ?
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
02-14-2015, 04:24 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 15,838
Posted By PtownBubba

My Son's 2K S10 Blazer also had the clicking...

My Son's 2K S10 Blazer also had the clicking front axle.
The axle gear is stripped. I guess this happens quite often with this model. The Vacuum valve on transfer case was also leaking, and I...
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