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Forum: Website Problems and Suggestions
06-25-2009, 11:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 663
Posted By groundhogman

This would be a great idea

how about a section on the main page strictly for threads where people have found the problem and repaired their trucks and left feedback showing on their thread, describing the problem and...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
06-25-2009, 07:57 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 36,017
Posted By groundhogman

anybody know what the vaccum should be at idle...

anybody know what the vaccum should be at idle for a 2000 blazer 4.3L?????
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
06-25-2009, 07:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 36,017
Posted By groundhogman

but still i need to know what the vaccum should...

but still i need to know what the vaccum should be at idle
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
06-25-2009, 05:46 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 36,017
Posted By groundhogman

BTW what should the vaccum be at idle for this...

BTW what should the vaccum be at idle for this truck??????
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
06-25-2009, 05:21 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 36,017
Posted By groundhogman

cool thanks!! i will let you know what happens...

cool thanks!! i will let you know what happens when im all finished.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
06-24-2009, 06:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,925
Posted By groundhogman

check the schrader valves on the low and high...

check the schrader valves on the low and high side with soapy water with the caps off.
Forum: Engine & Transmission
06-24-2009, 05:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,638
Posted By groundhogman

you just simply unscrew and pull the oil fill...

you just simply unscrew and pull the oil fill spout off the valve cover. get a stethoscope and probe on the side of the head itself and then on the block around where the crank is at along the side,...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
06-24-2009, 05:50 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 36,017
Posted By groundhogman

ok i called chevrolet about the balance shaft...

ok i called chevrolet about the balance shaft tensioner kit and they have a list of other parts adding up to about $400.00 do i need a new timing cover or can i just get the tensioner by itself and...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
06-23-2009, 05:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,638
Posted By groundhogman

take the valve covers off and watch each valve...

take the valve covers off and watch each valve while its running, sounds like you have a intake valve stuck slightly down or broken valve spring causing piston to tap the intake valve causing the...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
06-21-2009, 03:02 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 36,017
Posted By groundhogman

cool well thanks for all the replies!!!!!!when i...

cool well thanks for all the replies!!!!!!when i replace the lifters on the other side and pushrods, i will let you know what i find as far as VACCUM, PERFORMANCE, FUEL ECONOMY AND LONG TERM FUEL...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
06-19-2009, 08:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 996
Posted By groundhogman

it looks like the control panel is not sending...

it looks like the control panel is not sending power to the compressor clutch at all, id check my connectors and wiring at the new control panels and verify 12 volts at the compressor with the ac...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
06-19-2009, 08:24 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 36,017
Posted By groundhogman

yep thought so and thats what im dredding, i...

yep thought so and thats what im dredding, i should have replaced the lifters on both sides instead of 1, what do you think caused those lifters to tap like that on both sides on a new reman motor?
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
06-19-2009, 07:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 36,017
Posted By groundhogman

also do you think the lifter tapping could also...

also do you think the lifter tapping could also cause the valve not to open up fully?
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
06-19-2009, 07:00 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 36,017
Posted By groundhogman

yes very much so, thank you cause ive been...

yes very much so, thank you cause ive been thinking that all along but was not sure if it would cause a rich mixture or not, thats why i was asking about putting in new lifters on bank 1 along with...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
06-19-2009, 05:45 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 36,017
Posted By groundhogman

ok i read the posts you sent me and none of them...

ok i read the posts you sent me and none of them pertain to anything my truck is doing?????????????????
Forum: Engine & Transmission
06-19-2009, 05:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,612
Posted By groundhogman

ok i dont have any paperwork for the engine so do...

ok i dont have any paperwork for the engine so do i just call them with the engine serial numbers and they take it from there? or will they need some kind of receipt from the purchaser of the engine?
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
06-18-2009, 07:01 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 36,017
Posted By groundhogman

the LTFTRMS actually go down to between 6 to 9...

the LTFTRMS actually go down to between 6 to 9 and they somewhat level out with the STFTRMS which are about 5 to 8 or so at cruising speeds
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
06-17-2009, 05:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 36,017
Posted By groundhogman

ok i tried searching with a propane torch today...

ok i tried searching with a propane torch today at work, i went of every vaccum line, intake, all hoses and sensors that had vaccum sources going to and from them, but found no change at all, what...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
06-16-2009, 11:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,557
Posted By groundhogman

i checked all that and the fluid is new and...

i checked all that and the fluid is new and smells and looks new it has 73,000 on it now and the transmission was serviced at 69,900, but the problem im having is the engine rpms are not moving at...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
06-16-2009, 11:19 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 36,017
Posted By groundhogman

no but i will tomorrow and i will let you know...

no but i will tomorrow and i will let you know what i find when i get home
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
06-16-2009, 11:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 36,017
Posted By groundhogman

if you mean BOTH long term fuel trims then yes...

if you mean BOTH long term fuel trims then yes they are exact at idle 15+ and both short term fuel trims are 0.0 to 0.8 at idle
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
06-16-2009, 10:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,557
Posted By groundhogman

full tune up plugs, wires, cap, rotor, oil, oil...

full tune up plugs, wires, cap, rotor, oil, oil filter, air filter, clean MAF sensor with MAF sensor spray cleaner, as far as the weather goes it does not have any affect, here lately in virginia its...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
06-16-2009, 10:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,557
Posted By groundhogman

actually no it doesnt that never even dawned on...

actually no it doesnt that never even dawned on me!!!!!
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
06-16-2009, 10:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 36,017
Posted By groundhogman

ok ive checked for exhaust leaks and found NONE....

ok ive checked for exhaust leaks and found NONE. i replaced a couple of vaccum lines that were questionable and searches the map sensor and ALL vaccum lines but could not find a leak, i isolated...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
06-16-2009, 10:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,557
Posted By groundhogman

Question no throttle response

2000 blazer 4x4 2 door 4.3L, after my truck sit all day at work and i get ready to go home at start it up and put it in gear there is no throttle response, only very very slight. it doesnt matter if...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
06-16-2009, 09:48 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 36,017
Posted By groundhogman

i just saw a thread about the balance shaft...

i just saw a thread about the balance shaft setting off the knock sensor, im almost positive im hearing lifters but anyways could the shaft cause a timing issue which im return cause a over fueling...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
06-15-2009, 01:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,612
Posted By groundhogman

oh ok thats right!!!!! thanks guys!!!!i never...

oh ok thats right!!!!! thanks guys!!!!i never thought of that!!!!
Forum: Engine & Transmission
06-14-2009, 05:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,612
Posted By groundhogman

Smile because i dont know who the owner of the truck...

because i dont know who the owner of the truck was that put the engine in, i have no warranty paperwork from jasper on the engine, i know its new just like they said cause ive seen the inside of the...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
06-13-2009, 11:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,612
Posted By groundhogman

sorry i got a 2000 blazer 4x4 2 door 4.3L, i...

sorry i got a 2000 blazer 4x4 2 door 4.3L, i added the truck info on the my first thread
Forum: Engine & Transmission
06-13-2009, 05:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,612
Posted By groundhogman

Exclamation My lifters are tapping!!!!!

i have a 2000 blazer 4x4 2 door 4.3L, i just bought this truck about 2 months ago and it has a nw reman jasper engine in it, it was put in the truck 3 days before i bought it, i heard the lifter...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
06-13-2009, 05:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 36,017
Posted By groundhogman

ok ill check i think i may have a small exhaust...

ok ill check i think i may have a small exhaust leak on bank 1 side but not sure cause it sounds like a lifter at idle but it get loader and sou nds like its exhaust when i punch it to accelerate,...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
06-13-2009, 05:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,494
Posted By groundhogman

Smile can you screw a self tapping sheet metal screw...

can you screw a self tapping sheet metal screw into the thin metal face of the seal? thats how i do it on diesel engines and gas engines i rebuild all the time, just use a small slide hammer with the...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
06-12-2009, 11:47 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 36,017
Posted By groundhogman

Unhappy long term fuel trims high at idle???

i have a 2000 blazer 4x4 2 door 4.3 and the long term fuel trims are at 15+ and the short fuel trims are at 0.0 at a hot idle, my wife has a 2002 blazer with the same engine in it and i scanned it...
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