I am looking at getting another van its a 2001 awd with 109k miles is there any issues I should be aware of with the awd? or anything that I should check out on this van? before purchase
this would be my first awd van
looking at a 2001 awd
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- I plan to be buried in my van
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Re: looking at a 2001 awd
Do not neglect the front diff. With 109k on it replace the axle and pinion seals. Don't repeat my mistake. ](*,)
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
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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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Topic author - I am smitten with my van
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Re: looking at a 2001 awd
thanks
it got the wife's approval so now I am going to take it for a long test drive tomorrow
it got the wife's approval so now I am going to take it for a long test drive tomorrow
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