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10-04-2013, 09:34 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 616
Posted By BB3439

SBC Conversion

I've acquired a '48 Ford F-1 and plan on putting an S10 chassis under it. I'm a Chevy guy at heart and the the thought of making the F-1 Chevy powered gets me all giddy. the 4.3 is a bit under...
01-08-2013, 06:47 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 31,960
Posted By BB3439

Looks nice, but be sure to finish the job with...

Looks nice, but be sure to finish the job with new hinge pins and bushings.
01-05-2013, 10:56 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 31,960
Posted By BB3439

The root cause of this problem is the hinge pins...

The root cause of this problem is the hinge pins and pin bushings. The pins need be continuously lubed to prevent erosion of the pin/bushing contact area. Once erosion begins, it's just a matter om...
12-11-2012, 04:55 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,660
Posted By BB3439

Two winters ago, my combined mileage was around...

Two winters ago, my combined mileage was around 16 and getting worse each week. I happened to notice a brake smell from the drivers side rear and sure enough, that caliper was stuck. Replaced the...
12-11-2012, 04:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 14,048
Posted By BB3439

I took the Blazer back to the body shop this...

I took the Blazer back to the body shop this morning, they found a connector that wasn't fully seated. Temp display now works fine. I wish that all of my problems were so easily fixed!

Thanks to...
12-09-2012, 05:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 14,048
Posted By BB3439

My mistake, yes the code is OC, not OD.. The...

My mistake, yes the code is OC, not OD.. The display is indeed on the ceiling console.. Holding both buttons for several seconds brings up '8 var', I believe this is the direction offset from ...
12-07-2012, 02:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 14,048
Posted By BB3439

temperature/compass display

I just got my '99 Blazer back from the body shop to repair damage from a collision with a deer. The deer hit the driver’s side and completely destroyed the driver’s side mirror.

The mirror is...
11-18-2012, 11:16 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,353
Posted By BB3439

In Minnesota, we use salt in the winters to keep...

In Minnesota, we use salt in the winters to keep ice off the roads. Salt is a natural moisture attractant, any exposed steel will quickly begin to rust. DIRTFT (pronounced dirt foot) or do it right...
11-15-2012, 07:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,353
Posted By BB3439

Fuel tank removal

I'm sure that this subject has been thoroughly hashed over, but a thread search didn't turn up what I had hoped.

The fuel pump on my '99 Blazer 4-door has failed and needs replacement. I'm no...
11-14-2012, 04:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 25,267
Posted By BB3439

Reply

I had to feel around and then use a dentists mirror to find it. It's tucked WAY up under the lip of the inner fender, between the ABS and (what I think is the) cruise control box.
02-29-2012, 07:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,758
Posted By BB3439

brake pressure differential switch

I let the fluid in the front brake fluid reservoir (furthest from the firewall) run low on my '99 Blazer. I filled the reservoir and checked for leaks. I didn't see anything noticable, but haven't...
01-09-2012, 08:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,841
Posted By BB3439

Vapor-lock in the heater? Try loosening the...

Vapor-lock in the heater? Try loosening the heater return hose, then running the engine until coolant flows from the hose.
01-09-2012, 08:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,924
Posted By BB3439

I've seen situations similar to what you describe...

I've seen situations similar to what you describe when there is air trapped in the cooling system. In this case, the coolant in the block is actually too hot, and the upper engine, because of the...
01-07-2012, 05:33 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 31,960
Posted By BB3439

The door striker area of the B-Pillar is...

The door striker area of the B-Pillar is definitely a bad design, it really should be double layer.

My brother-in-law has fixed a number of these and says that the latch isn't usually a total...
01-06-2012, 10:04 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 31,960
Posted By BB3439

I repaired my door striker yesterday with the...

I repaired my door striker yesterday with the help of my brother-in-law. He had a set of new hinge pins and bushings, so we started there. Once the hinge pins we in place, we turned our attention...
01-04-2012, 10:50 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 31,960
Posted By BB3439

This happened to me yesterday morning. To...

This happened to me yesterday morning. To compound the problem, I believe that the latch itself has also failed. When O compare the driver side to the passenger side or the rear doors, it seems...
01-02-2012, 04:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,177
Posted By BB3439

Because I cannot see well up close or when the...

Because I cannot see well up close or when the lighting is poor, I was more successful feeling for it and was able to slip the hose onto the nipple. Using a small mirror and a flashlight, I could...
01-01-2012, 11:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,524
Posted By BB3439

I cannot be of much help, I didn't remove the...

I cannot be of much help, I didn't remove the wheel to replace my switch. I will say that it is VERY important that you disconnect the battery. You don't want an accidental airbag deployment.

I...
01-01-2012, 11:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,776
Posted By BB3439

A new flasher cost me $12, it was a waste of...

A new flasher cost me $12, it was a waste of money! I went down to the local U-Pull-R Parts and paid a $10 yard charge and $2 more for the switch.... Yup $12 total. Of the 10 Blazers they had, only...
08-04-2011, 09:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,524
Posted By BB3439

Multifunction switch R/R question

It looks like I'll need to replace my Multifunction switch on my '99 Blazer (with tilt). Without having a Haynes or Clymer manual, how do I go about getting at the switch to remove it. Last weekend...
08-04-2011, 01:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,296
Posted By BB3439

Question Signal Flasher problem

I have a strange electrical problem which involves my signal flasher on my 99 Blazer.
When my ignition switch is on, my signal flasher is continually flashing (bink-bonk-bink-bonk). This is not to...
06-28-2011, 05:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 896
Posted By BB3439

Thanks much for the info. When the fuel pump...

Thanks much for the info. When the fuel pump failed on my '99 GrandAm, it sent ODB codes indicating a open circiut in the fuel pump. The retail for the pump at the time was near the $475 mark, I...
06-28-2011, 07:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 896
Posted By BB3439

I have my doubts about the ignition switch...

I have my doubts about the ignition switch failing, but as the problem was occurring, I certainly believed that I wasn't getting fuel to the engine. Now that it's been mentioned, I did hear the pump...
06-27-2011, 04:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 896
Posted By BB3439

Question 99 Blazer, unusual starting behavior

On Saturday morning I hooked up the utility trailer to the Blazer and parked in in the front yard while I picked up sticks deposited by the latest storm, I left it parked there until mid afternoon....
02-10-2011, 03:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 25,267
Posted By BB3439

Billbobagns... The heater controls weren't...

Billbobagns... The heater controls weren't working, this is the reason that originally poked around under the hood. I found the open line and when I couldn't find its home, plugged it off. Plugging...
02-10-2011, 09:48 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 301
Posted By BB3439

New guy from Minnesota

My name is Mike and I'm a new member from Minnesota. I bought my first Blazer, a 1999 last summer to replace a '99 GrandAm and an F250 Diesel 4x4. The GrandAm had 270,000 on it and the tranny...
02-10-2011, 09:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 879
Posted By BB3439

Explain: "These popped after I had to replace my...

Explain: "These popped after I had to replace my blower motor."

Did you have engine normal power before? If so, the problem could be one of many things ranging from an inadvertent disconnection...
02-10-2011, 08:41 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,975
Posted By BB3439

Like 95Jimmy asked, is the heater putting out...

Like 95Jimmy asked, is the heater putting out normal heat, if so, it may simply be a faulty guage or sender unit.

If/when you do replace the thermostat, just before putting the new one in...
02-10-2011, 08:10 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 25,267
Posted By BB3439

Thanks to those that replied, It's -18 today, but...

Thanks to those that replied, It's -18 today, but supposed to be up in the mid-30's this weekend, I'll check it out on Saturday. I didn't mention that I am getting OBD codes that indicated an...
02-09-2011, 04:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 25,267
Posted By BB3439

Mysterious vacuum line

I'm a new member to this forum... Last summer I bought a '99 Blazer to replace my failed '99 GrandAm and failing F250 4x4 (killing 2 birds with 1 stone). The Blazer has 160k miles and was bought...
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