Hello,
I'm on market for a 4.3L vortec engine for 97 4x4 blazer s10. I want
to know on what I need to pay attention. What is an acceptable
compression numbers?

I am considering buying a smallish SUV and was wondering if anyone has
experience with the 2004 Kia Sorento and/or the new(er) Ford
Escape/Mazda Tribute..
Overall the Sorento seems like a nice vehicle, however there are a

If you have thought about using the
BMW diesel engine TD6 3.0 L  for anything
 then you must see this,
even if you don't this has to be the coolest

Is it possible to use both a suspension and a body lift on a vehicle?..Say
like a 1994 Jeep Cherokee..If one has a 2" suspension lift kits would it also
be possible to add a 2" body lift?..I ask because I already have a complete 2"
suspension lift kit I got for free (Used)..Would a ...

I've got an '82 CJ-7 with Durablue one piece rear axles in a Model 20,
and need to get new bearings and seals for it.  Durablue isn't making
these anymore, and has no info on current part numbers or suppliers.
Anyone have a set of these and know what parts I should be looking for?

2 1/2" lift kit.
Got all the parts.  Appreciate all the helpful advice.
Been soaking all the nuts and bolts daily for about a week with
pbblaster to work on any rust.

we have two chevy s10 blazers: an '87 tahoe with a 2.8 v6 (tbi) and an
automatic transmission (i believe it's a four speed, but i could be
wrong), and an '88 base model with a 2.8 v6 (tbi) and five speed
manual. the '88 is rusted beyond repair

On http://free-ri.htnet.hr/korma/index.html you can see few pics of our
fire mog & dirt in testing period :-) Comments are welcome ...

I need some advice about offroad tires for use only in muddy conditions.
Which do you preffer for this?
TSL Super Swamper?
TSL Bogger?

After 240K miles, my trusty old Toyota pickup is going out to pasture
(literally, as a ranch work truck).  I need a new main ride now, and I
think a used cherokee may be my best choice.  My driving habits are
about 70% pavement (with pretty good snow/ice coverages in winter

After posting some messages and soliciting advice to try and learn
about the pros/cons, about what to do to fix/or replace the aged
springs on my 82 cj8 I decided to try a mild lift kit.
Mild nothing wild -- just 2 1/2".

Just to let the group know,  I found a great site with 4x4 decals and stickers:
http://www.stickers.signprint.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=59

i recently bought a 97 Rav4.  i really like it (and it does great on
moderate off-roading).  the owner's manual says to use gas with an
octane rating of 87.  in the town i live in, though, regular is 86 and
plus is 88.  considering that regular here is now $2.06 a gallon (plus

I'm considering making a trip from my home in VA to UT to check out the
White Rim Trail in Moab. Does anybody have any information I should know
about it? I'll be in a stock Jeep Rubicon and have some off road experience.
Is body damage likely on the trail? Several years ago I was ...

I own a 1992 ford w/ a 302 and recently i have started adding oil
between oil changes so i began searching for a cause.  While checking
the air filter i realized that the crankcase fitler was soaked in oil
and has also covered my air filter box w/ oil.  I have checked the pcv