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Forum: General Chat
07-02-2013, 08:55 PM
Replies: 420
Views: 82,159
Posted By rpeastep

2000 2wd that my other half drives, mixed road...

2000 2wd that my other half drives, mixed road and town and averages at least 20 mpg. On the road and it will do around 23 mpg. And with 190,000 miles and all things factory, too.

1997 4wd...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-04-2013, 06:06 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 51,616
Posted By rpeastep

I have never bought a Gator belt but I have found...

I have never bought a Gator belt but I have found the high quality belts much less likely to squeak, but if they do, I have sprayed AmorAll on the belt while running and usually after a few...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
10-21-2012, 02:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,077
Posted By rpeastep

I had to replace one probably 8 years ago. Got a...

I had to replace one probably 8 years ago. Got a piece of replacement hose from NAPA that was gasoline resistant, probably a foot long. Don't remember what it was suppose to fit but I cut a piece...
Forum: General Chat
05-07-2012, 08:07 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,319
Posted By rpeastep

I have one of each. 97 4WD 4dr with tailgate and...

I have one of each. 97 4WD 4dr with tailgate and 2000 2WD 4 dr with lift. I much prefer the tailgate.
Forum: Engine & Transmission
03-20-2012, 09:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 10,551
Posted By rpeastep

I am having the same problem on a 97 4wd. When I...

I am having the same problem on a 97 4wd. When I research the P1860 code it says that it is caused by a DTC P0560 which is defined as being that the PCM detects either a low voltage or high voltage...
Forum: General Chat
03-11-2012, 01:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,042
Posted By rpeastep

I discovered mine by accident unloading...

I discovered mine by accident unloading groceries. It was in a one car garage and I discovered it the next morning with a dead battery and since you can't even get them out of gear without power,...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-11-2012, 07:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,474
Posted By rpeastep

As I recall the plastic retainers are the same...

As I recall the plastic retainers are the same but I am not positive. I didn't look at mine that closely. There is an o-ring inside that is held in by a sort of "washer looking" retainer. My...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-07-2012, 08:32 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 31,477
Posted By rpeastep

I don't know if anyone could ever really explain...

I don't know if anyone could ever really explain how to do some of those where it would make sense, especially the first one. Absolutely the most difficult thing I have ever tried to do. One would...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-06-2012, 09:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 19,796
Posted By rpeastep

Not to argue the point, but I replaced the pump...

Not to argue the point, but I replaced the pump in my '97 at around around 100,000 with an Airtex and I just replaced it in October at 201,000. Put another Airtex in it based on that. I guess I'll...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
12-21-2011, 01:40 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,850
Posted By rpeastep

Yeah, that is a very strange one. Save a lot of...

Yeah, that is a very strange one. Save a lot of money on oil. Probably cost more to weld it up than it would have had they just retapped it or bought an oversized repair plug. I remember seeing...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
12-21-2011, 01:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,034
Posted By rpeastep

I have had the nut holding the bracket on the...

I have had the nut holding the bracket on the transmission come loose and cause the same sort of problem, or at least sounds like what you are having. Might check that to make sure it is on...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
12-21-2011, 01:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 12,173
Posted By rpeastep

I kinked one of mine back in October putting in a...

I kinked one of mine back in October putting in a new pump in my '97 4wd but it seemed to straighten itself out when I reconnected it and it works ok so far. One thing about it is you can replace it...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-16-2011, 12:23 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 51,616
Posted By rpeastep

For the most part it is the quality of the belt. ...

For the most part it is the quality of the belt. But if you don't want to replace the belt if it isn't worn out, just spray with some ArmorAll. I've had this problem on at least 3 GM vehicles and...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-15-2011, 11:28 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 32,452
Posted By rpeastep

I can't tell you how many skinned knuckles I got...

I can't tell you how many skinned knuckles I got before I discovered that little spring squeezer tool for the door hinges. That is a job that needs not be put off though. I left mine too long once...
Forum: General Chat
12-15-2011, 07:35 PM
Replies: 420
Views: 82,159
Posted By rpeastep

I don't drive mine much, it is just the standby...

I don't drive mine much, it is just the standby in case something else breaks and I need a ride. I checked on the last tank and getting almost 20 mpg. That is mostly short trips and max of 55 to 60...
Forum: General Chat
12-12-2011, 11:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,002
Posted By rpeastep

Go to ohsofly's garage and get the stray cats. ...

Go to ohsofly's garage and get the stray cats. You will have no more chipmunks.
Forum: General Chat
12-12-2011, 11:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,262
Posted By rpeastep

I have one made of black plastic pipe with...

I have one made of black plastic pipe with fittings and screws to hold it together. Bought it at yard sale to use for cucumber trellis-too old for soccer or hockey. Comes apart real easily for...
Forum: General Chat
12-12-2011, 09:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,050
Posted By rpeastep

Just one thing to be aware of that I found out...

Just one thing to be aware of that I found out from past expeience. Mine was a '97 4wd and I had rear axle replaced. Had it done and they had to go through 3 to get one that was correct. First two...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-10-2011, 11:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 909
Posted By rpeastep

It is hidden waaaay up in the dash. The hoses...

It is hidden waaaay up in the dash. The hoses you need to check are entering the firewall side by side about in the middle of the firewall, above and maybe a little to the left(facing the front of...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-10-2011, 11:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,474
Posted By rpeastep

Smile Not sure if you are aware but the ground for the...

Not sure if you are aware but the ground for the pump power is the solid black wire if you are concerned that there is not properly grounded. Also when checking the voltage at the connector, there...
Forum: General Chat
12-09-2011, 10:53 PM
Replies: 358
Views: 54,160
Posted By rpeastep

One white and one burgundy.

One white and one burgundy.
Forum: General Chat
12-09-2011, 10:43 PM
Replies: 259
Views: 74,303
Posted By rpeastep

Just out of curiousity, why not auto transmission...

Just out of curiousity, why not auto transmission flush over 50,000 miles?
Forum: The Lounge
11-17-2011, 05:55 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,383
Posted By rpeastep

Smile I would have no problem with a 1000 mile trip on...

I would have no problem with a 1000 mile trip on either my '97 4wd or 2000 2wd. Have had the '97 since it had 20,000 miles on it in '97. Just put in 2nd after market fuel pump and put GM factory...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
10-30-2011, 12:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,828
Posted By rpeastep

You can pull the transmission without...

You can pull the transmission without disconnecting the torque converter from the flywheel. Then you can pull the engine with the torque converter still on the flywheel or you should be able to...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
10-29-2011, 03:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,220
Posted By rpeastep

I had similar sounding problem with my 97. No...

I had similar sounding problem with my 97. No fire sometimes and then would fire and run ok and then just shut off. Had a mechanic check it out and he traced it to some sort of module/switch(don't...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
10-29-2011, 03:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 561
Posted By rpeastep

I had same problem on both of my Jimmies. Check...

I had same problem on both of my Jimmies. Check the lights on the sunvisor mirrors. Mine stayed on when the covers were closed and you couldn't tell the light was still on. Just disconnect them. ...
Forum: General Chat
10-29-2011, 02:28 PM
Replies: 259
Views: 74,303
Posted By rpeastep

97 4 WD with 201,000. GM factory rebuilt...

97 4 WD with 201,000. GM factory rebuilt transmission at 115,000 and just put in 2nd replacement fuel pump but I use the non OEM and got 75,000 or so out of it so not too bad. I do all the labor...
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