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Forum: Engine & Transmission
02-08-2016, 06:20 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 400
Posted By ComputerNerdBD

New Coolant Reservior Leaking

Hey everyone. Well I just had the intake gasket done for the second time on this truck. I decided since the old coolant bottle was filthy inside and out (even with brown crap at the bottom of it...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
02-01-2016, 12:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,058
Posted By ComputerNerdBD

Ok truck is in the shop now... they are also...

Ok truck is in the shop now... they are also doing the valve cover gaskets. They are in the kit anyway and leaking. Spark plugs are getting done also.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-23-2016, 04:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,058
Posted By ComputerNerdBD

Well thanks everyone for all of the tips. I think...

Well thanks everyone for all of the tips. I think this truck needs another set for sure..... The temperature is bitter cold just before the snowstorm and when I went to check there is now a nice...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-21-2016, 03:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,058
Posted By ComputerNerdBD

Another bad intake gasket?

Hey everyone. I had my intake gasket replaced about 7 years ago at around 72-73k. It was the Felpro set and I ordered it myself to verify. I now have 129k. Except for a brief period where some...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
01-09-2016, 12:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 600
Posted By ComputerNerdBD

Rear Axle Fluid Change

Hey everyone. Looking to change the fluid in the rear axle on the Jimmy. It has been a while (about 3 years) but haven't put many miles on it in that time. I have the black Dorman cover and thin...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-26-2015, 03:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 688
Posted By ComputerNerdBD

Ok thanks for the tips I checked all fuses and...

Ok thanks for the tips I checked all fuses and found no problems. I do have an aftermarket alarm which only kills the starter. Never have I seen the Security light so maybe that was already...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-23-2015, 12:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 688
Posted By ComputerNerdBD

No start after battery reconnect

Hey everyone....Been a while but here it goes. On 12/12/15, I parked the Jimmy and disconnected the battery to avoid the alarm from going off or running down the battery as I normally do. I just went...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
02-18-2015, 06:15 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 630
Posted By ComputerNerdBD

Slow antifreeze loss

Hey everyone. Been a while but got an old issue. It seems that the Jimmy is losing antifreeze slowly from the overflow bottle when it is not running, especially when it gets really cold. I had a shop...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
08-03-2014, 02:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 22,149
Posted By ComputerNerdBD

Well I tried. Looks like this is going to be...

Well I tried. Looks like this is going to be harder than we thought..... The bolt is practically melted to the flange rounded off and nothing is removing it. What are my options now? New muffler?
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
07-19-2014, 02:09 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 22,149
Posted By ComputerNerdBD

Broken bolt - Exhaust pipe

Hey Everyone. Well it seems I keep finding more rust damage on this truck. The body and frame are still ok, but smaller stuff is starting to fail. A couple days ago I found a nut with the end of a...
Forum: TrailBlazer GMT360/GMT370 (2002-2009) Tech
07-12-2014, 05:36 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 9,415
Posted By ComputerNerdBD

P0449 Code and it wasn't the vent solenoid

Hey everyone. Well I got a P0449 (1 active, 1 pending) on my Trailblazer with only 244xx miles on it. After research, I bought both a purge and vent solenoid and replaced the vent solenoid which did...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
07-10-2014, 03:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 631
Posted By ComputerNerdBD

Another wheel bearing issue?

Hey everyone. Well my Jimmy has been parked for a while due to rusted fuel/brake lines which I am trying to get replaced (not leaking. see my other thread) but I take it around the block every...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
06-01-2014, 01:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,227
Posted By ComputerNerdBD

Rotted fuel/brake line replacement / POR15 on chassis

Hello everyone.

Back to the forum after a while since I have not been driving my Jimmy that much lately... Well here it goes:

A few weeks ago I was checking the undercarriage to look at the...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
04-07-2014, 02:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,316
Posted By ComputerNerdBD

Losing coolant slowly somewhere...

Hey everyone. It seems that every few weeks to a month I notice that the Jimmy needs coolant (reservoir level goes down to near "ADD" line) added. This is very surprising since I don't drive it that...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
11-30-2013, 12:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,796
Posted By ComputerNerdBD

Ok I give up putting cat litter under this truck...

Ok I give up putting cat litter under this truck to soak up the oil. How much does it normally cost on average for a reasonable mechanic to replace that seal?
Forum: Engine & Transmission
11-15-2013, 02:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,796
Posted By ComputerNerdBD

Umm... Thanks but I would like to avoid stop...

Umm... Thanks but I would like to avoid stop leak. May fix the problem, but for how long? Plus who knows if it will destroy other things? Also would make the benefits of Mobil1 useless if it is...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
11-11-2013, 02:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,796
Posted By ComputerNerdBD

Front seal (behind pulley) leaking

Hey everyone. Well I may have finally found the source of my oil leak. I found a puddle of oil under the truck, but nothing other than antifreeze went down a little bit in the past few months (and it...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
10-30-2013, 12:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 17,343
Posted By ComputerNerdBD

Yea here I just cut out the damaged/split section...

Yea here I just cut out the damaged/split section and replaced it with rubber washer tubing. Kept the end of the plastic as it has an undamaged end that fits the rubber elbow properly.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
10-25-2013, 02:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,332
Posted By ComputerNerdBD

Got a photo. Attached. This is what I got. The...

Got a photo. Attached. This is what I got. The axle on the other wheel is clean and is about the same age.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
10-23-2013, 12:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,538
Posted By ComputerNerdBD

Flat towing the Jimmy with the Trailblazer?

Hey everyone. I was wondering: Is it possible to flat tow the Jimmy with a Trailblazer? Obviously I would need at least a trans cooler on the Trailblazer. This would be short range trips only (5-10...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
10-22-2013, 12:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,332
Posted By ComputerNerdBD

Thanks for the tips. There is just minimal...

Thanks for the tips.

There is just minimal cracking right now, but it is noticeable especially if I look at it with the wheel turned. The boots are not torn. There has not been a breach. I am...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
10-21-2013, 02:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,332
Posted By ComputerNerdBD

CV boot cracking

Hey everyone. Is it possible to replace just an outer CV boot without taking the CV axle out of the truck? I noticed that there is perforation starting to form on the inside folds of the boot. This...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
10-15-2013, 12:03 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,529
Posted By ComputerNerdBD

Power steering pump - End play/faint noise

Hey everyone. I keep hearing a faint "worn bearing" noise from the power steering pump on this Trailblazer. Confirmed with a paper towel tube. Originally I thought that it was the belt tensioner, but...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-07-2013, 03:37 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,627
Posted By ComputerNerdBD

Replaced the blend door actuator with the Dorman...

Replaced the blend door actuator with the Dorman part on Amazon. AC works 100% again. I think that was a problem before, but didn't fail completely until now. It was making commanded movements and...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
08-25-2013, 03:30 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,627
Posted By ComputerNerdBD

Got the core replaced tonight, but now I have a...

Got the core replaced tonight, but now I have a new problem. I had to take the coolant reservoir, battery, battery tray and PCM out to replace the core and the high side line. Eric D sent me the...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
08-08-2013, 01:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,964
Posted By ComputerNerdBD

Evaporator replacement - Recommendations requested

Hey everyone. Well I am in deep this time. The threads are in really bad shape on the evaporator and liquid line. Not even sure why, but I was only able to put it back together crossthreaded. Held...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
08-07-2013, 01:33 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,627
Posted By ComputerNerdBD

Ugh here we go again. Thought everything was...

Ugh here we go again. Thought everything was great, but apparently not. No leaks on Saturday at all and held vacuum, but now something blew up on the highway and it wasn't the evaporator or high side...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
08-04-2013, 10:27 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,627
Posted By ComputerNerdBD

OffroadNLovinIt: No problem. Amazon also has the...

OffroadNLovinIt: No problem. Amazon also has the parts for around the same price, which is useful if you have Prime. I got my compressor overnight and the other parts in 2 days.

WalkGood: There is...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
08-04-2013, 02:22 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,627
Posted By ComputerNerdBD

Once again, Thank You all for the help on this...

Once again, Thank You all for the help on this project. I don't think I would have been able to take on a project of this scale without the help from the fine people on this forum.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
08-04-2013, 02:17 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,627
Posted By ComputerNerdBD

Hopefully. My concern now is that crossthreaded...

Hopefully. My concern now is that crossthreaded pipe, but not going to replace the evap core unless it becomes an issue. It is airtight. It seemed to fight every attempt to get it right. I even...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
08-04-2013, 01:55 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,627
Posted By ComputerNerdBD

Never mind. Fixed it. After using a combination...

Never mind. Fixed it. After using a combination of compressed air, vacuum, a lighter, needlenose pliers, picks, screwdrivers etc with no results except pulling little white pieces out, I ended up...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
08-03-2013, 08:02 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,627
Posted By ComputerNerdBD

Found the blockage. Can't get the orifice tube...

Found the blockage. Can't get the orifice tube out. Compressed air won't help and all I got was a piece of the end of the tube. Got the high side port done but it may not matter if I can't fix it. So...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
07-31-2013, 01:51 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,627
Posted By ComputerNerdBD

Chevy dealer screwed me on the high side port and...

Chevy dealer screwed me on the high side port and sold me a valve core with it even though the new port has a rubber ball and valve in it already. Plus the core costs alot more than the port itself....
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
07-30-2013, 11:24 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,627
Posted By ComputerNerdBD

blazer down under: TX valve? spitty: I know...

blazer down under: TX valve?

spitty: I know it is a real stretch, but just a theory. So I got to get a valve from Autozone.

I think I may have another theory. Would putting the orifice tube...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
07-30-2013, 02:47 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,627
Posted By ComputerNerdBD

With the high side valve, I can just replace the...

With the high side valve, I can just replace the valve itself? Is it possible the valve broke, released a part into the line and it now blocking the orifice tube causing the high high side pressure?...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
07-29-2013, 02:21 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,627
Posted By ComputerNerdBD

Well unfortunately it was short lived. I went to...

Well unfortunately it was short lived. I went to drive the truck today and was surprised to feel warm air out the vents. I checked the compressor and it was just cycling on and off every once in a...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
07-27-2013, 11:20 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,627
Posted By ComputerNerdBD

Ok, so the air powered vac pump didn't work, so I...

Ok, so the air powered vac pump didn't work, so I had to buy a real one to finish the job. Noone had them for rent and I had to finish this today or wait until next weekend. I got everything working...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
07-24-2013, 03:51 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,627
Posted By ComputerNerdBD

Ok, so I got the following and I might have to...

Ok, so I got the following and I might have to wait until the weekend to swap this out:

-Compressor
-Orifice Tube
-Accumulator
-Freon (3 Walmart brand cans)
-8oz (7oz oil/1oz "cooling...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
07-20-2013, 11:52 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,627
Posted By ComputerNerdBD

8oz? Will this work? It has oil and a cooling...

8oz? Will this work? It has oil and a cooling booster. Or just 8oz straight oil? Should I make sure there is no oil in the compressor first and then add this stuff?

Buy Interdynamics R-134a PAG...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
07-20-2013, 01:20 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,627
Posted By ComputerNerdBD

I got the compressor today. Nice. Did spill some...

I got the compressor today. Nice. Did spill some of the oil when I accidentally turned it, but there is still some in there. I would just have to put some back in. There was only 2oz in the...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
07-19-2013, 02:20 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,627
Posted By ComputerNerdBD

Ok so now that the parts are on order and I am...

Ok so now that the parts are on order and I am getting a bypass pulley in the meantime so I can drive the car to a shop if needed, what process should I follow to replace the parts myself, but still...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
07-18-2013, 12:46 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,627
Posted By ComputerNerdBD

WalkGood: Thanks for the tip, but with bad...

WalkGood: Thanks for the tip, but with bad experiences with eBay, I would like to stick with brand name parts

I just ordered the parts from Amazon. $248.06 total after tax and my free 2 day...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
07-18-2013, 02:43 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,627
Posted By ComputerNerdBD

I know this is not going to be cheap, but who...

I know this is not going to be cheap, but who says it has to be insanely expensive at the same time? I checked RockAuto for prices and maybe Amazon has the same parts for cheaper. I have Prime so I...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
07-17-2013, 02:37 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,627
Posted By ComputerNerdBD

AC Compressor Bad?

Hey everyone. Well I was driving the Jimmy today in the 100 degree heat and I noticed that the A/C was not blowing cold air. Barely cool. I had just recharged it a few months ago and added a bit of...
Forum: TrailBlazer GMT360/GMT370 (2002-2009) Tech
06-16-2013, 01:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 10,362
Posted By ComputerNerdBD

Power steering cooler replacement

Hey everyone. Is there a way to replace the power steering cooler on these trucks without removing the bumper? I was reading the repair manual and it said to remove the "radiator air baffle" but said...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
05-25-2013, 01:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,617
Posted By ComputerNerdBD

So it really is that bad. So how much should I...

So it really is that bad. So how much should I expect to pay to have both driveshafts replaced? I can't seem to find them on RockAuto or other parts stores. Thanks
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
05-22-2013, 02:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,617
Posted By ComputerNerdBD

Driveshaft rust - Too much?

Hey everyone. On my "new" Trailblazer, I noticed that both driveshafts are rusted heavily. Especially compared to the Jimmy, which has very minimal surface rust and the labels are still in excellent...
Forum: TrailBlazer GMT360/GMT370 (2002-2009) Tech
05-13-2013, 12:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 39,887
Posted By ComputerNerdBD

So I probably didn't damage the engine? Isn't...

So I probably didn't damage the engine? Isn't overfilling dangerous? I think I took too much oil out actually because I checked the dipstick again yesterday and it was close to the minimum mark. I...
Forum: TrailBlazer GMT360/GMT370 (2002-2009) Tech
05-12-2013, 02:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 39,887
Posted By ComputerNerdBD

I did check it while it was on ramps to see if it...

I did check it while it was on ramps to see if it had enough oil to safely start the engine to remove it from the ramps to do another check on level ground. When it was on the ramps, there was...
Forum: TrailBlazer GMT360/GMT370 (2002-2009) Tech
05-12-2013, 01:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 39,887
Posted By ComputerNerdBD

Oil Change on Trailblazer - Possible overfill?

Hey everyone. Well I did my first oil change on the Trailblazer and spent almost 4 hours on it. I bought 2 big jugs of Mobil1 5W30 earlier (since Walmart had no quarts of it and also to keep an...
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