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Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-21-2012, 10:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,713
Posted By Gale

Don't do the used engine is a good stopping point.

We got a 1000 miles out of our 'ideal' used end but did get back home in it tonight with 20 PSI of oil pressure and it knocking.

I bought it off of CL so I have not one to come back on like if it...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-21-2012, 10:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,855
Posted By Gale

And it is all on the right side it seems for what...

And it is all on the right side it seems for what that is worth.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-21-2012, 12:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,039
Posted By Gale

Question Try making sure the wheels are straight ahead.

Not total sure what you mean by 'locked'?

If I park with the wheels cut then shut it off sometimes it will bind so I just cut the wheel a bit to remove the pressure so I can unlock it on 2002...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-21-2012, 11:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,420
Posted By Gale

Thumbs up That is WHY I would not use 50 PSI. :)

With the chemical reaction from Dexcool in this generation of S10's I just assume after my experience that speeding up the failure of the heater core is not a good thing. :)

The initial Dexcool...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-21-2012, 01:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 652
Posted By Gale

Can you see it?

Can you see it?
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-21-2012, 12:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,420
Posted By Gale

Exclamation I would just blow it out by mouth in both directions.

50 PSI of water pressure is 3x the normal operating pressure. On the 98 S10 that we did the engine swap on I just blew out the dirty coolant and refilled it by pouring water in to the heater hose and...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
01-21-2012, 12:40 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 63,027
Posted By Gale

Question Why Do You Think You Have an Issue?

A 15 year/100K+ old vehicle that does not leak enough from the transmission or engine to lower the level on the dip stick and runs fine sounds like a good used truck in these parts. :)
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-21-2012, 12:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,293
Posted By Gale

Note the numbers on the distributor cap are not...

Note the numbers on the distributor cap are not physical but electrical locations. The rotor button will be pointing to where the cap is labeled #2 if I remember corectly but there should be a mark...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-21-2012, 12:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,713
Posted By Gale

Thumbs up That Gets My Vote!

I did not know you could drop the pan on this engine with it installed.

If you are not going to rebuild the current engine then you really do not care if you waste the crank, etc. 20W-50 will...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-20-2012, 06:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,713
Posted By Gale

Question Tough Call?

The 1998 S10 project truck with 1/2 million miles that we picked up last month had a sticking valve then it stuck open and got bent so I blew it up running it on put ATF in the crank case after a 5...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-20-2012, 05:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,713
Posted By Gale

Thumbs up I watched the 1 million mile Mobil One engine teardown.

While I have standardized on 5W-40 Rotella Syn because I have both gas and diesel engines and could not find higher zinc. the Youtube of the tear down after running it on Mobil One for four years was...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-20-2012, 05:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,713
Posted By Gale

I can see 20w-50 Synthetic Use.

With a knocking engine if the heavier oil reduces the knocking that has to be a good thing. These 4.3 engines do not have to turn 5000 RPM to put out a lot of power. An engine on its last leg that...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
01-20-2012, 01:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,564
Posted By Gale

I did not know that was possible.

I did not know that was possible.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-20-2012, 01:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,420
Posted By Gale

Question Maybe Yes Maybe No

I normally am big on flushing but after paying nearly $1000 for a shop to tear my dash apart and replace the heater core in the 2002 I am a bit less agressive.

In the 1998 S10 project truck when...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
01-19-2012, 09:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,341
Posted By Gale

Thumbs up Upgrade version.

96-03 GM Updated Fuel Injector SPIDER Astro Blazer 4.3 SEFI | eBay...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-19-2012, 08:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,420
Posted By Gale

Bet it had Dexcool in it at some point in time....

Bet it had Dexcool in it at some point in time. :(

Sometimes it can gel especially if it gets mixed with some other type.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-19-2012, 08:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,039
Posted By Gale

Question Idle 1500 RPM If The Car Is Rolling 2+ MPH.

After a 4.3/5-speed swap out in the 1998 S10 it will only idle down once the wheels stop turning. The normal idle for it is about 800 which I like.

It does not matter if the truck is rolling...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-19-2012, 12:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,022
Posted By Gale

Thumbs up Lost of Traction Lead me to Stay with OEM size Tires.

The 31's did cost nearly $100 more but it was the loss of traction in rain and snow that lead me to stay OEM. If I was single and not as concerned with the kids safety I might have gone more...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-18-2012, 05:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,431
Posted By Gale

2002 with same miles and same problem. On other...

2002 with same miles and same problem. On other cars I have had good luck cleaning the contacts but sometimes it is just a broken wire.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-18-2012, 01:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,443
Posted By Gale

Thumbs up Sorry that you are ditching your Blazer....

Sorry that you are ditching your Blazer. Including old high mileage BMW's I have never owned a vehicle more expensive to keep up than our 2002 since my first old car in 1969.

The nice thing about...
Forum: New Member Area
01-17-2012, 01:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,890
Posted By Gale

One low tech way is to make sure #1 is top dead...

One low tech way is to make sure #1 is top dead center on compression stroke and the rotor button is pointing to #1 on the distributor cap.

You will feel it to try to blow you finger out of the...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-17-2012, 12:50 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,626
Posted By Gale

Question Does putting down new members make you taller or something?

When someone gets something that is new to them you could at least act human towards their excitement rather than start the name calling in the first reply.

How would you feel if we started...
Forum: New Member Area
01-15-2012, 01:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 937
Posted By Gale

The heater core is at all times the same...

The heater core is at all times the same temperture as the coolant.

There is a door that controls where the heat from it reaches the cabin or NOT.

Since you may be going into the dash to...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-15-2012, 01:17 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 20,794
Posted By Gale

I can see that would be a small factor. We went...

I can see that would be a small factor. We went with 225/70 19.5 vs the old 8R 19.5's on the MH (454 TBI) lowering the gearing 2.5% and increased MPG by 1+ on the 8000 mile trip we took last year but...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-15-2012, 12:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,740
Posted By Gale

Thumbs up Do the swap

While 200K is nothing for this engine (with good oil in the crankcase at all times) metal wise but the oil seal gaskets do start leaking. We just swapped an 119K mile 98 4WD Auto Blazer W eight digit...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-14-2012, 01:38 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 20,794
Posted By Gale

Question How does going from 3.42 to 4.10 help improve gas...

How does going from 3.42 to 4.10 help improve gas mileage?
Forum: General Chat
01-13-2012, 09:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 764
Posted By Gale

Thumbs up To go back in with the transmission the guy...

To go back in with the transmission the guy decided to drop the cab bolts and raised the rear of the cab about 6" to give more installing room. It worked out well.
Forum: Engine & Transmission
01-13-2012, 09:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 72,184
Posted By Gale

I too think an electrical connector that is...

I too think an electrical connector that is loose. That happened to our fuel pump when the crankshaft position sensor connector got loose.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-13-2012, 09:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,945
Posted By Gale

Question I was wondering if you have intake manifold...

I was wondering if you have intake manifold gasket failures too or did it come with antifreeze which was used for a long time.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-13-2012, 09:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,945
Posted By Gale

China is the source you want to look at. In the...

China is the source you want to look at. In the States new they run from $100-$150 depending to the source selling the China radiator.

As already noted the radiators should be the same where you...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-13-2012, 07:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,117
Posted By Gale

Thumbs up Sounds good. I get that upgraded port...

Sounds good.

I get that upgraded port injector spider for the 2002 since we have it in the 1998.

What is the point after 200k to wait for it to start wash down the cylinders and wasting gas...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-12-2012, 08:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,050
Posted By Gale

After you have pulled the rear plate and had a...

After you have pulled the rear plate and had a look inside the differential it could he you pinpoint the source? I would consider an oil change and make sure it met specs for a locker after your...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-10-2012, 07:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 743
Posted By Gale

First I would drop the pan and gauge the 'mud' to...

First I would drop the pan and gauge the 'mud' to estimate the wear. There is NO good flush if a 180K transmission has not been well service in my experience.

I know one guy (the shop owner who...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
01-10-2012, 07:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 38,947
Posted By Gale

Ours did this when the crankshaft indicator plug...

Ours did this when the crankshaft indicator plug came of at the crank shaft sensor.
Forum: Engine & Transmission
01-10-2012, 07:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 510
Posted By Gale

In time will the RPM's get below 1000? Is it a...

In time will the RPM's get below 1000? Is it a manual transmission?
Forum: General Chat
01-10-2012, 07:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,878
Posted By Gale

I think going 2000+ is a good approach. We just...

I think going 2000+ is a good approach. We just bought a 1998 S10 with 524K miles as a project truck and have since replaced the motor and transmission. In 2006 we purchased a 2002 Blazer with 102K...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
01-10-2012, 07:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,107
Posted By Gale

We just did a 98 4.3 2WD 5-speed X VIN S10nusing...

We just did a 98 4.3 2WD 5-speed X VIN S10nusing a 98 4.3 4WD Auto W 8th digit VIN from a Blazer. It went without event. Just Plug-and-Play using OEM wiring/computure.


While you have the new...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-10-2012, 07:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,549
Posted By Gale

Where is the leak coming from?

Where is the leak coming from?
Forum: General Chat
01-09-2012, 09:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 535
Posted By Gale

Sounds like a full day. Are you replacing the...

Sounds like a full day. Are you replacing the short 90 degree coolant hose that connects to the water pump?

What is the service life history on the radiator and thermostat?

Is your water pump...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-09-2012, 08:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,423
Posted By Gale

Radiators are about $125 new by the way. A heat...

Radiators are about $125 new by the way. A heat core can cost $1000 depending where you get it installed.

The S10/Blazer radiators often need replacing around 100K/10 years of age.

A new...
Forum: General Chat
01-09-2012, 05:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,612
Posted By Gale

Lightbulb Went with Delphi FJ10565 Fuel Injector

We redid the gasket sets before installing another 119K mile 1998 motor in our 1998 S10 and just replaced the fuel regulator and spider while it was on the engine stand.

Search for Delphi FJ10565...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-08-2012, 09:00 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 57,497
Posted By Gale

Thumbs up T-40 was the torx size on both of our 1998 4.3's.

If you buy the adapter that excludes the oil cooler lines mentioned already make sure you get a new O-ring that goes between the block and adapter.
Forum: Engine & Transmission
01-08-2012, 02:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,664
Posted By Gale

No you did not make a mistake. My 2002 did the...

No you did not make a mistake. My 2002 did the very same thing as did our 1992 454 TBI.

You just need to spend $10 for a new thermostat I expect. :)

One core or 100 core radiator does not...
Forum: General Chat
01-08-2012, 09:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 11,003
Posted By Gale

Question Way to update 96+?

CHEVROLET ASTRO SAFARI FUEL INJECTOR 4.3L VORTEC SPIDER FJ10565 12568332A | eBay...
Forum: General Chat
01-08-2012, 12:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 11,003
Posted By Gale

Question I think you may be correct.

While we have a 2002 I do have personal experience on 1998 engine differences between a 1998 4.3 W and X eighth digit VIN numbers.

There seems to be none. The owner's manual states the W as 5 more...
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
01-08-2012, 12:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,209
Posted By Gale

Thumbs up First get your engine/engine bay free of oil!

I think you can rule out a rear main seal leak. The size spot you are talking about is more of a POUR than leak.

After you get it clean then you can better find the source of the leak.

As I...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
01-07-2012, 11:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,136
Posted By Gale

We had a fuel pump stop working today about 5...

We had a fuel pump stop working today about 5 miles into a test drive after replacing the engine. Beating on the tank got it to run for a second then it stopped.

Looked under the nose of the S10...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-07-2012, 11:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,913
Posted By Gale

I vote for moving metal as well but never had a...

I vote for moving metal as well but never had a water pump eat itself.

This would be one case for running a bit without a thermostat perhaps until any moving metal gets lodged and stops moving.
...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
01-07-2012, 11:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 13,161
Posted By Gale

hammy we just pulled/installed two 1998 4.3's...

hammy we just pulled/installed two 1998 4.3's this last week. The one with 524K miles rear main did NOT leak. The one with 119K miles did not leak at the rear main and the flywheel on each were dry....
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
01-07-2012, 10:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,848
Posted By Gale

Thumbs up Listen to pettyfrog!

Blade when I got our 2002 Blazer in 2006 with 102K miles there was a hint of front wheel bearing noise. When I finally replaced at about 160K miles they were both starting to discolor due to heat.
...
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