Recent content by holytornado84

Removed the encoder motor and the driveshaft is still spinning. So I tried applying my hand to it to slow it down and was able to bring it to a stop. The noise is still present so I’m assuming that the internals are worn and it needs rebuilding. The last time I pulled the transfer case I left...

Mooseman, did u mean remove the encoder motor completely or just unplug the wire harness going to it?

Thanks for all the quick responses and helpful information from everyone. Lastly, if I do end up having a bad tc, should I get a used unit or does anyone recommend any type of rebuild service [through a professional service (or myself if possible)]?

If I end up having to remove the transfer case itself, do I need to drain the tranny fluid? I know there is a gasket in between the two. I just wasn’t sure it keeps tranny fluid from coming out or whether is was the transfer case fluid that would come out of this spot.

Thanks for the quick response Mooseman. I definitely did not do any upkeep on the transfer case. I didn’t know when I was supposed to change the fluid. I should have did a little digging to find out the specifics on what the maintenance routine for the truck needed to be. I have never had any...

So I started hearing a noise coming from under the vehicle the past week or so. I finally raise the vehicle on all fours and put it drive in 2 wheel drive and get beside her to listen with a stethoscope to see where it’s going from and it is coming from the transfer case right where the front...

Well in the last month I have checked the fan clutch and also pretty sure I've found my culprit for my misfire. I finally had a P0305 pop up on my dash so I was able to narrow it down to a coil pack on that cylinder. My gas has been around 15mpg which is nowhere near the 19-20 mpg highway that I...

Well, I have been a little busy up until the last week or so with active weather throughout the alley. I did however pull and replace the front differential a couple months ago and in the process, I was able to get some descent footage of the pull. Figured I would go ahead and finish up this...

Well the car started overheating a little and I still hadn't changed the thermostat out yet. It would only over heat when sitting still and especially when the AC was turned on. It was getting as high as I'm guessing 225 (back and forth from 2 to 3 notches over 210) when sitting still. Then when...

The idling issue seems like it clears up when accelerating and at normal driving speed's. Just on idol is where I notice it. I have just replaced the plugs with AC Delco iridium plugs a few weeks back however, I did notice that a lot of the coil packs had corrosion on the outer portion of the...

I have recently been working on getting my 2004 trailblazer LS 4x4 back on the road and running well. I have changed out the front differential and the front axle disconnect here recently but now I have an idling issue. The truck idles like it's missing on a cylinder or not supplying the right...

Does anybody have any experience in finding these units anywhere? I have found a few on eBay for around 600 bucks but didn't know whether that was a good price or not. Also, does anyone know where I can find the seals and possibly the kit to rebuild the front axle disconnect?

I replaced the front axle disconnect on this same truck in another thread on here a few years back. I have only drove the truck 30k since then. The front diff has had a leak since I have owned the car. I can't keep it filled. Overall, I have driven the car 112K since I bought it. When I...

I am about to start tearing down both sides of the suspension on my 2004 LS Trailblazer 4x4. I know that the front differential is petty much gone. Constant grind while driving. I was wondering if anyone on here has replaced or had one rebuilt and what possibly would be the best way to go...

Well, I have everything back together now. Took me a lot of time and effort to get the transmission fluid level to show up on the stick right. It was barely touching it. Then, I would add maybe not even a cup and there would be fluid all the way up the stick. It was pretty weird. The car seems...