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Last post by MountainManJoe « Fri Jun 18, 2021 12:21 am
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I need a helper to assist with some forum administration tasks.
Tech savvyness would be an asset, but not required.
A good command of English is...

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Sticky What did you do to/with your van today?

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Just a place for quick little posts.

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Had fun, yes fun, driving for several hours in Chciagoland's snow.

Pulled into an unplowed parking...
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Sat Jan 08, 2022 1:35 pm
If it sounds too good to be true, it most likely is

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by markinnh » Mon Jan 30, 2023 12:01 pm

If you find this site please do not buy from them as they are a total scam, fake address and phone number seriously low prices but a total fraud. I...

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Mon Jan 30, 2023 5:37 pm
Transmission rebuild

Last post by Watthour « Tue Sep 27, 2022 3:54 am
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by Gio1967 » Thu Jul 14, 2022 2:46 pm

I have recently had my transmission changed with two used transmissions

what a waist, both lost reverse in a few weeks of use

now i am considering...

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Last post by Watthour
Tue Sep 27, 2022 3:54 am
AC blowing warm air

Last post by Bret Schmerker « Thu Aug 25, 2022 7:17 pm
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by issyfish » Sat Aug 20, 2022 3:43 pm

I have a 2003 astro, my A/C isn't working, it's blowing warm air and has been for a few years. I recharged it and that didn't help. So I replaced the...

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Last post by Bret Schmerker
Thu Aug 25, 2022 7:17 pm
Need a mechanic near Lake Havasu Arizona

Last post by TigerMary « Mon Apr 11, 2022 10:24 am
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by TigerMary » Thu Apr 07, 2022 6:44 am

Hi all. I'm a new member with a 1991Tiger GT camping van. My vehicle broke down in the desert and is making some pretty bad engine noises. Can anyone...

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Last post by TigerMary
Mon Apr 11, 2022 10:24 am
testuser

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by MountainManJoe » Wed Oct 20, 2021 5:57 pm

Do not be alarmed by the test posts. I'm just figuring out some forum config stuff. Thanks for your patience.

MMJ

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Wed Oct 20, 2021 5:57 pm
testing delete time limit in different forum

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by testuser » Wed Oct 20, 2021 3:37 pm

yabbadabbadoo

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Wed Oct 20, 2021 3:37 pm
Discord server

Last post by MountainManJoe « Sun Oct 03, 2021 8:55 pm

by MountainManJoe » Sun Oct 03, 2021 8:55 pm

Hi guys. Just an FYI.
A Discord server for Astro/Safari vans has been launched by Will.

Discord is a sort of like the chat rooms of the 90's, but...

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Sun Oct 03, 2021 8:55 pm
what have I done to improve my Astro over the years.

Last post by Astrophysics « Wed May 26, 2021 7:02 pm
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by markinnh » Sun Nov 17, 2019 9:19 pm

V8 swap, rebuilt/upgraded transmission, made various different hoods with different hood scoops, added louvers to fenders, rebuilt rear axle with...

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Last post by Astrophysics
Wed May 26, 2021 7:02 pm
Are there any graphic design wizards out there?

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by MountainManJoe » Fri Mar 05, 2021 10:26 pm

I need a new site banner

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Thu Mar 11, 2021 4:36 pm
Moved Donations

Last post by MountainManJoe « Tue Feb 07, 2023 10:12 pm
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by MountainManJoe » Thu Feb 18, 2021 9:02 pm

I figured that since we've had a change of management, I should update the official donation topic. So here we go ...

You will notice that there is...

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Tue Feb 07, 2023 10:12 pm
Farwell ASV .

Last post by markinnh « Mon Jan 25, 2021 10:34 am
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by doyoulikeithere » Mon Jan 18, 2021 6:56 am

Sold all my vans and most of my van parts.
dowsized a bit. Now I drive a Solstice or ride a yamaha.
Its been s slice.

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Last post by markinnh
Mon Jan 25, 2021 10:34 am
1994 Astro all shined up

Last post by Astrophysics « Fri Dec 04, 2020 7:39 am
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by okie1 » Thu Dec 03, 2020 7:44 am

Just want to show off the old 1994 Astro, for 26 years old, it looks pretty good. After a good wash and wax, still shines like new. Only 117,000...

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Last post by Astrophysics
Fri Dec 04, 2020 7:39 am
Tool Tip for Factory Lugnut/Winch Tool

Last post by MountainManJoe « Thu Aug 13, 2020 1:15 pm
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by Herbie » Wed Aug 12, 2020 2:14 pm

So I was going through the tool kit in my Van today and realized I'd neglected to post about a little tool tip I came up with.

Bottom of that photo...

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Thu Aug 13, 2020 1:15 pm
Bittersweet news

Last post by doyoulikeithere « Sun Aug 02, 2020 6:36 am
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by doyoulikeithere » Mon May 11, 2020 4:58 pm

My 2 shorty vans have been neglected far too long.
A young fella saw a you tube video of my 5 speed 4wd lifted shorty, and made a comment on the...

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Last post by doyoulikeithere
Sun Aug 02, 2020 6:36 am
Tranny issues, would like opinions

Last post by markinnh « Wed Jun 24, 2020 6:08 am
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by rpjn59 » Mon May 18, 2020 6:02 pm

Hello, I'm having transmission issues, slippage mostly, I was hoping to get expert opinions and suggestions.

- 2004 2wd, 4.3L passenger van. 130+k....

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Last post by markinnh
Wed Jun 24, 2020 6:08 am
Caution

Last post by okie1 « Sun May 17, 2020 6:34 am
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by Bubbathegimp » Sat May 16, 2020 3:49 am

It's Been a while since I've been on here.

In the past week I have received 2 scam extortion E-Mails with the password I used on here (I just...

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Last post by okie1
Sun May 17, 2020 6:34 am
Mechanic Recommendations in SF Bay Area?

Last post by markinnh « Thu Sep 26, 2019 5:43 am
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by steveca » Fri Dec 22, 2017 10:07 pm

I have a 2005 AWD Astro I use as my snow monster and dirtbike/camping vehicle. Unfortunately it has begun to have a lot of problems and I don't have...

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Last post by markinnh
Thu Sep 26, 2019 5:43 am
Embroidered Astro van T- Shirts

Last post by AquaAngel « Wed Aug 28, 2019 7:54 pm
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by reaper » Sun Dec 06, 2009 1:39 pm

Here we have 3 astro van T-shirts I had made.
Tell me what you think,If there is enough serious interest,perhaps
I could inquire about having a bunch...

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Last post by AquaAngel
Wed Aug 28, 2019 7:54 pm
anyone here from New England

Last post by markinnh « Sat Aug 24, 2019 3:21 pm
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by markinnh » Fri Aug 09, 2019 4:33 pm

Hello I moved to California from New Hampshire 6 years ago and ow I am moving back to NH so if there are any members wanting to meet up in the New...

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Last post by markinnh
Sat Aug 24, 2019 3:21 pm
Looking for a member

Last post by MountainManJoe « Mon Jul 22, 2019 10:50 pm
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by VanGeorge » Mon Jul 22, 2019 3:29 pm

I am trying to find bigat, (master mechanic) Please PM me so I can contact you, Thanks

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Last post by MountainManJoe
Mon Jul 22, 2019 10:50 pm
2004 engine cover removal?

Last post by MountainManJoe « Sun Jul 07, 2019 1:45 pm
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by rpjn59 » Sun Dec 02, 2018 1:42 pm

O.K., this seems silly, but I cannot get the darn engine cover out of the way on my 2004 Astro van. I can get the whole thing loose and move it side...

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Sun Jul 07, 2019 1:45 pm
New to this for and the Astro/Safari platform...quick questi

Last post by Astrophysics « Wed Jun 19, 2019 9:00 pm
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by sc-surfer » Wed Apr 10, 2019 4:18 pm
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Hi all. I'm new to the Astro/Safari platform but not to off-road vehicles etc. Coming from the VW Syncro world and currently running a Ford 7.3L...
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Last post by Astrophysics
Wed Jun 19, 2019 9:00 pm
Question On Idler Arms

Last post by Mmusicman « Mon Apr 22, 2019 6:51 pm
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by toney » Fri Apr 19, 2019 3:13 pm

Hey I'm new to this forum and I just bought me a 2000 Astro and going thru inspection they say I need both front idler arms. I have an AWD and when I...

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Last post by Mmusicman
Mon Apr 22, 2019 6:51 pm
Is there anyone who would be interested in taking over ASV?

Last post by Captn. Crunch « Tue Apr 09, 2019 3:32 pm
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by justice » Sat Apr 06, 2019 9:45 pm

Howdy folks.

I'm at the point where I just do not have the time to properly care for this site any more. Actually it has been like that for a while....

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Last post by Captn. Crunch
Tue Apr 09, 2019 3:32 pm
Need little help!

Last post by WE7X « Wed Mar 27, 2019 10:33 pm
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by catbones » Tue Jul 02, 2013 10:18 pm

Alright, so some people might think I'm crazy but I love Astro's but never needed one. Today, I've pulled a trigger on a 2004 Astro in amazing shape...

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Last post by WE7X
Wed Mar 27, 2019 10:33 pm
anyone interested in promoting the site?

Last post by MountainManJoe « Sun Mar 24, 2019 12:18 pm
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by markinnh » Tue Jan 08, 2019 8:52 am

I was just wondering if we could work on promoting the site to build up the amount of people here?

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Last post by MountainManJoe
Sun Mar 24, 2019 12:18 pm
Looking for a new van.

Last post by nonhog « Sun Jan 06, 2019 2:11 pm
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by MountainManJoe » Thu Feb 12, 2015 5:04 pm
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Express-Savana

Hey guys. It's been a while. Not much has happened on the van front, other than routine maintenance.

But now, I need a new rig. Thanks to our renown...
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Last post by nonhog
Sun Jan 06, 2019 2:11 pm
AstroSafari Owners Upper/Mid-Cape Cod? (Massachusetts, USA)

Last post by Rein « Fri Jan 04, 2019 4:38 pm

by Rein » Fri Jan 04, 2019 4:38 pm

I’d really like to connect with anyone else nearby. As you can see by my signature I’m on my 3rd and learning more with each one but I could use some...

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Last post by Rein
Fri Jan 04, 2019 4:38 pm
oil leak

Last post by Wiley « Mon Dec 24, 2018 12:42 pm
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by Chase1 » Fri Dec 21, 2018 11:17 am

so an oil leak raised its ugly head last night. the fitting at the top of the Radiator where tue clip goes into the threaded fitting. anyone dealt...

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Last post by Wiley
Mon Dec 24, 2018 12:42 pm
parts sourcing on line

Last post by Chase1 « Sun Dec 23, 2018 8:08 am
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by rpjn59 » Tue Jul 17, 2018 5:07 pm

Hey, has anyone used these guys below?

I was a little confused when viewing their site, I was assuming they sold all OEM parts, but when I looked...

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Last post by Chase1
Sun Dec 23, 2018 8:08 am
How in hell do you...

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by rohaggard » Fri Dec 14, 2018 2:12 pm

delete a post or delete your account ? I never did get an answer and now my email account gets flooded with SPAM.

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Fri Dec 14, 2018 2:12 pm
Moderator please explan

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by rpjn59 » Sun Dec 02, 2018 1:35 pm

Moderator please explain how I can do a search the phrase engine cover . Two words using the (+) sign does not seem to work. I tried t with and...

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Last post by astrozam
Fri Dec 14, 2018 1:15 pm
Engine stalling when going from gear to "Park"

Last post by rohaggard « Tue Nov 20, 2018 4:21 pm

by rohaggard » Tue Nov 20, 2018 4:21 pm

Hi! Seems it's common to have the problem that when you shift from P to gears, the engine stalls. Me, it's exactly the opposite. It's when I shift...

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Last post by rohaggard
Tue Nov 20, 2018 4:21 pm
help urgent

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by pbgbottle » Sat Oct 13, 2018 2:18 pm

hello everyone looking for info on this piece of rubber im in the middle of a water pump change and found this on the ground what is it ??

2004 awd...

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Last post by pbgbottle
Sun Oct 14, 2018 12:12 pm
Possibly Different Blower issue - ideas?

Last post by Stroverlander « Wed Aug 29, 2018 12:28 pm
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by Herbie » Mon Aug 27, 2018 7:53 am

Hey all, so after the flurry of blower diagnoses a couple of weeks ago, I've got one of my own, but I'm not sure if it's the usual resistor pack...

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Last post by Stroverlander
Wed Aug 29, 2018 12:28 pm
Help please, power steering pump pulley install

Last post by Mmusicman « Sat Aug 25, 2018 11:17 am
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by rpjn59 » Fri Aug 17, 2018 2:36 pm

Hey gents, I have a dilemma. I am currently
doing power steering work and I can't get the pulley all the way back on. I have about 1/4 more to go,...

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Last post by Mmusicman
Sat Aug 25, 2018 11:17 am
Service Engine Still on,a after Oxo Bank One Replaced

Last post by LaGrasta « Tue Aug 21, 2018 11:03 am
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by LaGrasta » Fri Aug 17, 2018 8:40 am

Plugged in the OBD, did as it suggested, replaced the Oxo Sensor on Bank One, and cleared light. A day later, it comes back on and states the very...

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Last post by LaGrasta
Tue Aug 21, 2018 11:03 am
Time for new shocks

Last post by LaGrasta « Mon Aug 13, 2018 8:10 am
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by LaGrasta » Mon Aug 06, 2018 9:50 am

Per my signature , we need to replace the old Edlebrock IAS shocks , so many miles. We want a smooth ride, but capable. Thinking of ProComp due to...

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Last post by LaGrasta
Mon Aug 13, 2018 8:10 am
1986 GMC 1987 Chevy No High Speed Fan Blower Motor

Last post by LaGrasta « Fri Aug 10, 2018 7:57 am
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by macsveen » Mon Aug 06, 2018 2:21 pm

Hello, I am not getting high speed out of my HVAC blower motor.

I have the lever/slider fan switch, not the twisty knob.

There are four positions,...

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Last post by LaGrasta
Fri Aug 10, 2018 7:57 am
stupid blower repairs, on and on.

Last post by Herbie « Mon Aug 06, 2018 1:57 pm
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by LaGrasta » Mon Aug 06, 2018 10:36 am

I've replaced the blower resister thing 3 times, once with a new fan too. Once again, the top speed does not work and we have to slam the dash...

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Last post by Herbie
Mon Aug 06, 2018 1:57 pm
Anybody planning to attend Descend on Bend?

Last post by Herbie « Wed Jul 25, 2018 9:30 am
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by Herbie » Fri Jul 20, 2018 9:56 am

I just registered for this year's event. It's a very Van-Centric, though there were only 4 Astro/Safaris there last year. Given what I'm seeing on...

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Last post by Herbie
Wed Jul 25, 2018 9:30 am
Canadian Astro van daylight running lamp disabling.

Last post by gillang « Sat Jul 14, 2018 7:20 am
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by gillang » Fri Jul 13, 2018 7:28 am

I read and did look to many threads/videos about this topic but seems they only applied to US vehicle. Did try removing the relay, did try to press...

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Last post by gillang
Sat Jul 14, 2018 7:20 am
Astro van 2002 driver's side mirror.

Last post by Herbie « Thu Jul 12, 2018 7:44 pm
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by gillang » Thu Jul 12, 2018 4:04 pm

Where in Canada ( more precisely in Vancouver BC ) can you buy a side mirror glass at a decent price? In the US, Autozone and Napa sell them for...

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Last post by Herbie
Thu Jul 12, 2018 7:44 pm
Has anyone relocated rear license plate to the bumper?

Last post by markinnh « Sat Jun 09, 2018 5:00 pm
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by Herbie » Fri Feb 09, 2018 11:03 am

Hey all. I'm revisiting my rear cargo arrangement (again), and I'm finding it inconvenient that any solution I come up with is gated by having the...

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Last post by markinnh
Sat Jun 09, 2018 5:00 pm
High Roof / Poptop / Camper Conversion Info Thread - 2018

Last post by Snowgeek « Thu Jun 07, 2018 9:56 pm
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by x92560 » Wed Jun 06, 2018 5:46 pm

I am interested in converting my Astro to either a high roof or poptop. I have done research and found that there probably are not any kits still in...

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Last post by Snowgeek
Thu Jun 07, 2018 9:56 pm
change engine astro van 97 by one of 93

Last post by liams212 « Mon Apr 09, 2018 7:52 am

by liams212 » Mon Apr 09, 2018 7:52 am

Hello
I would like to know if it is possible to replace the engine by the 4.2 engine of 97 by a motor astro van 93 which must be done so that it...

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Last post by liams212
Mon Apr 09, 2018 7:52 am
Rockwood astro?

Last post by tomas « Sun Mar 18, 2018 6:07 pm
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by 91rockwoodAWD » Sun Mar 11, 2018 8:55 pm

91 awd astro says rockwood on the side and back and on the owner manual.... pretty sweet van, wood paneling, four captain chairs, airplane lights,...

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Last post by tomas
Sun Mar 18, 2018 6:07 pm
So, what's up?

Last post by Smiliesafari « Thu Dec 07, 2017 8:20 am
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by macsveen » Wed Nov 29, 2017 2:30 pm

Like the subject says ....

This is my first forum or any social interaction with the interweb.

I signed up, posted a question and I got nothing....

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Last post by Smiliesafari
Thu Dec 07, 2017 8:20 am
Gary Jablonski

Last post by blacknome « Wed Sep 06, 2017 8:19 pm
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by skippy » Mon Aug 07, 2017 8:33 am

for those that remember him , Gary passed away this morning around 6am of a heart attach :cry:

He could be a PIA , but he was a good hearted guy...

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Wed Sep 06, 2017 8:19 pm

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