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Why does my Blazer make a noise when idling?

Why does my Blazer make a noise when idling?

Makes noise after a cold-start and while idling. I’m not sure if it was making this noise before the radiator replacement or not; I wasn’t really paying attention. You most likely have air in the system, I had the same issue with my 99 Blazer. It seemed as no matter how much I bled it it I couldn’t get rid of it.

Why is my Blazer still picking up speed?

2) The Blazer still picks up speed and drives well except for the rubbing/vibration now. Would having pulled out and put back in the dash switches or being in such close proximity to the TCCM caused issues?

Why does my blazer have a bad bearing?

OK; got the Blazer back from the shop. You were RIGHT ON when you said that it was coincidental with having installed an amp. As an FYI for you and your readers: They diagnosed the problem as a bad bearing (driver side, front).

What causes a loud grinding noise when making a turn?

Cause: Posi chatter due to improper lubrication; worn clutches or spider gears; improper assembly Noise:Banging, crunching, or popping while making a turn. Noise not affected by temperature Cause: Badly worn or broken spider gears Noise:Banging or heavy clicking every two to three feet during acceleration and deceleration

What to do with a GMC Blazer S10?

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and properly relieve the fuel system pres- sure. 2. Drain the engine cooling system and the engine oil into separate drain pans. 3. Remove or disconnect the following: •Hood •Oxygen Sensor (O2S) electrical connection •Exhaust pipe from the manifold 26770_U07.qxd 8/30/05 3:01 PM Page 13

Why does my Chevy HHR make a sloshing sound?

One might think a sloshing sound in the vent area would be there all the time if they were plugged. Wind noise, engine noise, etc. can mask the sloshing noise. Not many questions here can be answered without a vehicle ID. Thanks for this. I’ll check the coolant levels. Also, forgot to mention it’s a 2007 Chevy HHR 2.4 LT.

Why does my car make a sloshing sound when I Turn on the AC?

If you are really hearing a sloshing sound, then it is very likely water trapped in the AC evaporator drain pan. This would be because your AC drain tube is clogged. Find it and check it. You may check under the hood as I had a trough that the wiper mechanics resided in. The drain holes were blocked.

Makes noise after a cold-start and while idling. I’m not sure if it was making this noise before the radiator replacement or not; I wasn’t really paying attention. You most likely have air in the system, I had the same issue with my 99 Blazer. It seemed as no matter how much I bled it it I couldn’t get rid of it.

Why does my Silverado 1500 make a gurgling noise?

My 2000 did the same thing. The heater core is the high-point in the coolant system, so any air that gets in accumulates there. To get it out, you can elevate the front end and run the truck for 15 or 20 minutes with the coolant tank cap off. Top off and watch for leaks.

Why does my dash make a gurgling noise?

So today i noticed it only makes the noise when my heater is turned OFF. When the heater is on, I do not notice the noise. Ive been advised its probably related to the heater core. I have checked my carpet in my floor board to make sure its not wet, and its never been wet.

How can I get coolant out of my Blazer?

The method for getting air out of your cooling system is to place your Blazer on level ground or with the front just slightly elevated and run the engine with the radiator cap off and the heater on, adding coolant as needed. Let cool and repeat as necessary. Thanks for contributing an answer to Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Stack Exchange!

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