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The 3.73 will get better mileage in stop and go driving but probably about 1 mpg less on the highway. But remember you get 500 lbs. increased towing capacity with the 3.73 gears. 5400 vs 4900.
Buy a boat or RV and enjoy the increased grunt.
Thanks,
Jody
I just purchased a used 1999 AWD Astro LS with 57,000 miles on it from a dealer in PA. It was originally used by a water authority somewhere around there and it even came with the functioning yellow bubble light on top (my kids HATE it). I got them to install a class 3 hitch and a flat 4 wiring harness and paid $6350 for everything. I have never owned an Astro before and this forum has been very helpful, but I have a few questions for those of you with more experience with these.
1 - How do I tell what differential I have?
2 - Is the AWD full time or part time?
3 - I have a whining sound that seems to be coming from the power steering unit. It's pretty much constant and gets worse when I turn the wheels. The dealer said that almost every Astro he gets has this noise. I also asked a friend of mine whose owned two Astro's about this and he said both of his were noisy as well. Has anyone else had this happen?
4 - I can hear a squeaking noise when I'm driving. It's not loud but I can still hear it. I'm thinking it's either the front brake(s) or a belt. Has there been caliper and/or serpentine belt problems with these?
5 - The front brakes squeal a bit when I stop. I think I read somewhere that the Astro's tended to do that due to brake dust. Any opinions?
6 - Speaking of brakes, are the front rotors on these the kind that include the hub assembly? How difficult are they to replace?
7 - Probably due to it's past use, the drivers door seems to have "dropped" and must be slammed to close it. I noticed that the latch mechanism on the door is pretty torn up. How difficult is it to replace the mechanism and realign the door?
Sorry about all the questions, but I haven't found a better place to ask.
I've only had the van for 5 days, but I really like it already. Besides, for $6350, how could I go wrong?
Any help would be appreciated.
Monago, your O2 sensor is subject to stop and go traffic vs. open highway driving. Mine never sits at idle for longer than 2 minutes so it stays pretty clean. Mileage won't tell you as I have 160K on mine.
I have good success using the heavy duty rotors from CarQuest on my 2000 Astro.
This is after 2 previous sets of rotors. The stock ones are just too thin.
Thanks!, Good Luck
Dana
Thanx :confuse:
I know that the problem is from my broken electric door, anyone knows if there is a fuse for the electric door and where can i fined it..???
tnx for all helpers
jokerdayton, the fuel pump goes out due to overheating either due to running less than a quarter tank or flow restriction. I try and not run a fuel level less than a quarter tank. And turn off the caps as it makes it difficult for us old folks to read..
Does anyone have any ideas on a cause? Also the location of the relay (or what ever it might be?)?
one87zuk
Can anyone tell me what wires in the coiled up harness back by the jack go to (e.g. right turn=white, left turn=orange, etc.)?
Are the Safari's wired for trailer brakes? Doesn't really matter. I will wire them in otherwise.
one87zuk
I don't remember all about the trailer wiring bundle, but when you purchase the heavy duty 7 wire plug it will have the standard wire color code. You will have to run wires from the brake controller you purchase. Also it has to be connected to the brake light switch for activation. Just follow the directions. But use real wire splice sleeves instead of the intermittent trouble prone squeeze clips that cut through the insulation.
Any help appreciated
JAmie
Thanks
Thanks!
Hope this helps,
one87zuk
As for the "Whirling". I would check the u-joints on the driveline for excessive play and go from there.
Don
The XT seems to be in reasonably good shape, although it has 180K on the clock. If the rain holds off, I plan to pull a major service on it this weekend: vital fluids, filters, ignition and hoses (coolant,fuel and vacuum) as well as a general close inspection and crawl-under.
The only "known repair" I need to do is the air conditioner. Between the "test drive" last weekend and the "drive home" Monday the compressor clutch quit engaging. The radio also went out, so I half assume it may be a fuse. But the wiring schematic in a Haynes manual at the library shows that the clutch works through a A/C pressure switch and the "central computer", so I'd appreciate any hints on what else to check.
I need to pull a light utility trailer soon. Just a riding mower and trash trips to the landfill. I recall that many Chevy Astros used to use a simple hitch plate that mounted to the bumper. Is this still available (and useable on the '92)? I don't want to $pend a bunch on a frame trailer hitch _right now_ with unknown repairs and upgrades on a newly-used vehicle on my hands.
I've read through most of the 43 pages here, and this looks like a good Forum.
--Bill
Do you have any idea what the little box is plugged into the wires? Kinda has me baffled as to what that is????
Thanks again
Jamie
Time to stop being lazy, just get out the multimeter, find the wires I need, and be done with it.
Take Care
Jamie
New serpentine belt, air filter, oil change, wiper switch, and ignition switch recently done by shop. thanks
Look under the dash to the left of the fuse block. There is what is called a "Conveinence Center" block. The block has wires and flashers pluged in. You want to find the ORANGE wire with a black end. The end will corrispond to a location on the block that will say "BLK" or "BLACK". THe plug should only go in one way, but who knows for sure. The wire should be plugged into the top right plug on the block. If it is not plugged in. Look around for a orange wire that is not plugged to anything. It is probably just sitting off next to the e-brake.