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#61 of 2018 ball joints by joe3891 May 01, 2001 (10:03 am)
Don't grease them on a frame lift,they are under load.Lift under the lower control arm which takes the load off then grease.
#62 of 2018 a lemon by vintner May 01, 2001 (1:10 pm)
I have a 2000 Sonoma 4.3ltr w/ auto,all access,that I wish I didnt.Transmission went at 6500 miles, still not right,truck shakes like hell on freeway,has a grinding noise under dash the dealer has not been able or willing to fix,brakes have problems,on and on and on.I had to sue GM for refund.I personally have decided not to purchase any more GM products,if for no other reason because of the incredible hassles they give you trying to correct defects.This goes all the way to corporate level,not just their dealer.Note:there is a TSB for crankshaft pulley on the 4.3(2000 only?) at www.nhtsa.org. Good Luck
#63 of 2018 `00 S-10 xtreme by wally00 May 01, 2001 (4:04 pm)
Does anyone know the reasoning behind the xtreme not be able to be used for towing. I'm in the process of buying a jet ski (>1000lbs) and I know it would be more than capable. The problem is i'm stuck in a lease for the next 2 years, any suggestions?? thanks Replies to this message: oconee_jack (Oct 10, 2006 10:41 am)
#64 of 2018 Chevy S-10 1995 Transmission Problems by eotis May 04, 2001 (7:16 pm)
I have an S-10 LS and in the past 2 years I have had nothing but transmission problems. It doesn't know what gear it's in (automatic)and bangs back and forth when going uphill. Now it only goes from 1st to 4th in the Overdrive position, if I put it in D, 2, or 1 it stays in Overdrive. They are going to check it Wednesday to see if it is a solenoid or the inside gears have bound together. I'm claiming and praying to Jesus that it is the solenoid=$250, not $1700.
#65 of 2018 Fan clutch replacement by the5car May 11, 2001 (4:35 am)
After 136,000 miles, my fan clutch has locked up and now the fan spins all the time while the engine roars deafeningly through gears 1-3.    I could simply replace the clutch, but I'm also considering an electric fan as a replacement.   Does anyone out there know of a simple, bolt on application I can find, or one that would only require minimum mechanical skills to install?    This is for a 1997LS, 2.2L 5 speed, w A/C...    Thanks for any suggestions... Replies to this message: oconee_jack (Oct 10, 2006 10:43 am) hoodlatch (Oct 10, 2006 6:52 pm)
#66 of 2018 fan clutch by joe3891 May 11, 2001 (7:49 am)
I would just put another clutch on,136K isn't bad service.If you are really good at wiring and rigging things JC Whitney has fans,relays and sensors to set up a change over.I would just put a new clutch on my 99 Sonoma if it went bad,and i have the experience to wire one up.When the clutch is not engaged the is vertually no power loss.
#67 of 2018 fan clutch by newton75 May 11, 2001 (10:26 am)
I agree with joe3891. Ultimately a new clutch isn't really an expensive repair. I know a guy that tried a bolt on electric fan in his s-10 Blazer, and it never could do the job. He just ended up getting a new clutch after a few months of almost overheating. Who knows though - maybe he just got a crappy fan...
#68 of 2018 Trans. problem by chev98 May 12, 2001 (4:29 am)
I have a '98 S-10 4X4 with the extended cab, enhanced Vortec and the Zl-1 package. I have had regular dealer maintenance. I noticed yesterday that shifting during overdrive required higher rpms. Today I'm stuck in the garage with no reverse. I have plenty of trans. fluid, no leaks, no apparent fluid mix in the radiator, and no trouble service lights came on for it. I don't tow or even off-road with it. Any Ideas before I have it towed to my Chevy dealer?
#69 of 2018 Re: Fan Clutch by the5car May 14, 2001 (9:30 am)
Well, I've heard arguments both ways for either just replacing the clutch or going electric...    I've seen clutch prices anywhere from $30 to $90 bucks. The most recommended electric model was a Flexalite Black Magic Model 60, with a price of $190 from summitracing.com... The advantage (so I've been told) of the electric is that you can set the temperature to whatever you like (not that I necessarily would), and also anywhere from a 5-12 hp gain in performance. Install and wiring looks rather simple.    Money's tight right now (what else is new?), so before I end up ruining my water pump, I'll probably throw another fan clutch at it.    Thanks for your input.
#70 of 2018 5 to 10 HP gain ? by joe3891 May 15, 2001 (8:34 am)
I would like to read the explanation of that,i have 18K on my Sonoma and through two summers heard the fan come on twice.The electric fan when it comes on will cause the generator(formally called alternator} to load up and lose HP,there is no free ride in this world.So you will just switch one HP draw for another,i think you are just bored and need a project.

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