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Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
12-05-2019, 08:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 339
Posted By DimeBlazr

The front actuator system is a weak design with...

The front actuator system is a weak design with lots of potential faults. I always bypass all the vacuum garbage and lock the front axle in full time. All this means is that the front driveshaft...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
12-10-2015, 08:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,054
Posted By DimeBlazr

T-Case shifts into 4HI and 4LO but doesn't turn front driveshaft

Vehicle is a 98 Blazer, I've been inside transfer cases before and not afraid to tear this one apart, its just that its my daughters vehicle and i dont want to take it out of service and then wait...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
07-17-2015, 06:45 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 78,212
Posted By DimeBlazr

Welcome to the forum and thank you! Thats what...

Welcome to the forum and thank you! Thats what its all about, helping out the next guy and keeping money out of the shop owners pockets.

I have another blazer that im going to have to do this to...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
06-07-2015, 11:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,504
Posted By DimeBlazr

Wierd fix for Rough Idle multiple dead cylinders after head gasket job

Bought this 98 blazer with a bad valve for 500 bucks, alreadt had a set of heads to go on it so it was a good for me, it was my Daughters first car she paid for it and she helped me fix it, could...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
05-01-2015, 11:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,828
Posted By DimeBlazr

P0305 Dead Mis - Rough Idle - Low Compression = Bad Valve

Just figured I would post this because I feel that its kind of rare and is probably overlooked a lot because of that. A 98 Blazer 4.3 with a burnt exhaust valve. The story...Picked up this 98 Blazer...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
04-18-2015, 12:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,598
Posted By DimeBlazr

No way to display codes on these without some...

No way to display codes on these without some kind of scantool or code-reader, ive been working on all kinds of GM vehicles for years, only thing you could ever do without a scantool was jump a...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
04-06-2015, 09:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,598
Posted By DimeBlazr

You could scrape up the money for a part, may...

You could scrape up the money for a part, may have to skip the "420" for a couple weeks though....

But yeah most auto parts stores will read codes for you for free in hopes that you will buy a...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
04-06-2015, 09:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,523
Posted By DimeBlazr

On top of the Captains OK, i will add, you will...

On top of the Captains OK, i will add, you will usually get a service engine soon light and code P1365 Cam/Crank Correlation fault, basically meaning it thinks the cam and crank are out of time...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
04-06-2015, 08:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 791
Posted By DimeBlazr

Its most likely a bad ground or a short in the...

Its most likely a bad ground or a short in the wiring, look around under the bumper and trace the wiring til you find the ground and clean it, in the process make sure the wiring isnt damaged and...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
04-01-2015, 12:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 961
Posted By DimeBlazr

C is youre alternator adjustment bracket, see pic.

C is youre alternator adjustment bracket, see pic.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
04-01-2015, 12:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,826
Posted By DimeBlazr

"Sealed Beam" is the separate thick glass...

"Sealed Beam" is the separate thick glass rectangualr shaped headlight/bulb with a separate plastic turn signal lens attached to the corner of the grill, first pic is sealed beam setup on an S-10...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
03-22-2015, 06:51 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 32,191
Posted By DimeBlazr

Anything is possible but i dont really think the...

Anything is possible but i dont really think the theory about the encoder motor shorting through the crank is really logical, if there was any electrical fault to ground it would find its path much...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
03-19-2015, 02:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 867
Posted By DimeBlazr

First thing with any engine performance...

First thing with any engine performance diagnosis, is the service engine soon light on? if it is, retrieve codes and post back.
Next question, where exaclty was this exhaust leak at? Was it running...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
02-19-2015, 06:27 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 78,212
Posted By DimeBlazr

Have not worked on a floor shift blazer but most...

Have not worked on a floor shift blazer but most cars have some kind of release clip on the back side of the shifter knob and the whole top handle Lifts off leaving just the shaft in place, hopefully...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
02-14-2015, 06:43 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 78,212
Posted By DimeBlazr

Check out my post #63 on page 7 of this thread,...

Check out my post #63 on page 7 of this thread, if you take that switch apart and the rubber is slimy, puffy and doesnt really fit in there right then you probably have the same issue i had, your...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
02-07-2015, 05:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,118
Posted By DimeBlazr

I had the transmission out of my 99 about 6...

I had the transmission out of my 99 about 6 months ago, i changed my rear main while i was in there but It didnt really look like thats where it was coming from, i had some seepage around the pan...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
02-07-2015, 04:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,185
Posted By DimeBlazr

It will be wayyyy easier to drop the tank, trust...

It will be wayyyy easier to drop the tank, trust me. These systems run 60+ psi, you cant make good enough connections that will be reliable unless you have proper fittings and a crimping tool, almost...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
02-01-2015, 01:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,337
Posted By DimeBlazr

You have something that is running right on the...

You have something that is running right on the edge of specification, some things can be out of spec yet be functional at normal operating temperature or once the engine starts initially, 2 major...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-10-2015, 01:41 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,432
Posted By DimeBlazr

A quick note about spark, spark acts totally...

A quick note about spark, spark acts totally different under pressure in the cylinder, just because you can jump a spark at atmospheric pressure outside the cylinder doesnt mean it will fire a plug...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-16-2014, 07:47 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 78,212
Posted By DimeBlazr

Ive repaired that electronic vacuum manifold on...

Ive repaired that electronic vacuum manifold on other vehicles before, in Grand Prix's they would get water in them somehow, theres a tiny rubber valve stuck to the end of a steel rod that slides...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-15-2014, 07:28 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,825
Posted By DimeBlazr

Ok, now with that new tiny bit of info i would...

Ok, now with that new tiny bit of info i would say you need to have a good look at the rotors and pads, if this noise is consistant with speed then it probably has something to do with a rotating...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-14-2014, 09:51 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,825
Posted By DimeBlazr

Yeah, any good aligment tech will check...

Yeah, any good aligment tech will check everything first and try to upsell anything that needs replaced before proceeding, one reason is to make money and the other is because worn parts will waste...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-14-2014, 05:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 583
Posted By DimeBlazr

The squeaking may be from the park brake shoe...

The squeaking may be from the park brake shoe that is located inside the rotor, its like a drum brake but its inside the center of the rotor, chances are, the hardware is all rotted out, your park...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-14-2014, 05:16 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,825
Posted By DimeBlazr

The only thing that you would notice as far...

The only thing that you would notice as far problems with rotors is warpage and that would be felt as pulsation in the brake pedal and maybe some vibration in the steering wheel, also its usually...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-14-2014, 03:25 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,825
Posted By DimeBlazr

I guess you should check all the steering...

I guess you should check all the steering linkage, have someone wiggle the steering wheel back and forth and put your hand around each linkage end and feel for clunks and movement, also look at the...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-14-2014, 12:27 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,825
Posted By DimeBlazr

Yep, in the fuse box under the hood, should be...

Yep, in the fuse box under the hood, should be one of the bigger ones, 60 amp i think, theres a diagram under the cover that will show which one it is.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-13-2014, 07:56 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,825
Posted By DimeBlazr

Yes it will turn the abs light on but the abs...

Yes it will turn the abs light on but the abs does a self test on startup everytime and the light will go out if everything checks ok, so it should go back off as soon as you put the fuse back in.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-13-2014, 06:50 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,825
Posted By DimeBlazr

Hmm, multiple clunks? Do you know how the brake...

Hmm, multiple clunks? Do you know how the brake pedal normally feels when the abs kicks in? Is it like that? Can you feel the clunk in the pedal at all? I would definitely try removing the abs fuse...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-13-2014, 03:08 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,825
Posted By DimeBlazr

Have you had an alignment lately? If all...

Have you had an alignment lately? If all balljoints are new then you are narrowed down to steering linkage and upper and lower control arm bushings, in my experience upper control arm bushings will...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-13-2014, 12:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,579
Posted By DimeBlazr

This may be your problem, this is what happened...

This may be your problem, this is what happened to mine, the seal between your transmission and transfer case is leaking so the transfer case is being overfilled with transmission fluid, when you...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-13-2014, 10:52 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 78,212
Posted By DimeBlazr

Your symptoms sound like you have something going...

Your symptoms sound like you have something going on with the vacuum to that upper actuator, if it doesnt make any definite movements when changing the direction knob, and you replaced the actuator...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-13-2014, 01:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,729
Posted By DimeBlazr

I had this happen once and i replaced the vacuum...

I had this happen once and i replaced the vacuum switch , all the lines, the vacuum reservoir flushed the lines to the hvac actuators and had to replace the selector switch that distributes the...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-09-2014, 10:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,389
Posted By DimeBlazr

If you can get to the connector you need to check...

If you can get to the connector you need to check for voltage on the red wire, backprobing between the wire and weatherpack seal with a paperclip or small gage stiff wire is best, with the connector...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-09-2014, 06:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,102
Posted By DimeBlazr

Remove your upper intake plenum (Just the black...

Remove your upper intake plenum (Just the black plastic part, this exposes all of the possible leak points) then reconnect the fuel lines and pressurize the fuel system again but DO NOT START. Most...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-04-2014, 08:22 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 78,212
Posted By DimeBlazr

Heres the piece that you CAN buy on ebay right...

Heres the piece that you CAN buy on ebay right now for $14.70 In my book, that sure beats crawling around in the filth, freezing your butt off in some mangled wreck that already has an aged, heat...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-15-2014, 02:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,708
Posted By DimeBlazr

60 is good, yes always better high than low,...

60 is good, yes always better high than low, there actually is no spec on the high limit, book just calls out minimums. As long as its above those then youre fine.

The only problem related to high...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-15-2014, 12:13 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,825
Posted By DimeBlazr

Correct on the rear, but on the front you want...

Correct on the rear, but on the front you want the stands under the lower control arms as close to the tire and ball joint that you can get but leave an inch or so between the tire and jack stand...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-14-2014, 09:56 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,825
Posted By DimeBlazr

Ok, if its on the passenger side then pull that...

Ok, if its on the passenger side then pull that wheel off, put the lug nuts back on the rotor, put the vehicle up on 4 jackstands, put it in 4x4, have someone get the wheels spinning and watch and...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-14-2014, 09:46 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,825
Posted By DimeBlazr

Is this vehicle 4x4?

Is this vehicle 4x4?
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-14-2014, 12:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,819
Posted By DimeBlazr

Just a note about the Blue Devil, if you suspect...

Just a note about the Blue Devil, if you suspect at all that your lower intake gasket is possibly seeping coolant externally then you better believe its leaking internally too, using any type of...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-12-2014, 10:58 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 32,191
Posted By DimeBlazr

Sounds like youre on to something, ive read many...

Sounds like youre on to something, ive read many posts on P0304 codes with these blazers, there must be some reason that its always #4? I had a #4 code on mine i was putting a cap and rotor in it at...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-05-2014, 07:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 649
Posted By DimeBlazr

Oh man, you got Gremlins....electrical ones. The...

Oh man, you got Gremlins....electrical ones. The best place to start is a wiring diagram, take note of everything that is turning on and off and figure out what circuit theyre all on and find where...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-05-2014, 05:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,982
Posted By DimeBlazr

Ok yeah I read that post. At least youre getting...

Ok yeah I read that post. At least youre getting it straightened out now...
Anyway, the best thing to do is probably just back them off some then retorque, no need to loosen them completely, just...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-05-2014, 05:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 668
Posted By DimeBlazr

These switches are prone to have broken solder...

These switches are prone to have broken solder joints inside, pop the switch out of the dash and with the key on, push on the connectors on the back of the switch, of you get lights then you have...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-05-2014, 04:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,982
Posted By DimeBlazr

Depends why and if you are removing the manifold....

Depends why and if you are removing the manifold. If you already have the felpro metal reinforced gaskets then yes and it will be fine. I have actually removed those from one engine and put on...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-05-2014, 09:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 763
Posted By DimeBlazr

Its been a while but i think i just wrapped some...

Its been a while but i think i just wrapped some zip ties around the actuator where the cable connects to it, you just need to compress the actuator and make the zip ties hold it in that position. It...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-04-2014, 10:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 763
Posted By DimeBlazr

If it shows its in 4x4 then its probably just the...

If it shows its in 4x4 then its probably just the front axle thats not engaging. Do you hear and audible clunk from under vehicle? Try it with the engine of and just key on, open your door and lean...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-03-2014, 06:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 462
Posted By DimeBlazr

Pop your 4wd switch out of the dash and with it...

Pop your 4wd switch out of the dash and with it till plugged in and the ignition on, put pressure on the connectors and watch for the lights to come on, if they do then put the trans in neutral and...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-01-2014, 01:22 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,051
Posted By DimeBlazr

Yes, they are related, 306 means what it says, #6...

Yes, they are related, 306 means what it says, #6 is not firing, the fact that you are getting 0420 probably means its a spark issue and that cylinder is not burning its mixture and sending raw fuel...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-01-2014, 12:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 679
Posted By DimeBlazr

As the captain says, 1345 is the distributor out...

As the captain says, 1345 is the distributor out of time for sure, the egr valve can be a couple things, it could be that its on backwards, it could have been wrecked by cleaning or there could be an...
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