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Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
03-21-2011, 09:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,443
Posted By m5james

This is James. Ive tested the actuation of EGR...

This is James. Ive tested the actuation of EGR valve by pressing it w/ a long screw driver at idle and it'd stumble pretty heavily. I've removed it once and cleaned it like 7yrs ago or s when it...
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
03-21-2011, 07:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,443
Posted By m5james

New member, failed emissions high HC at idle.

Hey, thanks for viewing my thread. As i said before I am a new member using my brother's login, I bought his 1990 s10 blazer 4.3 a couple of months ago. In an attempt to get the title transfered into...
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
12-17-2010, 05:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 31,152
Posted By m5james

I have basically the same problems and symptoms...

I have basically the same problems and symptoms to where if I rev the engine too hard coming from a light, downshifting while going up a hill, etc the fuse blows. I've been dealing w/ this for...
Forum: Headers, Intake, & Exhaust
10-17-2010, 01:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 22,253
Posted By m5james

Interesting. Thanks for letting me know.

Interesting. Thanks for letting me know.
Forum: Headers, Intake, & Exhaust
10-11-2010, 08:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,247
Posted By m5james

I've got a generic replacement muffler in there,...

I've got a generic replacement muffler in there, done by some shop years back for around $60-$80 installed, and I know it's nothing fancy.
Forum: Headers, Intake, & Exhaust
10-08-2010, 01:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,247
Posted By m5james

As fast as this truck is, the only people...

As fast as this truck is, the only people smelling it are going to be behind me anyways....ok, that's a lie :)

I'm only slightly worried about the noise increase now, but I guess we'll see. If...
Forum: Headers, Intake, & Exhaust
10-07-2010, 06:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,247
Posted By m5james

$10 shipping isn't bad. I don't suppose they...

$10 shipping isn't bad. I don't suppose they gave you a coupon code or gift certificate number that could be applied towards your next purchase that you wouldn't mind sharing :)
Forum: Headers, Intake, & Exhaust
10-05-2010, 01:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 22,253
Posted By m5james

Do you remember which versions they gave you...

Do you remember which versions they gave you first and what they gave you the second time? I don't know how hugely different your 98 is vs my 90 in regards to what cats can be used, but from what I...
Forum: Headers, Intake, & Exhaust
10-05-2010, 01:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 22,253
Posted By m5james

But both the vehicles in your signature are V8's,...

But both the vehicles in your signature are V8's, while the OP owns a little 4.3L V6. What works for your engines may not work for ours.
Forum: Headers, Intake, & Exhaust
10-05-2010, 01:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,247
Posted By m5james

Bumpity

Bumpity
Forum: Headers, Intake, & Exhaust
10-02-2010, 05:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,247
Posted By m5james

My cat is rattling in my 90 S10 Blazer 4.3L, with...

My cat is rattling in my 90 S10 Blazer 4.3L, with 270k on the clock...so she's lasted quite a while for being stock. I found an exhaust shop that agreed to replace my cat for $75 installed if I...
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
05-17-2010, 01:00 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 21,942
Posted By m5james

Maybe an inch. If he's ok w/o using a hi/low H4...

Maybe an inch. If he's ok w/o using a hi/low H4 and only goes low H4, then it won't stick out any further than the stock headlight. The only reason an hi/low H4 sticks out more in the back is for...
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
05-16-2010, 02:38 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 21,942
Posted By m5james

Sorry I haven't updated the pics. Honestly, I...

Sorry I haven't updated the pics. Honestly, I confused myself with my own order since uploading them to Photobucket got screwed up and rearranged them all. Honestly though, you really can't go...
Forum: General Chat
05-13-2010, 12:24 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 30,902
Posted By m5james

How many people have had to warranty their HID...

How many people have had to warranty their HID kit, either a bulb or ballast? The odd acting passenger side foglight finally gave up and it turns out that it was a bad ballast. Once I get off my...
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
03-29-2010, 02:04 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 21,942
Posted By m5james

Uploading 26 pics now...I just need to remember...

Uploading 26 pics now...I just need to remember some of the specifics on how I took the pics. I tried to do lots of side-by-sides using :

Stock headlights
Conversions w/ fake blue HID 90w H4's...
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
03-28-2010, 10:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 21,942
Posted By m5james

For the price, I guarantee they're worth the...

For the price, I guarantee they're worth the money.

As for using eBay, even if something happens, PayPal for the most part has a our back...if someone overcharges, sends broken parts and isn't...
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
03-28-2010, 09:52 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 21,942
Posted By m5james

I thought about doing the relay thing, but if I'm...

I thought about doing the relay thing, but if I'm going to go that far, I might as well stick w/ using the bi-xenon H4 kit that I have. I've considered throwing the HID's back in and driving around...
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
03-28-2010, 08:37 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 21,942
Posted By m5james

I've used different types of higher wattage...

I've used different types of higher wattage bulbs, but eventually they we're more trouble than good when it caused either the headlight switch or harness behind the headlight to melt. If you've had...
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
03-28-2010, 01:08 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 21,942
Posted By m5james

So I finally got around the ordering the $20...

So I finally got around the ordering the $20 conversion headlights from ebay. Even though its included for free (you have to ask for them), I didn't need the harness adapters since the plug that...
Forum: General Chat
02-25-2010, 08:39 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,858
Posted By m5james

You used the wrong one, but ok ;) Pretty...

You used the wrong one, but ok ;)

Pretty sad...I've almost got 200,000 more miles on my Blazer than yours. You should look at the headlight conversion thread I made, the headlights are like...
Forum: General Chat
02-25-2010, 10:17 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,858
Posted By m5james

LOL...now you just need to change "there" to...

LOL...now you just need to change "there" to "their" ;)

I'm glad you're happy w/ the purchase. Seems these trucks last forever if well taken care of. Other than the few hiccups ive had from...
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
02-24-2010, 11:10 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 21,942
Posted By m5james

I found EXACTLY what I was looking for! ...

I found EXACTLY what I was looking for! https://blazerforum.com/forum/showpost.php?p=133818&postcount=15 It doesn't show the stock H6054 headlights for a true before/after comparison, but at least...
Forum: General Chat
02-24-2010, 08:24 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 30,902
Posted By m5james

When I first purchased them, I actually had a...

When I first purchased them, I actually had a light flicker in the same pass side foglight. At the time I blamed it on the fact that I forgot to ask for the resistors so I don't get a bulb warning...
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
02-24-2010, 08:22 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 21,942
Posted By m5james

Aiming the headlights higher won't increase light...

Aiming the headlights higher won't increase light output, it just throws the dull light further and up into other people eyes. That I won't do, so it's not a realistic option.
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
02-24-2010, 07:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 21,942
Posted By m5james

So you purposely drive around w/ excess weight,...

So you purposely drive around w/ excess weight, in return your killing gas mileage...because you're (just guessing) too cheap to buy an aftermarket and brighter headlight conversion for $20? Do you...
Forum: General Chat
02-24-2010, 05:53 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 30,902
Posted By m5james

Did they charge you for this? The pass side...

Did they charge you for this? The pass side foglight in my X5 has been acting up lately, and there has been 3x now where it hasn't come on and given me the error on my dash saying the bulb is out. ...
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
02-24-2010, 12:02 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 21,942
Posted By m5james

So I never got around to ordering the headlight...

So I never got around to ordering the headlight conversion kit, but I did order some HID's from the same HIDExtra.com sponsor we have here. I got an H3/9004 kit for my bike, but since I won't need...
Forum: General Chat
02-24-2010, 11:46 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,858
Posted By m5james

Demon, did you even read the damn thread? Dude...

Demon, did you even read the damn thread? Dude bought it already.

Hey DucatiKoenig, change your signature...it's "loss" not "lose".
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
02-22-2010, 02:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,533
Posted By m5james

I'm gonna replace DESTROYED engine mounts...

I'm gonna replace DESTROYED engine mounts tomorrow, so I'll take a look at my buddies truck for comparison tomorrow while at the shop. Thanks for the information, and I'll keep ya updated.
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
02-22-2010, 02:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,533
Posted By m5james

I was hoping that the delay thing was something...

I was hoping that the delay thing was something simply built in, then I'd also be able to kill two birds w/ one stone since I've left the self cancelling when turning left.

What is W/D?

I can...
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
02-19-2010, 07:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,533
Posted By m5james

Thanks for looking. Of course the blinker...

Thanks for looking. Of course the blinker canceler on the left side stopped working today, so I need to replace the arm/assembly now anyways. Have you been able to find out anymore, or should I PM...
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
02-17-2010, 11:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,533
Posted By m5james

Intermittent wiper retrofit

My 90 Blazer doesn't have them, and I was curious to see if it's something I can easily swap in from a junkyard vehicle. I tried searching to see if this was done, but using the keywords...
Forum: General Chat
01-04-2010, 09:01 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 30,902
Posted By m5james

I've got a couple of questions for you. I've got...

I've got a couple of questions for you. I've got a 90 S10 Blazer w/ the same H6054 type of headlights. I'm assuming you got a H6054 to H4 conversion headlight, something like this - ...
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
12-13-2009, 10:24 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 21,942
Posted By m5james

That's fine, I'll just get them from the guy I...

That's fine, I'll just get them from the guy I posted who includes the adapter harness and everything in a complete package for $21 shipped. Once they arrive i'll do some garage wall before and...
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
12-13-2009, 12:06 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 21,942
Posted By m5james

So it seems the consensus is that the projectors...

So it seems the consensus is that the projectors (i was hoping for a nice right angle beam cutoff like the HID's in my BMW's) are out, and the black ones because they decrease light output. Of the...
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
12-09-2009, 08:52 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 21,942
Posted By m5james

H6054 to H4 conversion

So I've been driving more at night lately in the bucket, and the headlights leave some room to be desired in the way of lighting on the ground now that it's cold and snowing here. I've always...
Forum: General Chat
11-19-2009, 04:14 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 30,902
Posted By m5james

I still need H1 3k fogs in the 740iL, H1 6k...

I still need H1 3k fogs in the 740iL, H1 6k headlights for the X5, and 9004 bixenons for the TL...and my buddy wants H3 6k for the headlights in his 750iL. It just comes down to what the "special"...
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
11-10-2009, 06:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,532
Posted By m5james

Bump. I had a perfectly running truck, but...

Bump. I had a perfectly running truck, but wouldn't pass emissions. I ran SeaFoam through it, then changed the plugs (Delco's this time, Bosch's the 1st time), cap and rotor. I'm having the same...
Forum: General Chat
10-31-2009, 12:34 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 30,902
Posted By m5james

I personally would call the 6k's white w/ a light...

I personally would call the 6k's white w/ a light blue tint and the 8k's a little more blue. I just installed them on my X5 yesterday, now I just need to do the writeup and post pics. Thanks.
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
10-27-2009, 12:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 950
Posted By m5james

Did I just piss you off at some point man? ...

Did I just piss you off at some point man?

I appreciate the links to the books, but I don't wanna spend over $100 on some books that I'll use once then never use again. It'd be a royal pain for...
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
10-27-2009, 02:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 950
Posted By m5james

Bumpity bump

Bumpity bump
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
10-27-2009, 01:10 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,260
Posted By m5james

I've had a little issue like this before, so...

I've had a little issue like this before, so while it's most likely due to the Sea Foam this time, I still believe it's something else. Ive had HUGE problems when I've washed the motor, so I think I...
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
10-24-2009, 06:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,260
Posted By m5james

I know this is an old thread, but I just wanted...

I know this is an old thread, but I just wanted to update two of the items I found that fixed my problems like this.

When I first got this truck, it would buck and stumble at normal throttle, then...
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
10-24-2009, 06:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 950
Posted By m5james

Bump for assistance on finding the relays of...

Bump for assistance on finding the relays of and/or maybe even emailing me scans of the pages I'd need to rewire it? This cold weather is the perfect time for me to do this in the garage before the...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
10-23-2009, 10:14 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 33,754
Posted By m5james

I didn't jack up anything, nor did I remove the...

I didn't jack up anything, nor did I remove the steering joint. Just used a wiggle joint and make it happen. Don't make it harder than it has to be...and use search nexttime if your in such a rush...
Forum: General Chat
10-23-2009, 10:09 AM
Replies: 575
Views: 64,578
Posted By m5james

267k, still gets 18mpg unloaded and around 16mpg...

267k, still gets 18mpg unloaded and around 16mpg towing my 6'x6' enclosed trailer...yes, I tow w/ it :)

I've always wanted to get some lilttle graphics put on the bottom of the tailgate saying "If...
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
10-19-2009, 08:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,520
Posted By m5james

You're thinkin of the heater core. The fan...

You're thinkin of the heater core. The fan blower is on the firewall in the very top left corner, you can't miss it.
Forum: General Chat
10-19-2009, 08:25 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,858
Posted By m5james

Are they low on tread, or do you just want...

Are they low on tread, or do you just want another style? If it were me, i'd be shopping for floor mats and a nice double din deck w/ navi and a DVD player. It's definately nice and clean, glad you...
Forum: General Chat
10-16-2009, 06:05 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,858
Posted By m5james

WHAT?!?!?!?!? Oops, I lied...it $26 plus...

WHAT?!?!?!?!? Oops, I lied...it $26 plus shipping. Who ever goes to the dealership anymore for parts...I mean really.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000C9RRA0

$85 tops for 2nd gen Blazers....
Forum: Builds
10-16-2009, 05:02 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 29,271
Posted By m5james

Awesome build. Saw this while looking at your...

Awesome build. Saw this while looking at your videos http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjwmG9JkHec&feature=related I'm ready for you to do my 90 S10 Blazer if you get bored and need another challenge....
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