Chevy & GMC Vans

Went to Pats Driveline this morning, filled them in on the van, the fellow helping me out was friendly, he listened when i spoke and was very polite, he took the van out on the highway and was back at the shop in about 15 mins, first thing he said was he has owned lots of astro vans and the vibration i was concerned about was nothing to worry about and to just monitor it, if it gets worse then come back, he put it on tbe hoist greased up the u-joints a little, checked the weights on the drive
Shaft and said he chased a vibration similar to mine once and the only thing that helped was going to an aluminum drive shaft but shook his head and said not to bother and that my van is smooth as far as astro safari vans go.
Gave me my keys and said don't worry so much and enjoy your van.
There was no charge

Sounds like a great shop to keep in mind! Not too many will spend time like that and not recommend a repair. Just turn the radio up louder...that's what I do in my van. It has a rear axle gear noise that starts about 55 mph.

Gibsons is a really small town, Thats the best place to find an honest and polite mechanic.
Seems, Word of mouth and reputation carry more weight in a small town than in a metroplolis.

I'm on my 4th astro now, and I am convinced its just an astro thing. They all did it a bit.
I'm still not sure if its the driveshaft, pinion, ujoint, wheelbalance, or the exhaust system vibrating.
I've chased all of the above but eventually just turned up the radio.
It still bugs me , I would like it to be silky smooth, but I have to remind myself, it just isnt a Rolls.

Mine's been pretty smooth before and after the lift. I am starting to hear a very faint whine while coasting though.

timelessbeing wrote:Mine's been pretty smooth before and after the lift. I am starting to hear a very faint whine while coasting though.

Of my 4 astro's the lowest milage at purchase was 190000 Kilometers, and they all drove into the high 350000 range. its the ones with more than about 275000 that seemed to make noise, for me.

doyoulikeithere wrote:Gibsons is a really small town, Thats the best place to find an honest and polite mechanic.
Seems, Word of mouth and reputation carry more weight in a small town than in a metroplolis.
.

Actually i went to Pats Driveline in Surrey

well, ok , make a liar outta me then ! LOL....

Well your right about finding an honest mechanic in a small town.
I do know one such fellow who operates from his own garage and take my vehicles there but i really wanted a specialist this time thats all.
Cheers !!

Vanboozin wrote:Well your right about finding an honest mechanic in a small town.
I do know one such fellow who operates from his own garage and take my vehicles there but i really wanted a specialist this time thats all.
Cheers !!

No Worries Bud.
I didnt realize it was in the city.
IWE Rear ends only was another good shop if its still around, but that was 20 years ago.....