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by smokienutz
Wed Feb 09, 2011 7:30 am
Forum: ELECTRICAL
Topic: dash lights gone on dash
Replies: 7
Views: 4139

Re: dash lights gone on dash

The most likely reason the interior lights stayed on is because the white (ground control) wire was grounded via a faulty door jamb switch or shorted to ground somewhere. If a wire was cut & now the dash lights/interior lights do not work, the likely wire cut was an orange power feed wire. Ques...
by smokienutz
Sun Feb 06, 2011 6:03 pm
Forum: ELECTRICAL
Topic: dash lights gone on dash
Replies: 7
Views: 4139

Re: dash lights gone on dash

have any of u swap dashes? w/ say a newer style? i am liking the 2000 or so look.
by smokienutz
Sun Feb 06, 2011 6:02 pm
Forum: General
Topic: maybe a dumb question, but here it is...
Replies: 3
Views: 1684

Re: maybe a dumb question, but here it is...

blocking the pvc valve? how long can i run it like this? before i run into issues?
by smokienutz
Sun Feb 06, 2011 5:22 pm
Forum: General
Topic: maybe a dumb question, but here it is...
Replies: 3
Views: 1684

maybe a dumb question, but here it is...

i recently changed my oil. i had 10W-30 in it. i replaced it w/ 20w-50 and a quart of lucas stuff. the reason is i am haveing a smoke issue and it won't pass smog. so i read about this lucas and it claims it wil stop the smoking, and also i was told it would increase performance and smoothaty.(if th...
by smokienutz
Sat Feb 05, 2011 7:36 am
Forum: RUNNING ISSUES
Topic: rough idle
Replies: 25
Views: 11170

Re: rough idle

if i get rid of of this egr. will it still pass smog? being in this grand state if california,(sarcasm alert). they don't like hp, fun or custom stuff.
by smokienutz
Fri Feb 04, 2011 12:49 pm
Forum: RUNNING ISSUES
Topic: rough idle
Replies: 25
Views: 11170

Re: rough idle

what is the EGR? still learning terms also.
by smokienutz
Fri Feb 04, 2011 9:18 am
Forum: RUNNING ISSUES
Topic: rough idle
Replies: 25
Views: 11170

rough idle

got to love new projects:). i have acquired a rough idle. but it only idles rough at a stop light or stop sign. it started after i changed the air filter and pcv valve. is the a simple solution to fix this? ty for any tips or suggestions. this is in my 1990 astro van.
by smokienutz
Fri Feb 04, 2011 8:58 am
Forum: EXTERIOR
Topic: weatherstripping
Replies: 4
Views: 2044

Re: weatherstripping

ty for the links. i will be picking y'alls brain alot here:). i know i can repair most of this stuff myself, just need the right direction to start it.
by smokienutz
Fri Feb 04, 2011 8:54 am
Forum: ELECTRICAL
Topic: dash lights gone on dash
Replies: 7
Views: 4139

dash lights gone on dash

the dash lights on 1990 astrovan are out. when i bought it the PO said to replace it it would need a part that cost $300. atm i am using a little led light to see my dash lol. what would be a good place to start troubleshooting this? i know i could fix it myself, just not a good troubleshooter. acco...
by smokienutz
Thu Feb 03, 2011 5:54 pm
Forum: EXTERIOR
Topic: weatherstripping
Replies: 4
Views: 2044

weatherstripping

hello everyone, i am new to the site and new to vans. i just recently bought a 1990 astro chevy van and i am haveing some issues with it. i guess my question is do any of you have any suggestions where i could buy some weatherstripping? maybe a kit? this issue is rather new to me and was hoping mayb...