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bragdog -> CRACKED Head (1/8/2008 9:48:17 AM)

My 1996 V6 4.3L 4x4 Chevy Blazer with 165K miles has sooooo many problems I'm not sure if it's worth it.  I have a cracked head plus it needs idle arms and a fuel pump.  I have already put in a new alternator, belt, tires, and brakes before I found out about the cracked head.  Should I just part it out and cut my losses or should I resurrect the beast? 

  
WolfPack -> RE: CRACKED Head (1/8/2008 11:47:16 AM)

resurrect

HeyYou -> RE: CRACKED Head (1/8/2008 11:50:25 AM)


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ORIGINAL: WolfPack

resurrect


Seconded.

bragdog -> RE: CRACKED Head (1/9/2008 9:36:32 AM)

Okay I found a rebuilt 4.3L V6 Vortec for $350.
I know very little about cars or engines.  Is that a good price?

WolfPack -> RE: CRACKED Head (1/9/2008 1:29:45 PM)

wow. does it come with pistons and valves?

on a serious note...that seems very low.

swartlkk -> RE: CRACKED Head (1/9/2008 2:26:53 PM)

I have to question how you have determined that it has a cracked head...?  Basically, without pulling the heads, a cracked head and a head gasket failure will react the same.

Mr Blazer LT -> RE: CRACKED Head (1/9/2008 9:03:48 PM)

Unfortunately, Blazers are big money pits.  However, in return you get a tough beast of a truck that has a strong tranny and motor with lots of torque and will last, and last, and last, and last, and last,........................................

I am in need of a motor and from what i've researched so far, a rebuilt motor generally runs around the 1300-1600 range and the famous Jasper ones are like 2500 or so and up.  I'd say that deal is too good to be true.

bragdog -> RE: CRACKED Head (1/10/2008 6:30:50 AM)

You're right the deal was too good to be true.  The entire engine is coming out tonight.  I'm blessed to have a father in law that is a nice guy and a great mechanic.  (he has rebuilt a '70 Chevelle that is just amazing).  He pulled the breather cover and thermostat off. Under the breather cover was water, none in the engine so he is thinking it is a cracked head.   So we are pulling everything tonight and checking everything.  While we it out we are doing everything, hopefully I'll learn a lot about the process while doing it.  Then we have to drop the tank and replace the fuel pump as well.  So yeah it is a money pit but I take my boys and the other Scouts camping so much I really love it. 

Slow Rollin -> RE: CRACKED Head (1/13/2008 9:46:52 AM)

Thanks for the kind words bragdog.

Has anybody ever pulled a motor only out of a 96 blazer. Trouble were having is getting to the bolts on the back of the engine that bolts the trans to the motor. I don't want to pull the trans, but think I may need to loosen the trans mount and move it forward a few inchs to make room at the firewall.
Here's my 70 Chevelle
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r68/slow_rollin/Chevelle1.jpg

HeyYou -> RE: CRACKED Head (1/13/2008 6:22:37 PM)

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ORIGINAL: Slow Rollin

Thanks for the kind words bragdog.

Has anybody ever pulled a motor only out of a 96 blazer. Trouble were having is getting to the bolts on the back of the engine that bolts the trans to the motor. I don't want to pull the trans, but think I may need to loosen the trans mount and move it forward a few inchs to make room at the firewall.
Here's my 70 Chevelle
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r68/slow_rollin/Chevelle1.jpg


If you can, drop the rear of the tranny a bit, so you can get a long extension up there for the last two bolts. Or, try going in from above with a wrench..... Be prepared with the iodine and bandaids though.....

Your Chevelle is gorgeous.

Slow Rollin -> RE: CRACKED Head (1/13/2008 6:28:21 PM)

My hands look like I was in a cat fight now, LOL

I am thinking about trying to slid the trans forward a few inches to help getting to them.

Thank you, alot of hard work went into the Chevelle, 17 months and many all nighters on weekends.

HeyYou -> RE: CRACKED Head (1/13/2008 6:30:55 PM)

I can beleive it. I have done a couple complete restorations, and it is indeed a LOT of work. But, it is also a lot of fun. At least, it should be.

If you don't bleed on the job at least once, then you are not working hard enough. [;)]

Hanr3 -> RE: CRACKED Head (1/13/2008 10:41:13 PM)

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ORIGINAL: HeyYou

If you don't bleed on the job at least once, then you are not working hard enough. [;)]



Ah, youth.
I rarely bleed on the job any more. I had plenty of knuckle bisters over the years. Now I work smarter. [8D]

WolfPack -> RE: CRACKED Head (1/13/2008 10:45:23 PM)

Haha...My hands can't wait for that day..

It seems like everytime my dad and I are out working on something on one of the cars, he always starts to say "alright now be careful its a knuckle buster"..and by the time he says "be care-".. I've busted a knuckle. [&o]

bragdog -> RE: CRACKED Head (1/14/2008 6:42:35 AM)

If you think Chevelle looks good you should here when he fires it up!  It will bring a tear to your eye and make your knees shake a bit.  Thanks for the tips and hints we'll let you know when it's out.

HeyYou -> RE: CRACKED Head (1/14/2008 7:36:19 AM)

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ORIGINAL: Hanr3

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ORIGINAL: HeyYou

If you don't bleed on the job at least once, then you are not working hard enough. [;)]



Ah, youth.
I rarely bleed on the job any more. I had plenty of knuckle bisters over the years. Now I work smarter. [8D]



Youth?? Oh, that's a good one. [sm=icon_rofl.gif]I am 46 years old.... Been working on cars/trucks/bikes/thingswithwheels since I was 15. Did it for a living for a while. As I got older, I was less likely to sacrifice some blood to the Repair Gods, but, it still happened far to regularly for my tastes. Unfortunately, those days are done for me. Found out I have MS.... Peachy. Right side no longer works correctly, so, I am selling off most of my garage stuff..... Life sucks sometimes, but, we adapt. Mostly......

rriddle3 -> RE: CRACKED Head (1/14/2008 8:52:50 AM)

Brian, I understand you weren't looking for sympathy with that post, but I want to say I am very sorry to hear about your condition and wish you the best with God's help.

HeyYou -> RE: CRACKED Head (1/14/2008 11:04:29 AM)

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ORIGINAL: rriddle3

Brian, I understand you weren't looking for sympathy with that post, but I want to say I am very sorry to hear about your condition and wish you the best with God's help.


Thank you. Muchly appreciated. It is a new situation for me, and no, I am not looking for sympathy.I have pretty much adjusted to the "new" situation, and just looking for ways to cope. Fortunately, I have a VERY loving girlfriend, that is familiar with MS, having taken care of several folks that have it. I consider myself very fortunate to have her.

By the way, wasn't this a tech topic at one point?? How did we get sidetracked off into bloodloss, and assorted diseases?? MY fault? Oh. Ooops. [sm=oopssign.gif]

rriddle3 -> RE: CRACKED Head (1/14/2008 11:25:44 AM)

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ORIGINAL: HeyYou

By the way, wasn't this a tech topic at one point?? How did we get sidetracked off into bloodloss, and assorted diseases?? MY fault? Oh. Ooops. [sm=oopssign.gif]

Don't sweat it, I doubt that Kyle will slap our hands. We all wander now and then.[:)] 

swartlkk -> RE: CRACKED Head (1/14/2008 12:08:32 PM)

Hey now, hey now!!  Nothin' to see here!!  Back to the original topic!!![;)]

LOL

  

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