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I Love my Blazer - 7/2/2008 5:57:13 AM

hotredblazer

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Last year I had a chance to buy 1997 Red Blazer that had a blown engine and the front end was smashed from hitting a deer. I looked around for a replacement Vortec and found a 2002 with only 16K on it. I have done a few things on cars, but I am no mechanic. Over the last year I was able to get the old motor out, switch the wiring harness over, and get the thing running. Last week I took it on the maiden voyage, and I love the way it drives and handles.
Some of the things I ran into really took alot of time, but for the most part it all seemed very straightforward. Some of the major issues I ran into:

The motor was from a 2 wheel drive, so the oil pan and oil filter mount had to be switched out...did''nt realize it until I was trying to drop the motor in.
Damaged the metal fuel line and had to replace it.
The car had set idle for 5-6yrs, so I had to put in a new fuel tank and fuel filter.

I don''t think I would do it again, but I feel like I learned a lot, and I really I have deep appreciation for this Blazer.

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RE: I Love my Blazer - 7/2/2008 6:02:11 AM

rriddle3

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to the Forum.

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RE: I Love my Blazer - 7/2/2008 7:41:00 AM

cliro

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welcome..

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RE: I Love my Blazer - 7/2/2008 3:46:23 PM

blazin97

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Welcome to the site. And I have always said the best way to learn is by hands on.

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97 Blazer 2DR/2WD-down for some upgrades
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RE: I Love my Blazer - 7/2/2008 4:34:10 PM

redneck2725

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Welcome to the forum!!!

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RE: I Love my Blazer - 7/2/2008 10:34:06 PM

kiwiblazer

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Welcome.

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''''''''99 Blazer LS 4 door 4x4 Auto RHD, Black projectors & bumper lights, Fog lights & custom roof lights. Smoked euro tails, Blacked out billet grille, red & black billet grille emblem & CAI.
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RE: I Love my Blazer - 7/4/2008 9:49:49 AM

972DRBLAZER

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From: polk, fl.
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welcome

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RE: I Love my Blazer - 7/5/2008 10:21:45 PM

thegr81

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From: PHOENIX,AZ
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Welcome to the forum, glad to have you!!!

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RE: I Love my Blazer - 7/7/2008 11:49:05 AM

Psychropod

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From: Baltimore, MD
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Welcome to the forum!

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RE: I Love my Blazer - 7/7/2008 2:51:32 PM

nj4x4blaze

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Welcome

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RE: I Love my Blazer - 7/11/2008 10:18:24 PM

blazerlt01

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Joined: 1/15/2007
From: Chicago
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wlecome! congrats on swaping it hands on!

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