I'm sure I'll be asking questions along the way.
1999 GMC Safari AWD, 4.3L V6, bought with 99k on it, now have 108K on it.
Oh, and I killed one pheasant with it a week after buying it, taking out part of the grill.
Matt
Howdy from Wisconsin
Howdy from Wisconsin
Bought my Safari in May at a police car auction. Have had the transmission rebuilt so far. Picking up a transfer case this weekend to replace the clunking one. Need to fix the ABS, as it activates whenever the brake pedal is pressed, and fix some body damage to make the wife happy.
I'm sure I'll be asking questions along the way.
1999 GMC Safari AWD, 4.3L V6, bought with 99k on it, now have 108K on it.
Oh, and I killed one pheasant with it a week after buying it, taking out part of the grill.
Matt
I'm sure I'll be asking questions along the way.
1999 GMC Safari AWD, 4.3L V6, bought with 99k on it, now have 108K on it.
Oh, and I killed one pheasant with it a week after buying it, taking out part of the grill.
Matt
1999 GMC Safari AWD
4.3L V6
108,000 miles
Family cruiser and race car parts hauler
Manitowoc, Wisconsin
4.3L V6
108,000 miles
Family cruiser and race car parts hauler
Manitowoc, Wisconsin
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mdmead
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Re: Howdy from Wisconsin
Make sure the transfercase is bad before replacing. The newer units require special fluid and can make some nasty noises and thunks if the fluid needs to be swapped. Someone who has been through it should chime in, but after the fluid is replaced, you need to do some figure eights to break the clutches loose or something like that.
Matt
Selah, WA
-96 GMC Safari AWD Hi-Top Conversion -->Stalled 5.3L swap & 5" lift
-74 Ford Bronco -->Far from perfect but mine!
-99 V-10 Ford Super Duty Super Cab 4x4 -->Stock with 285 Cooper ATs
-00 Ford Focus Wagon -->The Red Turd
-95 Ford 24' Class C Motorhome -->My big block sleeper
-07 Can-Am Outlander XT -->My yellow 4x4 quad for work & play
-04 Ski Doo REV Summit -->Still several chassis behind!
No new projects until the current ones are done!
Selah, WA
-96 GMC Safari AWD Hi-Top Conversion -->Stalled 5.3L swap & 5" lift
-74 Ford Bronco -->Far from perfect but mine!
-99 V-10 Ford Super Duty Super Cab 4x4 -->Stock with 285 Cooper ATs
-00 Ford Focus Wagon -->The Red Turd
-95 Ford 24' Class C Motorhome -->My big block sleeper
-07 Can-Am Outlander XT -->My yellow 4x4 quad for work & play
-04 Ski Doo REV Summit -->Still several chassis behind!
No new projects until the current ones are done!
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mdmead
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Re: Howdy from Wisconsin
Oh crap, how rude of me....
WELCOME!!
WELCOME!!
Matt
Selah, WA
-96 GMC Safari AWD Hi-Top Conversion -->Stalled 5.3L swap & 5" lift
-74 Ford Bronco -->Far from perfect but mine!
-99 V-10 Ford Super Duty Super Cab 4x4 -->Stock with 285 Cooper ATs
-00 Ford Focus Wagon -->The Red Turd
-95 Ford 24' Class C Motorhome -->My big block sleeper
-07 Can-Am Outlander XT -->My yellow 4x4 quad for work & play
-04 Ski Doo REV Summit -->Still several chassis behind!
No new projects until the current ones are done!
Selah, WA
-96 GMC Safari AWD Hi-Top Conversion -->Stalled 5.3L swap & 5" lift
-74 Ford Bronco -->Far from perfect but mine!
-99 V-10 Ford Super Duty Super Cab 4x4 -->Stock with 285 Cooper ATs
-00 Ford Focus Wagon -->The Red Turd
-95 Ford 24' Class C Motorhome -->My big block sleeper
-07 Can-Am Outlander XT -->My yellow 4x4 quad for work & play
-04 Ski Doo REV Summit -->Still several chassis behind!
No new projects until the current ones are done!
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hpygolkyone
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Re: Howdy from Wisconsin
Welcome........great bunch of people here.
Are those stock 205's on your rig? When they wear out get some 235's ( or bigger?) so you can go into the corners without white-knuckling it.
Are those stock 205's on your rig? When they wear out get some 235's ( or bigger?) so you can go into the corners without white-knuckling it.
2000 Astro AWD
173,000 original miles
My children have been notified they are inheriting my van.......they stopped speaking to me.
173,000 original miles
My children have been notified they are inheriting my van.......they stopped speaking to me.
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Re: Howdy from Wisconsin
2.0 L of GM AutoTrak II (part# 88900402)mdmead wrote:Make sure the transfercase is bad before replacing. The newer units require special fluid and can make some nasty noises and thunks if the fluid needs to be swapped. Someone who has been through it should chime in, but after the fluid is replaced, you need to do some figure eights to break the clutches loose or something like that.
ABS activation at low speeds is also a common problem caused by rust in the sensor. Solutions are posted somewhere.
Welcome.
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T.Low
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Re: Howdy from Wisconsin
If you've got Astro questions, you'll find Astro answers here, thats for sure.
I always wanted to take the Badger Ferry just to do it. But actually I think it would be too long on open water without any land in sight for me. Now I like the short ferry rides thru the Puget Sound Islands.
I always wanted to take the Badger Ferry just to do it. But actually I think it would be too long on open water without any land in sight for me. Now I like the short ferry rides thru the Puget Sound Islands.
Re: Howdy from Wisconsin
Welcome to ASV.Hope you enjoy your stay here.
1979 Malibu drag race only car
1999 Sonoma 4.3 5 speed-Rufus
1989 Astro-Ole Yellar cancelled-still selling off parts
1985 Astro-shop van R.I.P. my friend
1994 Astro LT RWD W4.3 rod knock RIP
1982 Winnebago single rear wheel-Chevy 350 Scraped 1/28/13-broken dreams......
Rochester,NY
1999 Sonoma 4.3 5 speed-Rufus
1989 Astro-Ole Yellar cancelled-still selling off parts
1985 Astro-shop van R.I.P. my friend
1994 Astro LT RWD W4.3 rod knock RIP
1982 Winnebago single rear wheel-Chevy 350 Scraped 1/28/13-broken dreams......
Rochester,NY
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Smiliesafari
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Re: Howdy from Wisconsin
Welcome to the family, Matt.
1996 Safari SLX Hotair balloon transport vehicle
Re: Howdy from Wisconsin
Thanks for the info and welcomes.
I am going to try the fluid flush first. If that doesn't clear up the issue, I'll swap out the t-case. Picked it up the "new" transfer case for $90, with 80k on it, so it wasn't too bad of an investment.
As for the tires, they are 215/75/15.
Matt
I am going to try the fluid flush first. If that doesn't clear up the issue, I'll swap out the t-case. Picked it up the "new" transfer case for $90, with 80k on it, so it wasn't too bad of an investment.
As for the tires, they are 215/75/15.
Matt
1999 GMC Safari AWD
4.3L V6
108,000 miles
Family cruiser and race car parts hauler
Manitowoc, Wisconsin
4.3L V6
108,000 miles
Family cruiser and race car parts hauler
Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Re: Howdy from Wisconsin
Welcome to the site!
hmmm..."Tex" in Wisconsin? 
hmmm..."Tex" in Wisconsin? '89 Astro, 4.3L, TBI. Minor intake and exhaust mods. Rebuilt 700R4 trans (by me). Corvette servo, 0.5" boost valve, police grade 1-2 accumulator spring (shifts fast and solid). B&M stacked plate trans cooler. Bilstein shocks. Belltech sway bars front and back. New head unit, speakers and subwoofer. Needs paint and a new headliner.
name's Steve
I can't remember all I've forgotten about that....
name's Steve
I can't remember all I've forgotten about that....
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icebrrg3rd
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Re: Howdy from Wisconsin
Yeah, that makes him a Texsin.kings-x59 wrote:
Welcome from SE WI (Milwaukee)
-Andrew
81 Yamaha Maxim XJ650, Black & Green, 64k miles
83 Yamaha Venture 1200cc, White, 74k miles
91 Chevy Astro 2WD, 4.3L, Maroon, 229k miles
00 Dodge Grand Caravan, 3.8L, Blue, 145k miles
83 Yamaha Venture 1200cc, White, 74k miles
91 Chevy Astro 2WD, 4.3L, Maroon, 229k miles
00 Dodge Grand Caravan, 3.8L, Blue, 145k miles
Re: Howdy from Wisconsin
Hah!icebrrg3rd wrote:Yeah, that makes him a Texsin.kings-x59 wrote:
Welcome from SE WI (Milwaukee)
-Andrew
Texsin...I like it!
Welcome to you as well Andrew!
'89 Astro, 4.3L, TBI. Minor intake and exhaust mods. Rebuilt 700R4 trans (by me). Corvette servo, 0.5" boost valve, police grade 1-2 accumulator spring (shifts fast and solid). B&M stacked plate trans cooler. Bilstein shocks. Belltech sway bars front and back. New head unit, speakers and subwoofer. Needs paint and a new headliner.
name's Steve
I can't remember all I've forgotten about that....
name's Steve
I can't remember all I've forgotten about that....
Re: Howdy from Wisconsin
Thanks, Tex was a nickname I got in high school and its stuck ever since.
Got the transfer case swapped out over the holiday weekend. Put the GM Autotrack 2 fluid in the new case. Drives very nice now, no more clunking when turning. Now on to tackle the ABS issue.
Got the transfer case swapped out over the holiday weekend. Put the GM Autotrack 2 fluid in the new case. Drives very nice now, no more clunking when turning. Now on to tackle the ABS issue.
1999 GMC Safari AWD
4.3L V6
108,000 miles
Family cruiser and race car parts hauler
Manitowoc, Wisconsin
4.3L V6
108,000 miles
Family cruiser and race car parts hauler
Manitowoc, Wisconsin