What did you do to/with your van today?
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ihatemybike
Topic author - I plan to be buried in my van
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Re: What did you do to/with your van today?
Grumpy lit right up when I got home. I'll order the cap and rotor tomorrow. Think I figured out the HVAC problem, but I need to buy some hardware.
Aaron
2005 Astro (Gandalf) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, 130k+ miles
1997 Astro (Grumpy - $250 Rally Van) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, LSD, 2" lift, 31" tires, 335k+ orig engine, $30 eBay fuel pump
Prev Astros:99,97,00,94,87,86
2005 Astro (Gandalf) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, 130k+ miles
1997 Astro (Grumpy - $250 Rally Van) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, LSD, 2" lift, 31" tires, 335k+ orig engine, $30 eBay fuel pump
Prev Astros:99,97,00,94,87,86
Re: What did you do to/with your van today?
Weekend warrior, helped a friend move from one place to another.
Previous weekend, hauled 20 bags of 70L top soil home to redo lawn.
Yesterday, haul asses (heh) to a party.
Tomorrow ... bring home 4 new tires and wheels for another vehicle.
Aaron,
Way to show them how awesome these vehicles are!
97' Safari AWD SLT - Nicknamed "Princess" cause of all the TLC she begs from me!
Location: West Coast, B.C., Canada eh?
Photos and Specs of "Princess"
Location: West Coast, B.C., Canada eh?
Photos and Specs of "Princess"
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LaGrasta
- I sleep in my van
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Re: What did you do to/with your van today?
After driving this thing since new (1998) and keeping great care of it, the carpet was still begging for more attention. I took both bench seats out, removed the carpet and the gross under-layment and used a power sprayer on it. Clean, clean, clean! I still need to find some new under-layment however before I reinstall it.
1998 Astro, 246,000 miles
K&N air filter
TruCool trans cooler
2" Overland lift & 15" BFG Terrain, 3.73 gears
JET Performance SCU-2000 (Speed Control Unit)
Gabriel Ultra shocks, rear AirLift bags & sway bar
Draw-Tite Dual Port Hitch System, hitch-mounted bike rack (4), hitch-mounted cargo tray, Thule roof-mounted cargo box
K&N air filter
TruCool trans cooler
2" Overland lift & 15" BFG Terrain, 3.73 gears
JET Performance SCU-2000 (Speed Control Unit)
Gabriel Ultra shocks, rear AirLift bags & sway bar
Draw-Tite Dual Port Hitch System, hitch-mounted bike rack (4), hitch-mounted cargo tray, Thule roof-mounted cargo box
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ihatemybike
Topic author - I plan to be buried in my van
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- Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2008 6:57 pm
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Re: What did you do to/with your van today?
Stole a bunch of parts off the parts van. Turned around and got the HVAC system in Grumpy running properly. 
Need to test the AC in the heat of the day to see if it needs to be charged though.
Need to test the AC in the heat of the day to see if it needs to be charged though.Aaron
2005 Astro (Gandalf) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, 130k+ miles
1997 Astro (Grumpy - $250 Rally Van) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, LSD, 2" lift, 31" tires, 335k+ orig engine, $30 eBay fuel pump
Prev Astros:99,97,00,94,87,86
2005 Astro (Gandalf) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, 130k+ miles
1997 Astro (Grumpy - $250 Rally Van) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, LSD, 2" lift, 31" tires, 335k+ orig engine, $30 eBay fuel pump
Prev Astros:99,97,00,94,87,86
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thevalleyboy
- I sleep in my van
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- Joined: Sat Oct 13, 2007 6:39 am
- Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Re: What did you do to/with your van today?
Plowed through Calgary's spring snow storm - and off course didn't get stuck - or even close to it!
2001 Astro LT AWD - SOLD @ 180,200KM
Now I got a 2006 Ford Expedition King Ranch 4 x 4
to pull a Hybrid RV - 2006 Kodiak 235
Calgary, Alberta
Now I got a 2006 Ford Expedition King Ranch 4 x 4
to pull a Hybrid RV - 2006 Kodiak 235
Calgary, Alberta
Re: What did you do to/with your van today?
aaron.. what ended up being your problem/solution? sorry if i missed an update in another sectionihatemybike wrote:Turned around and got the HVAC system in Grumpy running properly.
Rob 
current rides:
04 Mazda 6 V6 5spd
vans owned:
97 Astro AWD (selling by summer .. i think) SOLD
99 Astro LS Sept 08 ASV VOM
94 Astro LT
93 Astro LT
96 Astro LT AWD * parts van*
current rides:
04 Mazda 6 V6 5spd
vans owned:
97 Astro AWD (selling by summer .. i think) SOLD
99 Astro LS Sept 08 ASV VOM
94 Astro LT
93 Astro LT
96 Astro LT AWD * parts van*
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Astro-SS-V8
- I get chills without my van.
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- Location: Chilhowie,Va......I know you've never heard of it...
Re: What did you do to/with your van today?
pulled out the gauge cluster to replace burnt out bulbs..........jeesh.........what a pita 
93 Astro cargo .... Newest Aquisition !
95 Safari , on the injured list
95 Safari , on the injured list
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thevalleyboy
- I sleep in my van
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- Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Re: What did you do to/with your van today?
Went to Costco - spent too much money - oh well cannot take it with ya....
2001 Astro LT AWD - SOLD @ 180,200KM
Now I got a 2006 Ford Expedition King Ranch 4 x 4
to pull a Hybrid RV - 2006 Kodiak 235
Calgary, Alberta
Now I got a 2006 Ford Expedition King Ranch 4 x 4
to pull a Hybrid RV - 2006 Kodiak 235
Calgary, Alberta
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Rileysowner
- I plan to be buried in my van
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Re: What did you do to/with your van today?
I did the front brakes. Purchased a trans filter kit. Need to get rear trans seal which should be in tomorrow.
"I have a torque wrench and I am not afraid to use it."
Jim
1997 GMC Safari RWD, Power Windows and Locks, 7 passenger, a/c, rear heat
http://rileysowner.blogspot.com/
Jim
1997 GMC Safari RWD, Power Windows and Locks, 7 passenger, a/c, rear heat
http://rileysowner.blogspot.com/
Re: What did you do to/with your van today?
Got the new tires on the rear of the LT yesterday and did the front brake update today.Oh yeah,replaced the rear u-joint.Getting closer to NYS inspection.
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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dafrogtoad
- I get chills without my van.
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- Location: New Orleans
Re: What did you do to/with your van today?
Actually got to DRIVE it..ok, only a few miles. but it DROVE..first time in 2 years.
350 hp full roller SBC
Vortec iron heads
Modded TBI, 65 inj. Aeromotove Fuel reg. Speckter/K&N filter
4 core rad. Stewart WP
Heddmans, Dynomax Ultra Flo X
Tach
Alpine
Lund Moon Visor
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justice
- I sleep in my van
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Re: What did you do to/with your van today?
Drove it to the bank to make a deposit...
Drove it to the post office to get stamps...
Drove it to the salvage yard to look for parts...
Drove it to the pawn shop for the hell of it, scored a practically brand new Epiphone EB-0 bass that needed some minor repairs for $100
Drove it to Walgreens to pick up the wifes prescriptions.
Drove it home.
Drove it to the post office to get stamps...
Drove it to the salvage yard to look for parts...
Drove it to the pawn shop for the hell of it, scored a practically brand new Epiphone EB-0 bass that needed some minor repairs for $100
Drove it to Walgreens to pick up the wifes prescriptions.
Drove it home.
I have a ban hammer and I ain't fraid to use it!
Current - 2004 Astro Cargo
Former
95 Safari (money pit - sold)
93 Astro Cargo (totaled)
85 Astro - (Bought for parts and scrapped)
92 Astro Conversion (sold)
87 Safari Shorty (sold)
Current - 2004 Astro Cargo
Former
95 Safari (money pit - sold)
93 Astro Cargo (totaled)
85 Astro - (Bought for parts and scrapped)
92 Astro Conversion (sold)
87 Safari Shorty (sold)
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rubberdown
- I get chills without my van.
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Re: What did you do to/with your van today?
Added water. Did not think i was looking at a day to do it, but it took a day!
More pics in my ghettobago topic.
More pics in my ghettobago topic.
---------------Not All Who Wander Are LOST---------------
99 AWD, 4" Overland Kit, 30x9.5 BFG A/T Ko's, interior work, rest is stock & will stay that way til something breaks!
99 AWD, 4" Overland Kit, 30x9.5 BFG A/T Ko's, interior work, rest is stock & will stay that way til something breaks!
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ihatemybike
Topic author - I plan to be buried in my van
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Re: What did you do to/with your van today?
Appears that the heater core was replaced at some point and the plastic cover over it had its tabs broke off causing it to hang open and allow all the air to blow into the passenger foot well. Seems that the AC system needs charged now, but I rarely use it.crash wrote:aaron.. what ended up being your problem/solution? sorry if i missed an update in another sectionihatemybike wrote:Turned around and got the HVAC system in Grumpy running properly.
Aaron
2005 Astro (Gandalf) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, 130k+ miles
1997 Astro (Grumpy - $250 Rally Van) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, LSD, 2" lift, 31" tires, 335k+ orig engine, $30 eBay fuel pump
Prev Astros:99,97,00,94,87,86
2005 Astro (Gandalf) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, 130k+ miles
1997 Astro (Grumpy - $250 Rally Van) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, LSD, 2" lift, 31" tires, 335k+ orig engine, $30 eBay fuel pump
Prev Astros:99,97,00,94,87,86
