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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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Last post by MountainManJoe
Fri Jun 18, 2021 12:21 am
4L60 cooling lines
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howso48 »
Wed Feb 29, 2012 7:49 am
Can any body tell me which is the Hi pressure and low press side of the cooling lines at the transmission???? of the 4L60 transmission in my 97 Astro...
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Thu Mar 01, 2012 5:55 am
bucking at hwy speed
Replies: 41
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photo_van »
Mon Jun 27, 2011 4:13 pm
I've been having this issue for years, intermittent though it seems to be worsening. I used to think it was an engine mis-fire, but check engine...
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Last post by astroturf
Wed Feb 22, 2012 8:16 am
trans does not go in gear when cold out
Replies: 9
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mtrhead79 »
Thu Jan 05, 2012 7:21 pm
i have a 01 astro awd that when its cold will not go in gear unless it idels for about 5 mins then the rest of the day is good shifts fine. started...
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Last post by mtrhead79
Mon Feb 13, 2012 6:41 pm
ATF Leak
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photo_van »
Fri Feb 10, 2012 8:00 am
Just noticed ATF on the ground and running down front frame member. Too cold to crawl under there just yet so I thought I'd float this in cyberland...
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Last post by photo_van
Fri Feb 10, 2012 6:29 pm
Cannot shift out of Park 97 Safari AWD
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morkman »
Fri Jan 20, 2012 8:50 am
Went out this morning to run an errand, started the van, buth the shift selector would not move out of Park with engine running and foot on brake....
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Last post by morkman
Fri Jan 20, 2012 1:37 pm
hard shifting tranny
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by
philrod51 »
Tue Dec 06, 2011 10:51 am
I have a 2000 safari and when it heats up the shift from 1st to 2nd happens with a bang. Anyone knows what causes this to happen? I had a filter...
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Last post by BREAK
Sat Jan 14, 2012 10:15 am
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Last post by leadtrombone
Sun Jan 01, 2012 3:17 am
Torque Converter Mystery
Replies: 99
by
Krank88 »
Tue Sep 20, 2011 8:51 pm
Recently, I developed a leak in the front of my transmission and took it to a reputable mechanic who said it would cost $400 to repair the seal. The...
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Last post by Krank88
Fri Dec 30, 2011 2:32 pm
700R4 temp monitoring
Replies: 85
by
oldsmoker »
Sun Dec 04, 2011 6:48 am
Is there a place that I can fit a sender unit to monitor the running temp on the 700R4?......if so, do we have any diagrams/photos to show where that...
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Last post by MountainManJoe
Sat Dec 17, 2011 1:56 am
MK-II 700R4 (home brew tools as well)
Replies: 2
by
Mr_Roboto »
Wed Dec 14, 2011 5:25 am
OK, I built my last 700R4 in my heap and am not happy about a few things in it. Notably the fact it leaks like a sieve. The plan is as follows:...
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Last post by Mr_Roboto
Wed Dec 14, 2011 10:57 am
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Last post by MrJames
Mon Dec 12, 2011 2:39 am
700R4 normal shift points??.
Replies: 5
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1Gary »
Mon Nov 21, 2011 9:02 am
What are the normal shift points(RPM) for a 700R4??.When looking at my 383 dyno sym with a torque rating of 535 lbs @ 2500 I need to take a serious...
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Fri Nov 25, 2011 9:44 am
36 Replies
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Last post by doyoulikeithere
Wed Nov 23, 2011 8:56 pm
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Last post by Daddley
Mon Nov 07, 2011 6:36 pm
Lock up in each gear
Replies: 1
by
kcorleyap »
Mon Nov 07, 2011 2:28 am
I have a 89 700R4 that seems to be locking the torque converter in every gear. If I hold the brake the pedal lightly it shifts fine till up to speed...
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Mon Nov 07, 2011 4:08 am
Replacing gears in tranny?
Replies: 9
by
AstroWyo »
Sun Dec 05, 2010 8:12 am
I want to keep my AWD transfer case (BW4472). I'm completely convinced (am I wrong?) that it's better in snow than it would be to put in 2 sp...
9 Replies
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Last post by brokenwrench
Fri Sep 23, 2011 3:17 pm
4L60E starts in second gear
Replies: 3
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byacey »
Mon Sep 05, 2011 11:42 pm
I have a 98 Safari. Is it normal for the transmission to start in 2nd when the gear selector is placed in 2nd gear? I thought it should start in 1st...
3 Replies
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Last post by 1Gary
Tue Sep 06, 2011 7:04 pm
50 Replies
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Last post by photo_van
Mon Sep 05, 2011 7:49 am
output shaft change
Replies: 2
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photo_van »
Sat Aug 13, 2011 7:23 am
Anyone know if the output shaft on a 4L60E (AWD) can be replaced without removing the entire transmission?
Thanks
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Last post by photo_van
Sat Aug 13, 2011 9:37 am
Clutch question
Replies: 7
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markmitchinnh »
Mon Aug 08, 2011 5:48 am
Can anyone here advise me on buying a new clutch kit for my S-10 4x4 truck? its a 93 with 5 speed and 4.3 TBI.
I need one that can handle some...
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Last post by markmitchinnh
Wed Aug 10, 2011 3:48 am
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Last post by justice
Thu Jun 30, 2011 11:19 am
Loss of drive when trying to overtake
Replies: 2
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timmorén »
Sun Jun 19, 2011 2:10 pm
Hi, I am new to this forum and also a virgin Astro owner 4,3 EXT 10 seats app.300,000k. I was driving it home on the motorway and wanted to overtake,...
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Last post by timmorén
Mon Jun 20, 2011 12:55 am
swapping a 700R4 tranny
Replies: 5
by
oldsmoker »
Wed May 25, 2011 6:52 am
hello all,
I just wondered if there is, anywhere on this forum, a procedure for doing a tranny swap, one 700R4 for another??
thinking of tackling...
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Last post by oldsmoker
Thu May 26, 2011 11:08 am
3 Replies
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Last post by doyoulikeithere
Mon Mar 28, 2011 11:17 pm
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Last post by oldsmoker
Sun Mar 27, 2011 7:12 pm
More ultimate T5 Info.
Replies: 8
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doyoulikeithere »
Mon Mar 14, 2011 11:09 pm
Hi There.
Thanks for this great link
I just had a couple more things to add with some pix, if thats OK with y'all?
Theres a couple points worth...
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Last post by doyoulikeithere
Sun Mar 20, 2011 10:56 am
Tranny replacement Advice
Replies: 2
by
leadtrombone »
Sun Feb 27, 2011 12:33 pm
Reading through another part of the site i came accroll this comment...
Do not know on the stall of the converter, it may be lower actually due to...
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Last post by kings-x59
Sun Feb 27, 2011 7:45 pm
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Last post by markmitchinnh
Tue Feb 22, 2011 11:18 am
ruptured artery
Replies: 9
by
MountainManJoe »
Tue Feb 08, 2011 7:36 pm
Guys I need your help. I had a bit of a disaster today.
I was driving home from work, and I heard a strange sound, like a tire chirping. It didn't...
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Last post by v8famvan
Sun Feb 13, 2011 10:12 pm
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Last post by markmitchinnh
Mon Feb 07, 2011 7:41 pm
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Mon Jan 31, 2011 4:29 pm
Help needed please transmission
Replies: 2
by
astromaddox »
Tue Dec 28, 2010 12:44 pm
Help needed please, wondering if anyone knows how the shift positioning works on these vans. I have a problem with mine. It got stuck in park, this...
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Last post by astromaddox
Tue Jan 04, 2011 6:19 am
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Last post by clarkperez2334
Thu Dec 16, 2010 2:03 am
Transmission cooler lines
Replies: 2
by
Troy1 »
Tue Dec 07, 2010 9:17 am
Hello all. I have a 1997 astro with approx 194,000 miles. The other night coming home from work the van stopped shifting. Looked under the hood and...
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Last post by Troy1
Thu Dec 09, 2010 2:06 pm
3 Replies
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Last post by markmitchinnh
Tue Nov 30, 2010 5:04 am
trans questions
Replies: 4
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markmitchinnh »
Sun Nov 21, 2010 4:31 am
this 94 safari I recently bought hesitates when put into any drive gear and also has a kind of shake only when taking off from a dead stop. I will be...
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Last post by markmitchinnh
Sun Nov 21, 2010 3:19 pm
bench testing a tranny.
Replies: 1
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leadtrombone »
Sat Nov 06, 2010 1:26 pm
I know there is only so much you can check without running it on the road in the car (or on a dyno)
But i am curious as to what test's and/or method...
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Last post by kc5gxl
Sat Nov 06, 2010 2:04 pm
automatic to manual transmission swap
Replies: 7
by
Lockboy1691 »
Thu Nov 04, 2010 7:46 pm
has it been done or atleast heard of doing an automatic to manual transmission swap if yes where would i find a transmission compatible to do it what...
7 Replies
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Last post by ihatemybike
Fri Nov 05, 2010 3:55 pm
Overdrive issue
Replies: 7
by
Mrbarky »
Fri Jul 23, 2010 4:55 pm
Ok so when I'm driving at about 60mph this thing will just down shift for no reason and then shift back into OD does anyone have any clue as how to...
7 Replies
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Last post by Cobra
Sun Aug 08, 2010 3:13 pm
Trans temp gauge wiring
Replies: 4
by
Rileysowner »
Fri Jul 02, 2010 3:07 pm
I will start this saying I can and have done wiring before, but have always struggled and had help as well. I am installing my Trans temp gauge, and...
4 Replies
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Last post by Rileysowner
Sat Jul 10, 2010 2:07 pm
TC lockup
Replies: 12
by
applianceguy »
Mon Jun 28, 2010 5:51 pm
Is there way to stop the TC from locking up. Most of my driving is high speed through city streets and the something just feels wrong. I ordered a...
12 Replies
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Last post by applianceguy
Mon Jul 05, 2010 4:29 pm
Trans fluid and filter change
Replies: 35
by
Rileysowner »
Fri May 14, 2010 12:09 pm
I need to do this and I have never done it. My question is this does a new o-ring come with the filter. When reading through the instructions the...
35 Replies
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Last post by Rileysowner
Fri Jul 02, 2010 6:42 pm
Shift Problem
Replies: 3
by
daytonboi »
Wed Jun 16, 2010 12:38 pm
Yesterday my van did something weird. I got on the highway and attempted to merge and the van wouldn't go above 40. It seemed to be stuck in a gear...
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Fri Jun 18, 2010 4:50 am
2000 astro transmission
Replies: 3
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Moreforles »
Fri Jun 11, 2010 12:12 am
#-o I had to pick the the van that only takes transmission from the same year, all though I heard that a 99 can be modified to work in 2000 van.... I...
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Last post by Moreforles
Wed Jun 16, 2010 11:43 pm
transmission whine
Replies: 4
by
Cobraearl »
Mon May 24, 2010 6:31 pm
my 1999 2wd astro has a new whine. SOUNDS LIKE a powersteering pump thats low on oil.. but it only makes the whine when in gear. and it gets some...
4 Replies
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Last post by Cobraearl
Tue May 25, 2010 8:35 pm
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Last post by Rileysowner
Thu May 13, 2010 9:58 am
Opinion on Trans Temp Gauge
Replies: 6
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Rileysowner »
Thu May 06, 2010 8:27 am
I am thinking of ordering this trans temp gauge. It patches into the metal cooler line near the trans. I have not looked, but am assuming the lines...
6 Replies
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Last post by SoCalli V8
Sat May 08, 2010 1:47 am
Transmission Rear Seal
Replies: 7
by
Rileysowner »
Fri Apr 30, 2010 6:38 am
I need to replace the rear seal on my trans. Getting it out is pretty straight forward, but what do I need to drive the new seal in? Haynes suggests...
7 Replies
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Last post by rlsllc
Sat May 01, 2010 2:44 pm
P1886 Code Bad 3-2 Shift Solenoid
Replies: 3
by
humnbass »
Wed Apr 21, 2010 9:38 am
Guys,
I have a 1996 Astro AWD with the 4L60E tranny that has been throwing a p1886 code referencing a bad 3-2 shift solenoid. Therefore, I had all...
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Last post by astrozam
Fri Apr 23, 2010 3:22 am
overdrive
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by
sawdust »
Sat Apr 10, 2010 6:58 pm
1995 astro 260,000 miles and going strong !! Is there any way to adjust when O.D. kicks in? Mine drops in at 42 mph. and lugs the motor alot.
thanks,...
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Last post by CaptSquid
Sat Apr 17, 2010 7:45 am
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