COOL video! I've actually seen (and posted it elsewhere) before, but it always brings a smile to my face when I watch it.
-Bruce

Performance air filters that are lubricated can and will contaminate the MAF sensor, the oil will attract dirt/trash. If airflow grams per second reading is off it can run richer than should and equal low mpg. Thanks for the tip. I was considering a K&N filter, but just hadn't gotten around to ...

What is the reason for towing your van? If you are using it as a toad, go with a disconnect (if available) as Gary suggested. We tow our Ford Focus behind out motorhome on a tow dolly and it is a royal PITA!! I've got the procedure down, and can do it fairly quickly, but there is no getting around ...

markmitchinnh wrote:Wrong Mark , my van has a 1995 4.3 in it and its an 89

Sorry Mark, I was looking at your tag line. Looking again it looks like $.3? I guess you hit the shift key and really meant 4.3.
-Bruce

I have towed them before, what I did was this: I got an old drive shaft from salvage took it apart and used the end that fits into the trans, in the end of the trans to keep it from leaking then when I removed the other end I duct taped over the ujoint to keep the bearing caps from coming apart. Wo...

Yes they are.Just remember the rear u-joint,bolts,and straps are not made to be connected and disconnected multi times.And each time it is a PITA to have to be careful not to lose any of the needle bearings.If you do,it's a mess having trans fluid running out on the ground and having to take the dr...

1Gary wrote:If your towing it as a toad,it might be worth it to looking into the systems you can get to disconnect the driveshaft from a RV outlet.

That's a thought, but I have heard they are expensive.
-Bruce

Thanks for the reply. I knew you had to remove the driveline on the older transmissions, but wasn't sure about the 700R's.
-Bruce

I have a GMC Safari van with an automatic trans. (700R I believe) Is there anything I have to do or beware of if I decide to tow it?
It runs fine BTW, I was just curious.
-Bruce

I have a simple bed made from 2x4's and a sheet of plywood.Made the bed higher so I could fit in my shelving underneath so it is a bit snug and unfortunately I can't read in bed but it is comftorable.It all comes apart easily.Lived in my van for 4 months quite happily. A bit too snug for me. I'm fa...

infinite.chris wrote:the subject line gave me an idea:

That is TOO COOL! I wonder what the inside of the trailer looks like?
-Bruce

Good choice on tires. BFG A/T's have long been the choice for four wheelers that want good performance from their tires both on and off road. Those are the tires I always bought for all my 4x4's, with the exception of my last one. I had a Suzuki Samurai, and when I went to Discount Tires they were o...

okie1 wrote: When we go out of town or a longer trip the Astro gets the nod so its pretty much highway miles on it, close to 23mpg if I drive right.

There you go.
-Bruce

COOL BUILD. I want to use my van as a camper as well.
While we're on the subject of Westy's, I thought I'd post a video of a COOL VW here for fun.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MIl84JU ... 325D3DF646
-Bruce

Well, The usual stuff applies here first. Tire inflation, tune up, drive easy, etc. A lot of stop and start driving kills fuel economy, so try and plan your trips to avoid a lot of stoplights, & stop signs. Try to pace yourself so you don't have to come to a complete stop at the next light. Did ...