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Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-03-2014, 07:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,069
Posted By phxjosh

I decide I am going to take a loss on this one...

I decide I am going to take a loss on this one and throw it up on Craigslist today and look for another blazer. This time maybe I can find a nice 4wd 4door the 2dr was a little tight in the back.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-02-2014, 09:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,069
Posted By phxjosh

Thanks for your help I appreciate it. I am going...

Thanks for your help I appreciate it. I am going to have a mechanic take a look and go from there.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-02-2014, 07:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,069
Posted By phxjosh

Well that is sad news to hear but now I just...

Well that is sad news to hear but now I just gotta consider my options. I am figuring this is going to be an expensive repair that I cannot afford, especaially after just doing the fuel pump not long...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-02-2014, 06:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,069
Posted By phxjosh

Can I start it again to check the oil pressure...

Can I start it again to check the oil pressure without causing any damage? Could that leak in the oil cooler line be related?

I am not all that knowledgeable when it comes to cars, what is a spun...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-02-2014, 05:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,069
Posted By phxjosh

Here is the video, I got under the truck and...

Here is the video, I got under the truck and heard the noise coming from the balancer and it was wobbling around a bit. How do I now determine if the crankshaft is bent or if it's just the balancer?...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-02-2014, 03:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,069
Posted By phxjosh

Uploading a new video now, should be up soon once...

Uploading a new video now, should be up soon once YouTube decided to approve it and then I will post. Thanks again for all your help and sorry for the delayed response I had some issues on NYE and...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-31-2013, 07:10 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 74,339
Posted By phxjosh

I flushed with dex-cool and lost heat, how do I...

I flushed with dex-cool and lost heat, how do I flush the heater core?
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-30-2013, 09:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,069
Posted By phxjosh

Hopefully its something I can fix that is not a...

Hopefully its something I can fix that is not a sound I have ever heard before. I will do anothe video first thing after work tomorrow thanks for your help
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-30-2013, 05:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,069
Posted By phxjosh

Sorry for the delay I have been working overtime...

Sorry for the delay I have been working overtime and didn't get a chance to look at my truck until today. I took this video (below) to help illustrate what is going on.

I checked the pulleys they...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-26-2013, 11:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,069
Posted By phxjosh

Thank you for the reply, I will check it all out...

Thank you for the reply, I will check it all out as soon as I get home from work today.

What one is the harmonic balancer?
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-26-2013, 07:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,069
Posted By phxjosh

Loss of Power - Hard Shifting - Loose Pulley?

After leaving my in-laws house on Tuesday I was trying to get on the freeway, I was accelerating to speed and when I hit 55 I heard a clank and my speedometer stopped moving but my rmps were going...
Forum: Lighting & Electrical
12-01-2013, 03:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,528
Posted By phxjosh

So I was messing with the hazzard switch and...

So I was messing with the hazzard switch and found if I held the switch half way down it would allow me to use my brake lights again so its just rigged up with a screw holding it in place. Wired the...
Forum: Lighting & Electrical
12-01-2013, 10:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,528
Posted By phxjosh

How do I check if the multi switch is done? The...

How do I check if the multi switch is done? The blinkers and horn work fine, it's just a lack of brake lights. The button for the hazzards is gone, there is something wedged down in there keeping it...
Forum: Lighting & Electrical
11-30-2013, 11:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,528
Posted By phxjosh

After a few hours of researching on the forums...

After a few hours of researching on the forums and various websites I now remember when I first bought my blazer earlier this year there was a piece of metal shoved down as a makeshift hazzard switch...
Forum: Lighting & Electrical
11-30-2013, 03:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,528
Posted By phxjosh

I checked and redid the ground wires with no...

I checked and redid the ground wires with no luck.I ended up pulling the harness of the truck entirwrly and sti have the issue. I think I either shorted something out or my brake switch could be bad....
Forum: Lighting & Electrical
11-30-2013, 12:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,528
Posted By phxjosh

Strange Electrical Issues After Adding Wiring Harness for Trailer - Please Help!

I just finished wiring up a harness for my trailer using the factory wiring on the blazer and a brand new wiring harness. Now that its hooked up I have no brake lights on the truck and a variety of...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-22-2013, 10:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 55,193
Posted By phxjosh

Will I need to set the gap or do they come at...

Will I need to set the gap or do they come at 0.60" already? AutoZone shows 0.689" on the specs.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-21-2013, 02:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 55,193
Posted By phxjosh

AC Delco Spark Plugs for 4.3L - Iridium vs. Double Platinum?

Stocking up on supplies for a tune-up and I keep seeing on here that AC Delco are the best spark plugs to use on the 4.3L but which kind, the Iridium spark plugs or the Double Platinum spark plugs,...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-21-2013, 09:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,763
Posted By phxjosh

Thanks for the replies, I am going to grab my...

Thanks for the replies, I am going to grab my test light and get my harness wired up so I can pull a trailer. Thanks!
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-20-2013, 12:40 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,403
Posted By phxjosh

Waiting for AutoZone to get their tool returned,...

Waiting for AutoZone to get their tool returned, should be sometime this week.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-20-2013, 12:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,763
Posted By phxjosh

Random Wires by Rear Bumper - Wiring Harness for Trailer?

I found a group of wires wrapped up in black electrical tape hanging down behind my gas tank under my rear bumper, are these for when I need to wire up a harness to pull a trailer? Looks like it was...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-19-2013, 09:09 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,403
Posted By phxjosh

Thanks for the reply I will see if I can get one...

Thanks for the reply I will see if I can get one from my autozone or other part stores. I will report back once I have everything.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-18-2013, 10:19 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,403
Posted By phxjosh

I had my mechanic pull the cat and he said it...

I had my mechanic pull the cat and he said it looks fine, it looks like something else was rattling when I hit the cat possibly a loose hanger or something?

My exhaust smells a little rich, and I...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-14-2013, 09:38 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,403
Posted By phxjosh

Does the cat relate to the sputtering issue I...

Does the cat relate to the sputtering issue I have been having as well? I wasn't sure if they could be realted, I figured it could be possible it's screwing with the air sensors which is telling my...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-13-2013, 02:47 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,403
Posted By phxjosh

My cat is rattling around, it sounds like little...

My cat is rattling around, it sounds like little pieces are broken are rattling around in there, I think that's most likely the issue here?
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-13-2013, 09:09 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,403
Posted By phxjosh

Checked the codes last night and I have the...

Checked the codes last night and I have the common P0420, should I follow the steps in the "P0420 Explained" thread first?

Thanks for the info about the fuel pump I kept seeing it on here when I...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-12-2013, 02:10 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,403
Posted By phxjosh

Sorry to bring this thread back from the dead but...

Sorry to bring this thread back from the dead but I am having another issue related to my initial problem that was posted in this thread.

So I have been driving on the new fuel pump for about a...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-07-2013, 12:41 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,594
Posted By phxjosh

My old thermostat would open at 195 so it never...

My old thermostat would open at 195 so it never went over 210 until these problems started, I think this thermostat has a higher temp.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-07-2013, 09:05 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,594
Posted By phxjosh

I pulled the t-stat last night and it was shut...

I pulled the t-stat last night and it was shut when I pulled it, I dropped it in boiling water and it would not open, so I think I had bad luck on this last parts run because the radiator cap I...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-06-2013, 03:17 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,594
Posted By phxjosh

I think this may be the way to go for a few days,...

I think this may be the way to go for a few days, I will report back.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-06-2013, 09:27 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,594
Posted By phxjosh

I always noticed at first startup the fan is...

I always noticed at first startup the fan is really loud and I can feel the airflow under the car, that makes a lot of sense.

After letting it sit all night I could not spin the fan much by hand,...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-05-2013, 02:14 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,594
Posted By phxjosh

Drove home from work, ran at 210 the entire way....

Drove home from work, ran at 210 the entire way. This truck is possessed!
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-05-2013, 09:10 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,594
Posted By phxjosh

There is a small pinhole on the water outlet, it...

There is a small pinhole on the water outlet, it shoots coolant about 20ft and is making a huge mess all over my motor now. I will stop at orielys after work today and get that part.

How do I...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-04-2013, 07:23 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,594
Posted By phxjosh

Sorry for the delay I finally got around to...

Sorry for the delay I finally got around to working on the blazer again after a week of running normal temps I overheated again today, it went to about 3/4 of the way to hot this time around.

Now...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
10-30-2013, 10:05 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,594
Posted By phxjosh

Thanks for the tips I am going to pull it out...

Thanks for the tips I am going to pull it out today after work and flush it out again. I will check first to see if it feels cool at the lower half.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
10-30-2013, 10:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 25,160
Posted By phxjosh

I didn't realize they were so cheap, I am heading...

I didn't realize they were so cheap, I am heading to walmart later this morning to grab one.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
10-29-2013, 04:00 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,594
Posted By phxjosh

I can feel water flowing through each of the...

I can feel water flowing through each of the hoses, including the lower hoses. When I pulled all the hoses off I could put the hose into them and it flowed straight through.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
10-29-2013, 03:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 25,160
Posted By phxjosh

I use shrink tubes for wiring usually I don't...

I use shrink tubes for wiring usually I don't like the slice lock either. Thanks for the instructions.

I don't have a test light, do you know what color wires are what? And my harness kit colors...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
10-29-2013, 03:35 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,594
Posted By phxjosh

Alright time for an update, I "burped" the...

Alright time for an update, I "burped" the radiator, but I am not sure if I did this right, the water level would go down for a few seconds then come back up, it went through this cycle about every...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
10-27-2013, 06:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,992
Posted By phxjosh

AutoZone wanted $20 for each strut does anyone...

AutoZone wanted $20 for each strut does anyone know where I can find cheaper ones? Mine don't work.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
10-27-2013, 06:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 25,160
Posted By phxjosh

Wiring Diagram for Trailer Wiring Harness?

I bought one of those kits to hook up a wiring harness for my truck so I can have working brake lights on my trailer, are there any guides or diagrams for wiring these up? I assume I just tap into...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
10-23-2013, 10:28 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,594
Posted By phxjosh

For my truck it seems like the opposite is...

For my truck it seems like the opposite is happening, after the engine cools it dumps a bunch of coolant into the overflow which boils over and comes out the top hose that drops down out the bottom...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
10-22-2013, 10:07 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,594
Posted By phxjosh

My coolant tank says min and max, if I put...

My coolant tank says min and max, if I put anything in there at all it overflows after shutoff. If I check the radiator it's still full though, I think it's an issue with the overflow tank not...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
10-21-2013, 03:19 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,594
Posted By phxjosh

I am starting to think I may have fixed the issue...

I am starting to think I may have fixed the issue and just overfilled it, I am running at 195 now most of the time versus always running at 210, even when towing. I have not lost ANY coolant/water...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
10-18-2013, 04:13 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,594
Posted By phxjosh

So after replacing the radiator cap, thermostat,...

So after replacing the radiator cap, thermostat, and flushing everything out I am still having the same issue, about 5 mins after I got to work today I looked out my office window and saw a puddle...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
10-16-2013, 04:19 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,594
Posted By phxjosh

Thanks, I might as well replace that too since...

Thanks, I might as well replace that too since they're cheap.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
10-16-2013, 04:18 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,594
Posted By phxjosh

I am going to flush the coolant today and see if...

I am going to flush the coolant today and see if that helps, I am thinking it might just be clogged. I notice when I run the A/C or any fans now it automatically goes up to 210 dead center on my...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
10-16-2013, 12:32 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,594
Posted By phxjosh

I checked my coolant and it's a little brown,...

I checked my coolant and it's a little brown, sort of rusty but I think the guy who owned it before me was running straight water. Should I flush the coolant system out with water?
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
10-16-2013, 10:57 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,594
Posted By phxjosh

Coolant Overflow After Shutoff?

Over the last few days I have been losing a good chunk of my coolant every time I drive my truck. After I shut the truck off I can hear the coolant boiling up in my overflow and it dumps out the hose...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
10-04-2013, 10:41 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,403
Posted By phxjosh

Well that was the new price from Napa, I ended up...

Well that was the new price from Napa, I ended up fixing it last night though it was just a matter of having the little metal pieces touch the right way so I could get brake lights and blinkers.

I...
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