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Jim

I still think it's an ugly sucker. But with the V8 it may grow on me

Jim

I don't think any type of paint should be on the mating surface where the wheel bolts on. As the surface fails the wheel will come loose.

Jim

Mine goes around corners like it's on rails...read my sig for the mods.

Jim

I got the last piece to my console swap. The wiring! The only thing is, that one side had to be cut off. Now I need to rewire that end and I don't know where the wires go. I just hope all of the shifters are the same, since the wiring is not the same year as my truck. This is the wires that I have ...

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Jim would it be possible to use existing column for the floor shift mod? I have bought a column for a floor shifter off ebay with radio controls, I was planning to swap the controls over to my column. I just hate to swap my good column for a used unknown column. Could I just take off the shifter an...

Jim

You should really like the way it drives with the 16" wheels. Both my Crew Cab and my daughters Bravada I put 16x8 Camaro / Firebird wheels. They both are less boaty and more responsive. http://www.s-10crewcab.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10013/DSC00064.JPG http://www.s-10crewcab.com/coppermine/al...

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This one is done now, just put 2002 chrome Camero wheels on I got off ebay cheap.

Jim

24digger wrote:my door panels rattle more than anything else. my 95 has hardly any rattles in it.

Solution: Remove them, install foam weatherstrip with one side sticky tape around the edges on the back side of the panel.
http://www.frostking.com/windoorweather.php

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Mine is super tight no rattles, I got rid of that junky console and upgraded a bit. The stock console is poorly fastend. Also all the trim has been removed and has either foil faced foam or dinomat spray glued to it. You cant even hear the power window motors. http://www.s-10crewcab.com/coppermine/a...

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I'm looking for some 98 up, Front Bravada door panels and some 96-97 rear door panels the upper section of the older panel fits the rear of our trucks. Then I guess I'll be finished

Jim

f9k9 wrote:Awesome, Jim

What is that black thing on the passenger side floor board in the lower right corner? Something you haven't put away before the photo?

Compact umbrella

Jim

Interior mods are almost complete, today I put the Bravada seats in.

Jim

Don't need to say much, allot has been written up on this. I took the time to pull the headliner down and put some insulation and sound deadener up there. The rest of the truck is sound proofed and I always wanted to do the roof (sounded like a tin can when you shut the door) I used a big patch of s...

Jim

Next weekend Bravada seats and overhead console...hope it starts after that

Jim

This is a totally plug and play setup. The only snag I had was when I was all finished the vehicle wouldn't start. I didn't switch the theft-lock assembly from my old column to the new. It went into theft mode, thinking I was manipulating the ignition. It seems that item must stay with the same vehi...

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I'm loading photos herehttp://www.s-10crewcab.com/coppermine/t ... ?album=222

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Started tonight, will post pics tomorrow. I installed the column and have all the wiring completed. All I need to do is route the shift cable and put the steering wheel on and matching wood grain window switches and the job is done

Jim

:( Won't be today I cut the zip ties off the rolled up shift cable I was going to use and it turned out to be a 2wd cable so I didn't even start. I went to the local Chevy dealer to see if they had one, of course they didn't. I'll have it Monday between 9:and noon, I may try to do it then. There are...

Jim

If successful

install will be complete tomorrow with pics.
I've checked every component and everything is ready to go, I'm estimating 4 hrs with pics.

Jim

My Bravada did that. The window mechanism was loose on the door. I drilled out the loose rivets and bolted it fast, works smooth and quiet now.

Jim

Short on words for now. This write up will continue over the next few weeks :) Console will be a snap now that I have the shifter mount worked out. The steering column looks to be plug and play with the floor shift....park shift lock and all. according to the Helms manual all wiring and connectors w...

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Bearing Done quiet as can be.
Trans done smoth as can be. Here is the oil picture.

Jim

Wheel bearing is growing pretty good now, it goes in Tuesday. I decided I'm going to have the Trans filter changed and a flush done at the dealership, I found a 15% off certificate online. I do a little highway driving so it's not discolored at all but my driving is mostly 2.5 mile trips so the flui...

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.............The flair has been discussed here, mine is very minimal unless I drive aggressively then it tends to suprize you. I'm hoping someone can give me a TSB number I can refer to when the service writer takes my request for repairs. Jim , I have been through the TSBs (my access is limited to...

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Yes truck still looks new. I put an Autozone cap and rotor on it at 29,000 miles and the Truck with 42,000 wouldn't start one morning had it towed in, they put a cap and rotor on it and it was fine. cost me $200 I was sure it was something else. I did the trans filter and 5 quarts back at 24,000 mil...

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Over Got around 44,000 miles on it and for the past 500 miles it's been sounding like a bad tire but the sound goes away when I turn left, it's there straight and right turns. Dealer says make an appointment they'll fix me up 50k 6 year warranty is still in effect. I asked about getting a trans serv...

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snowsurfer wrote:wheres the best place to order one of theses?

ebay

Jim

I BOUGHT MY TRUCK USED, AND NEVER REALLY PAID ATTENTION TO THE SPARE TIRE. BUT NOW I WAS LOOKING AND REALIZED THAT I DONT HAVE THE TOOL TO LOWER MY SPARE TIRE. DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE I CAN GET ONE OR TELL ME WHERE IT SHOULD BE LOCATED. MAYBE IM JUST LOOKING IN THE WRONG SPOT. I HAVE A 2002 S-10 CRE...

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Balance Shaft Noise
http://www.s-10crewcab.com/og1/modinfo/ ... eshaft.htm

Jim

Any info on how he got the lines in? Tricks he would disclose?

Jim

What up with the line replacement, Barch?

Jim

the key to getting the cooler line out/in seems to be moving this out of the way. That is the air bag inertial sensor. Basically a weight attached to a diaphragm used to activate the supplemental restraint system. Isn't the thing circled in the picture above the secondary air injection pump? :?: Th...

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Thanks for the link. Just order replacements for the leaky lines in Mrs Barch '01 Blazer. Be sure to give us your review of them when they arrive. I am curious as to the crimp and quality. Also a "blow-by-blow" on the difficulty of replacement and any tips would be great! I will anxiously await you...

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the injectors on these engines are fairly well acoustically isolated inside the manifold. what is common on these engines, is a slight ammount of valvetrain ticking. not sure why, but it seems that alot of GM engines, most notably, the 3.8 Buicks, the 4.3 and LSx (GEN3) engines seen to have alot of...

Jim

Snoman002 wrote:Yep, our Bravada does it as well.

My guess is it is done to improve the visability of the turns.

Chevy S-10 doesn't do it because the turn signal isn't right next to the high beam like on the Olds and GMC

Jim

Sounds cool. Are you planning to match the rear seat? The color matches the rear and the existing leather rear seats have the same center stitching with the gathers, I think most people won't notice the inserts are flipped. Besides the rear door handles and door panels don't match the front :? http...

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kegrill wrote:Ordered pins and bushings today. Should have em soon.

Don't forget the spring tool

Jim

Grunto wrote:Are your old seats power or not?

Interested in selling them?

Old seats are power and heated, not interested in selling.

Jim

I think the data link interfaces with the receiver for which fob is used.
Does alot of good having the switch light up where you can't see it while driving. I've bumped the thing in the summer and roasted my butt. the switches should be on the dash or console for the seat heaters.

Jim

My Bravada doesn't have the memory, I don't know why it has all the other equipment listed in the package that memory goes with. I was thinking of adding the memory feature to it but that data wire may not be there.

Jim

Memory huh? Is it retained in the seat or BCM? Is all the wiring that you need there already, or will you have to add a harness? Same equipment I already have just better seating area. According to the manual the memory module is under the seat, a data link is connected to only allow the memory to ...

Jim

HenryJ wrote:Are they power?

Both power, heated, drivers memory

really was a good buy

link

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Picked them up today they are as nice as they look in the pics

Jim

Open the door about 8 inches and see it it has a lot of play when you lift up on the door. If it does you may need the replace the pins and bushings. I once watch a locksmith wedge a car door to gain access to the power door lock. I know he had to bend the door post because he had a 2 inch gap at t...

Jim

Nice! I find the seats in our Bravada to be VERY comfortable, but they do lack a little in lateral support. Then again the Bravada isn't a race truck, plus ours leans horribly when turning, so that does not help. They seem to have a longer bottom cushion. My Bravada has 104,000 miles on it and the ...

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I already have leather in my crew but I have found the seats aren't very comfortable compared to my Bravada. I have been watching Ebay dreaming of Bravada seats because they usually bring $500. I just won these for about 1/2 that and they are 75 miles from me. This spring the transformation will tak...

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I have a request :D How bout putt'n that thing in 4 wheel Hi and doing some drifting :P I'd like to see all four wheels go :rig: This guy did it in the wet...Truck should do it in the snow http://videos.streetfire.net/category/Audi/0/525E7E9C-4447-4464-8A12-10C58A47D556.htm This one in the dry http:...

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I'm almost sure those wheels have the same specs as the 2wd 98-04 15"x7" alloy wheels. Same B.S. front and rear from that year Camaro.

Jim

I would think so. IIRC all it needs is power and ground? Check out the trip computer thread. The connections may be listed. If not I am sure we can look them up. i'm more worried about the panel and if I can just change it out with the door that's there. I want to put dynomat type of sound material...

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Fired but quit and wouldn't start one morning. The last thing I thought it would be was the cap and rotor, 18 months and 10,000 miles ago it was new. There was no warning no real miss or hesitation like there was when I replaced before. Since I have the new parts on I can feel the difference, I thin...

Jim

Can I just install the homelink part in my present OH console where the garage door opener is suppose to go?

Jim

There was a knocking noise on my wifes S10 that took forever for me to find. The control arm bushings started getting bad so I replaced all of them thanksgiving weekend and found that one of the cam bolts on the top control arm was not tight enough and would slip when she hit a bump. Try getting so...

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I'm looking to bid on this one from S-10 warehouse...Please don't bid against me, Thanks
ebay item

I really want the homelink, my Bravada has me spoiled

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Work is done :D all looks like first rate workmanship. Intake is clean and shiny appears no gasket was used at the ends of the intake. I read by a GM tech poster on another forum...the GM gaskets are prone to failure, he said heavy bodied silicone is what the dealers are using to eliminate the probl...

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HenryJ wrote:Well at least they match the revised lines that were installed.

If I need to change the engine to filter lines I may buy them off Ebay a few venders say they have GM lines.

Jim

HenryJ wrote:Are they two crimp lines or three?

Three

Jim

I just put Dorman oil filter to radiator cooler lines from LMC Truck on my 99 Bravada. I was skeptical when they said made in China on them and the fittings on the ends didn't look as nice a quality as the ones I took off. They came with all the seals and quick connect spring clips for only $29.99 A...

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Time for replacing upper and lower intake manifolds and/or gaskets in our shop time manual is 5.0, I think it was split as 1.9 for the upper and 3.1 for the lower. At my dealership just the labor would be $450 at the door rate of $90/hr., so that estimate ddoesn't seem too far off, if that's what i...

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I'm not sure if the dealer's verbal quote included pulling and cleaning the upper manifold, but if he is saying it may need a seal kit and they won't know until they have it apart, they may have removing the upper in the quote. I'll try to get buy there soon, they are only 2.5 miles from my house an...

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The gasket/seal kit comes with the upper manifold seal. I would go ahead and remove it to clean the carbon deposits. I would invest in a fuel pressure regulator and change that while I'm there. The fullsize have been having problems with them at 120,000-150,000 miles. If the waterpump has been repl...

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I just got back from the dealer, they estimate the job to cost $525. :o I looked in the manual to see how bad the job is, it doesn't look to involved the FI set up doesn't even need taken off to remove the manifold. I already flushed with BG cleaner and switched to green with BG sealer two months ag...

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Intake gasket replacement. It's not the crew cab but my 99 Bravada has a very small coolant leak at the front corner of intake when not running. I don't have time to fix it myself. I'm either taking it to my independent repair shop or if any of you suggest I will take it to my local chevy dealer whi...

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http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab320/jimweis1/Lastone-1.jpg?t=1271551423 Owner: Someone in Spring Grove, PA, I traded it 1-3-09 by by sweet truck :( Location: Lancaster, PA Make: Chevrolet Model: S-10 Crew Cab Year: 2002 Options: Locking Differential Leather Interior Trailer Hitch and all the g...

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The idler holes in the frame are slotted. If the arm is mounted and not adjusted in the slots correctly the center link won't be parallel to the ground. This up and down adjustment will effect alignment. I also replaced my pitman arm and the splines must not have been machined at exactly the same l...

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An alignment check afterward would be a good idea. After any replacement of steering components an alignment check is warranted. There is no need for an alignment after replacing an idler arm or pitman arm since it does not change any of the suspension geometry. :wink: When you replace ball joints,...

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1969 YENKO CAMARO I've looked closely at the pictures and can see why that Yenko car is only $85,000...it's not a very well done car. COPO and Yenko Camaros bring well over 100K if they are worth looking at. Here is my old COPO Chevelle http://www.barrett-jackson.com/auctionresults/common/cardetail...

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they had to add a scent

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great ball joint replacement instructions all. i took my crew in for an alignment after messing with my t-bars and they told me they wouldnt touch it until the worn suspension components were fixed, i have ordered upper and lower ball joints, as well as idler and pitman arm, any other parts (other ...

Jim

I did the synchronization step and the door locks cycled and confirmed synchronization. ... the receiver won't acknowledge the programing mode... OK, I'm confused. Which is it? The receiver acknowledged the synchronization with the old remote, after 7 seconds holding both the lock and unlock button...

Jim

The programing procedure you list is the one I did. I did the synchronization step and the door locks cycled and confirmed synchronization. Sounds logical. Are you sure you have the correct transmitter? Yes I have the one that came with the vehicle that you have to bury the buttons to get it to may...

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1998 and 1999 Bravada show to be this procedure. The same as ours The programing procedure you list is the one I did. I did the synchronization step and the door locks cycled and confirmed synchronization. I'm thinking if the receiver is bad the synchronization wouldn't have had a response. I also ...

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I purchased some nice used remotes for my 99 Olds Bravada. The original one doesn't always respond and is beat up. I've been trying to get the entry system into the programing mode with no satisfaction. I've followed the factory repair manual for 99 to a "T" and no luck. The trucks build date is 11/...

Jim

agreed. they are indeed a pain. and once you start trying to remove it, the damage is done, and you are then committed to replacing it. transmission shops probably have a special tool just for this... i too have left some in place, and used them again. and like you said, other seals are just as old...

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these seals have a steel inner shell, kinda similar to a wheel bearing or axle shaft seal, and have a very tight fit to the case. it often takes a good sized screw driver, or awl to pry them out. you just have to careful not to damage the aluminum bore they fit into, or you may have air getting suc...

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Does anyone have a good method for removing the seal...it's a pain. I'm changing the trans filter in my Bravada 102,000 miles. The oil is slightly discolored, trans couldn't work any nicer except the tcc is a little harsh compared to the crew, I think its in the programing for 1999 not the trans. Be...

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Just did the Homelink and trip computer mod

Floor Shift Console Installation Complete

Wheel Bearing Starting To Go ...more work before warranty is

Re: SPARE TIRE

I just bought these Bravada seats for my Crew

After only 18 months the duralast cap and rotor left me sit.

I want the Homelink but I don't care about the computer ...

New Oil Cooler Lines - Observation

Intake gasket replacement

Re: If, Only I had $85,000

Special oil for the full time s/t front diff...Stinks so bad

Help with programing keyless entry on 99 S/T

Trans Filter Seal Removal