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Questions tagged [s10]

Compact pick-up truck and SUV produced by General Motors.

Compact pick-up truck and Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) produced by General Motors based on the GMT325/330 platforms. It was produced in North America from 1982–2004 and in Brazil from 1995 to present.

The S10 has had three generations of builds. The first generation running from 1982 to 1993. The second generation running from 1994 to 2004 (2012 in Brazil). The third generation applies only to Brazil where the S10 is a rebadged Colorado/Canyon.

The S10 shares body styles/platform with GMC (Sonoma/S15/Jimmy) and Isuzu (Hombre).

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Acceptable amount of slack in a timing chain with high mileage?

1995 Chevy S-10 Blazer - 4.3 L Vortec V6 (vin W with PCM) - 230,000 miles original owner. FWIW, this model car/engine does not have timing chain inspection and/or changing as part of the routine maintenance schedule like cars with timing belts. …
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Oil in my radiator, but no water in my oil

I have a '95 Chevy S10 4.3 liter V6 Vortec. There was oil in my radiator so I replaced the intake gaskets. But, it has started doing it again. I changed the oil last week, but I now I'm about a quart low and am starting to get oil in radiator…
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Is a rebuild my only option with blue smoke on startup?

1992 Chevy S10 4.3L V6 2WD I read about putting SeaFoam in a gas tank instead of the crankcase because it takes away the carbon. I also read that is not necessarily a good thing in older vehicles because it will cause older motors to burn oil. I…
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What is an acceptable amount of up/down play in a distributor shaft?

1995 Chevy S-10 Blazer - 4.3 L Vortec V6 (vin W with PCM) - This is the distributor style with vertical cap posts. 230,000 miles original owner. EDIT: Please click on link below to see a photo of distributor. It is the "DI" style, not "HEI",…
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Low engine temp

2001 chevy s10 2.2 will not reach normal operating temp. First noticed when defroster was blowing cold. Replaced thermostat with Stant superstat with no change whatsoever. Coolant level is normal. Out of ideas, please help.
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1989 s10 Blazer Cold Start issues

I have a 1989 S10 Blazer. The temperature here in Calgary drops to -30c during winter. It started up fine during the first week of this awful weather, but now it seems to struggle quite a bit. So I started plugging in the block heater to warm her…
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1999 s10 radiator?, running, coolant system problems

Ok, we'll start from the beginning. I saw smoke coming out from under the hood so I opened the hood. There was coolant passing out a very small pen hole in the top right corner of my radiator. I bought a repair kit specially designed for my…
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2003 chchevorlet S-10 pickup truck

My abs light comes on but then it goes away my problem is when im coming to a complete stop you hear a noise a little motor sound and then the left side driver side like it pulls to the right side it does it repeatedly when im coming to a complete…
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'95 Chevy Blazer suddenly refuses to start

While driving my '95 Chevy Blazer (4.3L V6) on the highway, I pulled off to use a rest stop. The engine was (and has) been running/starting well, and upon returning to leave, the engine would not start. The engine was turning over, but would not…
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Flat Rate Time: 1989 Chevy S10 4x4 4.3. R&R the engine w/long block

Former ASE master retired since 2003. Haven't wrenched on a major project like this in years. Would like to help out a good friend who has 1989 Chevy S10 4x4 4.3-liter v6. The vehicles body frame and drive train are in good shape, but the engine is…
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1997 s10 4.3 misfire/dead cylinder

I have a 97 s10 4.3 W vin with 273k miles that sat for 3-4 years due to a bad clutch. Recently replaced the clutch and fuel pump got it running and the #5 cylinder was dead no spark replaced all 6 plugs new plug wires cleaned the corrosion off the…
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Truck won't start when sitting for 8+ hours in cold, but will with gas pedal

I've had this problem on my truck (1996 Chevy S10) for about two years and it's steadily gotten worse. Whenever I leave the car sitting for over eight hours in a "cold" environment (the truck is located in Southern California so it's not super…
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1989 S10 Blazer Rear end differential

I have a 1989 S10 Blazer with an open differential. Due to the lack of traction on ice i want to replace the open differential with a limited slop differential. I was wondering if someone could tell me where I can find some information. I need to…
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What is the difference between Stage 1 & Stage 2 Performance chips for an '89 S10 Blazer?

I have an '89 S10 Blazer with a 4.3 L V6 TBI engine. The motor is all stock and I was thinking of putting in a performance chip in it to get some power out of the V6. I came across the terms stage 1 and stage 2 when it comes to chips. What do they…
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1994 Chevrolet S10 2.2L LS pickup - gas smell when starting

Engine has just been rebuilt. Replaced the fuel filter, gas cap, and EGR as well. I can smell gas outside when starting and when shut off. There are no visible gas leaks coming from the gas tank. Could it be a fuel line or fuel injector? How can I…
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