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Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
05-29-2014, 04:55 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,162
Posted By Jesster

Question Compressor oil amount

I changed out the orifice tube and accumulator on my 96 4.3L 4wd 4dr Blazer. I have been told that I should pull the compressor and dump the existing PAG oil out; not to just replace it with new...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
05-29-2014, 02:38 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 411
Posted By Jesster

AC Follow-up 2nd gen

I have a 96 Blazer 4dr 4wd 4.3L and have just replaced the orifice tube (variable) and accumulator along with all o-rings on connections that were separated. I also bought 8oz of PAG 150 oil.

I...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
05-28-2014, 12:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,475
Posted By Jesster

Orifice Tube Orientation

I decided to replace the orifice tube with a variable tube. The AC on my blazer never did work very well (bought used with 50,000mi) and I was going to check the orientation of the tube when I...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
05-28-2014, 09:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,475
Posted By Jesster

AC Guidance

I have a 1996 Blazer LT 4dr 4wd 4.3L engine.

Last Labor Day weekend, I noticed a light oil spray residue around the hose connector (aluminum 2-hose) on the top of the AC compressor. I pulled the...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
02-03-2014, 02:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,763
Posted By Jesster

Cam Retard?

I've just finished replacing intake manifold gaskets on a 1996 Blazer. I have noticed that some posts mention getting the cam retard checked and adjusted to 0 degrees. My Blazer seems to run fine...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-20-2014, 04:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,166
Posted By Jesster

1996 Blazer torque info

I am sliding back into place the a/c-PS pump bracket and also the alternator bracket on a 1996 4.3L Blazer. Does anyone know the bolt/nut torque specs for these two brackets to attach to the engine?...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-19-2014, 03:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 523
Posted By Jesster

Distributor Gasket?

I'm at the point of putting the distributor back on my 1996 4.3L blazer. When I took the distributor out I pointed the rotor to the number 6 (TDC) and marked the position; I also marked the position...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-19-2014, 01:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 518
Posted By Jesster

Help - I need some fuel line reference

I removed the intake manifold without removing the upper plenum. I had removed the fuel lines near the firewall and found that it was impossible to re-connect them without removing them from the top...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-28-2013, 01:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 555
Posted By Jesster

One more o-ring question

I purchased the correct fuel line o-rings for my 1996 blazer per captain hook's information.

I have heard that these o-rings should be lubricated with gas before inserting and tightening. Is this...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-27-2013, 07:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 908
Posted By Jesster

Different O-rings?

I am putting the fuel lines back on after having to replace the oil pressure switch. I have leftover Fel-Pros from a MS98002T kit and I bought a BWD 27478 from Advance. After looking at these...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-10-2013, 04:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 726
Posted By Jesster

Intake Manifold Question

Are the intake manifold rear coolant ports supposed to be blocked? There was some sludge in the heads at those ports that I cleaned out. From other pictures (talon) on this website, it looks to me...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-09-2013, 01:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,353
Posted By Jesster

LIM removal suggestions?

1996 Blazer 4wd 4dr. I've removed everything on top of the LIM (left the upper plenum on), pulled the distributor and disconnected the fuel lines. The LIM is stuck to the block, does anyone have...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-08-2013, 03:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 650
Posted By Jesster

Fuel Lines move???

1996 Blazer 4wd 4dr 4.3L -->I just unscrewed my fuel lines at the back of the LIM. The lines seem to be stuck in place and do not want to move away from the bracket on the LIM.

Do these fuel...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-08-2013, 03:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,210
Posted By Jesster

1996 blazer fuel line removal

My 1996 uses a 5/8" for the small nut on the line and a 3/4" nut fixed to the mount at the back of the LIM, by the firewall. I purchased a set of SAE stubby wrenches that had both sizes for $20 at...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
11-08-2013, 10:32 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,978
Posted By Jesster

Fuel Line Nut sizes

96 blazer 4dr LT 4wd--I need to disconnect the fuel lines at the back of the LIM. Does anyone know what size nuts these are?

I can only find a few metric wrenches out of two complete sets (of...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-08-2013, 09:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,072
Posted By Jesster

I'm doing my LIM this weekend, used an offset wrench

I'm doing my 96 blazer LIM this weekend and took the distributor off last night. I ended up buying a $15 set of offset metric wrenches at Harbor Freight. I used the 10mm wrench for the distributor...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-07-2013, 02:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,210
Posted By Jesster

4.3L Fuel Lines info

I have a 96 4dr Blazer LT 4.3L and need to know about fuel line removal at the back of the LIM by the firewall. The fuel lines each have 2 nuts, one for holding the connection still (on the bracket)...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-23-2013, 10:15 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 657
Posted By Jesster

LIM and Distributor

I'm finally doing my LIM gasket. I've got most of the ancillary parts on top of the manifold removed. I need to disconnect the fuel lines and remove the distributor. I've got the rotor tip...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
04-15-2013, 10:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,088
Posted By Jesster

Fuel Line Seals

First, thanks to Captain Hook for the distributor diagrams, they have exactly what I wanted. Second, I'm taking the distributor and fuel lines off today before pulling the lower intake for LIM...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
04-13-2013, 01:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,375
Posted By Jesster

4.3L Distributor Marking

I'm pulling the distributor on my 1996 4.3 blazer. If I remember correctly you mark the rotor cap's position (I bought a new one) to the body of the distributor and mark the body of the shaft...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
04-13-2013, 12:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 895
Posted By Jesster

One follow-up question

If I do need to remove the upper manifold, I assume the injectors would need to be removed. How do the spider's individual fuel lines connect to the injectors and do I need any special tool to...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
04-13-2013, 12:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 895
Posted By Jesster

LIM gasket question

I'm ready to take off the upper plastic manifold on a 1996 4.3L Blazer and it looks as though it might not need to be removed from lower intake manifold. Has anyone done the LIM gasket job and left...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
04-04-2013, 01:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 742
Posted By Jesster

A Few Questions - LIM replacement

I started to replace my lower intake manifold gaskets and have removed almost everything. I still need to disconnect the fuel lines and remove the distributor.

After reading a few posts I have...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
10-18-2012, 07:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,226
Posted By Jesster

Heater Hose Inlet Fitting

I had a coolant leak that seemed to be coming from above the oil pan on a 1996 Blazer 4dr 4wd. I have since traced the leak to the threads on the inlet heater hose fitting (see photo) that comes...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
10-10-2012, 10:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,075
Posted By Jesster

Thanks Andrew01991, I didn't think to check...

Thanks Andrew01991, I didn't think to check manifold bolts and I will be checking them today. I have gone up down and all over the water pump and hoses and none are leaking. The leak is definitely...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
10-09-2012, 08:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,075
Posted By Jesster

Coolant Leak

My previous thread was asking about replacing the freeze plug that is above the starter because I was getting coolant running off of my oil pan from off of the starter. With his symptoms being the...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
10-04-2012, 11:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,063
Posted By Jesster

Additional Question

One more question, Does anyone know the diameter of the freeze plug that sits by the starter? 1.625"?
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
10-04-2012, 10:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,063
Posted By Jesster

Freeze Plug

I have a 96 Blazer LT with the 4.3L and 4wd 4dr. After driving it yesterday, I noticed that coolant was heavily dripping from somewhere above the oil pan. I see absolutely no hose issues and can't...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-23-2012, 04:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,349
Posted By Jesster

Catalytic Converter Heat Shield

I have been having a noise from under my 1996 S-10 Blazer 4dr 4wd. I found that the converter heat shield has come loose from the two front spot welds and is still held on with two spot welds at the...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
06-04-2012, 05:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,140
Posted By Jesster

A/C compressor question

I have a 1996 Blazer 4.3L 4WD 4dr and am looking at charging the AC with R134a. Last fall as the AC was needed less I noticed a small amount of oily residue around the hose fitting that connects the...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
10-25-2011, 02:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,331
Posted By Jesster

Power Steering pump

I have a 1996 Blazer 4wd 4dr with the 4.3L. I replaced the PS pump and air conditioner compressor 6 years ago. At the time, I pulled the AC compressor bracket and everything was reasonably easy to...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
10-04-2011, 11:31 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,309
Posted By Jesster

Power Steering Pressure Hose

I have a leaky power steering pressure hose on a 1996 LT 4wd 4.3L. I replaced the hose about eight years ago along with the pump. I seem to recall that the hose connector on the back of the pump is...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
10-04-2011, 10:50 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 39,123
Posted By Jesster

Most likely the drain

If it happens when the air conditioning is on, its the drain because the condensation from the evaporator core has to go somewhere(the little rubber drain part in the photo). If it happens when the...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-19-2011, 02:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,129
Posted By Jesster

Which Relay?

I looked at the wires on the Bosch relays at the top of the firewall and found both outside relays have larger diameter wires coming from the bottom; the center relay has thin control wire. Any idea...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-19-2011, 11:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,129
Posted By Jesster

Starter Relay

1996 4wd 4dr LT 4.3L -->I got the click-click-click of a bad battery and proceeded to take the battery in to have it load tested. Checks out great (1.5 years in on a 9 year battery). Next, I had the...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-15-2011, 09:02 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,147
Posted By Jesster

Question Torx question

I need to replace the solenoid on my 96 (4.3L 4wd 4dr) blazer and found it uses torx screws. I have a set of torx bits (male); and lining them up, the screws look to be about T-27 or so. I've...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
06-07-2011, 02:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,321
Posted By Jesster

Question Temporary Complete Electrical Failure

I have a 1996 4x4 4DR LT Blazer with a 4.3L and have experienced a strange electrical phenomenon (surprise surprise). Last night we got in it and no electrical power. There were no dome lights,...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
10-04-2010, 04:20 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,278
Posted By Jesster

Water Pump Pulley Bolt torque

I just replaced the water pump in my 1996 Blazer 4.3 4wd. I have the new pump mounted and was ready to put the pulley back on and can't find any information on the torque for the four 10mm bolts. ...
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