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09-13-2013, 11:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 949
Posted By mykeboy01

I have a Magnaflow high-flow cat on my '02. It...

I have a Magnaflow high-flow cat on my '02. It works flawlessly. My only gripe is that it will throw a code for the O2 sensor just north of the cat if I downshift into second while going downhills.
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Forum: The Lounge
02-08-2013, 07:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 586
Posted By mykeboy01

Thumbs down Treason

Ford is our sponsor? WTF matey!!!
02-08-2013, 07:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,322
Posted By mykeboy01

My 98' did this until the day I sold it. The ABS...

My 98' did this until the day I sold it. The ABS sensors are either dirty, or the wires leading to the sensors are corroded. Go to the hubs, and CLEAN THEM! Check the wires, and replace if necessary....
02-08-2013, 09:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,072
Posted By mykeboy01

Thank you kind sir!!! And I know of the...

Thank you kind sir!!!

And I know of the risks. Like I said before, the roof that was installed on my last Blazer was in for 2 years before I took ownership (2001), and remained leak free...
02-07-2013, 12:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,811
Posted By mykeboy01

I see 97'...assuming high mileage. My 98's...

I see 97'...assuming high mileage. My 98's sensors died around 140k. The sensors are in the front hub assembly's (engine side) The wires get corroded, especially if you live in the north (road...
02-07-2013, 11:23 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,298
Posted By mykeboy01

I'm looking at what you wrote, and the first...

I'm looking at what you wrote, and the first thing that popped into my head was computer regulation. Check your MAF sensor!!!

If it is dirty, your air/fuel ratio could be thrown off. This could...
02-07-2013, 11:08 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,923
Posted By mykeboy01

It sounds like an air leak. Start by removing...

It sounds like an air leak. Start by removing your air intake, and clean your throttle body (not the issue, but good to do). Re-attach the vacuum hose (from the brake booster). Work your way forward,...
02-07-2013, 10:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,072
Posted By mykeboy01

Aftermarket Sunroof

Truck just hit 112k, and its been too long since my last project! Ram bar was refinished, rust was treated, and the door was removed and beat into submission! I WANT A SUNROOF!!!

I will be using a...
11-25-2011, 10:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,583
Posted By mykeboy01

Opinion time... What do you drive otherwise? My...

Opinion time...
What do you drive otherwise? My Blazers brakes feel light, but that is how they have always been. I get behind the wheel of a car, lets say, the honda civic I drove the other night,...
11-25-2011, 09:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,348
Posted By mykeboy01

Mine do this on occation. What I find works is...

Mine do this on occation. What I find works is holding the mist function down for a few extra seconds after shutting them off, and letting that cycle about 4-5 times. They usually seat after that....
11-10-2011, 09:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,932
Posted By mykeboy01

I believe the proper way to check if your MAF...

I believe the proper way to check if your MAF sensor is bad is to test it with an OHM meter. If you dont have an OHM meter (mine took a walk), you can always check the effectiveness by d/c'ing the...
11-09-2011, 07:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,991
Posted By mykeboy01

General Grabber AT2's FTW!!! :icon_goofygrin:...

General Grabber AT2's FTW!!! :icon_goofygrin: They ride nice, and look real nice!
11-09-2011, 06:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,290
Posted By mykeboy01

What a bunch of sweet-looking rides this month! I...

What a bunch of sweet-looking rides this month! I did my part...GL people :icon_wink:
11-09-2011, 02:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,669
Posted By mykeboy01

I have an Avital Alarm / Car Starter installed on...

I have an Avital Alarm / Car Starter installed on my truck. 2 years, and no problems. Had one on my 98' as well for the 6 years I owned that one. The 98' had no stock alarm system installed. My 02'...
11-08-2011, 07:28 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 59,397
Posted By mykeboy01

IDK which lines have check valves on the Charcoal...

IDK which lines have check valves on the Charcoal Canister?! In theory, the fuel vapors should travel in a one-way fashion. To the vent for disposal or purge for recycling. The vent is the only one...
11-07-2011, 02:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,105
Posted By mykeboy01

I started off by telling you how to diagnose...

I started off by telling you how to diagnose transmission health issues. But after stewing about it for a bit, I found this link that might help you...
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11-07-2011, 02:15 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,161
Posted By mykeboy01

Atlantic City Express

This was from July. Thought I would share.

My buddies and I decide to go on a roadtrip every year. One year to NYC, one year to Niagra Falls / Toronto. This year, we settled on a weekend of fun...
11-07-2011, 10:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,545
Posted By mykeboy01

Well, for anything you do on the drivers side to...

Well, for anything you do on the drivers side to fix the cable, you must match on the passenger side. My understanding of the equalizer is that there is EQUAL pull on the back brakes at the same...
11-07-2011, 09:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,865
Posted By mykeboy01

:icon_doh:

:icon_doh:
11-07-2011, 08:48 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 59,397
Posted By mykeboy01

:icon_hyper:Evap. Vent Valve :icon_hyper: ...

:icon_hyper:Evap. Vent Valve :icon_hyper:

Again, drop your spare tire, and look at the part. # should be on there! It takes all of 2-3 minutes, depending on the condition of your spare tire...
11-06-2011, 01:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,212
Posted By mykeboy01

Excuse my ignorance, but I didn't figure that the...

Excuse my ignorance, but I didn't figure that the front ends of the 2-doors were any different than the 4-doors! You want the compartments, so you don't have a sunroof, I assume? I know that they...
11-06-2011, 01:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,865
Posted By mykeboy01

You can make your own CAI kit...all you really...

You can make your own CAI kit...all you really need is the filter. You can start with a dry filter from your local autozone for $10 and change. I recommend dropping a few extra dollars for the...
11-06-2011, 11:00 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,589
Posted By mykeboy01

IMO, look into Magnaflow (for both). Flowmasters...

IMO, look into Magnaflow (for both). Flowmasters are nice, but they are thrashy sounding. My Magnaflow is subdued until I hammer the throttle. That makes driving much easier! I decided on Magnaflow...
Forum: Builds
11-06-2011, 10:47 AM
Replies: 348
Views: 173,110
Posted By mykeboy01

[quote=Bigringtravis;470171]I'm more interested...

[quote=Bigringtravis;470171]I'm more interested in the Alignment numbers/Durability of the kit. Their last one was a joke at the alignment shop.[quote]

I second that...EVERY thousand miles, my...
11-06-2011, 10:17 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 14,062
Posted By mykeboy01

I am running Rough Country's Nitro 9000 shocks. I...

I am running Rough Country's Nitro 9000 shocks. I had the stock (blue and yellow) bilsteins until 80k, when the rears seized over, and I discovered a leak in the front passenger shock. I thought you...
11-06-2011, 09:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,454
Posted By mykeboy01

Yeah, what he said. This should be your first...

Yeah, what he said. This should be your first step...it is a Chevrolet after all (electrical anything is bad with a Blazer). I drove for years with faulty ABS sensors, that would cause my brakes to...
11-06-2011, 09:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,810
Posted By mykeboy01

The 4.3L is in fact a redesigned 350 (5.7), with...

The 4.3L is in fact a redesigned 350 (5.7), with 2 cylinders cut away, so to speak. Your @$$ can sit in the non-smoking section, sir. :icon_teeth:
11-06-2011, 08:56 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 59,397
Posted By mykeboy01

I just went through the same issue a few months...

I just went through the same issue a few months back with my 02'. It is not your vapor canister. If you have the 4-door model, it is the little box (cant figure on the name atm) mounted on the bed...
Forum: The Lounge
11-06-2011, 08:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,109
Posted By mykeboy01

I have the K&N CAI kit. I recently switched back...

I have the K&N CAI kit. I recently switched back to the oiled filter, and boy do I love it! You can hear it sucking in the air with a whoosh at idle, and when you thomp on the pedal...hehe! (HEMI...
10-20-2011, 12:34 AM
Replies: 4
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Views: 776
Posted By mykeboy01

If you have a late model 2002 (like mine), it...

If you have a late model 2002 (like mine), it doesn't have an EGR valve. You would have to figure out how to wire / hook that 99's into your system in that scenerio. :icon_shrug:
10-19-2011, 10:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,334
Posted By mykeboy01

With all due respect AJBert, our Chevy Blazers...

With all due respect AJBert, our Chevy Blazers girth and anemic 4.3L powerplant hardly qualify us for "fast and furious" status. The True Ceramic brakes on my neighbors Porsche 911 cost him $8000,...
10-19-2011, 07:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,334
Posted By mykeboy01

Ultra Premium, OE Ceramics (had to dig out the...

Ultra Premium, OE Ceramics (had to dig out the reciept to make sure). :icon_wink:
10-15-2011, 12:11 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,334
Posted By mykeboy01

NAPA Ceramics, without a doubt. I would eat...

NAPA Ceramics, without a doubt. I would eat through pads every 8k miles (being in the mountains). I payed a bit extra for the ceramic pads from the local NAPA, and wow! 32k miles, and still at +50%...
10-12-2011, 03:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,598
Posted By mykeboy01

Now I know this sounds stupid, but... On my...

Now I know this sounds stupid, but...
On my 1998, my motor did the same thing. I took the motor out, and tested it...but it worked. I then was able to then say it was the switch, or the wires. When...
09-03-2011, 08:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 11,351
Posted By mykeboy01

Question Update?

(ryanleh) I know its over a year past when you posted, but I currently find myself in the same situation. I was wondering how the whole bolt search went...I think my bolts are stripped out, or...
07-11-2011, 12:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,142
Posted By mykeboy01

kristoph30, The advantage of having an e-fan...

kristoph30, The advantage of having an e-fan setup would be the fact that they work independently of the engine speed. On my return trip home from New Jersey to Connecticut yesterday, my truck was...
Forum: General Chat
06-23-2011, 03:33 PM
Replies: 13,741
Views: 1,065,962
Posted By mykeboy01

Replaced Oxygen Sensors / Required help for...

Replaced Oxygen Sensors / Required help for instalation of my Rough Country leveling kit, due to the rust build-up on the rear shackles. They had to be torched, and the new bushings needed to be...
06-03-2011, 07:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,496
Posted By mykeboy01

Im sorry dude / dudette; The only way to get...

Im sorry dude / dudette;
The only way to get those bastards open is to pry at it w/ a flat headed screwdriver, while cussing!
I spent most of my tune up opening those clips (that, and plug 3...
06-03-2011, 06:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 52,473
Posted By mykeboy01

There are three oxygen sensors on the Blazer: ...

There are three oxygen sensors on the Blazer:
1) Driver side downpipe, near the wheel well.
2) Passenger side Y pipe, right before the catalytic converter
3) Right before the muffler, between the...
06-01-2011, 07:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,471
Posted By mykeboy01

I just did mine about a month ago...all I used...

I just did mine about a month ago...all I used was an allen wrench, pushed the white tab on the filter up while pushing out towards the filter, pushed the bottom tab in, and wham...gas on my face!...
05-02-2011, 05:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,536
Posted By mykeboy01

~bump

~bump
04-26-2011, 06:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,536
Posted By mykeboy01

Question New Seafoam Question

I've used seafoam before on each of my Blazers, to awesome results *truck runs great, and my neighbors hate me :icon_wink:* ...but my question to the forum is...

They make a 30" induction...
04-19-2011, 06:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 22,689
Posted By mykeboy01

I would open the fuse panel right by the drivers...

I would open the fuse panel right by the drivers door, and start looking at the fuses that are dashboard related...GM usually couples multiple items with no relation to each other onto one circut. ?...
03-21-2011, 08:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 769
Posted By mykeboy01

Year? Miles? Engine? Do you run Dexcool?...

Year? Miles? Engine? Do you run Dexcool? :icon_shrug: Throw me a bone Scotty!
Forum: General Chat
03-18-2011, 05:57 PM
Replies: 13,741
Views: 1,065,962
Posted By mykeboy01

Just changed my fuel filter, serpentine belt, and...

Just changed my fuel filter, serpentine belt, and one of my back-up lights! Runs and lights up like a champ :)
02-23-2011, 02:59 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,345
Posted By mykeboy01

*cracks knuckes* Your 02 sensors are bad....

*cracks knuckes*

Your 02 sensors are bad. Replace them. While you are under there, clean / replace the wireing. They may be bad also. P0138/144/151 done.

I know the P0174 code personally...It...
02-17-2011, 05:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,080
Posted By mykeboy01

Down shifting to 3rd will save you some time,...

Down shifting to 3rd will save you some time, especially when going up a hill, when it downshifts from overdrive to 3rd. In 3rd, the gears are at a higher ratio, so you do have more power.

On the...
02-17-2011, 04:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 961
Posted By mykeboy01

That depends sir...the early model 2002's have...

That depends sir...the early model 2002's have EGR valves, the later models (mine) do not! :icon_wink: Found that out during my tune-up...anyone in the market for a EGR valve gasket? LOL!
02-15-2011, 03:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,714
Posted By mykeboy01

Cool I love my K&N CAI, but it took a while to realize...

I love my K&N CAI, but it took a while to realize that it was messing up my truck...not the CAI, but the K&N filter it came with. The day I put it on, my truck ran like crap. I started freaking out,...
02-15-2011, 03:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 961
Posted By mykeboy01

Consider your Blazer a frankenstein! Except for...

Consider your Blazer a frankenstein! Except for maybe some basic electrical / engine components, 95% of that 98' will fit on your 02'. The only difference you will see between the two (I owned a 98'...
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