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I am about due for an oil change. I have Been using ROtella T. Should I do anything different for winter conditions- additives, add a statue of the virgin on my dash, anything?

Good question. Maybe it had something to do with the latch being to high? Or just a freak bump in the road that allowed the hook to slip past.:cookoo:

I've been fighting with the hood on my blazer since I got it. I pull the release and sometimes it 'pops', sometimes it wouldn't. I also noticed that the front edge of the hood seemed to be high like it was partially sprung. Just before hunting season, I was driving to the store and the hood...

Well, now that it is open, it's a good time to do a little maintenance to keep it operating smoothly- or to get it that way. If you don't figure out all that is wrong with it now, it will fail again- especially in winter conditions, when you may need it most. Mine used to squeal a little...

Sounds good to me to hold off on transmission work until it really goes. I am seldom in a rush where 5 minutes warm-up makes a difference. I just wanted to be sure I have not overlooked something. My belt squeaks for 5 minutes or so anyway if I try to drive the Blazer cold. So I have been...

You sold me one 3 years ago, bud.

Skinny, I always check my trans fluid in Park. Am I reading your advice incorrectly? Is there another way to check the fluid levels? Per the -10TM: TM 9-2320-289-10 Table 2-1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services for Model CUCV Location Item Interval Crewmember Not Fully Mission No. Item...

Well for my M1009 transmission anyway. As the weather gets cold enough to make my belts squeal until the engine warms up, I notice that the Blazer does not move when put into gear right away. During cold weather the Blazer takes a few minutes to build pressure or I don't know what, before the...

I never changed the calipers and the rubber seals do look like original. I ordered a set of calipers from NAPA and will try to get them on tomorrow. Thanks for the tip.

My M1009 Blazer started squealing in the front passenger pad the other day. I hoped it would go away because I just put in new pads 2 weeks ago. Two days later, they were still at it. I pulled the squealers out and found this. The brake pads were literally falling apart. There was a hairline...

Been looking in CUCV forum- not in sticky. Not In TM thread or FAQ search. I had one printed up but lost it. You know the one with brake parts, oil filters, etc.

Thanks for the replies. I installed the rebuilt. They did a great job as expected. Even put a fresh coat of black on it. I dropped off my original heater core. I guess I should swap it in asap- beats having to do it in the winter. What have y'all paid for a H-core rebuild?

black oil in radiator lines? Related to my radiator failing. When I pulled the lines from the radiator, on the passenger side, the lowest one bled some pretty black oil. This was from the stainless steel line. So I'm guessing an aux oil cooler. Are these reliably flushed. The radiator is at the...

By me anyway. I ran it over to my favorite AC/Radiator shop. They called me to say there were multiple problems that should be addressed. I inquired new or rebuild of him. He said I wouldn't find this quality today. Definitely rebuild. Quote: $254.00. I know they'll do a great job. I'm taking my...

I was skeptical, but after three starts, I see the light. Thanks for sharing.

tbear: I will check your theory, but I don't get why it would squeal. It's not the bearing but rather the belt, right?

For a while now every time I start cold (in the morning) my M1009 something squeals if I give her any pedal. Checked my belts, all new and correct/tight. When I let her warm up for 4 o5 minutes, it goes away. Anyone have an idea what does this?

See this thread. For what you'd spend on new covers or new upholstery and the asprin for the headache the fitment will give you, you can score replacement seats at the wrecking yard from a S-10 blazer and dye them with excellent results. They are the same seats- just keep looking until you find...

So I'll head over to the u-pick yard and see how much I have to buy (the whole roof, or any part and get charged by the linear ft or whatever. I read here that 2K epoxy primer is what I should use to keep rust from attacking the inside of the welds? Also watched a youtuber say he used POR 15...

Cucvnut, thanks for the offer. My brother is loaning me his shop to stay out of the rain while I get the repair done. He has a welder I can use, but I do appreciate it. We'll have to get together though, maybe we can get coffee next week. Zout, after hearing you out about the glass company...