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Forum: General Chat
01-14-2021, 01:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 213
Posted By SilvrHairDevil

Insurance

Looking through these forums, it is obvious that ~20 year old trucks are pretty popular and lots of people are fixing them up nicely.
My insurance renewal is coming up next month and I am wondering...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-14-2021, 12:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 277
Posted By SilvrHairDevil

I had same problem, which went away after...

I had same problem, which went away after installing new Delphi fuel pump.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-14-2021, 12:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 417
Posted By SilvrHairDevil

Is the parking brake on?

Is the parking brake on?
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-14-2021, 12:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 763
Posted By SilvrHairDevil

I'm back with a followup. The scanner showed...

I'm back with a followup. The scanner showed nothing out of the ordinary and fuel pressure is okay. Haven't done any spark plug checks cos of lack of indoor space and nobody much likes working on...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-30-2020, 07:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 763
Posted By SilvrHairDevil

I'm planning to scan and pressure test fuel...

I'm planning to scan and pressure test fuel today. I'll be back.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-29-2020, 10:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 763
Posted By SilvrHairDevil

I had mis-fire code p301, prompting plug change....

I had mis-fire code p301, prompting plug change. Coolant leak search convinced me that LIM gasket would be a good idea in any case. While doing this, seemed only logical to change to MFI spider. Leak...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-28-2020, 12:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 763
Posted By SilvrHairDevil

4.3 vortec hesitates on acceleration no CEL

I have a '98 Jimmy. Just replaced fuel pump, fuel lines, fuel filter, spider & spark plugs. Cleaned everything in sight incl MAF.

Recently driving on highway, the slow driver in front of me found...
Forum: Article Submissions/Discussions
11-20-2020, 03:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 706
Posted By SilvrHairDevil

Job done. I printed out the directions for my...

Job done. I printed out the directions for my wrencher-guy, which helped smooth the progress. Only tricky bit was getting over the concern about breaking or crimping one of the spider legs.
...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
10-28-2020, 10:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 312
Posted By SilvrHairDevil

Ah - I see. 6 means 8 and 5 means 6. Moot anyway....

Ah - I see. 6 means 8 and 5 means 6. Moot anyway. My local parts place says it's discontinued. I picked up the Acdelco version yesterday.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
10-26-2020, 09:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 312
Posted By SilvrHairDevil

Delphi FJ10566 vs Delphi FJ10565

Delphi FJ10566 vs Delphi FJ10565

As if things aren't confusing enough. Is there a difference?
Forum: Article Submissions/Discussions
10-25-2020, 05:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 706
Posted By SilvrHairDevil

I'm about to undertake this project with the help...

I'm about to undertake this project with the help of my wrencher guy. Thanks for that LesMyer & Christine_208.
Backstory: Both my SUVs died, the Explorer and the Blazer so I happened upon a...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-28-2020, 07:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 420
Posted By SilvrHairDevil

Reporting back. Other than draining & refilling...

Reporting back.
Other than draining & refilling the transfer case and the earlier work, I did nothing more to it and it seems to have fixed itself.
Maybe it just had to work itself in - it had been...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-18-2020, 11:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 420
Posted By SilvrHairDevil

Thanks for the suggestions. I will have my...

Thanks for the suggestions. I will have my mechanical person check the levels in the differential and transfer case.

Jerry – I think I see where you're going with that thought but I'm not sure...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-17-2020, 08:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 420
Posted By SilvrHairDevil

Wheel noise

I can't find anything definitive on the internet, so having done my due diligence without success, I am sure somebody here will have (at least) an educated guess.

Preamble: My 97 Blazer died and I...
Forum: Paint, Body, & Interior
09-09-2020, 10:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 376
Posted By SilvrHairDevil

Did not mean to suggest that I didn't use the...

Did not mean to suggest that I didn't use the spring compressor in conjunction with the screwdriver.
Forum: Paint, Body, & Interior
09-05-2020, 07:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 376
Posted By SilvrHairDevil

Got it. The tip about half closing the door...

Got it. The tip about half closing the door enabled me to force the tip of a screwdriver in to the end and, some finagling later, the whole thing sprang out.

Gonna get the guy loaned me the tool...
Forum: Paint, Body, & Interior
09-05-2020, 05:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 376
Posted By SilvrHairDevil

Thanks for the reply. By “slots” I'm thinking...

Thanks for the reply. By “slots” I'm thinking you're referring to the coils, no?

As far as nimble goes – that ship sailed some time ago.

I can try getting the tool in the furthest coils but it...
Forum: Paint, Body, & Interior
09-05-2020, 03:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 376
Posted By SilvrHairDevil

Door spring

My 97 Blazer died and I got a 98 Jimmy. The door spring from the Jimmy is missing and I'm trying to replace it with the spring from the Blazer door.

I have the tool and the spring is compressed...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
10-27-2011, 03:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,743
Posted By SilvrHairDevil

I finally got the petcock open when I figured out...

I finally got the petcock open when I figured out that I not only had to turn it , but pull it out also.

I still have to put the skirting inside the wheel well back and bolt the skidplate back...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
10-25-2011, 05:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,743
Posted By SilvrHairDevil

I guess it must not be a factory setup then. ...

I guess it must not be a factory setup then.

This has a white plastic tab that I can't get a tool on and I can't move it with the tips of my fingers and to get at the other side of it, I'd have...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
10-25-2011, 03:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,743
Posted By SilvrHairDevil

Unhappy 97 Blazer rad drain problems

For openers, I have spent 2 days scouring these forums (and the internet in general) trying to get a handle on this.

It is one of the most frustrating things I've ever tried to do mechanically,...
Forum: General Chat
07-23-2011, 06:53 PM
Replies: 360
Views: 72,826
Posted By SilvrHairDevil

97 lt

I got my '97 LT for $1300 in early May and I've spent about $1500 on it so far.

Replacement hood - looks like it flew open at some time... glass is cracked, too.

Replacement passenger side...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
06-26-2011, 12:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 836
Posted By SilvrHairDevil

I've been driving it over a week now and there's...

I've been driving it over a week now and there's no sign of the leak, so I reckon my patch is holding.

Just out of curiosity, if I had bypassed the oil cooler, what do you think might have...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
06-18-2011, 07:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 836
Posted By SilvrHairDevil

Well, I didn't have to do any of that - at least...

Well, I didn't have to do any of that - at least not yet.

When I got the oil line detached from the rad, it turned out to have a groove worn through the aluminium tubing, seemingly from the...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
06-18-2011, 02:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 836
Posted By SilvrHairDevil

My mechanic buddy tells me that the oil cooler...

My mechanic buddy tells me that the oil cooler was added for people who tow trailers, some Blazers don't have it and that it's not really necessary.

Since I've altered my trailer hitch to carry my...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
06-17-2011, 05:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 836
Posted By SilvrHairDevil

First post, Intro and Q

Greetings folks. I am a retired guy living in rural western Canada and I recently adopted a ’97 LT Blazer. It’s kind of an ideal vehicle for around here – a bit of off-road to go fishing and 4WD for...
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