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blazer72 · 12-22-2008, 09:53 PM

Well, my daily driver died today. All my anti-freeze is now mixed with all my oil.

I only got 50 grand miles out of the rebuild. Disappointing to say the least.

I guess it's time for the V-8 conversion.

I just put a new clutch in it last week, and acquired a bunch of upgrade parts for it. Bummer.

Head gasket or head I figure.

chevybuldr · 12-22-2008, 10:00 PM

Is it a 4.3? I would say pull the intake manifold. These are notorious for being rotted out around the water jackets. I would do a leak down check or compression check first to make sure. But I have surfaced alot of manifolds off of these things. gasket goes and then all the water is next.

blazer72 · 12-22-2008, 10:03 PM

2.8

gchemist · 12-22-2008, 11:39 PM

Add an 5.3 motor!!!

68C15 · 12-23-2008, 08:57 AM

sad, sad news. that it was a 2.8 LOL

until 2 weeks ago I had a good 4.3 I just finished swapping it into a 98 4x4.

so... what kind of motor you going with now?

72BlckButy · 12-23-2008, 09:12 AM

Bummer.... I miss our little s10. That thing was a runner.

Good luck with the engine choice, as you have a fresh blank slate.

corn · 12-23-2008, 10:56 PM

Awww geez. I guess you can bring it up here for storage.

Dont forget to bring the title with you...

Arad68 · 12-24-2008, 12:30 AM

Since you already have cool parts for a 2.8, Why not get another?

An LS1 5.3 would be very cool though...

Nice looking Blaze!!!

Hows life on AWACS?

blazer72 · 12-24-2008, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arad68

Since you already have cool parts for a 2.8, Why not get another?

An LS1 5.3 would be very cool though...

Nice looking Blaze!!!

Hows life on AWACS?

AWACS is life as usual. I was A.D. 7 years, mostly worked ISO/PHASE Inspections, 1 year in Mission Simulators, and 1 year flightline. Now I'm civilian over at Depot. I'm getting tired and bored of AWACS. I'd rather not turn wrenches at work anymore - I'd rather save that for my hobbies.

Did you spend time on them?

Arad68 · 12-24-2008, 01:37 AM

No, I did a lot of time on B-52s, F-16s and A-10s though. I actually miss the flightline. I got to admit, It can be a rough place somtimes. I was a weapons loader, expiditer, flight chief, and then a production super. I didn't do any time in PHASE. When I retired, I ran the Armament flight.

454_72_4X4 · 12-25-2008, 02:22 AM

I'm hopin I read that 50 grand as 50,000 miles and not 50 miles out of the rebuild.
Well, since ya aready have the cowl hood ya might as well put somethin worthwhile under it! LOL

Nice little blazer. Reminds me of my 90 Jimmy, except alot nicer than mine.

I have mount templates for v8 swap if ya need 'em.

meansting04 · 12-25-2008, 11:57 PM

50k isn't much. I would second the intake option. It would be worth a look at least.

BarryB · 12-26-2008, 01:16 PM

Hey Blazer72 What all parts you got for the 2.8L. Are you sure your gunna do the V8 swap. I might be interested in acquiring some of the parts.

Pyrotechnic · 12-26-2008, 05:45 PM

A 5.3L and 4L60E complete with computer and wiring harness would be good swap.

A 4.8L with 5 speed manual combo while more rare is also out there if you want to stay with a manual transmission.

**truckdude239** · 12-27-2008, 09:35 AM

the 2.8 are bad about intake gasket leaks i would pull the intake manfold off and check

blazer72 · 12-27-2008, 12:59 PM

yeah, I keep hearing that, and heads/head gaskets. Either way, the anti-freeze is has already damaged the seals and bearings, so I'm screwed. I want to just throw another 2.8 and go, but not if it's going to happen again. Besides, if I'm going to wrench, I'd like to upgrade to the v8

Arad68 · 12-27-2008, 02:06 PM

You might want to check this site out.

http://www.jagsthatrun.com/Pages/Che..._S-10_V-8.html

blazer72 · 01-05-2009, 12:23 AM

Well, after almost 2 weeks of searching ebay, craigslist, and a couple of forums, I found a donor V8 conversion. It's an 87 jimmy with the conversions already done. The parts are all there except an electric fan and a good steering column. I got a decent deal. Now, I just need to hunker down and get greasy.

454_72_4X4 · 01-05-2009, 01:07 AM

Looks like ya got a head start on the conversion that way! LOL

Where's the engine bay pics??? hahaha

BarryB · 01-05-2009, 02:20 PM

What years is your Blazer? I'm curious what your going to do with all the 2.8 stuff. I am trying to hold off long as I can before I do a V8 swap in mine.

blazer72 · 01-05-2009, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BarryB

What years is your Blazer? I'm curious what your going to do with all the 2.8 stuff. I am trying to hold off long as I can before I do a V8 swap in mine.

1986 TBI 2.8 with 4 sp. MT

i have no use for it, so I guess I'll try to sell it. Everything is new or replaced within the last 4 years. This is my baby and my daily driver, so everything was right on. I guess I could find a 3.4 and switch it all over - but why? I need to liquidate and maybe offset some of my swap expenses.

BarryB · 01-06-2009, 12:07 PM

What parts do you have? Hey another question, how are the window channel rubber on your parts blazer? I need a drivers side if you want to see and are willing to.

blazer72 · 01-06-2009, 07:17 PM

see this post for available parts

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=322391

blazer72 · 03-04-2009, 11:21 PM

Well, here's an update. It's been slow due to 2 knee surgeries since Dec. 4, but I get a little done here and there.

Ordered the Corvette Rad/Dual SPAL elect fans, motor mounts, and the JTR manual first.

Cleaned, Painted, and Detailed the 350 and 700R4 tranny that came out, added an 88 4.3 accessory drive setup to the front - serpentine belt baby!

Ordered Evap/Heater box plate - modified box - applied plate (burned up my dremel in the process)

Modified Firewall

Deleted all the Manual Tranny assc'd crap

Ordered a tranny lockup kit from TCI

Modified Radiator Support to mount Rad in forward Position - ordered new mount pads and core support mount kit (LMC)

Bought a 92 Typhoon Center Console/Shifter assy online (thanks Mark) it's freakin awesome.

Performed Test Fit

Cleaned, wirebrushed, and painted engine compartment area.

Will perform addt'l firewall mod this weekend and attempt to start final installation.

68C15 · 03-04-2009, 11:39 PM

what kind of sauce do you use on your spaghetti? LOL

I'm sorry, I just had to say it. there's just something about how a guy can take what appears to the untrained eye as a total mess and end up with sweet success.

12-22-2008, 09:53 PM	#1
blazer72 Freedom isn't Free Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: OKC Posts: 393	daily driver died today Well, my daily driver died today. All my anti-freeze is now mixed with all my oil. I only got 50 grand miles out of the rebuild. Disappointing to say the least. I guess it's time for the V-8 conversion. I just put a new clutch in it last week, and acquired a bunch of upgrade parts for it. Bummer. Head gasket or head I figure. Attached Images Last edited by blazer72; 12-22-2008 at 09:54 PM.

12-22-2008, 10:00 PM	#2
chevybuldr Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Livermore ca Posts: 699	Re: daily driver died today Is it a 4.3? I would say pull the intake manifold. These are notorious for being rotted out around the water jackets. I would do a leak down check or compression check first to make sure. But I have surfaced alot of manifolds off of these things. gasket goes and then all the water is next.

12-22-2008, 10:03 PM	#3
blazer72 Freedom isn't Free Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: OKC Posts: 393	Re: daily driver died today 2.8

12-22-2008, 11:39 PM	#4
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: daily driver died today Add an 5.3 motor!!! __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

12-23-2008, 08:57 AM	#5
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: daily driver died today sad, sad news. that it was a 2.8 LOL until 2 weeks ago I had a good 4.3 I just finished swapping it into a 98 4x4. so... what kind of motor you going with now?

12-23-2008, 09:12 AM	#6
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: daily driver died today Bummer.... I miss our little s10. That thing was a runner. Good luck with the engine choice, as you have a fresh blank slate. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 12-23-2008 at 09:13 AM.

12-23-2008, 10:56 PM	#7
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: daily driver died today Awww geez. I guess you can bring it up here for storage. Dont forget to bring the title with you...

12-24-2008, 12:30 AM	#8
Arad68 Trucks N Tranzams Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: North Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 816	Re: daily driver died today Since you already have cool parts for a 2.8, Why not get another? An LS1 5.3 would be very cool though... Nice looking Blaze!!! Hows life on AWACS? __________________ Don '68 Chevy LB 383 TH400/GV/373 posi '56 Chevy 4WD SWB '64 Chevy short stepside '79 Trans Am 455/TH2004R/12blt/4whldisc 95 Kia (Wifes car) 2002 S-10 extended cab pickup "God punishes small sins immediately" Last edited by Arad68; 12-24-2008 at 12:34 AM.

12-24-2008, 01:37 AM	#10
Arad68 Trucks N Tranzams Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: North Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 816	Re: daily driver died today No, I did a lot of time on B-52s, F-16s and A-10s though. I actually miss the flightline. I got to admit, It can be a rough place somtimes. I was a weapons loader, expiditer, flight chief, and then a production super. I didn't do any time in PHASE. When I retired, I ran the Armament flight. __________________ Don '68 Chevy LB 383 TH400/GV/373 posi '56 Chevy 4WD SWB '64 Chevy short stepside '79 Trans Am 455/TH2004R/12blt/4whldisc 95 Kia (Wifes car) 2002 S-10 extended cab pickup "God punishes small sins immediately" Last edited by Arad68; 12-24-2008 at 01:41 AM. Reason: More info

12-25-2008, 02:22 AM	#11
454_72_4X4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: N.E. MO Posts: 1,749	Re: daily driver died today I'm hopin I read that 50 grand as 50,000 miles and not 50 miles out of the rebuild. Well, since ya aready have the cowl hood ya might as well put somethin worthwhile under it! LOL Nice little blazer. Reminds me of my 90 Jimmy, except alot nicer than mine. I have mount templates for v8 swap if ya need 'em. __________________ 72 C20 4X4 454 4 speed 89 Trans Am (was) 305 TPI 700r4 93 C1500 2wd Extended cab 350 700r4 98 Sonoma (TPI outa the Trans Am) 03 Yamaha 660 Raptor 03/04 660 Raptor 07 700 Raptor 85 Honda Odyssey

12-25-2008, 11:57 PM	#12
meansting04 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: travis afb Posts: 304	Re: daily driver died today 50k isn't much. I would second the intake option. It would be worth a look at least. __________________ 67 gmc 1/2 ton, 5.0 v6, 4 speed SOLD!! 70 Chevy C-10, 355, th400, 3.73's 2/4 drop

12-26-2008, 01:16 PM	#13
BarryB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Blountville, Tn. Posts: 3,904	Re: daily driver died today Hey Blazer72 What all parts you got for the 2.8L. Are you sure your gunna do the V8 swap. I might be interested in acquiring some of the parts. __________________ We could learn a lot from crayons... Some are sharp; some are pretty;and some are dull. Some have weird names; and all are different colours;but they all have to live in the same box. You may be only one person in the world, But you may also be the world to one person. * Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once. Two rules in life. 1. Never sweat the small stuff! 2. Everything is small stuff!

12-26-2008, 05:45 PM	#14
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: daily driver died today A 5.3L and 4L60E complete with computer and wiring harness would be good swap. A 4.8L with 5 speed manual combo while more rare is also out there if you want to stay with a manual transmission. __________________ 1977 GMC Sierra Grande

12-27-2008, 09:35 AM	#15
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,217	Re: daily driver died today the 2.8 are bad about intake gasket leaks i would pull the intake manfold off and check __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

12-27-2008, 12:59 PM	#16
blazer72 Freedom isn't Free Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: OKC Posts: 393	Re: daily driver died today yeah, I keep hearing that, and heads/head gaskets. Either way, the anti-freeze is has already damaged the seals and bearings, so I'm screwed. I want to just throw another 2.8 and go, but not if it's going to happen again. Besides, if I'm going to wrench, I'd like to upgrade to the v8



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12-27-2008, 02:06 PM	#17
Arad68 Trucks N Tranzams Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: North Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 816	Re: daily driver died today You might want to check this site out. http://www.jagsthatrun.com/Pages/Che..._S-10_V-8.html __________________ Don '68 Chevy LB 383 TH400/GV/373 posi '56 Chevy 4WD SWB '64 Chevy short stepside '79 Trans Am 455/TH2004R/12blt/4whldisc 95 Kia (Wifes car) 2002 S-10 extended cab pickup "God punishes small sins immediately"

01-05-2009, 12:23 AM	#18
blazer72 Freedom isn't Free Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: OKC Posts: 393	Re: daily driver died today Well, after almost 2 weeks of searching ebay, craigslist, and a couple of forums, I found a donor V8 conversion. It's an 87 jimmy with the conversions already done. The parts are all there except an electric fan and a good steering column. I got a decent deal. Now, I just need to hunker down and get greasy. Attached Images

01-05-2009, 01:07 AM	#19
454_72_4X4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: N.E. MO Posts: 1,749	Re: daily driver died today Looks like ya got a head start on the conversion that way! LOL Where's the engine bay pics??? hahaha __________________ 72 C20 4X4 454 4 speed 89 Trans Am (was) 305 TPI 700r4 93 C1500 2wd Extended cab 350 700r4 98 Sonoma (TPI outa the Trans Am) 03 Yamaha 660 Raptor 03/04 660 Raptor 07 700 Raptor 85 Honda Odyssey

01-05-2009, 02:20 PM	#20
BarryB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Blountville, Tn. Posts: 3,904	Re: daily driver died today What years is your Blazer? I'm curious what your going to do with all the 2.8 stuff. I am trying to hold off long as I can before I do a V8 swap in mine. __________________ We could learn a lot from crayons... Some are sharp; some are pretty;and some are dull. Some have weird names; and all are different colours;but they all have to live in the same box. You may be only one person in the world, But you may also be the world to one person. * Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once. Two rules in life. 1. Never sweat the small stuff! 2. Everything is small stuff! Last edited by BarryB; 01-05-2009 at 02:24 PM.

01-06-2009, 12:07 PM	#22
BarryB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Blountville, Tn. Posts: 3,904	Re: daily driver died today What parts do you have? Hey another question, how are the window channel rubber on your parts blazer? I need a drivers side if you want to see and are willing to. __________________ We could learn a lot from crayons... Some are sharp; some are pretty;and some are dull. Some have weird names; and all are different colours;but they all have to live in the same box. You may be only one person in the world, But you may also be the world to one person. * Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once. Two rules in life. 1. Never sweat the small stuff! 2. Everything is small stuff!

01-06-2009, 07:17 PM	#23
blazer72 Freedom isn't Free Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: OKC Posts: 393	Re: daily driver died today see this post for available parts http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=322391

03-04-2009, 11:21 PM	#24
blazer72 Freedom isn't Free Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: OKC Posts: 393	Re: daily driver died today Well, here's an update. It's been slow due to 2 knee surgeries since Dec. 4, but I get a little done here and there. Ordered the Corvette Rad/Dual SPAL elect fans, motor mounts, and the JTR manual first. Cleaned, Painted, and Detailed the 350 and 700R4 tranny that came out, added an 88 4.3 accessory drive setup to the front - serpentine belt baby! Ordered Evap/Heater box plate - modified box - applied plate (burned up my dremel in the process) Modified Firewall Deleted all the Manual Tranny assc'd crap Ordered a tranny lockup kit from TCI Modified Radiator Support to mount Rad in forward Position - ordered new mount pads and core support mount kit (LMC) Bought a 92 Typhoon Center Console/Shifter assy online (thanks Mark) it's freakin awesome. Performed Test Fit Cleaned, wirebrushed, and painted engine compartment area. Will perform addt'l firewall mod this weekend and attempt to start final installation. Attached Images __________________ Previous rides: (worth mentioning) 67 camaro 70 long fleet, 69 short step (stolen), 72 blazer 62 chrysler imperial (hell yeah) 55 and 56 chevy hdtps 72 monte carlo Daily Driver: 86 S-10 Blazer (drive it til I die) and 71 long fleet Projects: 71 suburban, 72 C-30 Dually, 71 Chevy LWB Last edited by blazer72; 03-04-2009 at 11:22 PM.

03-04-2009, 11:39 PM	#25
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: daily driver died today what kind of sauce do you use on your spaghetti? LOL I'm sorry, I just had to say it. there's just something about how a guy can take what appears to the untrained eye as a total mess and end up with sweet success.

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