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  1. JTWard

    Brake Pads verdicts ?

    Ok, so after 8 years, the brakes on my 1990 Silverado are asking for some help. the passenger side rear are hanging up every once in a while, so I bought new shoes and hardware kit for them, and Now I believe I should pay some attention to the front brakes, specifically the brake pads. I put on...
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    Looking for info ? Cooling system !

    My 88 K5 Blazer was equipped with RPO VO2 "heavy Duty" cooling system. What was the different pieces included ibn this option ? I'm looking to add a heavy duty fan and clutch to it. Thank you !
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    1988 350 V8 engine rotation ?

    I'm getting stupid in my old age, but I'm looking to get a new fan clutch and I need to know what direction the engine turns. Using the fan as an indicator, it would appear the engine turns counterclockwise if sitting in the drivers seat looking forward. The leading edges of the fan pull air in...
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    Crazy glove box story ?

    I've been looking without, successes for a inner glove box panel for my 1990 Silverado pickup. It's a odd type part as the hinges for the door are on the flat inner glove box panel. GM made most of the glove box doors to hinge on the door itself, but for some reason they choose to have some of...
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    88 K5 blazer inside tailgate latch handle ?

    Hi everyone, I have been looking for 88 K5 the inside tailgate latch handle for awhile without any success. No one like LMC or Classic industries even have one in their catalogs, so that would mean I need to hunt the junkyards, but honestly, I haven't seen a K5 in a boneyard in years. Everyone...
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    GM paper or K&N hi- flow filter, Worth the cost in a stock truck ?

    Is a K&N air filter worth the cost over a AC Delco paper filter ? Please give me your opinions and reasons . Thank you !
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    Diagnosing a transfer box noise ?

    On my 88 Blazer I get a noise or rumble when I am slowing down from 60 MPH. It doesn't make any noise acceleration, only when I'm off the gas pedal coming down? It feels a little in the seat and steering wheel. Any advice is appreciated ! Thank you !
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    Need your opinion ?

    I have a stock 350 in my Blazer, Came from SW Texas so their absolutely no rust. I bought it 6 years ago and did a full restoration, installed everything as stock called for. What is your thoughts on putting a H&R high volume air cleaner in place of the stock ? Is it worth the $50.00 bucks to go...
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    oil changes ?

    I changed the oil when I put my Blazer away for the winter. Should it be changed when it comes out of the garage once the salt is gone, ( It is still perfectly light brown ) or drive it again in the fall, just before it gets put away for the winter ? Thank You !
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    I wanted a small tachometer so. .

    I stated with one those small pods like for 52mm tachometer, But it wouldn't work. So I got one from Summit that had a full adjustment base. Up and down The 80 to 89 or later, but the " A " is on both a angle and a small pitch. So I needed a base that I could cut off an inch off the base...
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    Need Help, ECT 3 Modules, no cure ?

    I'm having a problem with my 88 K5. It's got a 350 TBI and I ran into a "Service Engine Soon" situation. We have replaced the ignition module to no avail, skipped the next one and put an AC Delco and 13 months ago we put in a remanufactured PCM from Dorman ( Only Dorman AC Delco) has them. So...
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    Keeping up with the times.

    My 1988 calls for an AC Delco CR43TS with a 0.35 gap or an AC Delco professional 1 rapid-fire with a 0.45 gap? Side by side they look identical other than the porcelain portion it smooth? The engine runs better and considering that 29 Years ago the AC Delco Professional-1 rapid-fire were;t...
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    Like to put a stock tach in my 88 Blazer ?

    What do I need to do this job ? I bought a good instrument cluster off ebay with a tach, and I already have a good housing, so I bought a printed circuit for a Blazer with a Tach, and dam% sure their different. One is 2 leads short of all 18, it's only got a gas gauge and the 18 leads go I think...
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    Impossible fix for a Code 42 !

    I'm new here, but I wanted to shear my experience dealing with a problem I was having with my 1988 K5 Blazer which I spent the last 2 years restoring. My 88 Blazer with a 350 ci. has had a code 42 which totally baffled myself and the shop I use. Tried everything, but I finally got rid of the...
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    Do you get adenoid with all the turbulence in the doors ?

    When I got done with my 88 Blazer K5 Silverado, I was using it a lot but whenever I did any turnpike traveling it was hard to hear the sound system due to the air turbulence it the top of the doors. After the restoration, we put new door weatherstripping which sealed fine but there is an area at...
  16. JTWard

    Dash repairs advice needed ?

    I need to replace the temperature gauge and the printed printed circuit in my 88. Would you replace all of the other gauges, Volts and oil pressure ? They work fine now ?
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    How do I go about a headlight upgrade ?

    I have duel headlights on my 88 Blazer, and I'd like to get some real light up there. I have non-standard lights, the halogen glass lights were removed and I have 4 plastic housings and a snap in halogen bulb, but I'm not sure what number is on them. Which is the best way to go, HID or a better...

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