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Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
02-05-2011, 08:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 717
Posted By vaportrail

I had cleaned the connections at the battery,...

I had cleaned the connections at the battery, even with the old one and put di-electric grease. Don't see any corrosion and connections were tight. Also, something definitely drains it while it is...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
02-05-2011, 07:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 717
Posted By vaportrail

Ignition Switch Question??

I have an issue that I suspect might be ignition switch related, but as I read through many threads I am not as sure. Looking for some other thoughts/suggestions before I run out and purchase a new...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
04-04-2010, 04:45 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 947
Posted By vaportrail

Misfire Returns P300

I had a misfire problem last at idle last fall that I was able to work my way through and thought I eliminated. The truck never idled perfectly, but with 160K on it, I didn't expect it to, just...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
01-15-2010, 05:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 732
Posted By vaportrail

I had the same problem with vacuum always...

I had the same problem with vacuum always present. Mine was a bad switch however. Ball was stuck. I woudl suggest that before you replace the encoder motor, you pull the switch off the transfer...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-11-2010, 09:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,185
Posted By vaportrail

Some Success - Switch was Bad

Was able to get the switch out w/o pulling the driveshaft. Very tight fit, but accessable.

Confirmed that switch was faulty. Ball pushed inand stuck. Routing Vacuum to actuator all the time.
...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
01-09-2010, 07:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 844
Posted By vaportrail

OK Thanks. Will give it a go tomorrow.

OK Thanks. Will give it a go tomorrow.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-09-2010, 06:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,073
Posted By vaportrail

Take a look at this and is it item number 20? If...

Take a look at this and is it item number 20? If it is, that is called a PCV Cover. If I recall from the work I did last year on my intake manifold, that part gets retained by being rotated into a...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-09-2010, 06:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,073
Posted By vaportrail

Do you have a picture? The PCV valve plugs into...

Do you have a picture? The PCV valve plugs into the valve cover and as best I can remember, there is no retainer. There is a seal in the valve cover and the PCV valve pushes into that seal.
...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
01-09-2010, 05:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 844
Posted By vaportrail

Vacuum Switch Replace - How To

Does anyone know if the only way to get to the vacuum switch on a 1997 LT (3 switch - 2HI, 4HI, 4LO) is to drop the front prop shaft?

I see no other path to get to it. I can't really even reach...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-09-2010, 02:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,185
Posted By vaportrail

Thanks. Great resource. In 97 the axle doesn't...

Thanks. Great resource. In 97 the axle doesn't have the flange, so I'm not sure that I'll be able to get the axle all the way out w/o removing the steering knuckle, but this gives me the info that I...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-09-2010, 12:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,185
Posted By vaportrail

Thanks. Got the cable out. Problem appears to be...

Thanks. Got the cable out. Problem appears to be internal to the front axle. The shift fork (I believe that is what the cable is attached to does not move axially, either in or out. Maybe this...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-09-2010, 10:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,185
Posted By vaportrail

Thanks. Been looking around the front axle was...

Thanks. Been looking around the front axle was trying to see how to actually go in and see if the cable is pulling inside the front axle but I can't figure out what to take apart. I see the 3 bolts...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-09-2010, 09:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,185
Posted By vaportrail

4x4 Vacuum reservoir - New info

New info. Actuator is always pulling on the cable. Even in 2Hi. If I pull the vacuum hose off the actuator the cable moves back.

I also didn't mention that the 2Hi light never goes on. I...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-07-2010, 09:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,185
Posted By vaportrail

Vacuum Reservoir and 4X4

I have a 1997 Blazer LT. 4WD. Having problems with 4X4. Read many posts and believe I have Isolated the issue to the front axle not engaging, and founf some issues with the vacuum. The handy post...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-21-2009, 05:38 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 23,696
Posted By vaportrail

Thanks for the hint. A bit of an update since my...

Thanks for the hint. A bit of an update since my last post. I ended up putting a new cap and rotor on from Napa as well as swapping out plugs again (Delco) and it is running much better. I am...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-12-2009, 04:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,949
Posted By vaportrail

Yes there is a ring that holds the tripot joint/...

Yes there is a ring that holds the tripot joint/ shaft into the differential gear. The ring should compress against a chamfer that is in the side gear of the differential. It will require some...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-11-2009, 09:29 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 23,696
Posted By vaportrail

Question Update: Trying to summarize the situation I...

Update:

Trying to summarize the situation I have. This thread has gotten confusing.

Have a misfire at idle, predominantly cylinder #5, although others will misfire as well. Even the even bank...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-10-2009, 09:50 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 23,696
Posted By vaportrail

Unhappy Update: New MFI Spider - No Change

Just finished swapping out the Spider with a new MFI conversion. Although it tends to accelerate smoother, still missing like crazy at idle. For the most part, only on clyinder #5. Will set a P035...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-09-2009, 06:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,080
Posted By vaportrail

Tighten (Lower manifold) Tighten the bolts on...

Tighten (Lower manifold)
Tighten the bolts on the first pass in sequence (1-8) to 3 N·m (27 lb in).
Tighten the bolts on the second pass in sequence (1-8) to 12 N·m (106 lb in).
Tighten the bolts...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-09-2009, 07:38 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 23,696
Posted By vaportrail

After lapping the valves, came up to about 160...

After lapping the valves, came up to about 160 psi. Was as low as 90 psi. Still not quite as high as bank 2.

Spider does not seem to be leaking. I had pulled out the individual injector and...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-08-2009, 05:43 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 23,696
Posted By vaportrail

Yes, 1.5 mm is equal to 0.060 in. Sorry I was...

Yes, 1.5 mm is equal to 0.060 in. Sorry I was mixing English and Metric in my last response. I have not been able to find a spec for the rotational lash. In terms of a wire in teh glove box, I am...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
09-08-2009, 05:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 45,965
Posted By vaportrail

Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (88 lb in). I know on...

Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (88 lb in). I know on my 1997 which has a different manifild, they have 2 passes. 1st pass at 44 in-lbf and second pass at 88 in-lbf. Remember these are in - lbf., so it...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-08-2009, 02:29 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 23,696
Posted By vaportrail

Rotational play (Lash is around 1/32 to 1/16). ...

Rotational play (Lash is around 1/32 to 1/16). The vertical play in the rotor is approximately 1.5 mm). I also get pretty consistent timing readings at idle of around 19-21 degrees.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-08-2009, 07:54 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 23,696
Posted By vaportrail

This is the data that I had from just prior to...

This is the data that I had from just prior to pulling the head. I have not reconfirmed the readings. Never really figured out if this was sufficient or not.
...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-07-2009, 05:28 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 23,696
Posted By vaportrail

No. Original Poppet valves as far as I know...

No. Original Poppet valves as far as I know (160k miles). Was planning on it, then saw low compression and took care of that with some valve lapping.

Originally was trying to sort out whether it...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-07-2009, 05:01 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 23,696
Posted By vaportrail

Latest update: Pulled the bank 1 cylinder...

Latest update:

Pulled the bank 1 cylinder head. No major problems noted, however lapped all of the valve seats. Cylinder 5 was the worse. Could see on the exhaust valve that 5 was not running...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-02-2009, 05:56 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 23,696
Posted By vaportrail

Thanks for the tip. I was able to consistently...

Thanks for the tip. I was able to consistently get a sound of air coming out of the throttle body. I was careful to try and stay at TDC. I also took the valve cover off but did not see anything...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-01-2009, 04:54 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 23,696
Posted By vaportrail

Didn't realize the edit of my last post would not...

Didn't realize the edit of my last post would not move it in teh Que.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
08-30-2009, 09:41 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 23,696
Posted By vaportrail

Thanks for all the help so far. I couldn't locate...

Thanks for all the help so far. I couldn't locate a leak down tester today. Will try to find one tomorrow. I did however give the sea foam a shot and interesting enough, after I ran it, cylinders 1...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
08-30-2009, 12:39 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 23,696
Posted By vaportrail

Thanks. I'll check out auto zone. Used them for...

Thanks. I'll check out auto zone. Used them for some other tool loans in the past. I did recently change the intake manifold gaket which was in terrible shape. I am concerned maybe I did something...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
08-30-2009, 10:02 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 23,696
Posted By vaportrail

Thanks for the suggestions. Here is some updated...

Thanks for the suggestions. Here is some updated info and also some history of the vehicle as best I know.

Vehicle was from a relative that had been sitting for over a year after having Radiator...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
08-29-2009, 05:09 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 23,696
Posted By vaportrail

Help!! Misfire cyl's 1,3,5 P0300

Continuing to battle a Misfire problem 97 Blazer LT 160k Miles.

Only happens at idle. In Parkor neutral, or even drive (slight stall torque) at 1000 rpm or so, misfire disappears. Watching on a...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
08-25-2009, 09:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 873
Posted By vaportrail

Misses primarily at idle. Once I get some load...

Misses primarily at idle. Once I get some load on the engine it clears up significantly. I can watch the TECH2 while I am driving and if I clear the screen once I am moving 30 mph or so, and...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
08-25-2009, 09:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 873
Posted By vaportrail

Any thoughts on this one. I'm still stumped?...

Any thoughts on this one. I'm still stumped? Trying to prep for the weekend work.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
08-23-2009, 07:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 873
Posted By vaportrail

Fuel Pressure reading clarification

1997 Blazer with 160K miles. Misfires at idle terribly. Swapped out all electrical (Coil, Cap, Rotor, Plugs, Wires) except for the Ignition Module. Distributor gear looks good (Had it out for an...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
08-16-2009, 06:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,571
Posted By vaportrail

I wasn't real sure how to clean it, so I didn't...

I wasn't real sure how to clean it, so I didn't use compressed air. Just cleaned out as much carbon as I could with a brush and Q-tips. I'll tajke it back off and do a better job. When I replaced...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
08-16-2009, 03:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,571
Posted By vaportrail

Took off the EGR valve. Some carbon deposits,...

Took off the EGR valve. Some carbon deposits, but not too bad. Cleaned out as best I could. Valve move easily. No friction. Swapped out the coil as well. No difference in operation. Have not...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
08-16-2009, 01:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,571
Posted By vaportrail

Thanks. Haven't checked compression yet, but...

Thanks. Haven't checked compression yet, but will do that. Tried swapping wires and plugs. Initially ran a bit better code was actually gone for a few minutes. Maybe didn't get warm enough to run...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
08-16-2009, 09:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,571
Posted By vaportrail

Rough Idle Misfire P0300/P0305 -1997

Just picked up a 1997 Blazer LT for my son's first car. 160K miles. Drove into onto a flat bed for transport as it had a significant coolant leak. After traveling through a rain storm, when we went...
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