I have a 1991 S10 Blazer that failed emissions.

1991 CHEVROLET BLAZER
25,000 MILES
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HAFTALUVNASCAR
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After a diagnostic was run, a major tune-up, oil change and new cat converter were done. Failed again on retest. HC and CO levels are way high. After the retest, minimal changes were seen in the emissions. What do I look at next?
May 20, 2012 at 7:12 PM
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what about the o2 sensor?? that is a very important for the hc and co.

is the motor working on all 6 cylinders??

Roy
May 20, 2012 at 7:16 PM
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I was told the o2 sensor tested ok. As far as I can tell motor working on all 6. What would I be noticing if it wasn't?
May 20, 2012 at 7:21 PM
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how did they determine the o2 was good?? what were the crosscounts??

Roy
May 20, 2012 at 7:24 PM
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I don't know. The place that ran the test said that everything was ok except the cat.
May 20, 2012 at 7:45 PM
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cat only controls the NOX. I think you need another shop with more expierence.

Roy
May 20, 2012 at 8:31 PM
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are the o2 sensors hard to change
May 20, 2012 at 8:41 PM
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nope, easy on this model. it is on the exhaust manifold. you need a 7/8 wrench to remove it.

Roy
May 20, 2012 at 8:46 PM
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one last question before i stop driving you crazy. The blazer has been getting progressively harder to start. sometimes have to turn the key 15 - 20 times to get it to turn over. Starter was replaced. Can you give me an idea where to start trying to correct this?
May 20, 2012 at 8:56 PM
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first, does it crank?? if it does, then i would be looking at fuel pressure.

Roy
May 21, 2012 at 12:00 AM
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HAFTALUVNASCAR
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I will look into that. You have been very helpful. I will be back I am sure. Have a great weekend.
May 21, 2012 at 12:18 AM
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thanks, you too

Roy
May 21, 2012 at 12:26 AM