Page 2 of 2
Re: Fan blower resistor replacement for Astro Safari 2000
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 1:28 pm
by rooster4
so do I replace the whole fan motor assembly?
Re: Fan blower resistor replacement for Astro Safari 2000
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 1:32 pm
by MountainManJoe
Correct, but I think you keep your squirrel cage.
If the motor is original, then it will be enclosed in a rubber case. You need to take a razor knife and cut along the groove. It's an easy procedure. Took me about 20 mins. My replacement motor came with instructions too.
Re: Fan blower resistor replacement for Astro Safari 2000
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 1:38 pm
by rooster4
Do you remember where and how much?
Re: Fan blower resistor replacement for Astro Safari 2000
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 1:47 pm
by MountainManJoe
$50 @ B&J parts (in my city only)
viewtopic.php?p=51216#p51216
Re: Fan blower resistor replacement for Astro Safari 2000
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 2:48 pm
by rooster4
thanks for your help.
Re: Fan blower resistor replacement for Astro Safari 2000
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 3:07 pm
by MountainManJoe
Re: Fan blower resistor replacement for Astro Safari 2000
Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2011 12:12 pm
by CaptSquid
The factory blower wheel (the correct term for the squirrel cage) is plastic. The aftermarket is metal. Buy a new wheel and motor and it'll last longer. Somewhere in these forums is a write-up for the replacement that I posted.
Re: Fan blower resistor replacement for Astro Safari 2000
Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2011 4:55 am
by LiftedAWDAstro
The 2 different blower motors I have bought (for 2 different vans) came with the squirrel cage fan already attached and both had lifetime warranties. Get them at Autozone or Advance Auto for around $30.
