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12-22-2005, 10:15 AM
Frequently asked questions and How-to's for GM S/T bodys
Special thanks to blazee, OverBoardProject, 93LT, laxman21, s10blazerman4x4, Brian R., and the thread creators as well as anyone else I missed.
Click links below for how to sections
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General Posting Issues
Posting Pictures in Threads (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=498376)
HOW TO: Add an Image to Your Post. Illustrated (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=531952)
Body/Paint Exterior
Rust repair around windshield (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=495267)
Replacing door hinge pins and bushings. (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=363334)
Replacing door hinge pins and bushings Illustrated (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=476619)
Restore your weathered plastic how-to (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=391672)
95-97 Outside Rear View Mirror Replacement (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=581511)
Engine Performance/Diagnostics
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. Check engine light on? Read this. (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=553044)
4.3L Engine Information (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=534327)
***92 - 95 CPI Engine Info.*** (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=462726)
4.3 CPI Injector replacement (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=473110&highlight=4.3+CPI)
Another CPI How-to (focus on regulator) (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=503238)
96+ Fuel Injector/spider How To (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=559014)
96+ Head gasket replacement how-to w/ pics (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=892880)
Fuel economy and General Maintenence reccomendations (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=453370)
Basic Cooling System Advice (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=729213&highlight=basic+cooling+system+advice)
Got air in your heater core? Need help getting rid of it? (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=469926)
Water Cylinder Decarbonizing... Should I? (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=283211)
A Little Info About Fuel Trims (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=429831)
96+ Hard Start, No Start, Rough Idle Info (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=450484)
96+ Water Pump Replacement (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=498467)
Vacuum Hoses on 4.3 TBI replacement (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=498411)
4.3 Intake manifold gaskets replacement with pics (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=486234)
96+ Distributor Installation: Finding TDC and reseting distributor (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=881442)
96+ Lower intake/valve cover gasket replacement with pics (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=5586000&posted=1#post5586000)
How-to change the PITA #3 spark plug (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=503231)
93 S10-Blazer Spark Plug Installatiion (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=507211)
DTC P0410 Sec Air Injection - How to Repair and Part#s (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=564664)
How do I reset my computer? (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=551139)
OBDI/OBDII/CAN Code Readers (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=581731)
Fuel Pump Replacement (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=633098)
Constructing a PCV Oil Catch Can (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=469918)
Brakes, Suspension, and Drivetrain
1995-2003 S10 & Blazer Front End Clunk Pop Fix!!! Read!! (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=302656)
Drum to Disc brake rear end swap how-to! (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=372515)
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[URL="http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=498812";]How to: replacing the 4x4 front differential actuator (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=425516)
Tight and responsive steering: Another How-To! YAY (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=510605)
Other solutions to sloppy steering (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=370830)
How to improve your ride quality (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=531075)
Ball Joints: Which brand is best? (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=749310)
BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT HOW TO (w/ pix) (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=545573)
4x4 not working? Read this. (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=572914)
Steering Stabilizer (How to) (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=624100)
Grease Fitting Locations (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=344505)
Ignition Electrical and Wiring System
First Gen Instrument Cluster Conversion (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=489642)
Ignition Switch replacement procedure (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=287636)
Heated seat how-to! (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=366533)
Factory fog lamp switch with non factory fog lamps. (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=356665)
Rear Wiper Motor Replacement (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=512514)
98+ Headlight Removal/Replacement (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=366443)
Thinking of upgrading your lighting? Read this first (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=630676)
cleaning your multi-function switch (LOTSA pics) (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=577320)
Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=595263)
HVAC - Heating Ventilation and AC
Change your heater blower motor, a How-to (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=521408)
Everything Interior/ Audio
Convert Your Cluster & Control lights to LED's How-to! (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=379971)
How to: 95+ Front and Rear Interior Door Panel Removal w/ pics (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=625540)
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Special thanks to blazee, OverBoardProject, 93LT, laxman21, s10blazerman4x4, Brian R., and the thread creators as well as anyone else I missed.
Click links below for how to sections
Please report any dead links or any other questions about this faq to blazee (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/member.php?u=279217), blazes9395 (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/member.php?u=271368),
old master (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/member.php?u=408290), or ZL1power69 (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/member.php?u=361575) via PM.
Please click here if you have any Questions, Comments, or Suggestions (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=489538)
Want to Sell or Buy a Car or spare parts?, Post it Here
(http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=2068)
General Posting Issues
Posting Pictures in Threads (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=498376)
HOW TO: Add an Image to Your Post. Illustrated (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=531952)
Body/Paint Exterior
Rust repair around windshield (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=495267)
Replacing door hinge pins and bushings. (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=363334)
Replacing door hinge pins and bushings Illustrated (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=476619)
Restore your weathered plastic how-to (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=391672)
95-97 Outside Rear View Mirror Replacement (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=581511)
Engine Performance/Diagnostics
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. Check engine light on? Read this. (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=553044)
4.3L Engine Information (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=534327)
***92 - 95 CPI Engine Info.*** (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=462726)
4.3 CPI Injector replacement (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=473110&highlight=4.3+CPI)
Another CPI How-to (focus on regulator) (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=503238)
96+ Fuel Injector/spider How To (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=559014)
96+ Head gasket replacement how-to w/ pics (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=892880)
Fuel economy and General Maintenence reccomendations (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=453370)
Basic Cooling System Advice (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=729213&highlight=basic+cooling+system+advice)
Got air in your heater core? Need help getting rid of it? (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=469926)
Water Cylinder Decarbonizing... Should I? (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=283211)
A Little Info About Fuel Trims (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=429831)
96+ Hard Start, No Start, Rough Idle Info (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=450484)
96+ Water Pump Replacement (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=498467)
Vacuum Hoses on 4.3 TBI replacement (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=498411)
4.3 Intake manifold gaskets replacement with pics (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=486234)
96+ Distributor Installation: Finding TDC and reseting distributor (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=881442)
96+ Lower intake/valve cover gasket replacement with pics (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=5586000&posted=1#post5586000)
How-to change the PITA #3 spark plug (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=503231)
93 S10-Blazer Spark Plug Installatiion (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=507211)
DTC P0410 Sec Air Injection - How to Repair and Part#s (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=564664)
How do I reset my computer? (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=551139)
OBDI/OBDII/CAN Code Readers (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=581731)
Fuel Pump Replacement (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=633098)
Constructing a PCV Oil Catch Can (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=469918)
Brakes, Suspension, and Drivetrain
1995-2003 S10 & Blazer Front End Clunk Pop Fix!!! Read!! (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=302656)
Drum to Disc brake rear end swap how-to! (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=372515)
[/URL]
[URL="http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=498812";]How to: replacing the 4x4 front differential actuator (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=425516)
Tight and responsive steering: Another How-To! YAY (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=510605)
Other solutions to sloppy steering (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=370830)
How to improve your ride quality (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=531075)
Ball Joints: Which brand is best? (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=749310)
BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT HOW TO (w/ pix) (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=545573)
4x4 not working? Read this. (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=572914)
Steering Stabilizer (How to) (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=624100)
Grease Fitting Locations (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=344505)
Ignition Electrical and Wiring System
First Gen Instrument Cluster Conversion (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=489642)
Ignition Switch replacement procedure (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=287636)
Heated seat how-to! (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=366533)
Factory fog lamp switch with non factory fog lamps. (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=356665)
Rear Wiper Motor Replacement (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=512514)
98+ Headlight Removal/Replacement (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=366443)
Thinking of upgrading your lighting? Read this first (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=630676)
cleaning your multi-function switch (LOTSA pics) (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=577320)
Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=595263)
HVAC - Heating Ventilation and AC
Change your heater blower motor, a How-to (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=521408)
Everything Interior/ Audio
Convert Your Cluster & Control lights to LED's How-to! (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=379971)
How to: 95+ Front and Rear Interior Door Panel Removal w/ pics (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=625540)
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