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by WoodButcher
Wed Nov 08, 2023 4:04 pm
Forum: Cooling System
Topic: Coolant Temp Elevated
Replies: 11
Views: 2741

Re: Coolant Temp Elevated

Did you flush the cooling system other than just fill and drain? if your heater core had blockages I would suspect blockages in the engine also.
by WoodButcher
Sun Sep 03, 2023 8:48 am
Forum: Casual
Topic: For those who remember Socalli v8
Replies: 11
Views: 5018

Re: For those who remember Socalli v8

R.I.P.
Sad news for all vanners when such experience and knowledge is lost.
by WoodButcher
Sat Apr 22, 2023 7:37 am
Forum: RUNNING ISSUES
Topic: How do I fix my misfire
Replies: 2
Views: 1177

Re: Tune up ????

I'd start by looking at the first two, they could lead to the second pair of codes you have. Could you have disturbed something while replacing those parts? Vacuum lines when old are easily broken or dislodged, time to dig deeper.
by WoodButcher
Mon Apr 03, 2023 3:58 pm
Forum: Climate Control
Topic: HVAC controls repair (rear window defrost circuit)
Replies: 4
Views: 3373

Re: HVAC controls repair (rear window defrost circuit)

What I do is to upload by attachment. If you open the full editor under the draft, preview and submit buttons are two file tabs, hit the attachments tab then the add files button. It will open a window for you to find the file. I'm currently on PC but I think phone is similar, hit the place in line ...
by WoodButcher
Tue Dec 06, 2022 4:50 pm
Forum: SUSPENSION
Topic: Torsion bars needed source???
Replies: 51
Views: 9265

Re: Torsion bars needed source???

Thanks 93!
good to know.
by WoodButcher
Thu Oct 20, 2022 9:22 am
Forum: G Van - General
Topic: 95 GMC G2500 - Rear suspension sagging
Replies: 5
Views: 599

Re: 95 GMC G2500 - Rear suspension sagging

I got new for my astro at SD Truck spring, Google your part # and shop around. Got Amazon Prime? let them pay the shipping.
by WoodButcher
Fri Sep 30, 2022 10:45 am
Forum: G Van - General
Topic: 95 GMC G2500 - Rear suspension sagging
Replies: 5
Views: 599

Re: 95 GMC G2500 - Rear suspension sagging

Coil springs?
Coils in the front, leaves in the rear. Leaves are easy to beef up or replace. If you have a coil in the rear it is aftermarket, like a coil over shock to carry more load or fix a problem.
by WoodButcher
Fri Sep 30, 2022 7:29 am
Forum: G Van - General
Topic: GM Parts
Replies: 1
Views: 373

Re: GM Parts

The boneyard will be your best bet but there are other possibilities. Fleabay, parts vans on craigslist and facebook. Do a google search. I bought a g20 for the drivetrain in my '93 safari from craigslist.
by WoodButcher
Tue Sep 27, 2022 6:34 pm
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: Newbie - 1995 GMC G2500 Vandura
Replies: 2
Views: 1019

Re: Newbie - 1995 GMC G2500 Vandura

Welcome to the site LG, looking forward to more pictures.
by WoodButcher
Tue Aug 09, 2022 5:52 pm
Forum: SUSPENSION
Topic: Torsion bars needed source???
Replies: 51
Views: 9265

Re: Torsion bars needed source???

=D>
by WoodButcher
Sat Jun 11, 2022 1:50 pm
Forum: G Van - General
Topic: Control arm work SOS
Replies: 3
Views: 495

Re: Control arm work SOS

I think that new shaft was installed w/o the shaft tube and "insulators"
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by WoodButcher
Tue May 24, 2022 9:01 pm
Forum: DRIVETRAIN
Topic: What is correct front axle clearance
Replies: 7
Views: 3759

Re: What is correct front axle clearance

Yes, unfortunately I'm unfamiliar with the AWD systems. I did not build my '05. The 4wd TC and transmission from the tahoe may be able to swap in. I built my '93 and know that between the v8 / v6 transmision 4l60e 2WD were interchangeable. I've read in the forums about TC swaps in order to get 4wd c...
by WoodButcher
Tue May 24, 2022 8:16 pm
Forum: DRIVETRAIN
Topic: What is correct front axle clearance
Replies: 7
Views: 3759

Re: What is correct front axle clearance

It is not uncommon, the newest astro is 17 years old. find one with new motor mounts and you will have clearance. My '05 when it was built in 2015, granted it's a 6.0 ls swap, lq4 steel block not an aluminum block (add 100 lbs). The motor was lifted 2" to get the small bit of clearance you see ...
by WoodButcher
Sun May 22, 2022 4:20 pm
Forum: DRIVETRAIN
Topic: What is correct front axle clearance
Replies: 7
Views: 3759

Re: What is correct front axle clearance

Bad motor mounts in my '05 cause that issue. Fact that is a 6 liter might have a little cause in that problem too, lol. I'll change the rubbers for poly mounts and put a 1/2" plate under them.
No, there should be clearance there. Find a new wrench!
by WoodButcher
Sun May 01, 2022 6:10 pm
Forum: G Van - General
Topic: Radiator Support Swap
Replies: 4
Views: 528

Re: Radiator Support Swap

Ahah! I see now, I thought you were after astro info. It is one of the mods I've given serious consideration for my '93. I had an '87 Beauville model w/ the stacked headlights and chrome grill. It was beautiful compared to the base model w/ a single sealed beam so I can understand your hunt. Here is...