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Forum: Builds
03-16-2012, 05:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,837
Posted By Karsten

It wouldn't be illegal as long as you don't add a...

It wouldn't be illegal as long as you don't add a push bar.
I had a similar one on my Nissan and had it positively checked by the TUV (german DOT) and also had many others for customer vehicles...
Forum: The Lounge
02-01-2012, 04:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 797
Posted By Karsten

Mine is doing raids in the kids rooms, collecting...

Mine is doing raids in the kids rooms, collecting empty plastic bottles and selling them to us for dog cookies:icon_twocents:
He also gives the high-five, carries the mail and whatever he gets ahold...
Forum: Builds
02-01-2012, 02:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,585
Posted By Karsten

I mounted mine behind the rear hatch with 3...

I mounted mine behind the rear hatch with 3 different patterns. Alternating, flashing together and always on as dust lights.
Need to mount the front ones behind the grill, though.
...
Forum: Full Size K5 (1969-1991) GMT415 (1992-1994) Tech
01-06-2012, 01:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,107
Posted By Karsten

Turbos love straight pipes, spooling up faster...

Turbos love straight pipes, spooling up faster offer better torque that way.
4 stroke engines don't need backpressure anyway, what they need is the right velocity in the exhaust gases to pull the...
Forum: General Chat
12-27-2011, 03:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,742
Posted By Karsten

Be sure to buy an ELM327 chipped dongle. Works...

Be sure to buy an ELM327 chipped dongle. Works great for me with torque on the Android phone
Forum: General Chat
12-26-2011, 04:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,156
Posted By Karsten

Well, I know about the GMC HighRider, but this...

Well, I know about the GMC HighRider, but this one is called Hi-Wider and comes in 2 dr Chevys.

http://www.sparky.ch/autos/img/2121692-l-CHEVROLET-Blazer-4.3+Hi+Wider+C.jpg
...
Forum: General Chat
12-26-2011, 03:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,156
Posted By Karsten

Hi-Wider package ??

Anyone in the US ever heard of an Hi-Wider package ? Seems to be a very common package in Switzerland for 2-door 2nd gen Blazers.
By the looks of it I would say it's a ZR2 without any decals, but...
Forum: Off Roading
12-21-2011, 02:53 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 24,181
Posted By Karsten

I've followed and lead Land Rovers to places they...

I've followed and lead Land Rovers to places they didn't expect to go with a stock Blazer on 30" MT's with the rear locker.
But for the real heavy stuff I still use my lifted, double locked XJ on...
Forum: Off Roading
12-13-2011, 04:16 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,794
Posted By Karsten

Screw the body lift ! Too much strain on the body...

Screw the body lift ! Too much strain on the body mounts and cab on dirt tracks all day long. The body mounts will crack eventually. You'll also want to keep the truck as light as possible. Stock...
Forum: Lifting Tech
11-30-2011, 06:25 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 62,799
Posted By Karsten

I was running BJ spacers on my Nissan for years...

I was running BJ spacers on my Nissan for years with the stock BJ being below the A-Arm from factory. Worked great in terms of negative travel and alignement. Only thing you have to watch out for is...
Forum: General Chat
08-18-2011, 10:56 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 56,566
Posted By Karsten

No tilt, it's a fix mounted bed. The trailer is...

No tilt, it's a fix mounted bed. The trailer is an ex-Army trailer.
The rear lights on the Blazer are the stock European lights. As mentioned, we need to have amber tail turn signals and the rear...
Forum: General Chat
08-17-2011, 03:27 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 56,566
Posted By Karsten

My M416 trailer when I picked it up. Next thing...

My M416 trailer when I picked it up.
Next thing is trailer lid and the roof top tent going on top of it. I hardly notice it with its 1500lbs

http://up.picr.de/7588358yxc.jpg
...
Forum: The Lounge
05-26-2011, 01:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,316
Posted By Karsten

Congrats ! I drive one of those big rig...

Congrats !
I drive one of those big rig wreckers for a living:

http://home.arcor.de/speckolores/galerie/jaeger_1.jpg

We usually tow the complete tractor/trailer combination in the lift fork...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
05-09-2011, 03:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,231
Posted By Karsten

There's a 99% chance that the wheel bearing is...

There's a 99% chance that the wheel bearing is toast, I've just been through the ecaxt same thing. Buy some QUALITY, not the el cheapos, wheel bearings an do both sides at once. It's an easy task and...
Forum: Engine & Internal
05-01-2011, 04:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,809
Posted By Karsten

Complete conversion runs ~3k$ fitted and...

Complete conversion runs ~3k$ fitted and inspected. I've seen far more gas tanks leaking after a wreck than LPG systems. Even in a fire the propane burns out controlled via a security valve.
Forum: Engine & Internal
05-01-2011, 02:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,809
Posted By Karsten

LPG (propane) conversions are very popular in...

LPG (propane) conversions are very popular in Europe.
You get basically a second fuel system installed with a propane tank instead of the spare wheel under the truck. You can still drive on gas and...
Forum: Lighting & Electrical
04-30-2011, 02:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,612
Posted By Karsten

Both fobs work fine, also the horn chirps when...

Both fobs work fine, also the horn chirps when the alarm is engaged via the fob, but no light signal. Is there a way to reprogramm the BCM ?
Forum: Lighting & Electrical
04-30-2011, 01:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,612
Posted By Karsten

98 LT keyless entry with flashing turn signals

I have the stock keyless entry and alarm on my 98 LT Blazer.
Is there a way to get the turn signal, or any other outside lighting to flash when I lock or unlock the doors with the remote ?
Forum: The Lounge
04-20-2011, 11:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,360
Posted By Karsten

I use an app called Torque on my Android phone...

I use an app called Torque on my Android phone together with a bluetooth OBDII adapter. Free version gives you nearly everything needed, including fault codes, there's also a full version for a...
Forum: General Chat
04-18-2011, 12:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,842
Posted By Karsten

My guess is that the wrong lug nuts were used.

My guess is that the wrong lug nuts were used.
Forum: General Chat
04-18-2011, 12:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 600
Posted By Karsten

You're right, but finding used parts for a '03 is...

You're right, but finding used parts for a '03 is close to impossible here. They were only officially imported until 2000 AFAIK
Forum: General Chat
04-18-2011, 11:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 600
Posted By Karsten

They never walk alone

8 weeks ago my wife got her '97 Blazer. Last week I stumbled over this '98 4x4 LT, fully loaded incl. electric sunroof and G80 locker, 1st owner, 80k mls, full maintenance records, etc...............
Forum: Builds
04-06-2011, 10:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,947
Posted By Karsten

M1008 or M1009 6.2 N/A Diesel, they even run on...

M1008 or M1009 6.2 N/A Diesel, they even run on pure veggie oil if there's no diesel fuel avail.
To be EMP proof you'd need a manual trans in order to be able to push start it if the starter motor...
Forum: General Chat
04-04-2011, 12:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,616
Posted By Karsten

Just like the old K5's had. My brother had a...

Just like the old K5's had. My brother had a fullsize Bronco 25 yrs ago and we always used to drive around without hardtop in the summer.
Forum: General Chat
04-03-2011, 04:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,616
Posted By Karsten

Wish this was a production model

Out of the 80's TV show "RIPTIDE":

http://www.famouscars.de/images/trio-mit-vier-faeusten/tm4f-pickup04.jpg

I'd love to have a truck like that:icon_playing:
Forum: Engine & Transmission
03-27-2011, 04:39 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 43,129
Posted By Karsten

The Blazer is a April 97 build date. The valve is...

The Blazer is a April 97 build date. The valve is exactly the same as in the attachement.
But someone already messed with my tranny before anyway, so I can't say if it's the original one or not. I...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
03-26-2011, 10:49 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 43,129
Posted By Karsten

Nope, mine has only one nipple.

Nope, mine has only one nipple.
Forum: Lighting & Electrical
03-26-2011, 09:52 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 811
Posted By Karsten

2 homeless wires in the engine bay, where do they belong to ?

I just found 2 homeless wires hanging around in the engine bay behind the ABS hydraulic block. A red one and a blue one, bozh coming out of the wiring harness. Where do they belong to ?
...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
03-26-2011, 09:47 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 43,129
Posted By Karsten

2 hours later I'm done with the job. It's an easy...

2 hours later I'm done with the job. It's an easy fix and the tranny now shifts into the TCC at around 40mph as it should. The hard 1-2 shift is also gone and the code doesn't come up again.
I also...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
03-24-2011, 12:48 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 43,129
Posted By Karsten

I hope to remember to take pics while doing the...

I hope to remember to take pics while doing the swap:icon_shrug:
Forum: Engine & Transmission
03-22-2011, 03:39 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 43,129
Posted By Karsten

Thanks ! We'll see on saturday:icon_emm:

Thanks !
We'll see on saturday:icon_emm:
Forum: Engine & Transmission
03-21-2011, 01:05 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 43,129
Posted By Karsten

I just got the Techpak TCC valve for my 97 4L60E....

I just got the Techpak TCC valve for my 97 4L60E.
Do I see this correct in the instructions, the spring will not go back into the valve body ?
Forum: Lighting & Electrical
03-13-2011, 02:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 857
Posted By Karsten

That's what I first thought, but there's no...

That's what I first thought, but there's no connector coming out of the buckle. Seems that someone has changed the buckle somewhen and used a passenger side one.:icon_wink:
The buzzer doesn't work...
Forum: Lighting & Electrical
03-13-2011, 10:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 857
Posted By Karsten

Whats this connector for ?

While cleaning the Blazer I found a loose connector coming from the carpet directly besides the drivers side seatbelt buckle, behind the seat and between the seat and center console.
Wiring color...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
03-11-2011, 08:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,349
Posted By Karsten

Thanks for the schematics ! But where's the...

Thanks for the schematics !
But where's the chime module physically located ?
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
03-10-2011, 05:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,349
Posted By Karsten

97 Blazer door chime not working

Where can I find the door chime on a 97 Blazer LT ? The previous owner must've disabled it to get rid of the annoyance, but I want to reactivate it at least for the lights.
Forum: The Lounge
03-10-2011, 04:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 506
Posted By Karsten

Since they relabeled the Korean Deawoo compact...

Since they relabeled the Korean Deawoo compact cars as Chevrolets in Europe you really see a Chevy on every corner.
Forum: General Chat
03-08-2011, 05:16 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,922
Posted By Karsten

All Euro spec 2nd generation should have the air...

All Euro spec 2nd generation should have the air ride option. To be street legal in Europe they would need either in-cab adjustable headlights or, as a get-around, auto height adjusting suspension....
Forum: New Member Area
03-07-2011, 09:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 401
Posted By Karsten

New from Germany

Hello there !
My name is Karsten and I'm the new guy from Germany.
We just purchased a '97 Blazer LT as DD for my wife and it already bugs me with P0507 and P1870.
Thanks to this forum I already...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
03-07-2011, 09:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,447
Posted By Karsten

Have to pull an old thread out of the dark since...

Have to pull an old thread out of the dark since my wifes '97 LT developed the same problem. Thanks to this thread I started searching at the bulb sockets and sure enough the ground connectors on...
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