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by GAS
Wed Jan 13, 2010 12:49 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: tosion keys and 265 bfgs
Replies: 9
Views: 1933

Re: tosion keys and 265 bfgs

Thanx. Some food for thought... :twisted:
by GAS
Tue Jan 12, 2010 12:47 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: tosion keys and 265 bfgs
Replies: 9
Views: 1933

Re: tosion keys and 265 bfgs

How do you think the reason those tires rubs is its width or its height? Asking because 265/70/15 is wider then the 30x9.5 but at the same time a bit lower (theoretically :evil: ).
by GAS
Mon Jan 11, 2010 6:47 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: tosion keys and 265 bfgs
Replies: 9
Views: 1933

Re:

If you can find a 265/70-16 or 265/75-15 that you like it should fit with a little trimming and a 2" body lift. ... Don't be afraid to bring an old thread back to life. That keeps all the information together and makes it easier for the next guy who is searching for answers. I would like to ask abo...
by GAS
Thu Apr 09, 2009 5:24 am
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: Creak bearing noises-under the hood*solved*
Replies: 14
Views: 2106

HenryJ wrote:I use a long 3/8" extension held to the ear with a thumb.
So do I - old fashioned way. :roll:
by GAS
Wed Apr 08, 2009 11:49 pm
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: Creak bearing noises-under the hood*solved*
Replies: 14
Views: 2106

I'm with Reed on the stethoscope. I have owned and used them for over 30 years now. Very effective tool and reasonably priced too. Try Harbor Freight for a decent price if they are too high in your local stores. Here we have stuff like these http://mosautolab.ru/sale/images/steskop_main.jpg only in...
by GAS
Wed Apr 08, 2009 4:58 am
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: Creak bearing noises-under the hood*solved*
Replies: 14
Views: 2106

I suspected so. But since I never sow it in part stores Brule’s advice becomes closer to reality. Thanks anyway. :wave:
by GAS
Tue Apr 07, 2009 10:32 pm
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: Creak bearing noises-under the hood*solved*
Replies: 14
Views: 2106

Take the belt off and rotate those you mentioned by hand. Loose or dry they will reveal themselves. Done. It was alternator. I think bearing lost its grease but not creaked. So I dismounted alternator and made some lube job. Either did tensioner, just in case. Now sound is OK. Thank you all for inp...
by GAS
Mon Apr 06, 2009 6:04 am
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: Creak bearing noises-under the hood*solved*
Replies: 14
Views: 2106

green02crew wrote:What is the age of the belt? Could it be the simple solution of changing the belt and putting on a goodyear gatorback? Mine would squeak nearly constant until I put a gatorback on.
I really doubt. The noise is differing. And the belt is almost new. :?
by GAS
Mon Apr 06, 2009 4:48 am
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: Creak bearing noises-under the hood*solved*
Replies: 14
Views: 2106

HenryJ wrote:Take the belt off and rotate those you mentioned by hand. Loose or dry they will reveal themselves.
OK, I will. Thank you. :)
by GAS
Mon Apr 06, 2009 4:43 am
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: Creak bearing noises-under the hood*solved*
Replies: 14
Views: 2106

Looks like some medicine stuff. I don’t have this gear. I used this:
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by GAS
Mon Apr 06, 2009 1:08 am
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: Creak bearing noises-under the hood*solved*
Replies: 14
Views: 2106

Creak bearing noises-under the hood*solved*

My engine becomes to make repeating in several frequency squeaking noises after start :cry: . It’s begun pretty sudden and firstly were hearing only while the engine is cold. After a wild those noise becomes constant. First time, when I conceded that it might be a belt, I used Belt Tensioner Spray a...
by GAS
Tue Jul 08, 2008 4:05 am
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: My Other Ride
Replies: 34
Views: 5925

Thanks. Unfortunately it's not Atlantic nether ocean but it's very nice in good weather. :wink:
P.S. Your truck sells as Navara on local market :wave:
by GAS
Tue Jul 08, 2008 1:30 am
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: My Other Ride
Replies: 34
Views: 5925

Take me to your club.
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by GAS
Tue Jan 29, 2008 5:34 am
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: 4x4 buttons not working
Replies: 15
Views: 2155

Seems like I’ve missed beginning of the topic... What is the problem with switch buttons exactly? Because if they only doesn’t flash or blink I have similar problem for almost a year. My button’s lights died but transmission is switch to 4Hi and back – so I just live with it. A little discomfort and...
by GAS
Wed Jan 23, 2008 5:25 am
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: Yellow cat
Replies: 24
Views: 3904

It would be great if they pay house bills. :roll:
by GAS
Tue Jan 22, 2008 5:01 am
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: Yellow cat
Replies: 24
Views: 3904

I wouldn’t say I own my cat. I can’t really understand how anybody can own any living creature. Do you own your girlfriend? Do your GF own you? May be wife? My cat just lives as he is. As for his benefit – check this out http://images31.fotki.com/v1052/filevLE4/fd91a/1/1240917/5698333/SNV10090.jpg N...
by GAS
Thu Jan 17, 2008 3:47 am
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: MEMBER/USER NAMES ORIGIN
Replies: 99
Views: 20670

Sorry I’m late. Mine is also simple – I took my user name made of my initials, like BADs crew did, especially since it’s made a “cars-connected” word. However when I made my registration on my photo hosting site, GAS was already taken, so I became “september75” there cause I was born on sept. 1975. ...
by GAS
Wed Dec 26, 2007 10:07 pm
Forum: Stock Electrical / Audio / Lighting
Topic: Stock radio wiring
Replies: 3
Views: 917

Sorry, I forgot to mention I have 2000 Ext. cab. http://public.fotki.com/september75/a7/dsc00943.html For now connection problems are already solved, but I faced sizing problems with my aftermarket 2 DIN radio unit cause it got a little different opening sizes then the stock one. I guess its need to...
by GAS
Mon Dec 24, 2007 11:16 pm
Forum: Stock Electrical / Audio / Lighting
Topic: Stock radio wiring
Replies: 3
Views: 917

Stock radio wiring

First of all I want to say Merry Christmas to everybody! :) Since we have Christmas two weeks later dawn here, I began “radio change operation” couple days ago. I took off my stock radio unit, but aftermarket one has different wiring. So I’m confused now – I got too many wires coming in and Haynes c...
by GAS
Mon Oct 29, 2007 1:07 am
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: Got in car accident on Saturday.
Replies: 15
Views: 2144

The whole picture is getting clear. :?: Thank you.
by GAS
Thu Oct 25, 2007 11:05 pm
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: Got in car accident on Saturday.
Replies: 15
Views: 2144

I knew about that way of repair. Moreover, since my door inner structure is ok I could use it, but the main thing for me is not to save couple dollars, it’s to do everything right. I like my truck and want to drive it further. Thanks for advice anyway. :D Now all I’m worry about is one thing – does ...
by GAS
Wed Oct 24, 2007 9:55 pm
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: Got in car accident on Saturday.
Replies: 15
Views: 2144

Guys, I really appreciate your help, but I think you understood me wrong. I did not mean to make a crazy attempt of buying any part in US or Canada or even ask anybody to do that. :!: My body was in the US this august on Sturgis HOG ride (he is the HOG member) and he told me how hard is to transport...
by GAS
Tue Oct 23, 2007 9:06 pm
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: Got in car accident on Saturday.
Replies: 15
Views: 2144

Mine ExtCab’s door is about 46 1/3” wide on the lock level. And yours?
by GAS
Tue Oct 23, 2007 4:17 am
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: Got in car accident on Saturday.
Replies: 15
Views: 2144

I thought so.
by GAS
Tue Oct 23, 2007 3:57 am
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: Got in car accident on Saturday.
Replies: 15
Views: 2144

I realize perfectly clear that I could never get any part (incl. door) by US price. Now I have local prices from $1000 to $1850 per new door. Just want to know where the truth is or at least how much I’ll overpay the real price. May be I wasting my and your time, but I wanting to operate the numbers...
by GAS
Mon Oct 22, 2007 9:40 pm
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: Got in car accident on Saturday.
Replies: 15
Views: 2144

Got in car accident on Saturday.

I’m ok, unfortunately can’t say it about my truck :cry: . I took a hit right to the driver’s door rubber molding. Now I need new driver’s door (or a lot of bodywork) and, of course, paint job. I wonna ask you - are there somebody who faces door-changing problem, I have a few question: does Blazer’s ...
by GAS
Wed Oct 17, 2007 4:12 am
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: Am I the only one…
Replies: 12
Views: 1756

Great :thumb:
by GAS
Wed Oct 17, 2007 3:22 am
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: Am I the only one…
Replies: 12
Views: 1756

Sorry again guys, I never said that I have CrewCab. Just there is no S-10 Ext.cab site :(
by GAS
Tue Oct 16, 2007 10:43 pm
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: Am I the only one…
Replies: 12
Views: 1756

Here the truck looks just like mine http://www.netcarshow.com/chevrolet/199 ... per_08.htm
by GAS
Tue Oct 16, 2007 8:51 pm
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: Am I the only one…
Replies: 12
Views: 1756

You were right, guys. Yesterday I did saw that c-clip, it looks like a horseshoe with curved ends. Now I know the principle of crank fixing and have a good chance to take it off. As for pictures of rear doors with manual windows – I don’t have rear doors, cause my truck has extended cab not crew (so...
by GAS
Tue Oct 16, 2007 2:09 am
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: Am I the only one…
Replies: 12
Views: 1756

Thanks for help. :thumb: Seems to me I was right about manual windows – it’s an exclusive option, in my truck only. I should like a manual gearbox. May be this evening Ill try to find that c-clip, however last time I tried to disassemble my door I could swear I don’t saw anything like that. P.S. wat...
by GAS
Mon Oct 15, 2007 9:36 pm
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: Am I the only one…
Replies: 12
Views: 1756

Am I the only one…

…who has manual side windows? I guess everyone else but me got powered windows. Asking because I need to remove door panels but cannot figure how to take off the window raiser levers. I saw no fixing bolts or rings or what ever, however damn lever did not move :x and I was nervous a beat to pull har...
by GAS
Mon Oct 08, 2007 8:57 pm
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: Gas Mileage
Replies: 11
Views: 1615

If I understand you right, when truck ran totally out of fuel (until motor shuts off) and fuel pump got air, fuel sender unit will get critical damage with high probability (Just like any other injector vehicles, no wonders)? :shrug:
by GAS
Mon Oct 08, 2007 4:07 am
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: crew cabs off road
Replies: 15
Views: 3090

I think it is much depends of your personal off road experience - the bigger the better, of right tires, of terrain you drive, of your girlfriend mood … a lot of things. However, it definitely not Honda Civic, that’s for sure! :wink:
by GAS
Mon Oct 08, 2007 3:55 am
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: Gas Mileage
Replies: 11
Views: 1615

Usually I fill tank up to the cap, drive 140 highway miles and get ¾ of tank when I park my truck in garage. I drive between 60 and 70 mph with no stops, DRL & AC on. P.S. Who knows how many fuel leaves in a tank when fuel light turns on? And when it happens to run out of gas could the fuel pump get...
by GAS
Fri Sep 21, 2007 3:39 am
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: The abilty to move at high speeds
Replies: 12
Views: 1672

100% agree with Daevans315! Sports cars are made for fast ride, 4x4 pick up trucks are made for carrying things to unreachable places IMO. And one more thing – usually when I drive around 80, dropping gas gouge indicator appears in my mind :roll: , so I slow down to 70 and drive 170 miles for ¼ tank.
by GAS
Wed Sep 12, 2007 9:09 pm
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: Front hub / wheel bearing assembly replacement.
Replies: 20
Views: 3295

I wondering does GM know that WB supplies preassembled with wheel hub and speed sensor and even with new bearing seal? 8) In addition, I think before you “disengage the wheel driveshaft from the hub and bearing” you need to unfasten (but not remove) the steering knuckle mounting bolts to 1. prevent ...
by GAS
Wed Aug 22, 2007 11:42 pm
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: replacing fuel filter
Replies: 41
Views: 7572

In such cases the tighter the better, don’t you think. Especially when you deal with open-end wrench works only on two sides of nut not six.
by GAS
Wed Aug 22, 2007 4:39 am
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: replacing fuel filter
Replies: 41
Views: 7572

If somebody uses metric wrenches, he will need 16 and 21 open wrenches for fuel filter change. The first one fits on fuel line nut very tight – you will never damage the nut. Tested… :wink:
by GAS
Mon Aug 20, 2007 4:55 am
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: replacing fuel filter
Replies: 41
Views: 7572

Talking about f/filter change regularity. Yesterday I was changing rear shocks (stock to Monroe), it was nice day and fast easy job and when I finished with it, I decided to change fuel filter too. However, when I tried to unscrew it from fuel line I realized the filter was never changing from day m...
by GAS
Mon Jul 30, 2007 8:38 pm
Forum: Stock Electrical / Audio / Lighting
Topic: Electrical question.
Replies: 30
Views: 4475

Guys! With all do respect I’m firmly convinced than that task is impossible. Of course, North America GM has no access to Russian police database and especially GM officials would not call some Russian person to check his data. Let’s forget of unblocking code and focus on basic problem – turn lites....
by GAS
Mon Jul 30, 2007 4:02 am
Forum: Stock Electrical / Audio / Lighting
Topic: Electrical question.
Replies: 30
Views: 4475

Here is the wiring diagram http://arrc.epnet.com/autoasp/framerq.asp My mistake. (Its "library")
by GAS
Mon Jul 30, 2007 3:55 am
Forum: Stock Electrical / Audio / Lighting
Topic: Electrical question.
Replies: 30
Views: 4475

There is question to HenryJ. Here we have wiring diagram http://www.e-toolbox.com/ads/wiring/va132900.pdf. Could you be more specific which wire to cut and which to connect with? I don’t see reverse lamps at all. May be the wrong diagram? I see two ways to make orange turn signals. First one is to m...
by GAS
Mon Jul 30, 2007 2:59 am
Forum: Stock Electrical / Audio / Lighting
Topic: Electrical question.
Replies: 30
Views: 4475

OK, if you say so why not. Ill give you my VIN tomorrow. What else info do you need from me to contact GM? Take into consideration, please, that we talking about locating in Russia truck with Russian registration papers. All I need is unlocking code. Unlocking procedure is described in Haynes manual...
by GAS
Mon Jul 30, 2007 12:26 am
Forum: Stock Electrical / Audio / Lighting
Topic: Electrical question.
Replies: 30
Views: 4475

You guys are great!!! :D Unfortunately, I can’t read the forum on weekends while me digging, sawing and so on, that’s why I missed your discussion. I want to thank all of you interest in my problem but I don’t want embarrass anybody by making calls to GM ets. Anyway, I planning to change factory rad...
by GAS
Fri Jul 27, 2007 3:23 am
Forum: Stock Electrical / Audio / Lighting
Topic: Electrical question.
Replies: 30
Views: 4475

Good advise but unrealizable for me. :( May be I could send request to GM by e-mail? :roll:
by GAS
Thu Jul 26, 2007 8:50 pm
Forum: Stock Electrical / Audio / Lighting
Topic: Electrical question.
Replies: 30
Views: 4475

Thanks for help. :) I guess the hard way is the only way for me. The point is not I don’t wana spend $20 for converter, but whether I’m 90% sure I could not find converter here. Ill look for it (no harm in trying) but I have real doubt in success. If Ill fail… :cry: lets return to our muttons. P.S. ...
by GAS
Thu Jul 26, 2007 3:19 am
Forum: Stock Electrical / Audio / Lighting
Topic: Electrical question.
Replies: 30
Views: 4475

I guess there is no simple solution for me. :!: You may be know that several numbers of Blazers 4.3 was made in Russia in the end of 90-s and I see those Blazers on the streets but there is not a single truck in local junk yards. I got a little idea. :idea: Our trucks have a connector under the rear...
by GAS
Wed Jul 25, 2007 7:47 pm
Forum: Stock Electrical / Audio / Lighting
Topic: Electrical question.
Replies: 30
Views: 4475

OK, I realize that. Now what should I do to separate that functions? There is single wire if Ill cut it Ill stay with no stop lites. Some kind of disaster! :x
by GAS
Wed Jul 25, 2007 4:09 am
Forum: Stock Electrical / Audio / Lighting
Topic: Electrical question.
Replies: 30
Views: 4475

And what happens when stop lite is on? Does turn signal just brakes the chain? So I just can’t figure how it can be and how turn relay works.
by GAS
Wed Jul 25, 2007 3:43 am
Forum: Stock Electrical / Audio / Lighting
Topic: Electrical question.
Replies: 30
Views: 4475

Electrical question.

I don’t know much about electricity so I need some help. There are 3 bulbs in S-10 rear lams – reverse lite, side marker lite and another very interesting lamp it has 3 wires coming in: A, B and Ground, BUT those bulb carries 3 functions: rear marker lite, stop and turns. My question is “How can it ...
by GAS
Tue Jul 24, 2007 3:56 am
Forum: Stock Electrical / Audio / Lighting
Topic: headlights
Replies: 3
Views: 1068

You can try to mount Hellas driving lights on front bumper or on the roof rails. :roll:
by GAS
Tue Jul 24, 2007 3:51 am
Forum: Stock Electrical / Audio / Lighting
Topic: headlights
Replies: 3
Views: 1068

I don’t think it’s a good idea to put 9005 in Low beam. Just think about the high beam and low beam lamps has different reflectors with different focus points and different glasses made for different purposes (high beam lights higher then low). Moreover, if you do such change you will not have real ...
by GAS
Wed Jul 11, 2007 3:14 am
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: How rare are these vehicles?
Replies: 74
Views: 97274

Tell me about rare it or not. Believe it or not I live in 5 000 000 people city and Iv seen only one S-10 except mine. It was 01 white reg. cab staying for over year in car market no sells. I think that’s all for S-10 in this city. I bought mine 00 Ext.cab 4x4 grey metallic with 58 k. miles for ~$10...
by GAS
Thu Jun 07, 2007 8:07 pm
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: Wheel bearing problem - local prices
Replies: 5
Views: 838

Lucky you guys. You free to choose any manufacturer you like. Here we have few «grey» sellers who ask price so high he wants. I think there is some person who fly to US and buy parts we need in nearest store. Something like that. :? So I’m not ready to pay double price… yet. However, I think I will ...
by GAS
Wed Jun 06, 2007 9:15 pm
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: Wheel bearing problem - local prices
Replies: 5
Views: 838

Thanks for help. I visited SO site and I saw what they offered. It’s a pretty attractive price $84.95 for WB. I whish I can buy it but I’m afraid it’s beyond the reach of me. I guess I should make $380 hole in my budget to buy AC Delco WB. It is a pity because I’m not impressed AC Delco quality (I u...
by GAS
Wed Jun 06, 2007 5:55 am
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: Wheel bearing problem - local prices
Replies: 5
Views: 838

Wheel bearing problem - local prices

My driver’s side wheel bearing is totally dead – that’s a bad news №1 :( , the local price of AC Delco WB is around $380 and need to wait it for 3 weeks – that’s a bad news №2 :x . Anybody knows what kind of manufacturer is BCA and what about WBs «made in Taiwan» (It will cost me around $175)?
by GAS
Sun Apr 22, 2007 9:49 pm
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: Does anybody use Mickey Thompson tires?
Replies: 11
Views: 1762

Believe or not. :lol: Past weekend I finally got Mickey Thompson MTX 30x9.5-15 on my truck. On Sunday I had couple city miles and first thought was “How noisily are these tires!” because was a really big difference even after my winter Cooper Whether Master. Some strange thing – when I step on brake...
by GAS
Sun Apr 01, 2007 9:24 pm
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: Does anybody use Mickey Thompson tires?
Replies: 11
Views: 1762

Thanks guys for your answers. I did not know that is such interesting object for discussion. I see everyone recommend tires he drive and as I understand all those three are about equal. The problem is I drive my S10 ones or twice in month when I need to go 350 miles to next region where I bought som...
by GAS
Fri Mar 30, 2007 3:52 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: Does anybody use Mickey Thompson tires?
Replies: 11
Views: 1762

Does anybody use Mickey Thompson tires?

Wanted a little peace of advice. :roll: I decided to change stock GOODYEAR Wrangler RT/S 235/75/15 to 30x9.5-15 Geolandar G011 or BFG ATR or Mickey Thompson MTX and I don’t now which to prefer. Thay all in the same price (+/-), who knows which tire is better to drive the highway and sometimes around...
by GAS
Thu Feb 08, 2007 4:30 am
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: Trancemission switch LEDs is dead
Replies: 7
Views: 889

Trancemission switch LEDs is dead

Be sure, HenryJ I will check everything I can when freez warning will pass. For now, my pickup stay under the snow and I think wouldn’t even start until Ill charge its battery (or mine).
by GAS
Thu Feb 08, 2007 2:32 am
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: Trancemission switch LEDs is dead
Replies: 7
Views: 889

Trancemission switch LEDs is dead

Thanks for help guys. :) So I made myself to look through many forum topics and finally found one about how to read diagnostic trouble codes on the three transfer case shift select buttons. I don’t know will it help or not – will see after one or couple weeks while I have outside temperature below 0...
by GAS
Wed Feb 07, 2007 5:02 am
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: Trancemission switch LEDs is dead
Replies: 7
Views: 889

Trancemission switch LEDs is dead

Thanks for advice but tell me where can I find "Transfercase module" or "Transfercase encoder motor". In Owners manual written something like «If LEDs did not blink or flash see the service». I think three LEDs cannot die at the same time. May be it’s a some ground cable problem (lost, broken or som...
by GAS
Tue Feb 06, 2007 11:44 pm
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: Trancemission switch LEDs is dead
Replies: 7
Views: 889

Trancemission switch LEDs is dead

Hay everybody!
There is one question – InstaTrac trany has LEDs in switch bottoms and they must blink or flash when it runs. But what does it means when they did not (4HI is turn on and off, 4LO I did not try to – no need). Everything else works as usual. What is going on? :?