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Socaldave

Good pics Hobie, In the second and third pics, that is me in the center of the picture, sitting down on the rocks above your rig, with the big hat on, next to the guy standing in the orange shirt! Steve 2003, I live in Highland as well! I have not seen your truck around town ,and GM repurchased my c...

Socaldave

Hobbie, I was out there Saturday and Sunday watching the event. Camped out there with my son and a couple other friends. One of the guys in our group was the one that gave the spare fuses to the driver that rolled several times. I saw you roll it down that rock face and onto the lid! Must of been a ...

Socaldave

My wifes 2000 Blazer did that a long time ago. Technician said he insulated the PVC vale with a piecs of rubber hose where it was making contact with the firewall, or something like that. Sounds just like you described. Took them 3 visits to find it. There are no Speedo cables any longer. All electr...

Socaldave

When I had my Crew Cab (don't miss all the repairs at the dealer :x ) I too had a minor oil leak. First replaced the drain plug, still leaked. They replaced the pan gasket and it still leaked. Turned out to be "porosity" in the cast aluminum oil pan. They ended up replacing the pan its self and the ...

Socaldave

HenryJ, You need to go see and drive the all new 05 Nissan Frontier. Nothing at all like the old Frontier. It is much more solid and bigger. It is like a Titan but scaled down a bit. Fully loaded with theri NISMO package (like Toyotas TRD) it is right up there in cost with the all new Tacoma. About ...

Socaldave

Well the ordeal is over. After way to many days in the shop for numerous repairs I filed for arbitration with the BBB and won. GM did not show up at the hearing and the arbitrator was very generous with me. He went back to the first significant repair that would have qualified for the lemon law as i...

Socaldave

Well after 2 1/2 years, 35, 000 miles, 19 Repair Orders, and 49 total days in the shop, I pursued arbitration with the BBB on my 02 Crew Cab. Got word last week that the arbitrator ruled in my favor. He went back to what he considered the first major repair/problem which was for that balance shaft g...

Socaldave

My wifes 200 Blazer did that for about a year before it went bad. The dealer said the same thing at the time. It is loud but working fine. It finally went out after the Manufactures warranty period. I had to pay $100.00 on my extended warranty to have it fixed. The pump its self was about $350.00 if...

Socaldave

I have seen a truck with this piece of weatherstrip as well. I actually was going to look into it with my dealer but I had forgot about it! I wonder if it would help with the wind noise which is pretty significant on my truck...............

Thanks for the reminder...........

Socaldave

Correct HenryJ! Do not use additives with our Eaton G80 locker...........

Socaldave

I was feeling a bit of a vibration and howling noise that seemed to come from up front. It seemed to be dependent of vehicle speed and not engine RPM's. The noise would increase in volume while cornering through a sweeping turn (especially to the left) and when I was braking/decellerating. It was no...

Socaldave

I am interested in the group purchase as well, and I am going to need tires in the next 6 months. Sure would be nice to do the lift and tires at the same time............!

Socaldave

My wife has a 2000 Blazer. It is the special edition "TrailBlazer" model. Not to be confused with the new style Trailblazer. This one is a Blazer, but in the special "Trailblazer" trim and options. It even says Trailblazer on the rear hatch. It is loaded with every thing you can imagine. Leather pow...

Socaldave

Had the dealer install the balance shaft/tensioner kit a couple weeks ago. That annoying balance shaft rattle/growling noise is gone. I have read that it sometimes comes back. I will keep you all posted. Man, it is so nice not to hear that damn noise every time I am cruising in the 1800-2000 rpm ran...

Socaldave

Well I had started to notice some play in my steering wheel and a bit of a knock in the steering wheel when going over uneven terrain. Also, while at a stop and turning the steering wheel back and forth quickly about 3-4 inches in either direction, I was getting a knocking sound/sensation felt in th...

Socaldave

I went through this process with my crew cab about a year ago. I worked through the New Motor Vehicle Board while pursuing the lemon law. While the New Motor Vehicle Board cannot force GM to do anything, they do keep records on your case and act as the intermediary. I sent my forms and letters to a ...

Socaldave

Well I plan on keeping my Crewcab for at least another 5-7 years or longer. Especially since I got GM to give me a free 6 year, 100,000 mile GMPP Major Guard extended warranty with zero deductible, and the truck is paid for! When the lift kit becomes reality, I will definitely have one installed. Ca...

Socaldave

I had a clicking noise coming from my wifes 2000 Blazer. Turned out to be the locker rear end needed to have the break in fluid changed. After changing the fluid it stopped. Might check that out. I believe it is changed at 10,000 miles but check your manual............. Do not put in the lubricating...

Socaldave

Mine idled rough once and I barely kept it running. I was a long way from home, hunting in the Mojave Desert. Limped home and took it to the dealer the next day. The injectors had clogged up. ............

Socaldave

Well, my 02 is at the dealer as we speak fot the balance shaft rattle. It really bothers me! They are still doing the tensioner fix............. I had quite a few problems with my 02 CC, some minor, and others not so minor. They finally located and fixed the knock/poping noise in the front suspensio...

Socaldave

That may have been me that posted about the buzz/rattle from the fuel line touching the PVC valve and causing the noise in the dash area around the instrument cluster. My wifes 2000 Blazer had that problem. Took forever for the dealer to trace it dowm. First they said it was the speedo cable, but th...

Socaldave

Taking mine in next week for the Balance Shaft,chain tensioner kit. I am tired of listening to that rattle/growling noise at about 1800 rpm.............The dealer did not even know of this kit untill I gave him the info posted on this forum!

Socaldave

I am tired of listening to that balance shaft noise! It seems to hit between 1800-2000 rpm, and that is right where the motor is when I am driving around town. Drives me crazy and I just hate noises and rattles coming from my cars... I first noticed it soon after buying the truck. Many trips to the ...

Socaldave

I drove an 85 four-runner for 11 years. Bought it used with 30,000 miles and ran it up to 170,000 miles. It was the 22RE fuel injected 4cyl. The truck and motor were bullet proof. Never let me down. Did the usual clutch, alternator, brakes, etc. but nothing major. Towards the end the motor used abou...

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DragonMaster,

That "service.gm.com" techline is a great site. I looked at it only briefly and saw several items that relate to my vehicle. The Balance shaft noise, the unreliable gas gauge, etc. Thanks for the info. I will look at it in more detail when time permits.........

Socaldave

You can go to any GM dealer for your warranty work.

Socaldave

Hey DragonMaster,

Can you provide us all with the link to the GM's Techline. I have that balance shaft rattle pretty bad. Would also like to read up on the "Foot Clunk" as well.

Thanks

Socaldave

Look at Jim's post in this forum section from March 27th about "splash guards". They are made by Husky. I just have not got around to ordering some. He even has provided pictures........

Socaldave

GaryH,

Let us know if they bolt on and fit. I am waiting to order mine when I hear they worked....

Thanks

Socaldave

GaryH,

Did ya get the skid plate package yet? Installed yet?

Socaldave

Hey GaryH, what year is your Crew? Let us all know what was included in the shield kit when ya get it.

One more thing. How much was it and how much were shipping charges?

remember you can edit your posts-HJ

Socaldave

AZS10Crew,

Are you saying you ordered the skid shield package from GMPartsDirect, which is supposed to include all the shield and hardware, that Hobie described in his first post? If so let us know what you get. When did ya order them?

Socaldave

I'm with you Conman. If it will fit a Crew (I also have a 2002) and it comes with all brackets then I want it. I would prefer the metal ones but composite will work. Let me/us know what you find out. Thanks for your input as well A2B............

Socaldave

I want to install some shields but don't have the time, or desire, to search salvage yards. If anyone can confirm this shield package has everything then I want one. The price seems too cheap for all the shields? :?: I was out scouting for the upcoming bird hunting season a couple of weeks ago and h...

Socaldave

Jim,

I have already seen that one. Very informative.

Thanks,

Socaldave

Socaldave

The technician said that "the A-arms were most likely properly torqued at the factory, but in the real world we like to see them tighter". I think what he meant was he usually puts a little more effort in tightening them up. Hey what ever works! :) I had read and heard of other remedies to this susp...

Socaldave

This will be a long post but here goes! I had a knock/thump noise in my front suspension that was really bothering me and I think the dealer/GM finally fixed it! During slow turning maneuvers such as pulling in and out of a parking space, or cruising down the road and applying the brakes as you slig...

Socaldave

After reading this post on the 11 grease fittings on our Crewcabs I double checked my wifes 2000 Blazer after some warranty work at the dealer last week. (Power steering pump was leaking) Anyway, I had a lube/oil filter done while it was there. I get home and crawl under to see if the technician had...

Socaldave

I had the roof seal replaced on the driver side rear door due to the door rubbing too hard against it. There is no alignment on the doors, as they are welded on, so they had to roll back (bend) the upper edge of both rear doors. I still have the fluctuating gas gauge trouble and a hard metallic knoc...

Socaldave

Conman, The regular GM Gear oil is a synthetic. As far as the additive being used I would not be concerned. I was told not to use it and I believe the owners manual says it is not recommended. I was also told that if changing the break-in fluid does not cure any noise issues or harsh engagement of t...

Socaldave

That weight gear oil will work fine. It is what I used and the drive train technician at the Chevy dealer recomended it as well. Do not use the additive.

Socaldave

Joseph, Changing the differential fluid is not covered under warranty. It is a routine maintenance service procedure. You don't have to have it done at the dealer as you can find a private shop to do it cheaper. Use Mobil 1 Synthetic in the correct weight. See the owners manual for the correct weigh...

Socaldave

Joseph, My wifes 2000 Blazer made a metallic clanking noise from the rear end which I first noticed while driving next to a wall. The sound bounced back and was very audible. After several trips to the dealer they found a bulletin about changing the rear end oil, in the locker rear ends, at the firs...

Socaldave

I have seen some of your pics and you do some pretty radical stuff! I would not want to slow you down on a 4x4 run but if it is not to rough I would do a trip with ya. I have been all over the San Bernardino mountain fireroads and the deserts around Apple Valley and Barstow. Where does Randy live? D...

Socaldave

I am 43 (very soon to be 44) and have 2 kids. A 7 year old son and a 12 year old daughter. Occasionally I feel 43 but usually not............. The CC works out well to haul around the family. and when I go scouting or hunting for upland game. I have a shell on mine. It spoils the lines a pick-up tru...

Socaldave

There is a dealer near me in Redlands, California who had 2 Crewcabs lifted and sold them on their lot. The dealer was Tom Bell Chevrolet and the place that lifted them was called Suspension Dimension in San Bernardino. I talked with them and they adapted a kit for either a S-10 Blazer 4x4 or a stan...

Socaldave

Well you guys are right about a lot of things. The price was definately right on the Crew Cab. I got mine for $20,200 + tax and license. It is nicer inside than the Tacoma but the Tacoma TRD has a much beefier stance. Yeah the TRD is 5 grand more but they have a great reputation. I have several frie...

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