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Forum: The Lounge
06-09-2020, 06:42 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,428
Posted By cage47

I've looked into it. Looks beyond my skill set.

I've looked into it. Looks beyond my skill set.
Forum: The Lounge
06-08-2020, 09:46 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,428
Posted By cage47

I got laid off as of this week from my pipe fab...

I got laid off as of this week from my pipe fab company. Good thing is they already submitted our unemployment info last week so it's already being processed. Got two months of the increased stimulus...
Forum: Paint, Body, & Interior
04-26-2020, 06:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 657
Posted By cage47

Eh the pics it still had them on. I liked the...

Eh the pics it still had them on. I liked the cleaner look. You won't really notice the bolts in the top. Not nearly as much as the rack itself.
Forum: Paint, Body, & Interior
04-26-2020, 06:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 657
Posted By cage47

I took mine off of my 95. Useless. just remember...

I took mine off of my 95. Useless. just remember to put the screws back in the holes or water will leak in there on top of your headliner. I also remember back when I had my 98 and sunroof that if...
Forum: General Chat
04-06-2020, 08:05 PM
Replies: 13,744
Views: 1,069,759
Posted By cage47

Well found on the wife's Saphire that someone had...

Well found on the wife's Saphire that someone had already removed the quick connect on the heater core line. (Glad) But the outlet on the thermostat is corroded and leaking. Gonna replace that next...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
04-06-2020, 07:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 425
Posted By cage47

There just isn't enough clearance between the...

There just isn't enough clearance between the bottom of the motor and the front transaxle to get the pan out as is. You ineverably end up hitting one of the crank mount brackets inside. Short of...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
03-30-2020, 06:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 426
Posted By cage47

95 was a transition year. The early months were...

95 was a transition year. The early months were obd1 and later were obd2. I had an obd2. If the ses flashes it is an obd1. That is the type that you jumper the diagnostic connector under the dash and...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
03-30-2020, 04:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 349
Posted By cage47

I Know i'ts off topic from the original but...

I Know i'ts off topic from the original but regarding the ABS. The computer keeps looking for the ABS circuit. As long as the abs isn't responding (either by pulling the fuse or taking out the whole...
Forum: Paint, Body, & Interior
03-30-2020, 04:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,232
Posted By cage47

Yeah. appreciate the input. That is my plan B....

Yeah. appreciate the input. That is my plan B. but Plan A is to get a couple bolt on hinges and replace them. Depending on what input I get. If I get a few "Oh man don't even try, it's a royal pain."...
Forum: Paint, Body, & Interior
03-29-2020, 12:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,232
Posted By cage47

But no one here has tried after market hinges? I...

But no one here has tried after market hinges? I went the JB weld route for now but I'm already seeing the JB weld being cracked. It seems to be holding for now. The door closes smooth (of course...
Forum: General Chat
03-29-2020, 12:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 740
Posted By cage47

Just an aside. Regarding those oil coolant lines,...

Just an aside. Regarding those oil coolant lines, if you aren't doing any hauling (like a work trailer full of tools or a trailer with wood lumber....or a boat) you can always get rid of them. Or...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
03-29-2020, 12:15 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 247
Posted By cage47

Truck reving high at idle? Here can be a solution

I'll give you an example. Say you are running fine but you come to a stop, anywhere, red light in your driveway, parking at work, and when you come to a stop your truck revs high, like 2k or even...
Forum: General Chat
11-28-2019, 08:29 AM
Replies: 13,744
Views: 1,069,759
Posted By cage47

Oh yea, the GMC. I recently did my old trick....

Oh yea, the GMC. I recently did my old trick. Took the quick connect hose off the heater core and put in a regular nipple into the block after taking that quick connect socket out. I've done that on...
Forum: General Chat
11-28-2019, 08:16 AM
Replies: 13,744
Views: 1,069,759
Posted By cage47

Well with my 96 GMC Sierra I replaced the 5 speed...

Well with my 96 GMC Sierra I replaced the 5 speed back in the spring. A bit of a job but not bad. I'd compare it with replacing the blazer fuel pump. Now since buying the wife's 2000 blazer "saphire"...
Forum: General Chat
11-28-2019, 07:52 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,750
Posted By cage47

I had a 98 blazer with nerf bars. Wouldn't mind...

I had a 98 blazer with nerf bars. Wouldn't mind having another set on my 2000. I also had a 95 Jimmy that had the keyswitch in the rear hatch that would unlock all the doors. I like the 2000's full...
Forum: New Member Area
11-04-2019, 06:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 652
Posted By cage47

Take a look at the upper ball joints. They are a...

Take a look at the upper ball joints. They are a weak design and have a tendency of wearing fast. Also the brake rotors were not very well designed and tend to get overhot and warp. That one will be...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
10-30-2019, 05:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 659
Posted By cage47

Oil coolant lines removed

How many have eliminated their oil cooler lines. Hate those things too. And after reading how they are generally NOT needed I thought about it. Turns out my 96 GMC Sierra 1500 has the 5 speed and has...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
10-30-2019, 05:48 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 606
Posted By cage47

Ugh, damnable coolant leaks

So this is about my 96 GMC 1500, but it's related since it also has the 4.3. Anyway, it applies to just about any GM truck. So. I am a fervent believer in dumping, flushing and cleaning out DEXCOOL....
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-25-2019, 09:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,154
Posted By cage47

No go. It is broken off up under the back of the...

No go. It is broken off up under the back of the clutch. There is no way to get to the leads. BUT I do have a spare compressor off my son's other blazer that I can swap.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-24-2019, 09:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,154
Posted By cage47

Well I got in there last night (after the rains...

Well I got in there last night (after the rains passed) and got with a flashlight. I could see the indent where the plug should be. Looked closer and sure enough in behind the clutch I can see where...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
09-23-2019, 08:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,741
Posted By cage47

Well thankfully these are on the passenger side....

Well thankfully these are on the passenger side. But it looks like the bolt heads are on the outside. They seem to have some kind of no-turn bracket over them.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-23-2019, 08:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,154
Posted By cage47

That's what I was thinking but I can not find a...

That's what I was thinking but I can not find a plug behind the clutch...anywhere. not even the wiring for it....??? gonna look again. I just had it unbolted a couple weeks ago to replace a power...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-22-2019, 05:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,154
Posted By cage47

Question about a/c compressors

OK so working on a/c's is not one of my strong suits. In reality I've only done it once when my dad had Big Blue. We found after he had the compressor replaced, a bad seal wasn't replaced. (the old...
Forum: General Chat
09-22-2019, 05:12 PM
Replies: 13,744
Views: 1,069,759
Posted By cage47

Well, Had Saphire (wife's 2000 Blazer 2wd) for...

Well, Had Saphire (wife's 2000 Blazer 2wd) for nearly two months now. Been repairing abuse done by the p.o. In order:
Driver upper ball joint (really gone, imminent failure)
driver side hinge pins...
Forum: New Member Area
09-22-2019, 04:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,818
Posted By cage47

So now on Saphire I've replaced Both upper ball...

So now on Saphire I've replaced Both upper ball joints, the idler arm, power steering line, taken out the oil cooler lines (which had previously been disconnected) and took the crap tiny tires off...
Forum: New Member Area
09-22-2019, 04:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,818
Posted By cage47

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/blazerforum.com-vbull...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/blazerforum.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/20190802_184851_28b686560c252d41e5b5a46bdd5690459a62d47d.jpg
So here they are. Her Saphire on the left and Big Blue on the right
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
09-22-2019, 04:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,741
Posted By cage47

Upper control arm bushings shot

OK, so typical. got the ball joint on the passenger side of the wife's "saphire" (2000 blazer 2wd). And once I get the spindle off of the old ball joint I notice how loose the control arm is. Sure...
Forum: The Lounge
08-03-2019, 08:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,301
Posted By cage47

YESSSSS! Oh MY GOD I thought that new blazer was...

YESSSSS! Oh MY GOD I thought that new blazer was a turd blossom the first time I saw it. I just thought "another crap foreign knockoff." I mean it didn't even have a front bumper. Yeah, another...
Forum: Paint, Body, & Interior
08-03-2019, 08:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,232
Posted By cage47

so another worn door hinge question

OK. Like in my welcome back message, I'm dealing with the dreaded worn hinge pin holes on the driver doors. Youd think after so many years of people dealing with this the egg heads would design...
Forum: New Member Area
08-03-2019, 06:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,818
Posted By cage47

Hey y'all. So it's been almost 6 years since I...

Hey y'all. So it's been almost 6 years since I lost my 95 Jimmy. So haven't been so active around here. Been back in a few times to check stuff for my son's truck but this week just picked up a...
Forum: General Chat
02-20-2014, 05:54 PM
Replies: 13,744
Views: 1,069,759
Posted By cage47

Sadly the 11th of this month the engine in my 95...

Sadly the 11th of this month the engine in my 95 siezed up after driving to Arlington TX. It was on its last legs so no big surprise. Will miss her. Had to junk her there. Used the cash to pick up a...
Forum: General Chat
11-03-2013, 01:59 PM
Replies: 575
Views: 64,806
Posted By cage47

I might have put one on at my start but I'm now...

I might have put one on at my start but I'm now up to 274,500. But not sure how much is left in her. 1 more year at best.
Forum: General Chat
05-31-2013, 10:38 AM
Replies: 13,744
Views: 1,069,759
Posted By cage47

Replaced the oil pump. Was definitely worn as the...

Replaced the oil pump. Was definitely worn as the new one keeps the pressure up when its warm and stop at a light. And that is on a 4x4. Yes it was a pain getting it outs the pan. Had to loosten the...
Forum: General Chat
05-16-2013, 08:20 AM
Replies: 13,744
Views: 1,069,759
Posted By cage47

256k miles and Little Easy is still purring. But...

256k miles and Little Easy is still purring. But after two years I have to redo the passenger upper a frame bushings and I think the oil pump is going. Either that or its clogged. Is it easy to drop...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
01-18-2012, 10:09 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,209
Posted By cage47

Couple evap questions

OK so after replacing my fuel pump and cleaning my egr valve the 95 is running great. And if anyone needs to know it is a 95 with obdII. Now the truck is running better than it ever has but I still...
Forum: General Chat
01-15-2012, 08:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,652
Posted By cage47

I got the Delphi. The EGR gave me problems again....

I got the Delphi. The EGR gave me problems again. I put the old one back in. It went wonky. Turns out there was a chunk of carbon ineach of them. Once I cleaned the newer one out and put it back in...
Forum: General Chat
01-13-2012, 09:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,652
Posted By cage47

Oh yea, I was considering cutting the hole in the...

Oh yea, I was considering cutting the hole in the floorboard to access the fuel pump. No go. On mine there is the bolt for the center seat belt mount that is in the way. If I cut the hole and leave...
Forum: General Chat
01-13-2012, 09:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,652
Posted By cage47

I hate repairs I don't expect

I've been on here for a while. I've worked through many big issues with my Jimmy. But I really HATE dealing with repairs over and over. And I mean the SAME DAMN REPAIR. Now my 95 had 243k miles. So...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
05-09-2011, 01:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,565
Posted By cage47

probably. That is a common issue with the...

probably. That is a common issue with the spiders. I replaced mine, again, a couple months back. Noticeable improvement. Haven't had to touch it since then.
Forum: Engine & Transmission
05-09-2011, 01:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,599
Posted By cage47

Also one other thing to think about. It might...

Also one other thing to think about. It might seem like obvious. But if you DO go the route of getting a JY tranny. Try to find one in a truck that has been smashed. If you pull one from a nice...
Forum: General Chat
04-17-2011, 08:52 AM
Replies: 13,744
Views: 1,069,759
Posted By cage47

Yeah, Dimone, I wants! but seriously. two...

Yeah, Dimone, I wants!

but seriously. two weeks ago I AGAIN had to replace my fuel pressure regulator. Sure it wasn't new. I had a swap of the spider 5 months ago and it was used so it had the old...
Forum: The Lounge
04-17-2011, 08:46 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,473
Posted By cage47

I filled up the "Little Easy" yesterday. Well...

I filled up the "Little Easy" yesterday. Well almost. Put a straight $40 and didn't quite fill it. In Houston it's still around 3.65 to 3.80. I filled for $3.66 at walmart. Because of this I bought...
Forum: General Chat
03-13-2011, 09:48 AM
Replies: 13,744
Views: 1,069,759
Posted By cage47

Found out what was causing my intermittent...

Found out what was causing my intermittent hesiation issues. not fuel, not air, not spark. The damnable alternator was locking up. Got to the point the bearing was whining. When I took it out you...
Forum: The Lounge
12-27-2010, 12:57 PM
Replies: 360
Views: 23,908
Posted By cage47

Same here in houston. But a couple weeks back I...

Same here in houston. But a couple weeks back I had a good one. I work evening shift. I get off at midnight. One night on my way home I saw a guy in a Pontiac G6 pull out from one of those mexican...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
12-19-2010, 10:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 25,202
Posted By cage47

The problem with that is that you can warp or...

The problem with that is that you can warp or damage the control arm while torching it. I had it happen when I had it done (at a shop no less) for an older dodge van. And That was a beefier control...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
12-06-2010, 08:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 25,202
Posted By cage47

Yep. There's a reason it takes a heavy-duty...

Yep. There's a reason it takes a heavy-duty c-clamp to get them out. They are supposed to be tight. It'll take some doing but I doubt yours are welded in. What year is it?
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
12-04-2010, 09:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 25,202
Posted By cage47

but one thing that kyle said before, that when...

but one thing that kyle said before, that when one thing in the suspension goes something else is bound to go. It's true. I did the upper bushings earlier this year and the control arm bushings now...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
12-02-2010, 06:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,756
Posted By cage47

I did it when I got my 95 last year. Had to...

I did it when I got my 95 last year. Had to practically rebuild the front suspension because most was either worn or damaged in the accident. I went to my local pick a part with a cloth tape measure....
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
12-01-2010, 08:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 25,202
Posted By cage47

Hm. I thought it was spelled out. Use the rig...

Hm. I thought it was spelled out. Use the rig that I set up with the 8" hex bolt, two washers, 2"diameter by 3" long pipe cut on one side and widened, with a brace and washer on the other end. Put...
Forum: General Chat
11-28-2010, 04:31 PM
Replies: 13,744
Views: 1,069,759
Posted By cage47

Today got the lower control arm bushings...

Today got the lower control arm bushings replaced. Not really as bad as expected. See my writeup in the suspension and steering section.
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