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Forum: Engine & Transmission
05-16-2019, 08:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,633
Posted By quickcurrent

An update on this issue. Yesterday, I looked...

An update on this issue.

Yesterday, I looked at this little PCV valve again. After a long time it seems that the stuff I sprayed on it last year did its magic. With a slot screwdriver I was able...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
12-26-2018, 09:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,633
Posted By quickcurrent

Thanks rriddle3, that is what the fellow with the...

Thanks rriddle3, that is what the fellow with the Toyota with a similar issue also posted he had to do. I'll have to try that. If only I could get easy access to that sucker! :-(
Forum: Engine & Transmission
12-25-2018, 07:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,633
Posted By quickcurrent

Removing the valve cover seems a little extreme...

Removing the valve cover seems a little extreme to me, christine_208, to check/replace the PCV valve. :-(

How would I know if it's stuck open or closed, puttster? I suspect it's the PCV valve that...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
12-24-2018, 02:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,633
Posted By quickcurrent

OK, finally got a few photos of the PCV Valve...

OK, finally got a few photos of the PCV Valve connecting tube end. The area is well covered with silicone spray, but still the thing will not come out!

...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
12-23-2018, 09:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,633
Posted By quickcurrent

Thank you for your comments, puttster and...

Thank you for your comments, puttster and christine_208.

The vehicle has been out all week and haven't been able to take a photo during the day time, now that days are shorter. I'll try a bit...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
12-17-2018, 09:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,633
Posted By quickcurrent

I was reading elsewhere that someone with a...

I was reading elsewhere that someone with a Toyota had the same problem. He supposedly sprayed the PCV valve and the rubber grommet that it goes into with plenty of silicone spray to loosen it and...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
12-12-2018, 08:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,633
Posted By quickcurrent

Can't pull out the PCV valve - HELP

After looking long and hard for the location of the PCV valve on my 2005 Jimmy (Canada only) I finally found it tucked away just slightly towards the driver's side next to the air intake duct fairly...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
08-23-2017, 08:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,271
Posted By quickcurrent

Thanks, Les, I'll change it and report back the...

Thanks, Les, I'll change it and report back the results.:icon_dance-disco:
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
08-22-2017, 10:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,271
Posted By quickcurrent

My bet is that the cycling switch is...

My bet is that the cycling switch is malfunctioning as happened to Les Myer. I have also read elsewhere that this switch was somebody else's culprit under similar conditions.

Any ideas?

Exactly...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
08-20-2017, 07:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,271
Posted By quickcurrent

The ambient temperature was 70 degrees at the...

The ambient temperature was 70 degrees at the time of measuring the vent temperatures, not sure of the humidity, but around 40% sounds good. The truck was sitting in the driveway idling when I took...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
08-19-2017, 05:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,271
Posted By quickcurrent

I have just measured the temperature at all four...

I have just measured the temperature at all four vents. 54 degrees F at all vents.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
08-14-2017, 07:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,271
Posted By quickcurrent

Great info guys, I was reading the other day...

Great info guys, I was reading the other day about some guy who added refrigerant and once he did, he had too much in his system and the A/C started shutting off a low speeds and coming back on at...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
08-13-2017, 12:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,271
Posted By quickcurrent

Thanks GeorgeLG. Yes, the compressor seems...

Thanks GeorgeLG.

Yes, the compressor seems to turn reliably when it does turn. I was told by the dealer when the vehicle was nearly new that the rather loud off-on cycling was normal, but given...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
08-13-2017, 09:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,271
Posted By quickcurrent

A/C stops Working at Low Speeds

My 2005 Jimmy's A/C works great except at low speeds.

Yesterday I started the engine and turned on the A/C, then looked under the hood to try to identify the problem. At idle, the A/C comes on...
Forum: Tires and Wheels
04-01-2015, 08:13 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,952
Posted By quickcurrent

Thanks, I am surprised they don't use high end...

Thanks, I am surprised they don't use high end forged alloy wheels on Jaguars so they don't have that problem! I have a 2000 Mustang with terrific alloys on it that have never given me any trouble...
Forum: Tires and Wheels
03-31-2015, 02:03 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,952
Posted By quickcurrent

Some time ago some vandal pounded a sardine can...

Some time ago some vandal pounded a sardine can opening key into the side wall of a tire on another vehicle while it sat on my driveway! Tire shops generally do not repair that type of damage because...
Forum: Tires and Wheels
03-31-2015, 08:57 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,952
Posted By quickcurrent

Thanks, Bazz Smitbar, alloys are very common here...

Thanks, Bazz Smitbar, alloys are very common here too. But, like I posted above, there are two kinds - cast alloys and forged alloys. Cast alloys cause this problem, which is inherent in the casting...
Forum: Tires and Wheels
03-30-2015, 09:24 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,952
Posted By quickcurrent

Sounds like they also use cast alloys on your...

Sounds like they also use cast alloys on your side of the pond. I am not aware of any shop with that capability locally here to do mine. But, it sounds pricey! Was it more expensive to have that done...
Forum: Tires and Wheels
03-27-2015, 09:55 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,952
Posted By quickcurrent

Hmmm... There are alloy rims and then there are...

Hmmm... There are alloy rims and then there are alloy rims.

Some are cast. Of the cast variety some are really badly cast and cause nothing but headaches. These are the ones that GM uses - pure...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
11-04-2014, 09:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,071
Posted By quickcurrent

I took the vehicle to my mechanic and watched him...

I took the vehicle to my mechanic and watched him do the two plugs. The one behind the steering column required the removal of the entire air filter housing, a shield over the steering column, a bolt...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
10-27-2014, 08:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,071
Posted By quickcurrent

Thank you for all the replies. Obviously I...

Thank you for all the replies.

Obviously I get in to all the plugs through the wheel wells.

I have seen a Youtube video showing a flexible joint to get at the plug behind the strut on the...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
10-23-2014, 01:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,071
Posted By quickcurrent

2005 Jimmy Spark Plug Replacement

Hi,

I was trying to replace the plugs on my 2005 Jimmy, but wasn't able to get at two of them. One on the driver's side behind the steering column, the other on the passenger side partially behind...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-19-2012, 01:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,816
Posted By quickcurrent

I read about the 2000 Blazer being a PIDA, but am...

I read about the 2000 Blazer being a PIDA, but am wondering about my specific vehicle. When I serviced its limited slip differential, it was quite different from others talked about here, and wonder...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-19-2012, 12:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,816
Posted By quickcurrent

Search wasn't my friend, rexmburns...

Search wasn't my friend, rexmburns (https://blazerforum.com/forum/members/rexmburns-53413/)
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-19-2012, 09:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,816
Posted By quickcurrent

2005 Jimmy Starter Motor Replacement

2005 Jimmy refused to start this morning. Original battery seems to be good, there is power, so it looks like the starter solenoid/motor is finished.

Has anyone done the starter replacement on one...
Forum: Tires and Wheels
01-03-2011, 08:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,527
Posted By quickcurrent

I had my wheel bearing replaced today and all...

I had my wheel bearing replaced today and all seems to be OK now. The tires are a bit noisy but not unexpectedly so for SUV tires. I had to go with a complete hub/bearing assembly and chose an SKF...
Forum: Tires and Wheels
12-27-2010, 12:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,527
Posted By quickcurrent

The torque to be applied to a nut on a bolt is...

The torque to be applied to a nut on a bolt is theoretically calculated based on the strength of the steel used (or expected to be used) and the size of the bolt and nut to achieve maximum holding...
Forum: Tires and Wheels
12-27-2010, 12:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,527
Posted By quickcurrent

Thanks, swartlkk for your sound advice. The last...

Thanks, swartlkk for your sound advice. The last thing I want is to have to do the same job over again next year by using the inferior bearings made in China !!!

The mechanic was recommended to me...
Forum: Tires and Wheels
12-26-2010, 11:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,527
Posted By quickcurrent

It seems everyone is closed for Xmas now, but...

It seems everyone is closed for Xmas now, but found a mechanic (through a previous contact) that will replace my inner and outer bearings in the hub for an $80 labor charge (cash) plus the cost of...
Forum: Tires and Wheels
12-18-2010, 07:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,527
Posted By quickcurrent

mdehoogh, that is a very good link and this looks...

mdehoogh, that is a very good link and this looks like a fun job to do in better weather conditions. Looking at all that rust, I can imagine some delays are inevitable in my home garage. I'll see if...
Forum: Tires and Wheels
12-18-2010, 04:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,527
Posted By quickcurrent

OK, it appears that it's my left front wheel...

OK, it appears that it's my left front wheel bearing that is shot.

Can anyone tell me how big a job it is to replace this bad boy? i.e. I've read this:
...
Forum: Tires and Wheels
12-15-2010, 03:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,527
Posted By quickcurrent

Well, I've replaced the rear wheel bearings just...

Well, I've replaced the rear wheel bearings just last year.

The noise seems to be coming from the tires, sounds like rubber on asphalt type of noise, not metal or grinding noise. The funny thing...
Forum: Tires and Wheels
12-15-2010, 10:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,527
Posted By quickcurrent

'05 Jimmy Loads of Road Noise

My '05 Jimmy has been making a very loud road noise that grew gradually worse over the past several weeks, and gets louder proportionally to speed.

The factory GM spec Goodyear made tires had...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-05-2010, 08:02 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 18,248
Posted By quickcurrent

Completed the job this morning. I connected a...

Completed the job this morning. I connected a compressor to the bottom of the hose and I could feel air coming out of the top end - no blockage there. So I inserted the bottom end of the hose onto...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-04-2010, 07:35 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 18,248
Posted By quickcurrent

Thanks terry s, I got the job almost completed. ...

Thanks terry s, I got the job almost completed. The seal went in finally. I talked to technical support at National and was told that the seal I have is indeed the one for the vehicle, and that the...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-04-2010, 10:45 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 18,248
Posted By quickcurrent

The other end is pretty high up and I don't even...

The other end is pretty high up and I don't even remember ever seeing it, but I'll have to look for it. You're thinking that perhaps the bottom isn't meant to come off, are you?

I just took the...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-03-2010, 08:16 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 18,248
Posted By quickcurrent

I think the seal might be just a tad too large,...

I think the seal might be just a tad too large, but I will try one more. If I can't get that in I will then try one from the dealer. The differential on this vehicle is a limited slip differential, I...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-03-2010, 03:09 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 18,248
Posted By quickcurrent

Nobody said this was easy, although the guys in...

Nobody said this was easy, although the guys in the net videos certainly make it look that way!

I was able to remove the flange with a 4" puller kit. First I attempted to use two jaws because it...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-02-2010, 02:30 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 18,248
Posted By quickcurrent

Thanks again, terry s. Finally the nut came...

Thanks again, terry s.

Finally the nut came off. Once the oily goo ate through the rust, the wrench and pipe extension was all it took to start turning it. It took about 30 inches of leverage and...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-01-2010, 09:04 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 18,248
Posted By quickcurrent

Thanks again terry s. Your insights are very...

Thanks again terry s. Your insights are very welcome.

I know that diff fluid will come out, but don't know how much. I've got a quart ready to top up afterwards. Hopefully that will be enough. If...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
10-30-2010, 03:42 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 18,248
Posted By quickcurrent

Oh man! I got the U-joint off with a hammer...

Oh man!

I got the U-joint off with a hammer to break the rust bond.

I then indexed the nut and shaft and tried taking it off with my 17" wrench and a pipe extension about 18" in length for a...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
10-30-2010, 02:06 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 18,248
Posted By quickcurrent

I'm trying to get the rear U-joint apart. The...

I'm trying to get the rear U-joint apart. The bolts and brackets are off but the joint seems to be frozen tight! Don't remember this issue when I had apart last year. Do I have to hammer it loose?...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
10-29-2010, 07:55 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 18,248
Posted By quickcurrent

Here is a link to the photo: ...

Here is a link to the photo:

http://s48.photobucket.com/albums/f240/quickcurrent/Jimmy/?action=view&current=PinionPartsJPG.jpg

The pencil points to one of the three indentations on the nut....
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
10-29-2010, 12:19 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 18,248
Posted By quickcurrent

OK, I got the parts and it's all starting to make...

OK, I got the parts and it's all starting to make more sense.

The seal has a metal outer component (bronze color) and an inner rubber component (black color). Seems like the high tack gasket...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
10-28-2010, 09:04 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 18,248
Posted By quickcurrent

That's a really good description of the set-up...

That's a really good description of the set-up and pre-load, terry s. That's exactly what I've been trying to figure out. So the crush sleeve is not part of the nut as I has assumed based on the...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
10-26-2010, 08:35 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 18,248
Posted By quickcurrent

Thanks again, terry s. Yes, you make a lot of...

Thanks again, terry s. Yes, you make a lot of sense.

Mine is a 2005 brought back by GM for the Canadian market only, but understand that it's identical to the 2001 you would see in the USA.

You...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
10-24-2010, 08:25 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 18,248
Posted By quickcurrent

Thanks, terry s. No I don't have a manual...

Thanks, terry s.

No I don't have a manual for the correct tightening procedure. I watched a video on line and the fellow in the video just counted the number of threads beyond the nut to the end...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
10-23-2010, 08:35 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 18,248
Posted By quickcurrent

Yep, it's my pinion seal. Before I start...

Yep, it's my pinion seal.

Before I start this job, I'd like to make sure I have all the stuff I will need.

Right now, I don't know what size of ratchet socket I need to remove the pinion shaft...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
10-22-2010, 07:43 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 18,248
Posted By quickcurrent

Shucks, it looks like it is the pinion seal. At...

Shucks, it looks like it is the pinion seal. At least that makes me feel better about the job I did last year!

Although it's hard to see because the vehicle was undercoated with an oil/wax mix,...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
10-19-2010, 08:19 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 18,248
Posted By quickcurrent

Mine definitely had a gasket that did come apart...

Mine definitely had a gasket that did come apart as I pulled on the cover plate and that was the reason I had to use a blade to get all the pieces off.

I don't think there would be any problem...
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