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#1243 of 2018 GMC Sonoma with rear end whine by bobdee1 Oct 30, 2005 (4:25 pm)
I have a 1998 GMC Sonoma with 110k on it and I think I need to replace the rear end pinion bearings. Is it ok to just put them in there and leave the existing shims as they sit?
#1244 of 2018 Re: Mileage on a 4.3 V-6 [thebigal] by cusackm Oct 30, 2005 (10:26 pm)
Replying to: the_big_al (Jun 27, 2008 4:16 pm) Sounds like you have got it fixed then.   My gas mileage started declining about 15k miles ago. But there is more to it than that. I've had this intermittent miss that iI've been trying to track down for a long time, replaced everything but the coil in the ignition. It finally wouldnt start one day and i found out it was a bad distributor cap. (Those are a bad design - im on my fourth or fifth one since ive had the truck and two of them have failed completely) I replaced it with an expensive one and the miss went away. Did i mention the miss stayed there through three different caps? And then shortly after, the catalytic converter went bad. I just took it off and banged everything out of it. Now my light stays on all the time and I dont know if there is another sensor out or if it is because i dont have a converter.
#1245 of 2018 Re: S10 hard to start when warm [markshuman] by cusackm Oct 30, 2005 (10:33 pm)
Replying to: markshuman (Oct 26, 2005 5:29 pm) I'd check the fuel pressure if I were you.   And to get the middle spark plug out... Jack up the front end and take the tire off. Then you'll need a spark plug socket that has a nut like thin on the end where the socket wrench plugs in. put your socket on the plug and then put and open end or box wrench on the socket and prepare to spend the next 30 minutes removing it about 1/16 of a turn at a time - if you're fortunate enough not to have much corrosion on it.
#1246 of 2018 I read something about clutches here by cusackm Oct 30, 2005 (10:46 pm)
If your truck has the Borg Warner T-5 transmission, it should be cheap and very easy to replace the clutch. I have a 99 model that i had to replace the clutch on. The newer models, both 2.2 and 4.3 are a pain in the ass to get the transmission out and back in. And, $600 doesnt sound that outrageous to replace a clutch on a newer model s-10. I had to replace mine in Dec. 2001. The dealer had the cheapest clutch i could find (I also worked there so i got a discount over retail). But it still cost me around $350 just for the parts.
#1247 of 2018 Re: 1985 S-10 2WD 2.5 with transmission problems [junya1] by cusackm Oct 31, 2005 (11:12 am)
Replying to: junya1 (Oct 30, 2005 9:21 am) It sounds like one or more springs popped out of the middle of the clutch. If that is the case, the only remedy is to replace the clutch. I know several people with s-10s that this has happened to.
#1248 of 2018 getting it out of park by thornburg1 Nov 01, 2005 (3:07 pm)
Hi,We have a 1997 GMC Sonoma Pick-Up that is about to drive us crazy. If anyone can help we would appreciate it very much. Our first problem is we are having a heck of a time trying to get it out park. We have to pump the brake and hope it comes out, we can hear a clicking noise around the steering column and have been told there was a solenoid under the dash well that covers a lot of space. Our second problem is I built the transmission put everything new in it and it still shifts so hard going from 1st to 2nd and downshifting from 2nd to1st that it will squall the tires.I have worked on cars all my life and never seen anything like this. Replies to this message: gonogo (Nov 02, 2005 12:19 pm)
#1249 of 2018 Re: christopher71 [01ccs10tn] by scurry3 Nov 01, 2005 (6:28 pm)
Replying to: 01ccs10tn (Jul 19, 2005 6:00 pm) Broken Tailgate Cables   I know this is old stuff, but this question needs to be addressed because it is going to be a ongoing issue. richp2, posted the best remedy to the cable replacement issue. NAPA has the cables with a new pin and e-clip. You simply grind the rivet off and replace it with the new pin and clip. Bought a set today ($10.50 ea) and about an hour later my cables were as new again. Replies to this message: canufixit (Nov 14, 2005 10:11 am) dave1943 (Nov 27, 2005 4:14 pm)
#1250 of 2018 98 s-10 no heat on floor by rick68 Nov 02, 2005 (7:55 am)
I have replaced the heat diverter switch in my 98 s-10 pickup but the flow of air still goes through the defroster when the switch is in the floor only position. Any idea whats going on? Replies to this message: jh1956 (Nov 03, 2005 7:28 pm) tanshepard (Jan 04, 2006 1:54 am) rick68 (Jan 12, 2006 7:05 am)
#1251 of 2018 Re: getting it out of park [thornburg1] by gonogo Nov 02, 2005 (12:19 pm)
Replying to: thornburg1 (Nov 01, 2005 3:07 pm) If automatic did you replace the valve body with a rebuilt.
#1252 of 2018 96 S10 2.2l sudden reduction in mileage by longrunner Nov 02, 2005 (6:23 pm)
I have a 96 S10 5 speed with a 2.2L and 250,000KM. Runs like a top. I normally do over 1000km a week and was getting 800 km to the tank for the life of the machine. As of two weeks ago, this went to 700 then this week to 650KM. No really obvious issue, no service light but I am hearing what sounds like a lifter noise. Would have guessed O2 sensor but no service light. Any ideas?

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