Astro/Safari Vans
Chevrolet Astro And GMC Safari Van Specific Discussion.
Suspension
Discuss the system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects your van to it's wheels. The suspension is the the system contributing to the vans handling, and keeps vehicle occupants comfortable and isolated from road noise, bumps, and vibrations.
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Engine
The engine forum is where all of our engine discussion and conversation takes place. Talk about engine diagnostics, adjustments, modifications, performance and care. Motor tuning and repair to gain horsepower and fuel efficiency.
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Transmission / Drivetrain
Transmission and drivetrain related components. Discuss automatic and manual trans repairs and performance or talk about driveshafts or rear-ends and differentials. Diagnostics of 4-speed, 5-speed, or even 6-speed transmissions.
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General
A general all-purpose area of AstroSafari.com.
Events
Car Shows, Meetups, Campouts, Show & Shines, Cruises, Clubs, Meet & Greets, Competitions, Contests, Exhibitions, Demonstrations, Auto Shows, Performances.
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Photochop Forums
Vehicle Image Manipulation Forums. Photos Of Vans Edited To Reflect The Desired Effect.
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Owner Manuals
Marketplace
This area of the forum is for commerce related posts. When shopping for items for your van - this is a good first place to look at what other members have found is available, and recommendations for where to look.
Classifieds
This area of the forum is for posting and browsing classified ads. All classified ads MUST be specifically related to Chevrolet Astro or GMC Safari ONLY.
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Good evening, I've had a p0306 code on my safari for a few months and finally got around to giving it a little love (time and money) Anyhow, I did the plugs, wires, rotor and cap. Code switched to p0300 so i replaced the ignition module and coil which cleared the codes the problem is, ive been...
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Stock SuspensionMy van, I've done lotsa rehab stuff, but driving it was not much fun due to funky handling. I started with replacing upper and lower ball joints some while back..Hard job, that. Then the swaybar bushings and raising the torsion bars. Added Helwig helpers... recently replaced the idler...
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97 awd Safari w/230k miles I finally got around to the job of replacing the intake manifold gaskets. It's not fun and it's not a quick job but I like the van and I'm not wealthy enough to pay or very happy with the work I have paid for in the past, so I'm doing it myself. Here's a few tips...
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I want/need to change the fluid. I have new ACDelco Gold shoes & pads. I'm going to order new rotors as well but torn between ACDelco Gold or Silver units. I'd like to go Gold just being I have the Gold shoes/pads, but not sure if twice the price($88 vs $44) is worthwhile. Or if there's really...
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4WD,AWD And Transfer CaseOn both the NP136 and 233 transfer cases, there is a 3-port vacuum fitting adjacent to the shift linkage (or encoder motor on the 233). Since I currently have the B/W version, and do not see those vacuum lines, what are they supposed to do on the later vans ('99 and up?) Obviously, the...
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