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Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-09-2008, 12:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,194
Posted By salvy

RE: What are the temp guage increments??

I found the that if you have air in the system, which you do, the fastest way to get out those stubborn air pockets, raise up your passenger side, cap off, rig up something to pedal or linkage @...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-09-2008, 12:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,294
Posted By salvy

RE: Water in Throttle body and exhaust

I would go w/ the used engine, check it out before you drop it in, maybe change the intake gasket before you have it in, (peace of mind) but be sure it's not a milkshake engine !! Check it out before...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
12-09-2008, 06:33 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 24,901
Posted By salvy

RE: Engine will not heat up.

Okay, Let's rule out a leaking intake gasket, they canleakever so slightly (like mine did)Go rent a radiator pressure tester, bring it up to about 14-15 #'s, watch it carefully, it should hold there...
Forum: New Member Area
12-08-2008, 07:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 462
Posted By salvy

RE: Newbie from Ct checking in

Good to know ya, Alot of good info here. I'm sure you'll get in to it.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-08-2008, 01:47 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,294
Posted By salvy

RE: Water in Throttle body and exhaust

In case you change your mind and keep the truck, and need somewhere locating an engine try here; http://www.car-part.com/
You can get anything you need there, just do your homework if buying a...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
12-08-2008, 09:07 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 24,901
Posted By salvy

RE: Engine will not heat up.

Have you read my post - Heat issue now- ? This is how I flushed my radiator core and get the air out after I did the flush. You shouldn't get much if any your bleeding it only, (if that's the...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
12-08-2008, 06:41 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 24,901
Posted By salvy

RE: Engine will not heat up.

No, don't do that or kiss it goodbye, go back afew of posts ' heat issue now', read my post, I've gone thru this for over a week now (same problem) And I finally got it. My original problem was a...
Forum: New Member Area
12-08-2008, 06:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 462
Posted By salvy

RE: Newbie from Ct checking in

Welcome to the forum Bobbye, I'm here in Ct. also- where you from? I'm in Wolcott. I'm 41 and retired due to medical reasons.

2000 Blazer
2000 Bmw M-5 30k
2001 Bmw X-5 70k
1997Toyota...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-07-2008, 01:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,162
Posted By salvy

RE: heat issue now

I could CARE less of YOUR or anyone else POINT ON THIS ISSUE- bottom line is, THEY WERE SUED, IS WAS PROVEN, AND THEY PAID, PERIOD . Ya think they wanted to pay out hundreds of thousands of dollars !...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-07-2008, 01:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,162
Posted By salvy

RE: heat issue now

I just bought the vehicle- No lesson learned- Just that Gm should had continued that class action against them for that crap- DEXCOOL, Never heard of gaskets getting eaten away by coolant and totally...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-07-2008, 12:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,162
Posted By salvy

RE: heat issue now

Okay, I just checked the feed hose to the heater core, very hot, then the return seemed quite a bit cooler, So I removed the feed hose and laid an a piece of 1" hose over it. Then I got the peak...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-07-2008, 08:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,162
Posted By salvy

RE: heat issue now

I gotta check again but yesterday when I did the bleeding I did yesterday, they were burning hot ! Unless some crap came through the block and got in there, coolant is spotless .
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-07-2008, 08:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,162
Posted By salvy

RE: heat issue now

It's full, And it's full flowing for sure, but I returned the tester. Can it be more air had risen to the top? I hope it isn't the head gasket ! But I really doubt it do you ? I can't fiquire it out...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-07-2008, 07:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,162
Posted By salvy

heat issue now

Hello,
I just installed a new intake manifold gasket, water pump, radiator, t-stat, radiator cap. Okay, I bled the radiator by raising the passenger side cap off, up to temp, let cool , repeat as...
Forum: General Chat
12-06-2008, 04:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,074
Posted By salvy

2000 Blazer alternator

Does anyone know if all these are 105 amps? Or how do you know how many amps it is ?
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-05-2008, 06:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 21,510
Posted By salvy

RE: Wiring diagrams/remote start - keyless entry

I hear that, Well, if you could get to an employee of one these shops, and ask them if they want a side job, maybe you can get it done that way, or do like you say sell it on Ebay, and have it done...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
12-05-2008, 06:35 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 702
Posted By salvy

RE: Transmission really worried!!!

It sounds like the valves in the tranny, have or anyone you know of changed the filter ? It's possible if it's never been changed, but likely to be the valves in the tranny. Me personly, I would drop...
Forum: General Chat
12-05-2008, 06:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,341
Posted By salvy

RE: How long should I warm up my truck?

You can get a dipstick heater, this will do keep the oil nice and warm, easier to circulate, plus it will keep the engine warm (to a point). They are available at a good auto parts store (eg. napa)...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
12-04-2008, 04:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,691
Posted By salvy

RE: 1996 s10 blazer overheated!?

Leaking intake gasket, not checking coolant, bad radiator head gasket, ect.... The knocking is a result of the overheating, probably a spun bearing, threw a rod, cam bearing, ect.. Not good ! Check...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-04-2008, 04:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,081
Posted By salvy

RE: Service Engine oon light keeps going on/off

Have to get it scanned or buy a scanner to find out the problem. It will give the code/codes of the troubled condition.
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
12-04-2008, 04:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,649
Posted By salvy

RE: Intake plenum gasket

I just did mine, I got the fel-pro gasket set when I did my whole intake, ( upper & lower ) No sealers required with that set, just ultra clean !!
Forum: Engine & Transmission
12-04-2008, 07:00 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,286
Posted By salvy

RE: Problem found finally

Ok, back to square 1, temp is about 160-170. I know it's air when I race it the temp guage drops,comes back to 160ish. I've been doing the bleeding w/ vehicle up on a ramp (pass side). I've done this...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-04-2008, 06:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 21,510
Posted By salvy

RE: Wiring diagrams/remote start - keyless entry

I just had 1 installed in my 2000 Blazer, is it worth the trouble to try to deal with all trouble you run into and save a few bucks? It cost me 210.00 out the door installed by people who do it all...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-04-2008, 06:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,036
Posted By salvy

RE: Blazers are lemons out of factory

Follow his advise https://blazerforum.com/micons/m6.gif
Forum: Engine & Transmission
12-03-2008, 05:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 504
Posted By salvy

RE: Here's the thing....

Sounds like you need a new distributor cap and rotor, I would try that for about 35-40 bucks.
Forum: Engine & Transmission
12-03-2008, 03:22 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,286
Posted By salvy

RE: Problem found finally

Well, I know I'm getting more air,the volocity of air while driving gives it a ram air effect.Anyway, no harm done. Anyway, what are thought's on a Cat back exhuast? I got the original, soon I'll be...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
12-03-2008, 07:20 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,286
Posted By salvy

RE: Problem found finally

I see what your saying to a point but, allthe air intake is about 4" even the throttle body, and my thought is the air box (feeding the box) how is the 2" horn enough air to feed, the 4" piping? Yes,...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
12-03-2008, 06:42 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,286
Posted By salvy

RE: Problem found finally

Yeah, I thought so too, that's why I didn't even take a chance with the radiator even though it looked pretty good, I replaced that to. And we now know why the shrewed basds had that 12# cap on it,...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
12-02-2008, 07:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,286
Posted By salvy

RE: Problem found finally

Try'in to post the few pic's of the teardown; NASTY !!! Check out the rear coolant passages, the leak was in the front right corner as your looking at the pic's. Glad to be done !! Thanks for the...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
12-02-2008, 05:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,286
Posted By salvy

RE: Problem found finally

Everything is back together as it was never touched, I primed the fuel up about 5-6 times, key on, key off, cranked it over, fired right up, shut it, waited a couple minutes, started it, everything...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
12-02-2008, 06:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,651
Posted By salvy

RE: Oil Brand & Weight vs. Seals

My favorite combo is Castrol for my Blazer,Bmw,4Runner is CASTROL FULL SYNTHETIC, and a qt ofFULL SYNTHETICLUCAS, the oil pressure is great, no leaks, no oil burning.
Forum: General Chat
12-02-2008, 06:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 735
Posted By salvy

RE: windsheild tint

You can tint the top 4" only.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-02-2008, 06:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,057
Posted By salvy

RE: help finding new motor

Here ya go all over the country; http://www.car-part.com/
Forum: Engine & Transmission
12-02-2008, 05:45 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,286
Posted By salvy

RE: Problem found finally

Should I wait 24 hrs before refilling the coolant after installing the the intake manifold, for the rtv to fully cure ?
Forum: Engine & Transmission
12-01-2008, 07:09 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,286
Posted By salvy

RE: Problem found finally

Kyle, this is what I was saying the other day both rear passages are closed off, I can't understand it, remember you were saying about air getting trapped here? Could it be prior owner w/ leak...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
12-01-2008, 06:55 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,286
Posted By salvy

RE: Problem found finally

Another question, on the rear of the manifold, where the coolant passages are welded/soldered closed, they are recessed about 1/16th in the intake, Do I put any silicone around those passages as well...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
11-30-2008, 07:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,286
Posted By salvy

RE: Problem found finally

Havin trouble loading the pic's , will try again when I get chance.
But, I got a question, I havesome slight pitting on the manifold, Is this something I should have to worry about, It's spotless,...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
11-30-2008, 04:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,286
Posted By salvy

RE: Problem found finally

Here's a couple of pics after the tear down, any thought's ?
Forum: Engine & Transmission
11-29-2008, 07:50 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,286
Posted By salvy

RE: Problem found finally

Sounds good, I'm gonna cancel that order and give it a shot, I was worried about the spray pattern, only a very small piece broke off I'd say maybe (1/16th W x 1/8 L)
Still much cleaning to do...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
11-29-2008, 07:10 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,286
Posted By salvy

RE: Problem found finally

Question; Why is the rear of theintake coolant passages blocked from going flowing through ? The block has both openings there on each side? Also, While cleaning the injectors,w/carb cleaner & a...
Forum: General Chat
11-29-2008, 04:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 596
Posted By salvy

Inch # Torque Question

Does anyone know when using an inch pound torque wrench with a 6" extention, if it changes the torque value? if so by which way and how much ? Thankshttps://blazerforum.com/micons/m6.gif
Forum: Engine & Transmission
11-29-2008, 06:38 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,286
Posted By salvy

RE: Problem found finally

What's the best way to clean upthe removed intake manifold of all kinds of carbon, oil, & crap! I don't have access to a parts washer, any good chemicals other than acetone, that stuff will fry my...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
11-28-2008, 08:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 679
Posted By salvy

RE: Head gasket maybe?

Do a search on ; intake gasket replacement, there you'll find pricing, tips on do it your self tips w/illustrations, ect..
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
11-28-2008, 06:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 659
Posted By salvy

RE: problem charging

Is it a rebuilt alt ? maybe a bad voltage regulator.
Forum: Performance & Brainstorming
11-28-2008, 06:51 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,422
Posted By salvy

RE: Cheapets and Easiest way to Get More Hp

Drop a big block in it !:Dhttps://blazerforum.com/micons/m9.gif
Forum: Engine & Transmission
11-28-2008, 06:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 938
Posted By salvy

RE: Coolant loss!

Try renting a pressure tester, pump it up to about 14# NO MORE,and see if it holds, it should say right there for a long while. If not look around try to see if you could find the leak intake...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
11-27-2008, 07:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 679
Posted By salvy

RE: Head gasket maybe?

It's probably the intake manifold gasket like mine, rent a pressure tester, pump it up about 10-12# see if you could seethe leak, look below the truck as well, try to track it down that way.
Forum: Engine & Transmission
11-27-2008, 06:35 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,286
Posted By salvy

Problem found finally

A reputable member here told me to pressure test the cooling sytem to 15psi, so I rented the tool yesterday pressurized the system to 15psi, and sure enough it was dropping ever so slow, so I looked...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
11-24-2008, 08:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,007
Posted By salvy

RE: Intake manifold gasket leak?

I totally understand that, it seems to its awefully quick to lose pressure that fast, But I'll see about renting a tester. Thanks
Forum: Engine & Transmission
11-24-2008, 07:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,007
Posted By salvy

RE: Intake manifold gasket leak?

Okay, Then listen to this, when being driven normally, We come home I checked the pressure in the hose it's like a rock, BUT only after a short 15/20 mins It seems there's hardly ANY psi there, A...
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