Is there a difference between the transmissions in a 1997 2wd van and an AWD van. My trans went and when I talk to local shops there seems to be a "Hmmm" moment when I tell them I have AWD.
Thanks for any help.
George
1997 Astro Transmission - 2wd vs AWD
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Re: 1997 Astro Transmission - 2wd vs AWD
The difference is the output shaft and there is no tail housing on the awd version. Other than that they are basically the same internally.
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2003 Astro AWD all stock - traded for a 3/4 ton truck
2005 AWD, 4.10's - sold to skippy
Re: 1997 Astro Transmission - 2wd vs AWD
So....if I have to find a transmission for this thing...can I just get any 4L60E transmission and make it fit or is there a specific model number I should look for?
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Re: 1997 Astro Transmission - 2wd vs AWD
Well, it will have to be a 4wd style transmission for sure.
And, what about wiring?
Will a half ton 4wd truck 4l60E have the same wiring and gearing as an astro trans?
I know that they will physically fit , but theres often more to it than that....
My 1995 AWD had a fun transmission...
And, what about wiring?
Will a half ton 4wd truck 4l60E have the same wiring and gearing as an astro trans?
I know that they will physically fit , but theres often more to it than that....
My 1995 AWD had a fun transmission...
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Re: 1997 Astro Transmission - 2wd vs AWD
Didn't that 1995 year have a whole lot of one year only parts ?
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Impossible is just a degree of difficulty....
'00 Astro / El Camino
'61 BSA Super Rocket
'71 BSA B50 engine in a '67 C25 250 chassis
Impossible is just a degree of difficulty....
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Re: 1997 Astro Transmission - 2wd vs AWD
yes, yes it did.HPbyStan wrote:Didn't that 1995 year have a whole lot of one year only parts ?
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Re: 1997 Astro Transmission - 2wd vs AWD
But I bet that the 97 is a lot more swappable than that SOB 1995 model year that is one of a kind.
as long as its a 4wd it could come from a truck or a blazer or escalade or bravado or whatever cant it?
as long as its a 4wd it could come from a truck or a blazer or escalade or bravado or whatever cant it?
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