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Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
10-08-2020, 09:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,941
Posted By Clancy Pell

https://www.amazon.com/PriorityStart-12-Volt-Pro-S...

https://www.amazon.com/PriorityStart-12-Volt-Pro-SP-Automatic-Battery-Protector/dp/B0030A10V0/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=remote+battery+disconnect&qid=1602167073&refresh=1&sr=8-6

I am happy to...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
02-03-2014, 07:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,744
Posted By Clancy Pell

Sounds like it doesn't idle well when it's first...

Sounds like it doesn't idle well when it's first started as well. If that is the case I would suspect that your lifters are leaking down, and the noise you here is there untill they pump up.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
02-02-2014, 06:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,639
Posted By Clancy Pell

Small flakes that are found on the drain plug...

Small flakes that are found on the drain plug could be from the camshaft, engine block or other ferrus metal. On the other hand if they are not magnetic, they are likely scraped from the pistons. ...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-24-2014, 09:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,804
Posted By Clancy Pell

It was the intake manifold bolt, it was a 20 min...

It was the intake manifold bolt, it was a 20 min fix and then a long wait to see if the leak was still there. There was no tightness to the bolt on removal-- finger tight, so I think the oil just...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-23-2014, 10:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,804
Posted By Clancy Pell

That was the leak, no more oil formation at all.

That was the leak, no more oil formation at all.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-13-2014, 11:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,506
Posted By Clancy Pell

I just changed all my fluids at 100,00 kilometers...

I just changed all my fluids at 100,00 kilometers (60 odd thousand miles). The rear differential oil was very dark, while the front looked like new. Because the transmission fluid was no longer...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-07-2014, 08:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,941
Posted By Clancy Pell

Amazone sells them for about 12$

Amazone sells them for about 12$
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-07-2014, 08:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,765
Posted By Clancy Pell

I will vote against any type of leak stop, does...

I will vote against any type of leak stop, does more harm then good in my opinion. If the leak is so bad, you should be able to see it pouring out, get someone to look while you pour.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-07-2014, 08:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,368
Posted By Clancy Pell

If I understand you right, you actuall have a...

If I understand you right, you actuall have a coolant leak, and the coolant is showing up on the intake manifold and running down the engine block by the starter. If this is the case you might want...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-02-2014, 08:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,804
Posted By Clancy Pell

Will do.

Will do.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-01-2014, 04:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,804
Posted By Clancy Pell

Well after having put over 800 kilometers on it,...

Well after having put over 800 kilometers on it, the oil leak, finally reared its ugly head. The oil appeared in a bolt recess at the front left corner of the intake manifold. So it is either a...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-01-2014, 04:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,875
Posted By Clancy Pell

All i can think of is a vacuum leak somewhere...

All i can think of is a vacuum leak somewhere when applying brakes.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-16-2013, 08:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,804
Posted By Clancy Pell

Ran it for 20 min this morning--- no leak Went...

Ran it for 20 min this morning--- no leak
Went to town today, 50 kilometer round trip--- no leak
The manifold was dry.
About to put 500 kilometers on it, so for now, I'll just let it develop, and...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-15-2013, 05:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,804
Posted By Clancy Pell

I have washed it down with brake clean and blown...

I have washed it down with brake clean and blown it off with air, ran it for 20 min, with no leaks. will do it again tomorrow,
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-15-2013, 04:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,804
Posted By Clancy Pell

Oil Leak at top of engine

My wife told me this morning that when she got home last night she could smell something funny when she got out of the truck. Smelled like someone was taring their roof. Well it's cold out, and...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-08-2013, 08:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,352
Posted By Clancy Pell

This is something new to me, my wife has an'05,...

This is something new to me, my wife has an'05, and when I last changed the oil, I noticed that the lines at the housing were wet with oil, not leaking, but wet. I don't remember much room under the...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-07-2013, 10:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 780
Posted By Clancy Pell

At this point I would check all the shock mounts...

At this point I would check all the shock mounts and spring hanger bolts and bushes and sway bar mounts etc; at least for a start.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-06-2013, 08:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,418
Posted By Clancy Pell

I do not know, if it was positioned on the...

I do not know, if it was positioned on the splines correctly and torqued up, it would probably be OK. But I do understand your concern, steering is not something to get wrong.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-06-2013, 08:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,542
Posted By Clancy Pell

I can only tell you how I found out on the MG. I...

I can only tell you how I found out on the MG. I hot wired the coil, so that there was power to it all the time. It was a distributer with points etc. Before attempting anything like that, I would...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-05-2013, 10:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,542
Posted By Clancy Pell

Just throwing this out there, really don' know if...

Just throwing this out there, really don' know if it even applies to EFI. Use to have a MG that did that. After much knashing of teeth etc. it turned out that when I had it in the start position it...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-05-2013, 10:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,418
Posted By Clancy Pell

If you are convinced that you need to have the...

If you are convinced that you need to have the pitman arm on the same distance, then please check the splines on the new pitman, for a master spline, sometimes more than one.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-05-2013, 09:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 780
Posted By Clancy Pell

can you duplicate the noise by jouncing on the...

can you duplicate the noise by jouncing on the rear bumper?
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-26-2013, 05:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 696
Posted By Clancy Pell

Why does your dad suspect the fuel pump? You...

Why does your dad suspect the fuel pump? You definately need to find that parasitic drain first though. Have the battery checked first though. Once it has been verified and found to be fine, you can...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-17-2013, 10:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 13,576
Posted By Clancy Pell

I have done some further reading in my old brake...

I have done some further reading in my old brake manuals, and it appears that you may not require a residual pressure check valve if your rear wheel cylinders have a spring in between the two cups....
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-13-2013, 10:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 13,576
Posted By Clancy Pell

Any vehicle with drum brakes requires a residual...

Any vehicle with drum brakes requires a residual pressure check valve for the above reason. They are available as an aftermarket item in fixed and adjustable configurations. The nice thing is you can...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-08-2013, 01:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,986
Posted By Clancy Pell

Replaced the vent solenoid, not too bad a job and...

Replaced the vent solenoid, not too bad a job and like others on this forum, I had to take the bracket holding it off to access the clip at the rear of the filter housing to remove the solenoid et...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-08-2013, 10:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,099
Posted By Clancy Pell

As you have already partially rounded of the...

As you have already partially rounded of the bolt, you are going to have to use a six point wrench, you may have to shorten one of the ones you already have. Make sure it is fully engaged with the...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-05-2013, 09:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,477
Posted By Clancy Pell

Usually a whining noise when letting off the...

Usually a whining noise when letting off the throttle is a sign of either bad pinion bearings and/or bearing preload being too loose.
Why you don't get it in 4x4 I don't know.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-05-2013, 07:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 13,576
Posted By Clancy Pell

A residual pressure check valve is necessary for...

A residual pressure check valve is necessary for drum brakes, because without it the fluid in the wheel cylinders would be pumped back into the master cylinder by the brake shoe return springs. If...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-03-2013, 10:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,986
Posted By Clancy Pell

Thank you I will check them out in the morning ...

Thank you I will check them out in the morning

Checked out both sides, drivers side had barely perceptible movement, passenger side none. But while I was there, I noticed that the bushings had...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-03-2013, 03:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,986
Posted By Clancy Pell

That is a very informative video, thanks. As far...

That is a very informative video, thanks. As far as the ball joints are concerned, I gave everything a good shake, but everything looked ok. Is there a special way to check them?
While I was under...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-02-2013, 02:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 13,576
Posted By Clancy Pell

That brake light is coming on for a reason. The...

That brake light is coming on for a reason. The pressure is falling off on one side of the valve allowing the other side to push the valve over and complete the electrical circuit and turn on the...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-02-2013, 12:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 688
Posted By Clancy Pell

Thank you, I was just curious.

Thank you, I was just curious.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-02-2013, 11:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 688
Posted By Clancy Pell

Did you notice if there was any injected plastic...

Did you notice if there was any injected plastic holding the cups in as well?
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-01-2013, 11:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 13,576
Posted By Clancy Pell

You should have a combination valve (metering and...

You should have a combination valve (metering and proportioning) there and not just a proportioning valve in your system, if I am correct in believing your blazer has rear drum brakes.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-01-2013, 10:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 881
Posted By Clancy Pell

In MHO, a 6000lb winch would be only adequate,...

In MHO, a 6000lb winch would be only adequate, for most situations of self recovery. Most of the time you will require a snatch block. This limits your pulling distance to about 1/2 of the winch line...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-01-2013, 09:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,986
Posted By Clancy Pell

Normal Maintenance and P0449 code

My wife's 2005 Jimmy 2dr 4x4 is approaching 100,000 kilometers, so I am doing some preventative (hopefully) maintenance on it. The original tyres still had a fair amount of tread life on them. but I...
Forum: New Member Area
10-31-2013, 01:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 414
Posted By Clancy Pell

Hello from the Wet Coast

I don't own the Jimmy it is my wife's, however I am the one who has to maintain it and do the necessary repairs. We have had it since new in 2005, a 2dr automatic, that really has been trouble free....
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