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04-17-2014, 09:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,261
Posted By Brian5792

It was placed on Craig's List. Anyone wanting to...

It was placed on Craig's List. Anyone wanting to see my so-so pics can log-on, hit Cars & Trucks for sale, and select Philadelphia as the area. I used "1998 Chevy Blazer LT" as the title and "$950"...
04-15-2014, 12:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,261
Posted By Brian5792

Had another talk with the shop. His price is...

Had another talk with the shop. His price is "nearly $3K" for a used, junk yard engine swap - with no warranty at all. He also said just finding one in reasonable condition would be difficult. Also...
04-14-2014, 11:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,261
Posted By Brian5792

Thanks for the replies thus far. Two guys at my...

Thanks for the replies thus far. Two guys at my shop listened to it and they are thinking it's a bearing. They don't rebuild motors ("this engine is a pain to rebuild" they say) but will replace it -...
04-13-2014, 02:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,261
Posted By Brian5792

Fit it or Junk it? HELP!!!

It appears that major engine work is needed. Something is definitely broken inside the engine as there is lots of loud clunking noise. I'm guessing it's piston-related but it sits outside my...
04-12-2014, 11:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 555
Posted By Brian5792

What's Up With These Noises?

My '98 LT 4x4 (Auto) is making noises that are new. The first is what I'd call a "clatter" that happens when accelerating and arises shortly before the upshift. I get the normal vroom sound at first...
Forum: General Chat
04-06-2014, 10:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 657
Posted By Brian5792

This may be too late to help but .... I had a...

This may be too late to help but .... I had a similar problem on the driver's side on my '98 LT but, since I was not at home, I had to cut the wires. I had the entire black triangle-shaped piece...
04-05-2014, 04:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,748
Posted By Brian5792

I need to correct myself on the prices between...

I need to correct myself on the prices between Advance Auto and Shockwarehouse.com. for the KYB Excel-Gs. Advance is $168 for a set - after 15% off current discount offer and before taxes. The...
04-05-2014, 03:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,748
Posted By Brian5792

Not set on Monroes. Just want to stop the truck...

Not set on Monroes. Just want to stop the truck from acting like a porpoise every time I hit a bump! Thanks for the web-site. Prices seem a little better than Advance Auto's (before discount offers).
04-05-2014, 09:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,748
Posted By Brian5792

It took a bit of web-seaching but I found out...

It took a bit of web-seaching but I found out what you guys are taking about when you refer to the "blue" shocks. Wised up and went to Monroe's site, went thru the "select your vehicle" process, and...
04-04-2014, 12:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,748
Posted By Brian5792

How much for adequate shocks?

I wasn't going to bring up this subject because there are quite a few good posts already on the subject of which shock absorbers to buy. Some like Monroe Sensa-Tracs. Others say Monroe Reflex's are...
04-03-2014, 12:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,254
Posted By Brian5792

I found it but it's not in the same place as...

I found it but it's not in the same place as yours is on my '98 LT. Removed most of the air intake parts out of the way and found a dangling connector/wire with a broken-off, plastic top half of the...
03-18-2014, 06:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,254
Posted By Brian5792

My '98 seems to need it's ECT replaced too -...

My '98 seems to need it's ECT replaced too - based on trouble code (P0118) that Auto Zone helped me obtain. They sold me one and it looks just like yours (a BWD brand) with the orange threads and...
01-18-2014, 12:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,624
Posted By Brian5792

Thought about getting a K&N filter at Advance...

Thought about getting a K&N filter at Advance Auto since (a) the website said they were on sale (and in stock) for $39.50 and (b) I already have the oil & cleaner. Otherwise I wouldn't spend the...
01-18-2014, 09:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,624
Posted By Brian5792

To Burned: "No" to your camshaft retard question....

To Burned: "No" to your camshaft retard question.

I checked the air filter and found it to be waaaay dirty. Will replace soon. Don't expect much improvement to mpg.
01-16-2014, 10:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,624
Posted By Brian5792

The rotor, plugs, etc., were done a month or so...

The rotor, plugs, etc., were done a month or so earlier than the spider. Still no MPG improvement and still having the P03XX code. So the spider was next and sorta rushed into as the engine had...
01-14-2014, 12:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,624
Posted By Brian5792

Crappy MPG after all this?

My 98 LT had a P0300 "Misfire" code and 12-13 mpg. After new AC Delco dist cap, rotor, plugs and a new spider fuel injector assembly, the code is gone. Today's fill-up and mileage calculation yielded...
12-04-2013, 10:56 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,674
Posted By Brian5792

The engine began running bad at times on Black...

The engine began running bad at times on Black Friday (sputtering, threatening to stall at lights, etc.) so it was off to Pep Boys Monday to have them install the new spider I've been sitting on for...
10-11-2013, 08:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,676
Posted By Brian5792

For reasons unknown, the Odom is back to...

For reasons unknown, the Odom is back to "normal". It registered at 148,300 at start up yesterday - which I suspect is accurate to within a couple miles. Better than being off by several hundred...
10-08-2013, 06:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,676
Posted By Brian5792

Odometer 999,999 miles 98 Blazer

I've been having instrument cluster issues that seem common to many members of this Forum with Blazers over 10 years old. Among other problems, the PRND321 and Odom lites flicker on/off. A rap on the...
08-28-2013, 11:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 687
Posted By Brian5792

Dash Lites on. Key still in my Pocket ???!!

My '98 LT has some issues with dash warning lites & symbols being on (ABS, Battery, Security, etc.) which I know are false so I ignore them for now. I also have the auto trans selection (PRND...) and...
08-06-2013, 08:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,674
Posted By Brian5792

So I passed 100 miles, filled up and checked my...

So I passed 100 miles, filled up and checked my latest mileage. Its back to 13 mpg again - what it was before the new AC Delco plugs, etc. What happened to the 16 mpg from last time? Looks like the...
08-02-2013, 11:57 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,861
Posted By Brian5792

Interesting reading! The clearcoat on my two-tone...

Interesting reading! The clearcoat on my two-tone '98 LT (white with copper (I guess) along the bottom) was flaking off badly in the copper areas along the bottom of the driver's door and both front...
08-02-2013, 11:27 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,674
Posted By Brian5792

So the new spider arrived a few weeks ago....

So the new spider arrived a few weeks ago. Meantime, my odom showed I'd driven about 100 miles so time to fill up. (gas gauge not working) My mileage improved from 13 to 16 mpg. I credit this...
07-26-2013, 04:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 19,660
Posted By Brian5792

Success! I took my skinniest phillips and...

Success! I took my skinniest phillips and flat-head screwdrivers down to the truck. I folded the smaller seat forward, pulled back the spring-loaded flap that bridges the gap and examined the support...
Forum: The Lounge
07-26-2013, 12:25 PM
Replies: 421
Views: 73,479
Posted By Brian5792

Mine was a 1963 (it was 1972 and I was 16 y/o)...

Mine was a 1963 (it was 1972 and I was 16 y/o) 4-door, Pontiac Catalina. A big, mint-green-colored boat. Funny story. One night, friends and I were out cruising. My very small seaside town had a...
07-26-2013, 11:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 19,660
Posted By Brian5792

Apologies to 1000monkeys. Apparently there IS a...

Apologies to 1000monkeys. Apparently there IS a latch on the other side. I pulled the release handle up and saw TWO cables attached to it. (Why didn't I do this earlier!) The left-hand one has...
07-26-2013, 09:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 19,660
Posted By Brian5792

Now that the 9-day-long heat wave has passed, I...

Now that the 9-day-long heat wave has passed, I fiddled with this problem again. I decided to un-bolt the "legs" from the front edge of the seat. (Easy. 2 bolts.) This allows you to flip the bottom...
07-16-2013, 11:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 15,320
Posted By Brian5792

Thanks Cap'n. I've never soldered before but your...

Thanks Cap'n. I've never soldered before but your info is good to know. As for the odom problem, here is an update. First, coz the seller told me there is a drain on the battery, I have been...
07-14-2013, 11:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 15,320
Posted By Brian5792

Was just starting to look for help with my '98...

Was just starting to look for help with my '98 LT's odometer problem. Today at start-up I had 000,000 kilometers showing. Was 147,616 miles showing when I parked it. Fiddled with the trip odometer...
07-12-2013, 08:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,674
Posted By Brian5792

Ordered the Delphi FJ10565 Spider Injection unit...

Ordered the Delphi FJ10565 Spider Injection unit from Amazon.com. Forum Member Captain Hook says that the GM factory manual says 1.4 hours are needed to put it in. Since my nearby shop wants too much...
07-05-2013, 10:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,674
Posted By Brian5792

I can see your point about having testing done...

I can see your point about having testing done first. I asked my mechanic this AM about whether the injector swap he had in mind involved the Delphi FJ10565. He did not know for certain which brand...
07-04-2013, 12:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,674
Posted By Brian5792

OK. So now I'm searching posts related to Spider...

OK. So now I'm searching posts related to Spider Fuel Injectors to see if AC Delco is the preferred product etc. This led to the idea that I could follow other's leads and upgrade to the Delphi...
07-03-2013, 11:37 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,674
Posted By Brian5792

So I got the D-Cap, Rotor and Plugs replaced (all...

So I got the D-Cap, Rotor and Plugs replaced (all AC Delco "exact fits") and the code went from P0300 to P0304. I guess that's progress. The plug wires are OK says the mechanic. He said one of the...
06-29-2013, 11:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,831
Posted By Brian5792

This just happened to me today on my '98 LT! Got...

This just happened to me today on my '98 LT! Got on Forum ASAP to see what the problem(s) could be. In my case, it comes and goes and doesn't seem to be a reaction to hitting bumps in the road....
Forum: General Chat
06-26-2013, 08:05 PM
Replies: 13,741
Views: 1,065,917
Posted By Brian5792

Deodorized interior

Bought my '98 LT 7 mos ago. Had been sitting a while and it was really dirty. Used a carpet cleaner from an auto store which worked pretty good but the odor from the previous owner's dog was still...
06-25-2013, 08:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,134
Posted By Brian5792

This seems common. My mech knew about it before I...

This seems common. My mech knew about it before I finished my sentence when I tried to tell him about it. I'm just living with it for now. My hood will usually pop open if I pull the release and then...
06-22-2013, 12:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 11,257
Posted By Brian5792

Ignition Cylinder or Ignition Module Needed?

I nearly got stranded at the market this AM. Turned the key, got my dash lites and chime sounds, but after the last twist - nothing. Battery & Alternator are nearly brand new. I made sure the (pos)...
06-22-2013, 11:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,674
Posted By Brian5792

Thanks "Hook" & "97 Cherry". I fear I left out an...

Thanks "Hook" & "97 Cherry". I fear I left out an important detail. I also have another issue. When running, there are several Dash Lites & Symbols that are on: Battery, ABS, Security, Seat Belt...
06-20-2013, 03:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,674
Posted By Brian5792

Surefire Code P0300 Solution!

OK. I lied. I do not have a surefire P0300 solution. What I DO have is a '98 Blazer LT 4X4 with the dreaded misfire and much time spent reading thru the Forum's 1000's of search results. Frequently,...
06-17-2013, 03:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 19,660
Posted By Brian5792

Rear Seat Won't Fold Down

Suddenly, the rear seat behind the driver's seat (the bigger one) will no longer fold when you pull the release. Found I can easily over-ride the release by opening the rear door and working it with...
Forum: General Chat
06-16-2013, 10:27 AM
Replies: 420
Views: 82,230
Posted By Brian5792

98 LT, 4x4, 4.3L V-6. Owned since 11/2012. Always...

98 LT, 4x4, 4.3L V-6. Owned since 11/2012. Always gently-driven. Never use 4 wheel drive. About 80% city/20% highway. Has P0300 error code (intermitant Misfire) issue which I will address soon. (so...
Forum: General Chat
06-14-2013, 02:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,232
Posted By Brian5792

Update for the battery bolt: I found replacement...

Update for the battery bolt: I found replacement side-terminal-style, battery cable connectors/bolts for about $2.50/pair at Advance Auto. This told me that the old, worn bolt must be removeable...
Forum: General Chat
06-12-2013, 05:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,232
Posted By Brian5792

Battery Cable Disconnect Device

I drive my 98 Blazer about 3x/week on short errands mostly. The dash shows a "Security" light when it is not running. I read the owner's manual and see no need to spend $$$ right now to fix it. After...
01-16-2013, 10:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 709
Posted By Brian5792

Thanks spittybays. I read thru several "ignition...

Thanks spittybays. I read thru several "ignition switch" posts and saw several members having the same or similar problem. Alas, no final solutions were posted. It seems the ignition switch is...
01-15-2013, 09:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,699
Posted By Brian5792

I am having nearly the same problem (See "Wacky...

I am having nearly the same problem (See "Wacky Warning Lites 98 Blazer" post from 1/14/13). The differences are that (1) my gas gauge almost never works at any time (it swings to past Full...
01-14-2013, 03:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 709
Posted By Brian5792

Wacky Warning Lites 98 Blazer

My '98 Blazer (LT) has recently given me "warnings" on the dash on an on-again off-again basis. This is what happens as I am driving along: The "ABS" & "Security" lites come on as well as the Battery...
12-23-2012, 06:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,501
Posted By Brian5792

Thanks. Will do. My shop cleared the codes and...

Thanks. Will do. My shop cleared the codes and said to bring it back in 40 miles or so for a re-check. The Service lite came back on almost immediately naturally. I don't know how skilled these guys...
12-23-2012, 11:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,501
Posted By Brian5792

Service Engine Soon: Tranny Code ?

Just bought a 98 Blazer LT (146K mi) from a private seller. It runs & drives OK after new ball joints. My shop gets 2 codes from the diag. computer. One is "Fuel Injection" which he suspects is the...
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