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Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
03-26-2011, 10:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,242
Posted By 81Z4ME

My 95 gets to running a little rough and the ses...

My 95 gets to running a little rough and the ses light blinks about like a turn signal light and its always the same thing - the wire to the #6 cylinder spark plug is burnt up inside the boot on the...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
02-25-2011, 06:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,359
Posted By 81Z4ME

What year is your S10? My 95 had the usual...

What year is your S10? My 95 had the usual fittings that required the slotted wrenches (don't know the special name for them but they are like a box end wrench with a slot/notch cut out of them so...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
02-11-2011, 05:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,272
Posted By 81Z4ME

always install a new bushing/bearing when...

always install a new bushing/bearing when replacing the transmission (or engine).

The easiest way I've found for removing the pilot bushing from the back of the crankshaft is to get a piece of...
Forum: Lighting & Electrical
02-04-2011, 06:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 24,985
Posted By 81Z4ME

I had an 82 with a 6.2 but it was a dual batter...

I had an 82 with a 6.2 but it was a dual batter 12 volt system.

Glow plugs are important. You can check them, in the engine, but removing the wire and using an ohm meter to see if they are good...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
02-04-2011, 06:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,878
Posted By 81Z4ME

Is it a four wheel drive? If yes, do the...

Is it a four wheel drive?

If yes, do the wheels have 5 lug nuts or 6? If 5 lug nuts its an S10 Blazer. If 6 lug nuts its a K5, or Tahoe (at one time the K5's were "blazers", at some point the...
Forum: Full Size K5 (1969-1991) GMT415 (1992-1994) Tech
01-30-2011, 06:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,658
Posted By 81Z4ME

bump on a tire? I was going down I64 one...

bump on a tire?

I was going down I64 one day at speed with no issues. We slowed down as the traffic built up either going south or north on I81 at Staunton and when we got down to about 15 or 20...
Forum: Full Size K5 (1969-1991) GMT415 (1992-1994) Tech
01-28-2011, 06:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,887
Posted By 81Z4ME

I had an 82 K5 with a 6.2 and a 700r4 automatic. ...

I had an 82 K5 with a 6.2 and a 700r4 automatic. About 10 years back it cost me $850 to have the transmission rebuilt and that was a real steal for all the newer heavy duty parts the guy put in it....
Forum: Full Size K5 (1969-1991) GMT415 (1992-1994) Tech
01-25-2011, 06:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,498
Posted By 81Z4ME

If the Blazer steering column is put together...

If the Blazer steering column is put together like an 86 IROC steering wheel there are 4 bolts right below that "joint" that work loose. The take a special socket to tighten up and that's after you...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
01-22-2011, 06:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 884
Posted By 81Z4ME

The fuel pump should be in the gas tank, a real...

The fuel pump should be in the gas tank, a real pain to replace but doable in the yard if that's the only place you have to work on it.

When I had the engine replaced in my 95 a few years ago I...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-22-2011, 08:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,804
Posted By 81Z4ME

Not sure what the MM's look like on the S10's...

Not sure what the MM's look like on the S10's (ain't had to change that yet) but I changed them on my 81 Z28 because they'd deteriorated and the engine had "sunk" down so the fan was rubbing the...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-16-2011, 05:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 20,496
Posted By 81Z4ME

Whatever you do, don't let the master cylinder...

Whatever you do, don't let the master cylinder run dry and get air in the antilock brake system.

My son's friend let his Mustang's brake fluid get too low and he had to have it towed to the Ford...
Forum: Full Size K5 (1969-1991) GMT415 (1992-1994) Tech
01-06-2011, 08:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,497
Posted By 81Z4ME

Don't know if its 100% necessary or not but I...

Don't know if its 100% necessary or not but I bought a special socket that that fits a slotted nut that holds part of the assembly inside the hub. Its been years since I changed over to manual hubs...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
12-20-2010, 05:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 721
Posted By 81Z4ME

Are you having problems on the spark plug end or...

Are you having problems on the spark plug end or the distributor cap end?

I've taken the cap off before and get it up on top of the intake where I can get to it.
Forum: Full Size K5 (1969-1991) GMT415 (1992-1994) Tech
12-18-2010, 09:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,030
Posted By 81Z4ME

When we bought my son's 91 Camaro it was doing...

When we bought my son's 91 Camaro it was doing similar things. Nasty exhaust that would make your eyes water if you stood around it very long.

Bought a throttle body rebuild kit and tore it...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-15-2010, 07:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 9,748
Posted By 81Z4ME

What a pain that job is!! I noticed my 96 is...

What a pain that job is!! I noticed my 96 is different, the pipe is farther forward so the pan clears without having to remove the pipe.

I reused the donuts on mine (the 95) when I replaced the...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-14-2010, 06:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 36,342
Posted By 81Z4ME

I can't imagine being able to do this without...

I can't imagine being able to do this without cutting a really big hole.

First, you've got to either know exactly where to cut it or cut it a time or two (first hole to see how close you are and...
Forum: General Chat
12-12-2010, 02:51 PM
Replies: 358
Views: 54,159
Posted By 81Z4ME

I have two but could only vote once so I voted...

I have two but could only vote once so I voted for the black 95 LT. I also have a white 96. Both 4WD, both 4.3's both automatics.
Forum: Engine & Transmission
12-05-2010, 06:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,854
Posted By 81Z4ME

Do you really think the clutch and tranny will...

Do you really think the clutch and tranny will take that torque? Its not horsepower that rips up mechanical parts, its torque and that 6.5 turbo will have more than 2X the torque the 4.3 had.

My...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-03-2010, 04:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 712
Posted By 81Z4ME

glad you got it done. Getting the tank out...

glad you got it done.

Getting the tank out and back in is the worst part of the job, we did our 95 S10 Blazer back in the summer - in the yard.

Why don't I take my stuff to shops to be worked...
Forum: General Chat
12-02-2010, 06:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,130
Posted By 81Z4ME

My F150 had 251,000 miles on it when I...

My F150 had 251,000 miles on it when I (foolishly) traded it in last year. Ran like a top and never had the valve cover (300 six) off it.

My IROC Z28 has 185,000 miles on it and runs like a top....
Forum: Engine & Transmission
11-30-2010, 05:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,899
Posted By 81Z4ME

My 95 used to do the same thing. Tried carb...

My 95 used to do the same thing. Tried carb cleaner, tried carb cleaner and long brush (to scrub out the passage up to the egr valve), tried the GM upper cleaning foam in the can. Gave up and...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
11-28-2010, 06:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 597
Posted By 81Z4ME

1. are you sure the engine is locked up? I've...

1. are you sure the engine is locked up? I've seen a starter stay engaged/go bad and it will keep an engine from turning over

since its an automatic you can't remove the spark plugs, squirt...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
11-27-2010, 09:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 25,168
Posted By 81Z4ME

I've used one of those big c-clamp tools (meant...

I've used one of those big c-clamp tools (meant for pushing ball joints in/out of control arms on other vehicles) to push bushings/in out of control arms.

I've also used a drill to drill through...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-26-2010, 06:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,663
Posted By 81Z4ME

if the 97 is like the 95 there should be a little...

if the 97 is like the 95 there should be a little access door in the back of the glove box that you can remove. There will be 2 or 3 relays in a panel behind that access door. One is for the fuel...
Forum: Lighting & Electrical
11-25-2010, 07:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,010
Posted By 81Z4ME

If it's like my 82 K5 you can get into the...

If it's like my 82 K5 you can get into the tailgate from inside, just take that access plate off.

Mine did that once but it was a bad wire. It went up and wouldn't come down by using the key...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-25-2010, 06:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,455
Posted By 81Z4ME

There should be an O-ring between the tank and...

There should be an O-ring between the tank and the fuel pump/sending unit on the top of the tank. It can leak there - I've seen the 0-ring "expand" out of its groove (you can see it sticking out if...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
11-17-2010, 07:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,195
Posted By 81Z4ME

Have a good one.

Have a good one.
Forum: Lighting & Electrical
11-15-2010, 07:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,120
Posted By 81Z4ME

What gave me the idea was the way the heater fan...

What gave me the idea was the way the heater fan is set up to adjust speed of the fan on the older cars. Twelve volts through different size (diameter and length) coiled wires mounted in the...
Forum: Lighting & Electrical
11-14-2010, 06:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,120
Posted By 81Z4ME

brake lights on the hatch/roof

I have two S10 Blazers (95 and a 96) and both have had the brake light on the hatch go out. I was told by the shop inspecting the 95 that a replacement was available from GM for "only $134".
...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-14-2010, 08:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 9,076
Posted By 81Z4ME

My son put Advance Auto Parts brake shoes on the...

My son put Advance Auto Parts brake shoes on the rear of our 95 S Blazer. After a few weeks he heard squeeling noises and put new front pads on it. The squeeling noise didn't go away. He bought a...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-13-2010, 06:13 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,819
Posted By 81Z4ME

Seems like there's a test for a plugged/partially...

Seems like there's a test for a plugged/partially plugged catalytic converter. I don't remember all the details but it seems like you use a vacuum gauge hooked up on the intake, rev the engine up...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-12-2010, 06:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,507
Posted By 81Z4ME

My 95 Blazer is OBD2. Used my scanner a few...

My 95 Blazer is OBD2. Used my scanner a few times over the last few years.

You'll just have to check it and see.
Forum: Tires and Wheels
11-11-2010, 05:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,837
Posted By 81Z4ME

These little blazers have the same bolt pattern...

These little blazers have the same bolt pattern as chevy cars. My brother in law put the old style corvette rally wheels on his S10 (they stick way out from under the fenders though).

I've put...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-11-2010, 05:02 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,819
Posted By 81Z4ME

I can only speak for the egr issue with my 95...

I can only speak for the egr issue with my 95 Blazer. They repeat. Over and over. I lost count. First time I just popped the hard little piece of carbon out of it so it could go all the way shut....
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-10-2010, 04:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,277
Posted By 81Z4ME

I broke the bolt off in my IROC. I just replaced...

I broke the bolt off in my IROC. I just replaced the rear end since I had another disc brake rear end in the shed.

If I ever do another one I will use a propane torch to heat the bolt up a...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-08-2010, 05:52 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,819
Posted By 81Z4ME

My 95 did that every so often and it was a piece...

My 95 did that every so often and it was a piece of carbon stuck in the EGR valve but it also lit up the service engine soon light. If the EGR valve is partially open its getting too much...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-08-2010, 05:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,797
Posted By 81Z4ME

which fuel injection system do you have? The one...

which fuel injection system do you have? The one with the throttle body up front/horizontal (W motor/injection system) or right in the middle/top of the intake (Z motor/injection system)?

I've...
Forum: Detailing
11-08-2010, 05:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 995
Posted By 81Z4ME

My son just bought a 97 K2500 and the head lights...

My son just bought a 97 K2500 and the head lights were really pitted/dull. He bought the 3M kit from Auto Zone and used it and the difference was night and day. Its hard to believe how bright the...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
11-05-2010, 07:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,733
Posted By 81Z4ME

My 95 spins both tires and my 96 only spins one. ...

My 95 spins both tires and my 96 only spins one.

Never tore into them just assumed the 96 did not have a pos unit.

There's a lot of different names for how the rear end work. Some don't work...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-05-2010, 07:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,722
Posted By 81Z4ME

I always put regular bearing grease in/on the...

I always put regular bearing grease in/on the bearings before installing them. The oil will eventually dissolve and wash the grease off the bearings but I want to make sure the bearings aren't...
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