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by spyboy
Fri Oct 14, 2016 8:25 am
Forum: Cooling System
Topic: Water pump and fan clutch?
Replies: 3
Views: 3731

Water pump and fan clutch?

getting ready to replace water pump and have noticed that sometimes the part houses have a note that you should replace fan clutch when replacing water pump any thoughts? as I read through some post I did not come across any mention of changing fan clutch with water pump. Thanks for your time guys. ...
by spyboy
Fri Jul 15, 2016 6:40 am
Forum: Climate Control
Topic: AC max setting not working
Replies: 1
Views: 2618

AC max setting not working

First there was a strange smell coming out of ac then no high speed fan on max AC other speeds work well and no smell. The smell was sort of sulfur like.
by spyboy
Sun May 08, 2016 2:29 pm
Forum: Climate Control
Topic: Blower motor noise only on high speed
Replies: 3
Views: 3472

Re: Blower motor noise only on high speed

So this morning when I started van ao on high, quiet! In a bit the noise started not as loud as yesterday. Is there something that can heat up associated with the high speed. Plus since it was so quiet on startup it seems not to be motor.?
by spyboy
Sat May 07, 2016 11:13 am
Forum: Climate Control
Topic: Blower motor noise only on high speed
Replies: 3
Views: 3472

Blower motor noise only on high speed

changed my blower motor and everything came out fine except I have a hum type noise on high speed, other speeds quiet as a mouse. Defective motor? case around motor is falling apart but everything else is cool. sounds like the noise is coming from passenger side and seems to be inside van? Any thoug...
by spyboy
Mon Apr 18, 2016 11:39 am
Forum: EXTERIOR
Topic: replacing driver side exterior door handle OMG
Replies: 3
Views: 2888

Re: replacing driver side exterior door handle OMG

OK did not do any cutting but got it done quickly. To get the top nut on I used a #10 smaller open end and I put duct tape on the nut so the fit was tight and I did not have to have the nut square in the wrench, so I could put a little angle to the nut to match the angle of the stud and one small tu...
by spyboy
Sun Apr 17, 2016 4:59 pm
Forum: EXTERIOR
Topic: replacing driver side exterior door handle OMG
Replies: 3
Views: 2888

replacing driver side exterior door handle OMG

This is my first post in a long time van has been wonderful, then the door handle broke! Checked out forum, bookmarked proper pages finally broke old handle enough to get top nut off, quickly got the bottom nut on new handle and located top stud of new handle! After spending 4 hrs chasing the top nu...
by spyboy
Thu Jul 23, 2015 10:02 am
Forum: TIRES
Topic: Tallest tire 15" available?
Replies: 4
Views: 3596

Re: Tallest tire 15" available?

well i got AT owl p225/75r/15s rubbing a little only on some medium turns. What is the talk about torsion bar tightening giving at little room to the front end. Any bad things about it? use the van to go fishing, sand, some forest rds, no climbing in Louisiana, no rocks except oyster shells. Also di...
by spyboy
Fri Jul 17, 2015 4:25 am
Forum: TIRES
Topic: Tallest tire 15" available?
Replies: 4
Views: 3596

Tallest tire 15" available?

Long time no post, van has been great, AWD working great. Anyway time for new tires, found different OE wheels in boneyard 15s and need to know the tallest 15 AT tire size.
Also wondering if there is anything a dealer can check or do if I pay the extra for a dealer done tuneup? Luvin the Astro
by spyboy
Sun Jul 13, 2014 7:20 am
Forum: TIRES
Topic: Tire questions
Replies: 7
Views: 5336

Re: Tire questions

Ok so 2014 Jeep Wrangler Tires & rims include sensors. Specs: 225/75 R 16 8.86x29.3 - should fit and wheels should bolt on eh?
by spyboy
Thu Jul 10, 2014 9:36 am
Forum: TIRES
Topic: Tire questions
Replies: 7
Views: 5336

Re: Tire questions

ok ok Thanks just going back to 15's thanks for your definitive answer.
by spyboy
Thu Jul 10, 2014 9:17 am
Forum: TIRES
Topic: Tire questions
Replies: 7
Views: 5336

Re: Tire questions again ?

ok will 245/75/16 tires on 5 x 5 Jeep rims work without lifting? should i just forget and go back to 15s? really would like to go to 16s though.
by spyboy
Thu Jun 12, 2014 6:15 am
Forum: TIRES
Topic: Tire questions
Replies: 7
Views: 5336

Tire questions

Hello been a while since I posted, van running great and getting ready to change tires. First I was thinking of lifting slightly, but now think it will be ok if I could put taller bigger tires i.e. 5x5 jeep wheels with 255/70 R 18 tires.. will that work on a 2001 AWD . Mostly Traveler/ AWD used to g...
by spyboy
Mon Mar 03, 2014 1:53 pm
Forum: FRONT AXLE / DRIVE AND CV SHAFTS
Topic: Big clunk, bump in tight turns sometimes!
Replies: 4
Views: 4035

Re: Big clunk, bump in tight turns sometimes!

Thanks just drove van and when it is cold not problem, when it warms clunks some times progressively worst only during almost to lock turns. Really think this might br the problem .. Thanks again.
by spyboy
Mon Mar 03, 2014 3:43 am
Forum: FRONT AXLE / DRIVE AND CV SHAFTS
Topic: Big clunk, bump in tight turns sometimes!
Replies: 4
Views: 4035

Big clunk, bump in tight turns sometimes!

2001 AWD when I bought had front drive shaft out but drove nice. Previous owner sworn he took out shaft for better mileage . Anyway I put back in and light stayed on and then went out and then came back on then...... Well I took to parking lot and tried tight turns. When light on no bump, clunk is r...
by spyboy
Mon Dec 23, 2013 9:12 am
Forum: General
Topic: Passenger seat belt problem
Replies: 3
Views: 2126

Passenger seat belt problem

My first post, I notice that the passenger side seat belt has been torn (not all the way just at stitched tab) at the buckle and there is a notice that the belt must be replaced. I did not get an owners manual with van and am not sure what this all means. 2001 AWD astro le. Not found in chiltons or ...