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Last post by MountainManJoe
Fri Jun 18, 2021 12:21 am
Overdrive unit??
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leadtrombone »
Tue Sep 28, 2010 6:20 am
Has anyone actually used something like this
Looks like it might be something to look into when one intends on towing or doing lots of highway...
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Last post by 1Gary
Wed Sep 29, 2010 9:04 pm
transmission fitting question
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robertg »
Sat Sep 25, 2010 9:04 am
i found a leaking transmission fitting on my 95, and don't think it will come out of the radiator. had a hard time with it when i did the...
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Last post by robertg
Sat Sep 25, 2010 10:48 pm
whining sound when in gear
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crash »
Mon Sep 20, 2010 3:59 am
hey guys.. it's always had this sound since I got it (on the 99). assumed it was normal. lately, either it's starting to bother me or getting louder,...
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Last post by crash
Fri Sep 24, 2010 3:25 pm
Strange vibration
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Pipeliner_86 »
Sun Apr 06, 2008 8:32 am
I am having problems sourcing out an odd driveline vibration. It acts like a u-joint problem, but I cant find any bad u-joints in my (97 AWD)...
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Last post by doyoulikeithere
Mon Sep 13, 2010 10:28 pm
1870 ::groan:: i know
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leadtrombone »
Thu Sep 02, 2010 10:46 pm
ok so the 'puter has thrown a p-1870. transmission component slipping. And the 1-2 shift is like a boot in the butt. especially when the gas is on....
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Last post by leadtrombone
Sun Sep 05, 2010 8:54 am
Transfer case
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luvmyastro »
Sat Aug 28, 2010 6:07 am
I am getting a clunking and shudder when slowing and stopping. It also does it occasionally when accelerating but goes away when it shifts into...
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Last post by luvmyastro
Sun Aug 29, 2010 5:52 pm
how to tell if the drums are right.
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leadtrombone »
Wed Aug 25, 2010 10:52 am
First off.. i just did my rear brake a coupla months ago. not looking at needing it done soon. But my local used pic-a-part says he has a set of drum...
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Last post by leadtrombone
Fri Aug 27, 2010 12:29 pm
Rear end shops
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Astroblaster »
Tue Aug 10, 2010 4:50 pm
Hello, I have just bought 3:73 rear end gears for my astro. Does anybody know of any good shops in central Illinois that are good in doing this...
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Last post by dunedog
Thu Aug 12, 2010 8:08 am
Removing a stuck drum
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Rileysowner »
Wed Jun 16, 2010 4:43 pm
As people warned me it would be, on the side where the wheel was stuck, the drum is stuck. I have tried hitting it with a mallet and a hammer, but...
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Last post by Rileysowner
Fri Jul 02, 2010 5:39 pm
98 awd diff fluid?
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big JC »
Fri Jun 25, 2010 11:46 pm
Just got a cherry 98 awd I want to change and or add all fluids What brand( synthetic?) and weight diff fluid should I use? Is there an additive I...
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Thu Jul 01, 2010 4:25 pm
98 awd vs 2000 awd?
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big JC »
Mon Jun 21, 2010 10:09 pm
Just got a 98 awd and was wondering if the traction control/abs was the same as my 2000 When a wheel begins to spin on my 2000 awd the abs would...
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Last post by mdmead
Wed Jun 23, 2010 8:58 pm
Rear end pattern
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sfeaver »
Thu Jun 17, 2010 3:56 pm
I'm swapping in a Posi using my existing gears... Changing all bearings. How does this pattern look? Hard to see, but it doesnt look as deep in the...
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Last post by SoCalli V8
Fri Jun 18, 2010 11:58 pm
Ring and Pinion R & R?
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Rileysowner »
Fri Jun 11, 2010 3:29 pm
I am just wondering how one would replace the ring and pinion on the Astro/Safari vans? What tools are needed? How much time would something like...
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Last post by Rileysowner
Sat Jun 12, 2010 10:11 am
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Last post by rlsllc
Mon Jun 07, 2010 3:22 pm
Strange-Speedo issue
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1Gary »
Wed Oct 14, 2009 10:03 am
My 1985 Ole Yellar Astro van's speedo just stop working suddenly.Far as I know it is a cable drive.No bounce or noise from the cable.Then it started...
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Last post by safariman28
Fri May 14, 2010 10:50 pm
Rearend codes
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Astro-SS-V8 »
Sat May 01, 2010 12:37 pm
I remember on the old site there was a page with all the rearend codes to tell what your van came with.............the ones in your glovebox that...
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Last post by Astro-SS-V8
Sun May 02, 2010 6:24 am
HELP HELP!!!!! steering column 96
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fasted48 »
Wed Apr 28, 2010 11:53 am
This will be my third counting original column. Shifter was always very hard to move on first and second column, would it be the cable too tranny...
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Last post by fasted48
Thu Apr 29, 2010 6:15 am
anyone know how to's on rear axles?
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markinnh »
Mon Apr 19, 2010 3:49 pm
I have a G80 posi unit and both 3:23 and 3:42 gears for my 92 rear axle (2 wheel drive) but have no idea how to put it together. Anyone?
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Last post by Smiliesafari
Tue Apr 20, 2010 6:16 pm
odd delay then light clunk?
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crash »
Mon Apr 12, 2010 6:20 pm
I noticed it three times today when I made the hour long trip to my mom's place.
going around a corner i slowed, started the turn letting the van...
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Last post by Cobra
Mon Apr 19, 2010 10:07 am
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Last post by 1Gary
Fri Apr 16, 2010 3:51 am
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Last post by kings-x59
Mon Apr 05, 2010 5:26 pm
Problem removing Idler Arms
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Rileysowner »
Wed Mar 31, 2010 2:28 pm
Here is the problem. I loosened the nut attaching the idler and popped it loose, but now I can't get the nut the rest of the way off. The stud keeps...
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Last post by sfeaver
Sun Apr 04, 2010 7:16 am
Front wheel bearing replacement. HELP
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e7ats »
Mon Mar 29, 2010 4:17 pm
Hi All. This is on the 03 AWD.
I'm getting a rumble from the front plus the ABS is kinking in when it should not. Figure one of the front wheel...
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Wed Mar 31, 2010 4:46 am
Tilt steering column broken in 88
Replies: 4
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WACK »
Mon Mar 01, 2010 2:29 am
So, I am in the process of making my respective vehicles ready to drive before I get my license back in July. I have a few things left to do on my...
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Last post by WACK
Tue Mar 02, 2010 5:45 am
Gear prices
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Cobra »
Sat May 16, 2009 8:55 pm
ok what's the deal, why are yukons 4.1's twice the price of their 3.7's and why do most companies not even make 3.7's for the front....?
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Last post by Cobra
Mon Mar 01, 2010 10:30 am
Sad News
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CaptSquid »
Mon Jan 25, 2010 5:16 pm
Klementine's been acting up lately, shifting late or early or not at all. So I went to AAMCO. After looking at the dipstick, he pronounced that,...
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Last post by reaper
Sat Feb 27, 2010 11:43 am
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Sun Jan 31, 2010 5:59 am
4.56 gears in an AWD??
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scarecrow »
Thu Jan 29, 2009 6:30 am
is anyone running 4.56 gears in there AWD with 31in tires? i see 4.10 are the most popular is there a reason for this? i have always ran a high gear...
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Sun Jan 31, 2010 5:57 am
Shift it myself type of thing
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Merlin »
Mon Mar 30, 2009 6:49 pm
I did a search on manual transmissions and didn't come up with much. So here is the question. I have this crazy idea of changing to a manual trans...
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Last post by Merlin
Fri Jan 01, 2010 8:26 am
Gear Oil Help cant decide
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by
alexalexanders »
Sun Dec 27, 2009 2:46 pm
Ok I cant decide what brand of oil to buy. Royal Purple, Castrol Full Synthetic, Valvoline Full synthetic, or Lucas full synthetic. Any help which...
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Last post by Kabey's Van
Sun Dec 27, 2009 5:33 pm
AWD Front Differentials
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ihatemybike »
Wed Jan 21, 2009 11:35 am
According to it's possible to swap between the following years
1990-1996
1997-1998
1999-2002
2003-2005
Anyone know what changes between the year...
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Sun Dec 20, 2009 3:27 pm
1999 recalibration options
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slim724 »
Wed Dec 16, 2009 9:50 am
Thinkin of putting in 4.10 in the rear, how screwed up will my speedo, cruise control and ABS be and what are my options for fixing this??
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Last post by slim724
Thu Dec 17, 2009 9:28 am
fault codes from autobox?
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warbird »
Thu Dec 10, 2009 8:43 am
Hi Folks, Now I know what autobox is fitted to my trusty 1994 Astro, How do I connect in
to the transmission electronics to check fault codes? or do...
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Last post by astroturf
Thu Dec 10, 2009 8:48 am
98 2wd and 99 AWD gear ratio
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Jinmajay »
Mon Dec 07, 2009 6:46 am
What are the chances that the rear end in my 98 2WD will fit in the new 99 AWD?
Someone said that the RPO code is GU5 for 3.23 and GU6 is for 3.42...
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Last post by Jinmajay
Wed Dec 09, 2009 4:56 am
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Wed Nov 25, 2009 11:25 am
standard trans to take 300+ HP?
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dj_joker_2002 »
Wed Nov 04, 2009 5:48 am
I would like to find a standard trans to work with the engine I am currently building. According to my specs this engine will produce between 350 and...
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Wed Nov 04, 2009 4:15 pm
rear axel questions
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dj_joker_2002 »
Sat Oct 31, 2009 6:31 am
I have two rear ends one is from an 89 it has 3:42 gears the other is from a 92 and it has 3:23 gears. My questions are: are they interchangeable?...
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Sat Oct 31, 2009 10:34 am
How to tell if deep pan or not
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Rileysowner »
Mon Sep 14, 2009 9:13 am
I was going to get a trans gasket and filter to do a change and the first question I was asked was do I have a deep pan or not. I would guess not,...
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Last post by Rileysowner
Fri Oct 16, 2009 6:09 am
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Last post by smokinsiggy
Wed Oct 07, 2009 6:47 pm
4:10 rear finally installed!!
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by
Logan »
Tue Sep 01, 2009 2:22 pm
I've been doing a lot of towing with my v8 van so I decided to junk the mono leafs and install some steel ones. While I was at it I thought I would...
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Last post by phr1$k37
Thu Oct 01, 2009 11:03 am
I am so Ticked off - Rear Brakes
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Drooler »
Sat Sep 19, 2009 12:07 pm
Rear brakes making a I ain't got no shoe left sound. Bought drums, shoes, grease & hardware kit. Took off right side Wheel & drum - no problem - took...
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Last post by SoCalli V8
Mon Sep 21, 2009 9:09 pm
rear end gave out.....
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Moreforles »
Mon Sep 07, 2009 9:02 am
Sat in downtown Cleveland, waiting about an hour for a tow Friday... 96 Safari (work van) started making noise when I pulled out af a customer...
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Last post by Moreforles
Mon Sep 14, 2009 9:28 pm
Upper Ball Joint replacement 95 Astro RWD
Replies: 22
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astrozam »
Wed Aug 19, 2009 10:05 am
Here are a few pics showing the upper ball joint which separated from the upper control arm on me the other day. Due to the Parking lot where the van...
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Last post by astrozam
Sun Aug 23, 2009 1:17 pm
Lucus Oil treatment
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afsigma21 »
Wed Aug 19, 2009 1:10 pm
Anyone use the Lucus Oil Transmission treatment?
I know there is no snake oil...
My Tranny shifts from 1 to 2 funny, almost hangs a second before...
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Last post by crash
Fri Aug 21, 2009 3:52 am
Astro-Newbie asks: 8.5" swap questions...
Replies: 6
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Herbie »
Thu Aug 06, 2009 11:25 am
OK, so I've been doing a lot of lurking and a lot of reading, but now I've reached a point where lots of people tend to talk about things they...
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Mon Aug 10, 2009 6:33 pm
Transfer case seal leak
Replies: 3
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gabequest »
Fri Jul 17, 2009 7:59 am
Is this an easy seal to replace? Its only a slow leak, but I may as well buy the parts (if available) in case it gets worse with my cross country...
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Last post by gabequest
Wed Jul 29, 2009 2:57 pm
Rearend Conversion to a GM 12 bolt
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Smiliesafari »
Sat Jul 18, 2009 5:07 pm
I was on my way to Letchworth State Park in NY for the Red, White and Blue Balloon Festival when to my HUGE disappointment the rearend in the...
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Last post by Cobra
Sun Jul 19, 2009 3:56 pm
I have a mouse
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Cobra »
Wed Apr 29, 2009 8:32 am
Ok so i have a squeeking under the front of my van that changes depending on vehicle speed, under heavy acceration it goes away. While slowing down...
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Last post by Rileysowner
Mon Jul 06, 2009 7:46 am
What to do....
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pengyou »
Sat Jun 13, 2009 6:58 pm
The tranny on my 96 astro is slipping a little. Sometimes it is a little rough between 2nd and 3rd gear but it is barely noticeable. I took it to XYZ...
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Last post by Spike99
Wed Jul 01, 2009 7:37 pm
Am I crazy?
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afsigma21 »
Mon May 18, 2009 12:59 pm
First off, well, yes I am.... :-#
I am trying to decide what to do with Humpty Dumpty, but I am not sure I understand the gearing ratios well...
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Last post by Smiliesafari
Tue Jun 16, 2009 7:16 pm
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