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#41 of 374 by slickracer Dec 13, 2004 (7:31 pm)
You may want to have the cooling system pressure tested. You can almost bet the intake gaskets will be leaking soon. Mine were replaced at only 33,000 miles.
#42 of 374 Squeak when turning right.....98 S-10 by malibu1 Dec 15, 2004 (10:55 am)
I have a pretty noticeable squeak when turning right that just started recently. If I am holding the wheel stright or turning left - no squeak - just when I am making right turns. Could this be a break wear indicator? Let me know what you think.....thanks.   98 S-10 2.2L LS Trim Stadard Cab - Two Wheel Drive Replies to this message: rollinlow1986 (Sep 11, 2005 8:42 pm)
#43 of 374 O2 Sensor replacement by jae5 Jan 18, 2005 (10:58 am)
Was wondering if anyone has replaced their O2 sensor(s) in their pickup. Have a 99 with 4.3 v6/auto.   Also, has anyone replaced their cap and rotor (have the HVS ignition). The service manual states spark plug and wire replacement interval, but nothing on the O2 and the cap/rotor.   Thanks for any help on this.. Replies to this message: madridjoe (Jan 19, 2005 4:44 pm) jae5 (Jan 21, 2005 10:56 am) lblades (Nov 17, 2005 12:22 pm) 94blazers10 (Feb 17, 2005 9:36 am) jae5 (Feb 17, 2005 10:39 am)
#44 of 374 Re: O2 Sensor replacement [jae5] by madridjoe Jan 19, 2005 (4:44 pm)
Replying to: jae5 (Jan 18, 2005 10:58 am) I replaced an O2 sensor in my 01 only because of a service eng. light, actually turned out that the sensor was not grounded. I may be wrong but I believe these sensors either work or not, I don't believe it is a maintenance item.   Replaced the cap and rotor on my 95 due to obvious wear at the contacts at probably 75,000 mi. Replies to this message: jae5 (Jan 21, 2005 10:56 am) lblades (Nov 17, 2005 12:22 pm)
#45 of 374 1987 S-10 with 301,000 miles by flyingfinn Jan 19, 2005 (4:53 pm)
Just for interest, here is an update on an old truck, that has been well taken care of. Good maintainance pays off! I own an '87 S-10 4x4 extended cab pickup 2.8V6, 4-spd auto transmission, 301,000 miles, original engine. It has lived thru 17 Minnesota winters! It is my daily driver, I commute 60 miles round-trip per day. 17 to 20 MPG. I love this truck, it is the best vehicle I have ever owned! But this truck is getting tired, and won't last forever!   Anybody have good or bad experiences regarding the new Chevy Colorado or GMC Canyon? Particularly the 4x4 Crew Cab model with the in-line 5 cylinder engine? Replies to this message: chiefsfanatik (May 06, 2005 2:42 pm) koah8 (Jan 14, 2006 2:25 am) mbower (Feb 01, 2006 5:53 pm)
#46 of 374 Re: O2 Sensor replacement [madridjoe] by jae5 Jan 21, 2005 (10:56 am)
Replying to: madridjoe (Jan 19, 2005 4:44 pm) Thanks for the info. Just wanted to know if there was an interval for these items or not. Kind of basing it off my older vehicles, where it was recommended to replace them at the 30 - 40K mark, depending on the type you had (O2) and cap/rotor at the tune-up intervals.   May I ask the number of O2 sensor you have. I have the 4.3 V6 and in looking up info, I've seen where 2 were listed (one before, one after the cat), but in another source it stated there were three used, two2 before the cat and one after?
#47 of 374 Re: 3rd Door on 2000 Chevy S10 Extended Cab [tarheelboy12] by s-i0er Feb 08, 2005 (12:56 pm)
Replying to: tarheelboy12 (Nov 27, 2002 9:24 am) Yes - I had to replace the handle. - What you do is take the handle off and there is a threaded rod on both sides of the inside of the handle, you can adjust these rods to either latch or unlatch easier just take the two screws off and play with it, i'm sure you'll get it.
#48 of 374 PCV - valve on 2000 2.2 S-10 by s-i0er Feb 08, 2005 (1:01 pm)
I was wondering how to replace the PCV on top of the valve cover (smooth valve cover) on 2.2 ltr 4 cyl 2000 or newer. Tried twisting with channel locks and it won't budge.
#49 of 374 Re: O2 Sensor replacement [jae5] by 94blazers10 Feb 17, 2005 (9:36 am)
Replying to: jae5 (Jan 18, 2005 10:58 am) I have a 4.3L V6 94 Blazer. Maybe this will help? I replaced my O2 sensor. It's screwed into the top of the exhaust pipe going to the engine, under the front passenger side. It just screws in and out. Tough spot, but easier with the right socket. They sell a socket with a slit in the side for easier slip around the electrical connection. Use that. Also you'll have to disconnect the electrical connector next to it so it doesn't get in the way. Careful not to get the accompanying thread silicone on the sensor tip. That will cause problems. As far as the cap and rotor. Easy. Just make sure you put the spark plug wires in the same order on the cap as the old one. The rotor and cap are easy to remove and replace, just screws. hope this helps. Always remove the battery cable to disconnect power source before working on anything. Lastly, Go to www.Helminc.com for shop manuals for our vehicle or any GM vehicle. I bought mine years ago for $120, 3 huge manuals. Now the price is $30 for those same 3 detailed shop manuals. Replies to this message: jae5 (Feb 17, 2005 10:39 am)
#50 of 374 Re: O2 Sensor replacement [94blazers10] by jae5 Feb 17, 2005 (10:39 am)
Replying to: 94blazers10 (Feb 17, 2005 9:36 am) Thanks for the info. I purchased the socket a long time ago when I bought O2s for my other vehicles. Also know about the silicone on the threads and not getting it on the tip. Was just really wondering if there was a specific interval. Have a shop manual as well, but not sure of th 3-manual one covers it. The passenger-side one near the cat not too bad getting to, was able to see it when I drop the trans pan to do a fluid/filter change.   The cap/rotor is different on mine (99) and yours, particularly the rotor. The HVS system is used on the newer vortecs, think they started this system in 98? when the injection system changed. 94s still used the HEI II right (non-integral coil)?

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