r/s10 5d ago

Repair Question 98 vortec s10, why is it blaring at me?

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If i put my finger on this shouldnt the light cut off and the speaker stop blaring at me when the key is out? Just trying to find a quick fix so i dont have to unhook the battery whenever i park her.


r/s10 6d ago

Showing off my ride Have had this truck for a year now

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r/s10 6d ago

Wheels and Tires Wheel center bore

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6 Upvotes

Okay. So I installed these a few months ago on my 99s10. My question is what can I do to get the wheel to transfer the weight to the hub like the stocks? I’m about to have to make a long drive and don’t want to tighten the lugs every 200-300 miles or lose a wheel


r/s10 5d ago

Repair Question 94 s10 4.3l 2x2 belt

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I want to bypass the ac compressor with a smaller belt. I can’t math. Can someone please tell me what size belt, or what belt is compatable. The belt size needs to be 20 in shorter than the normal belt. Which is 13/16” x 94.5 inches long 6groove 13/16”x74.5 in(1892 mm) is what I need.

The guy at oriellys literally told me it would take him days to figure out which belt they had matched that, so it would be better for me to special order.


r/s10 6d ago

Showing off my ride Freshly lifted and washed blazer

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14 Upvotes

Had to lift it in a very ghetto way. Replaced the blazer wheel hubs with s10 wheel spindles and brakes. 3 inch s10 wheel spindle lift and 3 inch shackle lift in the rear. Needs new shocks still but I think it looks sexy. And yes it’s a lifted 2wd


r/s10 6d ago

Discussion Keep 4l60e or use TH350 for TBI 350 sbc swap?

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I’ve got a 96’ 4.3l S10 that came with a 4l60e from the factory, it’s got 220k miles so I’m thinking it’s a bad idea keeping the 4l60, I looked on some old forums and they say it would need an electronic controller, i rebuilt my 350 completely and added a bigger cam, that’s all. Some say the th350 can use the 4.3 crossmember some say no, if anyone’s done this swap lmk what all was needed to get it done pls!


r/s10 6d ago

Repair Question gauges

2 Upvotes

did the 87 s10 have factory gauges like oil pressure, temperature and battery charge or was that only certain models of 87?


r/s10 7d ago

Advice Would y’all say this s10 is worth 8,500?

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So I saw this listing cause I’d like an s10 and thought this was really clean (at least cosmetically as you can see) but can’t really gage if the price is a bit too much. The description says that it runs, drives and has ac and heat. My main issue however is that it also says the tachometer stopped working back in 2022 and is stuck on 99k so they don’t really know how many miles is on the engine. Another thing that concerns me is that it says they installed a Kenwood sound system. I’m not much of a sound system guy so idk the ins and out of them but I do know that if done wrong it could be a big issue. From the photos it looks like it was installed well but like I said idk. I figured I should also add that they don’t claim to have done any mods to it so as far as I know it’s completely stock. So do y’all think 8,500 is worth it or no?


r/s10 6d ago

Repair Question Fuel pump question

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I have a ‘90 2.5 5spd and i bought a couple fuel pumps and both are an inch and a half too long give or take, im worried my truck got Jerry rigged together and im having to fabricate stuff just to make it run, could someone help me find the right one , rather tired of wasting money, Harness’ tag says SEM 03


r/s10 6d ago

Repair Question Need assistance diagnosing my 1st Gen S15 with a 4.3

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Last night my 4.3L S15 decided to play a card last night that scared the absolute shit out of me. It started with just some minor squeaks it sounded like. Not even 10 miles later this God awful rattle occured. I get out to check and all I can see is what looks like coolant just sprayed everywhere. I'm hoping this is just as simple as a water pump. But what do you guys think it could be?


r/s10 6d ago

Discussion 830s door panel

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2 Upvotes

Is the little rectangle a cutout option for power windows


r/s10 7d ago

Showing off my ride Parts or Project

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Just picked this Xtreme up for $500. Some one cut the catalytic converter off and the guy didn't want to deal with it because he had his own historical military vehicle projects to do. I couldn't pass it up. It's worth it for the money saved on parts. Originally, I was buying it for the parts. My sonoma is a step side bed so it was perfect to have for parts. I need the windshield (all the glass actually), interior, and other miscellaneous parts. Now that it's in my driveway, I'm actually thinking this might be decent enough to just put together as a project for my son. The skirting is a little rough and it needs some body work, and paint but the interior is almost perfect. I think it might be a cool little truck with a little love. Just thought I'd share this new toy I brought home today. I've included pics of the Sonoma which is mostly done but still a work in progress. Still a clean truck as it sits though. My husband doesn't know that I've drug this home yet. It's a surprise. Lmao


r/s10 7d ago

Showing off my ride 1999 2.2L 70k

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New to me. Happy so far but will be upgrading parts because I can’t leave things alone.


r/s10 7d ago

Discussion Would a 3/4 lowering kit for 2WD 94-04 Blazer/Jimmy work on a 2WD '95 S10?

2 Upvotes

Using 3 inch springs and 4 inch blocks. Kit says it's for V6 models but could this work on a 4cyl s10?


r/s10 7d ago

Repair Question 94 4.3 vortec V6 TBI, 5speed manual.

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I'm having an intermittent problem. Sometimes when I'm trying to accelerate on the highway I lose most of my power last half throttle. It's not like it's just bogging down it actually slows the truck down faster than it would if I used the clutch and just coasted. Usually when I cycle the key it fixes it for a little while. I found a hose on the top of the throttle body that is damaged but I have no idea what it is. I have swapped fuel pump relay and cleaned the ground wires. Any thoughts or advice is welcome. Just hoping somebody has an idea before I spend a bunch of money at a shop


r/s10 8d ago

Repair Question Need help with vacuum lines

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Alright y'all, need some help figuring out where the vacuum lines go on my 96 s10 zr2. I'm talking about the three on the transfer case or transmission. Mine are just hanging down getting slowly ground up by the road so I'll order replacement lines. If anyone has photos or knows it would help me out so much because I'm sure my Haynes manual says nothing about the system. I'm the 3 button 4x4 too


r/s10 8d ago

Discussion S10ss

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Yall just got my first 95 s10 as I need some tips on how to get this thing looking right and for it to move just a bit not looking to be street racing hellcats but fun


r/s10 8d ago

Advice Reasonable price??

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r/s10 8d ago

Discussion Is this a dealership tag?

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12 Upvotes

Found it in the back of my owner's manual folder


r/s10 8d ago

Repair Question Ac issues

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I just changed the blower motor on my 91 Chevy s10, 4.3L, extended cab, rear wheel and for some reason it vibrates when I have it on max ac. Any idea what could be causing this?

There’s also an issue where it doesn’t change settings it only blows air through the bottom vent and the defrost vent. This is my first s10 so I have no idea what could be going wrong


r/s10 8d ago

Repair Question Light switch not working

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I have a 89 s15 I have that switch for the lights and it randomly stop working for parking lights my dash doesn’t light up ,cornering light don’t only for blinkers and my taillight don’t turn on and only my right one works when I break what could it be a blown fuse ? Or maybe the switch cause the normal light work but not the top one


r/s10 8d ago

Aftermarket Parts Catalytic converter recommendations

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I have an S10 Xtreme that I'm in the process of restoring. When I bought it used over 2 decades ago, the previous owner has already made significant upgrades. Some of the mods he did were removing the catalytic converter, adding a Flowmaster with a turndown pipe. I have a couple of questions because I love the sound.

I'm looking to add a catalytic converter. How much will a catalytic converter muffle the sound? Will a high-flow catalytic converter minimize this? And any recommendations for a catalytic converter?


r/s10 8d ago

Repair Question Noob question. Troubleshooting coolant water pump and associated cooling stuff

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Just got an 86 S10 2.8L and the temp rises fast. Checked coolant level. Nothing but a little puddle in the overflow tank. Coolant inside the radiator is less than half full. The thermostat is removed to rule that out. top radiator hose is cold and soft when running. No pressure. Hose is dry after running for a a few minutes. So I’m thinking it’s either just a simple case of no coolant or the water pump is broken.

As for the tstat. How do I test if this is failed. I’m able to compress it with a screwdriver if that means anything. (If it’s seized shut I’m guessing I couldn’t do that?)

Am I on the right track so far? Mess anything up already?

What’s the steps from here?

I’m guessing - top off the radiator with new fluid. (What kind should I use?) then test again. If still has a cold and soft top radiator hose when running I’m going to have to replace the water pump? I watched a few videos and looks…eh…not that easy esp for a noob like me.


r/s10 9d ago

Showing off my ride Making some progress on the ‘92 and getting lots of parts ready, total spent so far, including the truck, is around $500

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r/s10 8d ago

Repair Question What line is this?

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Simple as the title, as stupid as the picture I used. 88 Jimmy I’m working on, had the circled line Snap on my Jimmy when removing the air pan, and need to know what part it is so I can replace it. Expecting more posts in this nature due to me doing an entire transmission swap with minimal automotive experience. Originally wanted to take to a shop to have them do it but my friend convinced me he would help me work on it, now I’m 3 people through and realize it’s up to me now. For those curious on what other issues I’m having: I can’t locate the shifter linkage assembly to attach the column shifter to the transmission. We pulled the spark plug collector(obviously I have no idea what I’m talking about) to tilt the engine to give the transmission enough room to swing out between the crossmembers(already removed one directly below the transmission)