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Special Tools Available:
Harbor Freight Tire Changer
Fuel Pressure Gauge
ODBII Scan Tool
Propane Torch
Map Gas Torch
Experience
Several Fuel Pump Replacements
Oil Pan Replacement
Oil Cooler Line Repair
Transmission Removal/Installation
Front Differential Removal/Installation
Tire Mounting
Front & Rear Brakes
Rear Axle Seal Replacement
The Good Ol' Boys Network.
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Topic author - I plan to be buried in my van
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The Good Ol' Boys Network.
Last edited by ihatemybike on Mon Aug 10, 2009 8:37 am, edited 1 time in total.
Aaron
2005 Astro (Gandalf) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, 130k+ miles
1997 Astro (Grumpy - $250 Rally Van) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, LSD, 2" lift, 31" tires, 335k+ orig engine, $30 eBay fuel pump
Prev Astros:99,97,00,94,87,86
2005 Astro (Gandalf) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, 130k+ miles
1997 Astro (Grumpy - $250 Rally Van) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, LSD, 2" lift, 31" tires, 335k+ orig engine, $30 eBay fuel pump
Prev Astros:99,97,00,94,87,86
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- I plan to be buried in my van
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- Location: Toronto, Ontario
Re: The Good Ol' Boys Network.
i was thinking about that when i saw the post about you tearing into your van zam. my first thought was "wth why didn't he tell me i'd be up there in a heartbeat to help (or maybe i should say pretend to help)" i wanna into mine but i don't want to have the days downtime so if i watched someone else i could do mine faster
1998 GMC Safari AWD, BFGoodrich AllTerrain T/A
Jet performance tuner 91 octane preset, Jet under-drive pulleys
Rancho 999000 series shock, on-board controller to be installed later
DHC rock rails and skid plate Add-A-Leaf
G3500 front calipers
Zexel Torsen Diff
11" drums
180 amp Alternator
Long tru-cool 4590 trans cooler
1997 gone
Jet performance tuner 91 octane preset, Jet under-drive pulleys
Rancho 999000 series shock, on-board controller to be installed later
DHC rock rails and skid plate Add-A-Leaf
G3500 front calipers
Zexel Torsen Diff
11" drums
180 amp Alternator
Long tru-cool 4590 trans cooler
1997 gone
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- I plan to be buried in my van
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- Location: Exeter ON
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Re: The Good Ol' Boys Network.
Exeter Ontario,
Nothing really special tool wise, but experience doing:
Upper and Lower BJ R&R
Front Brakes on RWD (and some other vehicles)
Power Window Motor R&R
Rear Axle Seal R&R
Front and Rear Shock R&R
Cap, Rotor, Plugs, Wires, Coil R&R
That's all I can remember.
For some of those it would have been helpful to do it with someone else.
Some day I want to change the rear end gearing but I don't have the tools or the money for it right now.
Nothing really special tool wise, but experience doing:
Upper and Lower BJ R&R
Front Brakes on RWD (and some other vehicles)
Power Window Motor R&R
Rear Axle Seal R&R
Front and Rear Shock R&R
Cap, Rotor, Plugs, Wires, Coil R&R
That's all I can remember.
For some of those it would have been helpful to do it with someone else.
Some day I want to change the rear end gearing but I don't have the tools or the money for it right now.
"I have a torque wrench and I am not afraid to use it."
Jim
1997 GMC Safari RWD, Power Windows and Locks, 7 passenger, a/c, rear heat
http://rileysowner.blogspot.com/
Jim
1997 GMC Safari RWD, Power Windows and Locks, 7 passenger, a/c, rear heat
http://rileysowner.blogspot.com/
Re: The Good Ol' Boys Network.
Good Ol'Boys network for Good Ol'Boys.
I'd hate to list my tools out, cause I'm paranoid of seedy lurkers, LOL, but I've got a lot of automotive and construction tools.
I'm pretty busy with my ongoing house project, but can try to help out locals if they need something.
Feel free to contact me if you're close and need a hand. I live in central Ohio, NE of Columbus about an hour.
If I'm ever rich, I'll build a nice shop, but for now, it's outside on an old mobile home slab. Beats the gravel drive, but just barely.

I'd hate to list my tools out, cause I'm paranoid of seedy lurkers, LOL, but I've got a lot of automotive and construction tools.
I'm pretty busy with my ongoing house project, but can try to help out locals if they need something.
Feel free to contact me if you're close and need a hand. I live in central Ohio, NE of Columbus about an hour.
If I'm ever rich, I'll build a nice shop, but for now, it's outside on an old mobile home slab. Beats the gravel drive, but just barely.
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- I have my van tatooed on my cheeks
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- Location: New Haven, NY
Re: The Good Ol' Boys Network.
I have all sorts of tools as most of you have seen the projects I've done. I am more than willing to lend a hand as long as I am available. We are in New Haven, NY for anyone who is fairly close.
Tools...
OBD-2 code reader
Fluke multimeter/ammeter
air compressor
135 Amp MIG welder
Drill Press
20 ton hydraulic press
3 - 3 ton floor jacks
4 - 6 ton jack stands
6 - 3 ton stands
abrasive saw
3/4" socket set
plus a complete assortment of electrical and hand tools.
I don't loan out tools but if you come here we can use it all!
Tools...
OBD-2 code reader
Fluke multimeter/ammeter
air compressor
135 Amp MIG welder
Drill Press
20 ton hydraulic press
3 - 3 ton floor jacks
4 - 6 ton jack stands
6 - 3 ton stands
abrasive saw
3/4" socket set
plus a complete assortment of electrical and hand tools.
I don't loan out tools but if you come here we can use it all!

Current rides:
2013 Toyota Tundra DC 4x4
2008 Dodge Nitro 4x4
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8S Special Edition
Mileage spreadsheet
Vans owned:
1986 Safari 2.5L 4 speed manual - scrapped
1995 Astro 2WD conversion 4.11 posi, shift kit, DHC rock rails - sold to Skippy
1998 Astro 4x4 D44, D60, NP231, full hydraulic system with 9k# Milemarker winch and snow plow - sold to Lockdoc
2003 Astro AWD all stock - traded for a 3/4 ton truck
2005 AWD, 4.10's - sold to skippy
2013 Toyota Tundra DC 4x4
2008 Dodge Nitro 4x4
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8S Special Edition
Mileage spreadsheet
Vans owned:
1986 Safari 2.5L 4 speed manual - scrapped
1995 Astro 2WD conversion 4.11 posi, shift kit, DHC rock rails - sold to Skippy
1998 Astro 4x4 D44, D60, NP231, full hydraulic system with 9k# Milemarker winch and snow plow - sold to Lockdoc
2003 Astro AWD all stock - traded for a 3/4 ton truck
2005 AWD, 4.10's - sold to skippy
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- I finally get the smurf thing
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Re: The Good Ol' Boys Network.
I always thought the good ole boys network was what you had to work with to get any kind of job especially the farther south you went.
Still Kickin...
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- I plan to be buried in my van
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Re: The Good Ol' Boys Network.
Central WA state (Yakima/Selah)
-Just about any hand tool you would ever need.
-Floor jacks, jack stands.
-Compressor and assorted air tools.
-Engine hoist.
-Two good arms and a decent back for helping!
-Just about any hand tool you would ever need.
-Floor jacks, jack stands.
-Compressor and assorted air tools.
-Engine hoist.
-Two good arms and a decent back for helping!
Matt
Selah, WA
-96 GMC Safari AWD Hi-Top Conversion -->Stalled 5.3L swap & 5" lift
-74 Ford Bronco -->Far from perfect but mine!
-99 V-10 Ford Super Duty Super Cab 4x4 -->Stock with 285 Cooper ATs
-00 Ford Focus Wagon -->The Red Turd
-95 Ford 24' Class C Motorhome -->My big block sleeper
-07 Can-Am Outlander XT -->My yellow 4x4 quad for work & play
-04 Ski Doo REV Summit -->Still several chassis behind!
No new projects until the current ones are done!
Selah, WA
-96 GMC Safari AWD Hi-Top Conversion -->Stalled 5.3L swap & 5" lift
-74 Ford Bronco -->Far from perfect but mine!
-99 V-10 Ford Super Duty Super Cab 4x4 -->Stock with 285 Cooper ATs
-00 Ford Focus Wagon -->The Red Turd
-95 Ford 24' Class C Motorhome -->My big block sleeper
-07 Can-Am Outlander XT -->My yellow 4x4 quad for work & play
-04 Ski Doo REV Summit -->Still several chassis behind!
No new projects until the current ones are done!