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Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
02-17-2009, 08:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,062
Posted By havrelm1

RE: Rear Wiper

Is the module inside the hatch loose? It may not be properly secured causing it to sit wrong and lift out.

I hate these rear wipers, sometimes mine works, other times it don't, I can take it by...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
02-17-2009, 08:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 702
Posted By havrelm1

Driver's door only opens from outside

I took the door panel off, seems like none of the clips are broken anywhere and everything seems like it's moving properly when I pull the door handle from the inside, all the rods are attached, but...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
04-10-2008, 11:34 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,254
Posted By havrelm1

RE: HELP! No start this morning, have done some tests...

The guy had me all excited for a second and said they had a part, then he was like "ohh, that's for a different tank" and that part is officially part of the tank, and my discount on a new tank was...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
04-10-2008, 01:39 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,254
Posted By havrelm1

RE: HELP! No start this morning, have done some tests...

If it's a non servicable part, what would you put there if you bought an aftermarket tank? It's a breather which is part of the evaporative emissions system correct?

I'll talk with the dealer...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
04-09-2008, 09:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,254
Posted By havrelm1

RE: HELP! No start this morning, have done some tests...

That can't be right, look at any pic of a fuel tank for sale, it shows a hole there.

http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/details/QQChevroletQQBlazerQQDormanQQFuel_TankQQ19971998QQRB576386.html
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
04-09-2008, 08:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,254
Posted By havrelm1

RE: HELP! No start this morning, have done some tests...

Got everything apart finally. Had to friggin muscle those retainers apart with those EZ disconnect clips that slide over the line and down into the fitting.

Then when lowering the tank, I broke...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
04-09-2008, 07:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,254
Posted By havrelm1

RE: HELP! No start this morning, have done some tests...

Still trying to get them off. Hours and hours, and cigarettes and swearing later.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
04-09-2008, 04:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,254
Posted By havrelm1

RE: HELP! No start this morning, have done some tests...

For some reason disconnecting the 3 fuel lines has been the hardest part of the WHOLE job. They wont come off! I went and bought these special tools, plastic guides that slide on the line and are...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
04-09-2008, 12:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,254
Posted By havrelm1

RE: HELP! No start this morning, have done some tests...

I'll have my parts guy call the dealer and hit them up for a favor (I work for bmw, but our chain has 20 dealerships).
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
04-09-2008, 11:43 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,254
Posted By havrelm1

RE: HELP! No start this morning, have done some tests...

After I add some fuel (what, like a cup?) down the tbody, do I hook the intake pipe etc back up before trying to start it?


Ohh, and appearantly there are 2 different fuel pumps, So I need to...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
04-09-2008, 11:39 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,254
Posted By havrelm1

RE: HELP! No start this morning, have done some tests...

My discounted price on a whole complete module (pump, sender, float) is $322.

Holy Crap, didn't think they cost THAT much after discount.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
04-09-2008, 11:31 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,254
Posted By havrelm1

RE: HELP! No start this morning, have done some tests...

Yea, I did replace the fuel filter about a month ago (forgot to mention that). I'm sick, tired as hell, and have to take care of this!

The pressure does not bleed down, but I'll probably just...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
04-09-2008, 11:01 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,254
Posted By havrelm1

RE: HELP! No start this morning, have done some tests...

It stays at 50psi, when I pull the key it still reads 50psi, but when I try to start it, it drops to 40psi when cranking.

So since this reading is before the pressure regulator, I should go for...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
04-09-2008, 10:52 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,254
Posted By havrelm1

RE: HELP! No start this morning, have done some tests...

Since I can't get it started, I can only get the pressure with the ignition on, I can see how fast it drops when I switch the key off from accssory. brb.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
04-09-2008, 10:39 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,254
Posted By havrelm1

HELP! No start this morning, have done some tests...

Alright, first I can't afford to miss work so I need to get this taken care of TODAY.

For the past couple months, after sitting overnight, my blazer (1998 4dr 4wd) would take a minute to start...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
11-20-2007, 02:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,785
Posted By havrelm1

RE: 98 4 door blazer, 4.3L, intermittently hard to start and almost dies

Yea, that thread is how I found out that I needed a switch. It's SO annoying, I have to crank the radio to drown it out.
Forum: Engine & Transmission
11-20-2007, 12:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,785
Posted By havrelm1

RE: 98 4 door blazer, 4.3L, intermittently hard to start and almost dies

I will have to check the gauge for any kind of shut off, but after I took the gauge off I smelled the end and it didn't smell like fuel at all which leads me to beleive it should go on some more, but...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
11-20-2007, 11:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,785
Posted By havrelm1

RE: 98 4 door blazer, 4.3L, intermittently hard to start and almost dies

I definately didn't cross thread it, it went on relatively easy, then I tightened it by hand, didn't get a reading though, I wonder why. The vehicle starts, just when it's cold it stumbles of...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
11-20-2007, 11:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,785
Posted By havrelm1

RE: 98 4 door blazer, 4.3L, intermittently hard to start and almost dies

Autozone didn't rent a gauge so I bought one for $40. I put it on there as tight as I could by hand and got NO reading. I guess I'll have to see if I can get some pliers in there to tighten it even...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-19-2007, 04:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 29,868
Posted By havrelm1

RE: Chiltons manual says .045 spark plug gap?!?!

Crap! alright, good thing I got that built-in swivel spark plug socket, saves a whole lot of headache, I can get them all done with pulling the wheels off in 30 mins.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-19-2007, 04:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 29,868
Posted By havrelm1

RE: Chiltons manual says .045 spark plug gap?!?!

Double platinum? I don't know, I asked for the OEM plugs and I got AcDelco Platinums, which were pre-gapped at .060 but since my book said .045 I set them to that. They've been in there a month, is...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-19-2007, 02:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 29,868
Posted By havrelm1

Chiltons manual says .045 spark plug gap?!?!

I changed my plugs/cap/wires/rotor about a month ago and it just dawned on me the gap specs in the book were .045 across the board under 1998 for the 4.3L. Is this right? The plugs were pre-gapped at...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-19-2007, 12:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,178
Posted By havrelm1

RE: my heat is not really that strong

Clogged heater core?, once at operating temp feel the return hose and see if it's super hot or just as warm as the temp in the engine bay. Both should be hot if the coolant is flowing through. My...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-19-2007, 12:35 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 82,427
Posted By havrelm1

RE: The dreaded PO300 CAUTION LONG POSTas123

My friend had a similar issue around 50-55 under slight accelleration he would get misfires like you described. Turns out the wiring for the Air Intake Tempe Sensor was bad and needed an overlay,...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
11-19-2007, 08:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,785
Posted By havrelm1

RE: 98 4 door blazer, 4.3L, intermittently hard to start and almost dies

Alright, sounds like a good easy start, I will see if I can get that done tonight and report back with readings.
Forum: Engine & Transmission
11-19-2007, 08:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,785
Posted By havrelm1

98 4 door blazer, 4.3L, intermittently hard to start and almost dies

This has been happening in the early mornings lately when going to work(6:30 am) here in AZ since it's been getting colder at night. Sometime I will crank and crank and no start, thenI will back the...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
08-06-2007, 01:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 991
Posted By havrelm1

BRAKES! need help, don't know what to replace

I'm having a wierd brake issue here. If I am coming to a stop the brakes work fine, as long as I don't let up on the brake pedal then back down. If I am at a stop and let up a little to creep...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
08-01-2007, 03:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,543
Posted By havrelm1

Grinding noise during end of quick braking

I know it's not the ABS because the brake pedal doesn't vibrate. When coming to a quick stop, when the brake pedal is pushed down hard, but not locking up the wheels, there is a grinding/vibration...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
08-01-2007, 11:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,938
Posted By havrelm1

RE: 98 blazer a/c problem

The orifice tube is under the expansion valve, there is a line that runs right into that big black platic box where the blower is on the left hand side if you are facing thewindshield from the front...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
08-01-2007, 09:16 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,192
Posted By havrelm1

ABS kicks on towards the end of quick, no hard, stops

I noticed this last night, when coming to a somewhat quick stop, right when the weight of the vehicle leans forward for the last 2 seconds of the stop, the ABS has been kicking on. I'm not slamming...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
07-26-2007, 01:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,309
Posted By havrelm1

RE: A/C blows ICE cold in AM, then warm in the afternoon

The condensor may be clogged up then, but it's definately ice cold in the morning,I can get one cheap, will probably replace the radiator and water pump while i'm at it too as preventative...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
07-20-2007, 01:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,309
Posted By havrelm1

RE: A/C blows ICE cold in AM, then warm in the afternoon

I will definately check everything mentioned and go from there. Thanks for the help so far.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
07-19-2007, 06:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,309
Posted By havrelm1

A/C blows ICE cold in AM, then warm in the afternoon

I live in AZ and my 98 4.3 blazer is at 130k and still running strong. The A/C wasn't working so I had it checked out and was leaking down to .39kg from the recommended .79 through a bad schrader...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
07-16-2007, 06:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,557
Posted By havrelm1

RE: Running hot on the freeway

From what I've read on other posts, im going to flush the heater core seperately, as well as the rest of the coolant, replace the radiator cap and clean the exterior of the radiator and condensor in...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
07-16-2007, 02:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,557
Posted By havrelm1

RE: Running hot on the freeway

I'll check the cleanliness of the condenser and radiator, the lower shields are all there, the lower platic piece of the bumper itself (where the tow hooks are), the left corner of it is broken off,...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
07-16-2007, 01:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,557
Posted By havrelm1

Running hot on the freeway

I have a 1998 Blazer 4x4 4 door, 130,000 miles, when on the freeway only the engine runs hot (after awhile the temp gauge gets to the 3/4 bar but doesn't go past it). I put a new thermostat and...
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