just found this forum as I was doing some research on my new 1999 Astro AWD cargo van I just purchased for work. looks like accordin to the previous owner he stated his mechanic said he needs new idler arms for the front end. soon to come I will be doing these myself (any helpful suggestions on easiest way to replace would be great).
I got lucky and purchased it after some haggling, for $900 cash. looks like with all the bin and racks and shelving inside it was easily worth that. got of course the 4.3 vortec in it so I am happy.
the only real big issue I see is that I have no cruise control. this however I never noticed when I purhased. I am going to have to look into this as some of my trips are 2+ hours one way for work. oh well my fault.
so I guess that is a little about my van. now onto me I suppose
I live in Grand Rapids MI. I own a technology / telecom business completetechsolutions.biz and like to travel. have four kids and a wonderful wife.
guess thats the whole run down.
thanks for having such a great forum.
Nathan
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Re: new Astro Cargo Van Owner in Michigan
Welcome to the site, Nathan. You'll find just about everything you ever wanted to know about your van here. The idler arms are a common problem. Be sure to replace them with Moog replacements. The cheap stuff will fail quickly. They are a piece of cake to change. You'll see when you slide under the van to check them.
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Re: new Astro Cargo Van Owner in Michigan
Welcome!
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Selah, WA
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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!
Re: new Astro Cargo Van Owner in Michigan
welcome from Nathan from Grand Rapids
we'll keep this an intro thread but .. if cruise is installed on your van, just doesn't work... it'll most likely related to your vacuum leak problem ..
carry on with the greetings LOL
rob
we'll keep this an intro thread but .. if cruise is installed on your van, just doesn't work... it'll most likely related to your vacuum leak problem ..
carry on with the greetings LOL
rob
Rob
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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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Re: new Astro Cargo Van Owner in Michigan
Welcome. Lots of info here and some great folks. When do we see pics of the cargo ? We all like alot of pictures.
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