Recent content by chris68369

Thank you very much for this needed explanation! I'm sure others who read this will feel the same way. I am at the 212000 mile mark but I'm going to try this and see how well it works out in my favor. For me it's for maybe 3-5 mins and once she's warmed up you don't hear it anymore. But it never...

For some reason I thought that the 4.2 engines aren't suppose to have piston slap. I know I have cold carbon knock when it's cold on first startup but goes away after a few minutes of driving. I've gotten used to hearing it and only happens on first startup but I'll give this a shot just to see...

Quick update. I have been trying out the rislone engine treatment my last two oil changes. Bottle says one bottle good for 5quartz and our engine calls for 6.9 quartz. So I also threw in half a quart of trans fluid. It did quiet my noisy lifter for a while, maybe for 3000 miles then started...

Once you get it fixed and back into the vehicle when you know you will need 4wd I suggest to move at a crawl with some turning. Once it kicks in then drive normal. Try not to use the a4wd. Just stick with 2hi,4hi,or 4low. In a4wd the front is running maybe 5-10% engaged and then when it feels...

Unfortunately that wasn't going to happen for me. Lol. I asked them first and they said would take from 2-3 days to receive it. I have Amazon prime and got it the next day. I may order a few more of them as well as bearings so if it does happen again I already have it. I sure hope many others...

U fortunately this is how many people end up destroying their front differential. Your not always able to see it drip unless it's a good amount leaking out. Don't buy any aftermarket seals because they wear out really fast. Buy the gm seal. Those are also in Amazon for decent price. Don't need...

Not a bad idea but after seeing what it's like inside it is pretty tight in their. Even with a grease zerk in place I can see where grease may not be able to go past the aluminum fork. I would rather just take the cover off to inspect and add grease if necessary. Doesn't take long to do this...

I should mention that I originally had an issue where sometimes on the highway after changing a lane it would always feel like I had a bad ball joint or tie rod. It would sway in the front and after driving straight for a minute or two would be fine. Then I found out the seal on the front...

I have a 2002 trailblazer ltz with 4wd, sunroof and rain sensor option. You don't realize how spoiled you are with a rain sensor until you go through a car wash place. Also love the pcm tune from Jeremy and installed the transgo shift kit. Love it!

In order for 4x4 to engage your trailblazer will need to be moved a little bit and turning your wheels. This is due to the 4wd disconnect not being able to mesh with the front differential intermediate shaft. This is perfectly normal. If you are stuck and in 2hi then turning your wheels left and...

I have tried the marvel mystery oil and had really no improvement from it long term. Tranny fluid does help it quiet down some but really the real fix would be to replace the lifter. However that involves taking the head off and if it's your only transport and don't have alot of time on your...

Haaa I just fixed this yesterday. It's not to bad. If anyone has this problem then you are not alone. Inside the 4wd disconnect their are three bearings and two seals, inner and outer. After time the outer seal starts to wear and water gets in to the grease. After time the grease washes away and...