[Monkeywrench78382]

So a long term squeek coming from front suspension , was a pain to find as its a beach climate so everything squeeks creeks or s some noise that is beyond radio up capability.......... Lets just say lower ball joint... I almost burned this truck today behind the extra level of engineers feel techs are over paid. So an axle and abs cable later down to the idler left to replace, Why did gm feel that this poor Lil truck needed level 7 care and special tools almost caddilac level of repair special tools and patience required. The heater core left me a bit salty on this blazer. Grrrrrrrr.

 

[Boshears]

True the heater core are a pita, but not that difficult to do. Just pull the dash is the hardest part.

 

[Monkeywrench78382]

Moderator I will keep in mind in future posts to keep it family friendly

 

[aitch]

There are a lot of vehicles that have the same syndrome; it's not an unique characteristic of the S series, GM, or any other manufacturer (U.S. or otherwise). There are plenty of examples where maximizing production efficiency and/or reducing costs take priority over serviceability. The increasing complexity / 'sophistication' of vehicles' mechanicals and electronics/ software compounds the issues.

 

[Salty Crusty]

These ain't hand-built Mercedes trucks...and for the most part, the engineers don't care whether or not us shadetree wrench turners can actually work on 'em or not.

 

[aitch]

These ain't hand-built Mercedes trucks...and for the most part, the engineers don't care whether or not us shadetree wrench turners can actually work on 'em or not.

And that aspect can also apply to the dealer or indie mechanics that have to work on them.

 

[bk2life]

Why did gm feel that this poor

youre also worried about a 40 year old throw away vehicle.
its old, get a new car.

 

[Monkeywrench78382]

youre also worried about a 40 year old throw away vehicle.
its old, get a new car.

There are a lot of vehicles that have the same syndrome; it's not an unique characteristic of the S series, GM, or any other manufacturer (U.S. or otherwise). There are plenty of examples where maximizing production efficiency and/or reducing costs take priority over serviceability. The increasing complexity / 'sophistication' of vehicles' mechanicals and electronics/ software compounds the issues.

That's really what I was on about homestly