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05-12-2007, 08:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,994
Posted By PawNtheSandman

RE: Fuel Injector Replacement

Sorry, I meant 4.3L v6.

Nevermind anyway, I found a walkthrough elsewhere.
05-12-2007, 03:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,994
Posted By PawNtheSandman

Fuel Injector Replacement

I have a 98 Blazer. 4.6 Vortec. TBI

I am looking to change the fuel injector. Does anyone know of a good how to guide with pictures? My Hayes manual doesn't do a good job for this particular...
03-24-2007, 01:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 12,422
Posted By PawNtheSandman

Engine Sludge and Coolant Loss

1998 V6 4.3 Vortec just hit 80k mi.

Did an oil change, transmission flush/change and differential oil change.

Over the last 2 years I've noticed that I go through 1-2 gallons of coolant a...
09-13-2006, 01:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 929
Posted By PawNtheSandman

RE: K&N filter

nothing noticiable unless you help it exhale better.
09-13-2006, 02:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,179
Posted By PawNtheSandman

Headers and Exhaust

I have a 98 Blazer 4x4 with the V6 262 engine.

My performance is horrible. I want to replace the headers and exhaust.

I have narrowed it down to


JBA Headers Model 1842-6 (with the...
08-25-2006, 01:23 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,837
Posted By PawNtheSandman

RE: Budget Performance Upgrade

Did sea foam last summer along with a new rad cap. Not as much smoke as many people here report.
08-23-2006, 12:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,837
Posted By PawNtheSandman

RE: Budget Performance Upgrade

I've already brought it to shops, had a full tune up. 3 different shops said it is fine. I've had it for 4 years and It has been weak since day 1.
08-23-2006, 12:20 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,837
Posted By PawNtheSandman

RE: Budget Performance Upgrade

I don't know man. This truck runs like ****. My GF's cavalier has more pickup and torque going uphill. I'm stuck with this POS blazer for another few years so I figured to try and make it drivable,...
08-23-2006, 12:16 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,837
Posted By PawNtheSandman

RE: Budget Performance Upgrade

So a flowmaster 52556 muffler and some extra 2.5" tubing and tip would work fine with the JBA 1842-6 headers? I'd probably have to get a new flange right?
08-22-2006, 11:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,837
Posted By PawNtheSandman

RE: Budget Performance Upgrade

Last summer I took out the throttle body cleaned it. I was gonna remove that blade completely like you said but I didn't.

I'll have to take another look at it.

I'm not spending $300 on a...
08-21-2006, 08:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,837
Posted By PawNtheSandman

RE: Budget Performance Upgrade

Searched the flowmaster and magnaflow sites, confused by which model to get. Would like one that doesn't need to be welded. Help is appreciated.
08-21-2006, 07:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,837
Posted By PawNtheSandman

RE: Budget Performance Upgrade

Ok, well I'm looking at some things, let me know what you think


CAI:
K&N 57-3017-2

Throttle Body:
Need Help With Finding One

Underdrive Pullys:
08-21-2006, 12:30 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,837
Posted By PawNtheSandman

RE: Budget Performance Upgrade

I been searching the Summit site. How do I know which engine I have? I know it is the 6 cylinder 4.3 vortec, but how do I know if it is the 261, 262 or 265?
08-20-2006, 05:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,837
Posted By PawNtheSandman

RE: Budget Performance Upgrade

I have all their catalogs, but how should I know the specific one that would be right for me? There are so many different Flowmaster series, headers etc. Which specific PCM programmer would you...
08-20-2006, 05:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,837
Posted By PawNtheSandman

Budget Performance Upgrade

I have a 98 2dr 4x4 with the 4.3l V6 auto, 77k mi.

It is completely stock. If you had a budget of around $1000, what would be the first performance bolt ons you would do?

I was thinking...
06-24-2006, 04:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,439
Posted By PawNtheSandman

RE: My POS Blazer Won't Turn Over

Took it to a shop.

Turned out it was the coil.
05-26-2006, 12:55 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,439
Posted By PawNtheSandman

RE: My POS Blazer Won't Turn Over

Cap, rotor, plugs and wires were replaced less than 3 months ago.
05-25-2006, 05:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,439
Posted By PawNtheSandman

RE: My POS Blazer Won't Turn Over

The key turns, and it goes through the motion as if everything is turning, but you never get that last big rev before the engine finally starts.
05-25-2006, 05:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,439
Posted By PawNtheSandman

RE: My POS Blazer Won't Turn Over

Update:

Seems the car will not start during/after it has rained.
When it has been sunny out for a few hours, it starts no problem.

I'm thinking it is a wire or something else getting wet....
05-17-2006, 06:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,439
Posted By PawNtheSandman

RE: My POS Blazer Won't Turn Over

battery is new.
Terminals are clean, make contact.
05-17-2006, 03:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,439
Posted By PawNtheSandman

My POS Blazer Won't Turn Over in the Rain

My 98 POS Blazer:

This week's problem:
Car won't start.


Battery is new, plugs, wires are all new.

Car has power, but doesn't turn over.
05-12-2006, 10:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,542
Posted By PawNtheSandman

RE: ABS LIGHT

Reason I ask is because I have all new brakes, but the ABS light is now on.

I have my Haynes manual, but the pictures suck. Could anyone provide me with a picture of what I should clean. Also...
05-12-2006, 06:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,542
Posted By PawNtheSandman

RE: ABS LIGHT

where is the abs sensor located?
06-07-2005, 04:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,182
Posted By PawNtheSandman

Sea Foam for my Carbon Build Up

I have a 98 blazer w/ 4.3L. Carbon was a problem. I took off the throttle body and cleaned it, but looking inside the engine, there is a ton of carbon. I was advised to use Sea Foam to help the...
05-01-2005, 06:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,319
Posted By PawNtheSandman

Empty Radiator

My 98 Blazer had the radiator flushed and refilled about a year and a half ago. The water pump was also replaced.

I had my oil changed yesterday and noticed the radiator was only half full. My...
04-25-2005, 12:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,507
Posted By PawNtheSandman

RE: I need alot of help.

Replacing the vacuum switch was not fun. After 10 minutes, I realized that holding a light was useless, so I did everything by touch. Good thing I have skinny arms, otherwise I wouldn't be able to...
04-23-2005, 12:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,507
Posted By PawNtheSandman

RE: I need alot of help.

Well, I just put in a new PCV valve.

I took out the wiper circuit board and resoldered the cracked pins. Hopefully that will solve my ghost wiper problem.

Tomorrow I replace the vacuum...
04-21-2005, 08:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,200
Posted By PawNtheSandman

RE: Recommend An CAI

or should I get one with the KN like this
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7969658397&category=38634
04-21-2005, 08:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,200
Posted By PawNtheSandman

RE: Recommend An CAI

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7969443151&category=38634&sspagename=WDVW

Is that the guy?
Looks like a decent deal. Shipping is a killer, but then add the...
04-20-2005, 11:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,507
Posted By PawNtheSandman

RE: I need alot of help.

Did a fuel filter a few months back. The old one was 3 years old and wasn't clogged and had barely dirt or rust.
04-20-2005, 06:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,200
Posted By PawNtheSandman

Recommend An CAI

I have a 98 4.3L

I don't want to spend the $200+ on a K&N kit. Many people say other cheaper ones on eBay work just as well.

I see so many different ones on eBay from $40-$200.

Could...
04-20-2005, 06:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,507
Posted By PawNtheSandman

I need alot of help.

I purchased a 1998 S-10 2dr Blazer. It is the 4x4 v6 4.3L

I purchased it in 2002 with 37k on it.
It now has 66k on it.

Besides regular oil and air filter changes I have

In 2003
...
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