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Forum: General Chat
03-15-2018, 05:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 328
Posted By Groundunit

At first I was thinking someone is dumb at the...

At first I was thinking someone is dumb at the factory, but it seems like GM just wanted to confuse people
Forum: General Chat
03-14-2018, 08:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 328
Posted By Groundunit

Counterintuitive locks

Has it bothered anyone else that a blazer is the only vehicle with locks that turn clockwise to unlock and counterclockwise to lock? Of all the locks I use everyday this is he only one like this! I...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
02-25-2018, 09:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 697
Posted By Groundunit

This may not be exactly it but check the solenoid...

This may not be exactly it but check the solenoid that’s mounted on the firewall. It could be opened a little bit allowing the vacuum to pull the slide in just enough to cause that noise.

It has...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
02-25-2018, 09:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,015
Posted By Groundunit

Okay good. Just wanted to make sure it wasn’t...

Okay good. Just wanted to make sure it wasn’t anything bad. I know there’s a bit of oil leaking from where this goes into the transfer case. Not a bad leak. Didn’t know if that had something to do...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
02-25-2018, 01:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,015
Posted By Groundunit

Is this bad? Transfer case driveshaft yoke

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/blazerforum.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/80-a4e6460c_8de6_4c1a_a895_aae99528a643_c7e16f26799e204eadc005989ba1d20f142041cb.jpegRear output shaft yoke from TC
Just wondering is...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
02-13-2018, 11:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 493
Posted By Groundunit

Yeah I get that, it’s hard to explain what I’m...

Yeah I get that, it’s hard to explain what I’m trying to say but it feels like when max a/c is on and going highway speeds, I guess the wind pushes past the open recirculating door. So that means the...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
02-12-2018, 10:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 493
Posted By Groundunit

Air conditioning noise

Has anyone else had a problem where there’s a lot of wind noise when max a/c is on? It sounds like something is opening and closing sometimes when the wind dies down and makes a whistling wind noise....
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-26-2017, 11:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 595
Posted By Groundunit

Hypothetical - Could I swap out just one frame rail?

The frame of my blazer finally has a spot that is rusted through right next to the gas tank. I discovered it when changing fuel pumps (last person used an airtech pump, now a Delphi). I was gonna...
Forum: The Lounge
12-21-2017, 10:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,403
Posted By Groundunit

I will say though , I really don’t like...

I will say though , I really don’t like craftsman’s chrome stuff. I’ve used their tools from a decade or two ago and they feel absolutely awful. I don’t know about their current line up except the...
Forum: The Lounge
12-19-2017, 09:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,403
Posted By Groundunit

Why does everyone seem to hate on Craftsman?

I get it, you’re a professional mechanic and the tool trucks come around and that’s what nearly everyone in the game has. It would be like having all Harbor Freight tools in my job. But it seems like...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
08-23-2017, 09:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,053
Posted By Groundunit

if you look on the auto zone website they list a...

if you look on the auto zone website they list a fan clutch for ac or without ac. I think what they're doing is "upgrading" the cooling fan. I don't know if this is due to a tsb or what but it seem...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
08-13-2017, 06:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,053
Posted By Groundunit

Hey, a part is a part. It's a trophy from a dead...

Hey, a part is a part. It's a trophy from a dead enemy!
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
08-13-2017, 02:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,053
Posted By Groundunit

It's on the road with the HD fan clutch, but...

It's on the road with the HD fan clutch, but driving through city traffic it's almost always engaged unless I'm cruising for a bit. I really don't want to put that old one back on there lmao. This...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
08-13-2017, 12:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,053
Posted By Groundunit

I'm sorry, I should have added more detail. I...

I'm sorry, I should have added more detail. I didn't install it yet, but I went to the junkyard and pulled one. I thought either way I'm going to be spending money on fixing this problem so why not...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
08-12-2017, 07:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,053
Posted By Groundunit

Problem solved. Just pulls a 94 intrepid dual fan.

Problem solved. Just pulls a 94 intrepid dual fan.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
08-09-2017, 08:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,053
Posted By Groundunit

Alright guys, I figured out why. For some reason,...

Alright guys, I figured out why. For some reason, autozone has two different models of water pump kits which include the fan clutch. I was sold the one that is the "heavy duty" model (MCK1001) which...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
08-09-2017, 03:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,053
Posted By Groundunit

Engine fan

Quick question
So I just replaced my water pump so I did the fan clutch too because it's recommended. Today I was at a stop light on my way home from work and I heard the roar of the fan as it...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
08-03-2017, 03:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 591
Posted By Groundunit

Haha seems like a common case then. I must have...

Haha seems like a common case then. I must have switched them around either when I replaced the line going to the actuator (somehow touched the exhaust manifold and burnt through) or when I took the...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
08-02-2017, 08:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 591
Posted By Groundunit

Nice catch there... It works great now. For some...

Nice catch there... It works great now. For some reason I didn't have these problems after I switched the vacuum lines around to apparently the wrong holes which I did a couple months ago. Then my...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
08-02-2017, 04:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,728
Posted By Groundunit

I've used the receiver with a tow strap to pull...

I've used the receiver with a tow strap to pull people out of sand who dug themselves in. I've never really tried the running start thing to pull someone out, but's it's worked.
Side story: I got...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
08-01-2017, 07:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 591
Posted By Groundunit

4LO does not switch

2000 Blazer 4x4
NP8 transfer case
tl;dr I've been chasing after 4wd problems eventually replacing the TCCM. Every range works except 4lo won't work unless I disconnect the vacuum hose to the front...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
08-01-2017, 06:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,271
Posted By Groundunit

That definitely could work, When I replaced the...

That definitely could work, When I replaced the fuel filter I had to use a hacksaw to cut off one end of the filter. I went to an auto parts shop and got a fuel line repair kit when is a steel line...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
08-01-2017, 06:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,271
Posted By Groundunit

Or you or a competent mechanic can replace the...

Or you or a competent mechanic can replace the rusted parts. You can't "delete" the charcoal canister. It's there for a reason. You're smelling gas because the fumes from your gas tank is leaking...
Forum: The Lounge
05-22-2017, 05:29 PM
Replies: 1,256
Views: 172,708
Posted By Groundunit

29984 Here's my girl and me!

29984
Here's my girl and me!
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
04-25-2017, 10:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,886
Posted By Groundunit

If it's putting vacuum through when it's not...

If it's putting vacuum through when it's not supposed to then it might need to be replaced. Pull the one going to the 4wd actuator with the car on and feel for suction. You might be able to hear a...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
04-24-2017, 09:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,886
Posted By Groundunit

My front axle doesn't disengage I think because...

My front axle doesn't disengage I think because of the vacuum switch by the firewall. What I'm doing till I get into the auto store is just unplug the vacuum line to the vacuum actuator (not the one...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
04-01-2017, 09:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,560
Posted By Groundunit

Ah thanks. I was worried because I couldn't fit...

Ah thanks. I was worried because I couldn't fit the bolt through the top of the hole there.
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
04-01-2017, 07:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,560
Posted By Groundunit

So those bolt holes aren't stripped out? That's...

So those bolt holes aren't stripped out? That's the way it is?
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
04-01-2017, 06:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,560
Posted By Groundunit

How bad is this? Idler arm frame mount

https://i.imgur.com/K0YSnz2.jpgputting ina new idler arm today. I saw this.
2000 Blazer 4x4
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
04-01-2017, 01:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 789
Posted By Groundunit

Be glad you're only replacing the upper control...

Be glad you're only replacing the upper control arms. The lowers are a pain in the ass. Ive replaced all of mine with pain, but here it is:
*read note at the bottom.

1. Loosen wheel lugs, Raise...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
04-01-2017, 12:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,801
Posted By Groundunit

I just replaced my encoder motor. I didn't have...

I just replaced my encoder motor. I didn't have any scan tools for it so I had to really just take a risk and listen to the blazer. When your car is off and you try to switch to 4wd (whichever one)...
Forum: Off Roading
03-12-2017, 11:22 PM
Replies: 1,563
Views: 173,952
Posted By Groundunit

Now that's some practical urban wheelin'! I would...

Now that's some practical urban wheelin'! I would love to do that kind of thing even if everything thinks I'm a jerk. I did do it once though, but it was an extremely shallow retention ditch similar...
Forum: Performance & Brainstorming
12-04-2016, 05:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,093
Posted By Groundunit

Nv3500 & np236

I've got a 2000 blazer 4dr 4x4 and recently I've been turned on to stick ;) So I've been thinking about eventually doing a manual transmission swap. I've read about it on here a bit and there doesn't...
Forum: General Chat
10-23-2016, 10:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 586
Posted By Groundunit

Another note is that I think the individual sets...

Another note is that I think the individual sets are much better than the large sets that all brands have. They try to reach a certain price and sacrifice quality along the way. I've seen sockets and...
Forum: General Chat
10-23-2016, 10:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 586
Posted By Groundunit

I've got a zombie set of things I've picked up...

I've got a zombie set of things I've picked up along the way. Sometimes I just needed a tool quickly and autozone was right around the way! So I've got a set of craftsman line of wrenches (the black...
Forum: Off Roading
10-09-2016, 10:42 PM
Replies: 1,563
Views: 173,952
Posted By Groundunit

Found a nice ditch here in FL around my...

Found a nice ditch here in FL around my neighborhood! Went ahead and pulled down a shed too today as part of the urban wheeling experience.
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Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
10-01-2016, 10:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 338
Posted By Groundunit

How deep of water did you go into? As far as I...

How deep of water did you go into? As far as I know, if water got into a transmission then in all likelyhoox there's damage done that you cannot really fix at home. Check your other fluids also like...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
03-26-2016, 12:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 761
Posted By Groundunit

Check to make sure the ball joints are tightened...

Check to make sure the ball joints are tightened up enough on the control arms if they have bolts. If your ball joints are riveted then this shouldn't be an issue, but torquing the replaceable ball...
Forum: General Chat
01-04-2016, 03:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,902
Posted By Groundunit

I could. I got this one for 1500. I don't think...

I could. I got this one for 1500. I don't think I'll find a running one for that price for what I want, but that's a good idea. I could just find one with a dead motor or transmission and swap it...
Forum: General Chat
12-26-2015, 10:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,902
Posted By Groundunit

I see what you're saying, I could just switch out...

I see what you're saying, I could just switch out the body! That would save a ton of time. Would an s10 body be interchangeable? I'm just worried I might find a lot of rust on the frame when I take...
Forum: General Chat
12-26-2015, 09:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,902
Posted By Groundunit

Frame and body swap questions...

I've got a 2000 Blazer 4dr 4x4 ls. I won't lie. My Blazer is a rust bucket. You should see the rust on the passenger rear quarter panel! I can stick my hand in there and almost pull off a chunk of...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
12-05-2015, 05:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,282
Posted By Groundunit

There is also Proforged, which are pretty good. I...

There is also Proforged, which are pretty good. I have their whole steering linkage and it works great. Proforged has tough construction and reasonable prices. I was looking at moog, but their prices...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
11-26-2015, 11:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 631
Posted By Groundunit

Thank you. I don't think so either. It's just...

Thank you. I don't think so either. It's just that I don't want to put on the wrong parts for my blazer.
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
11-26-2015, 06:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 631
Posted By Groundunit

They're the same part numbers. Here's a picture...

They're the same part numbers. Here's a picture of them
I realize I cut off the bottom threads, but they're the same size. The top is the one that came in yesterday, which is different from the...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
11-25-2015, 09:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 631
Posted By Groundunit

Tie rods

For the s10 blazer, are the tie rods different for 4wd models and 2wd models or are they the same? I'm asking because I think I accidentally received the wrong tie rod in the mail from...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
11-08-2015, 08:59 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,560
Posted By Groundunit

https://blazerforum.com/forum/steering-suspension-...

https://blazerforum.com/forum/steering-suspension-drivetrain-36/pitman-arm-nut-size-78537/
I believe it's the same. My '00 blazer is the same
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
11-06-2015, 06:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,558
Posted By Groundunit

If you have power tools I think it is possible to...

If you have power tools I think it is possible to just twist it around without having to pull out the steering box. But if you're me, without power tools, you will have to pull the sucker out. It...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
11-03-2015, 02:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,252
Posted By Groundunit

i know this thread is old but for future...

i know this thread is old but for future reference, I had to unbolt the steering box from the frame, leaving one in but loose, then really hammer a ball joint fork in between the center link and...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
11-02-2015, 04:30 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 421
Posted By Groundunit

Front end "hops" when turning at full lock, low speed

My front differential isn't locked, it's a 4wd 4dr 2000 blazer with many problems. One thing I notice is that it is starting to creak on the driver side, kind of like on the passenger side before I...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
10-06-2015, 11:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 743
Posted By Groundunit

No, I even checked to make sure the differential...

No, I even checked to make sure the differential was decoupled when in two hi and it was.

I think my alignment might have a lot to do with it. The camber is probably off since I had to remove the...
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