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#1848 of 1889 Re: No Power stalling once warned up [jferrantelli] by csparrazza Feb 05, 2009 (6:43 pm)
Replying to: jferrantelli (Jan 24, 2009 3:53 pm) You were right ON! It was the Airtex fuel pump. I also replaced the fuel pump with a Delphi OEM and installed a new strainer, drained and washed out the gas tank. It was pretty gunky inside. Now it runs great. Will be returning the Airtex pump tomorrow. I am sure I will get a hassle. I did go online to look up complaints about Autozone parts esp. the fuel pumps, a very high return rate, apparently they don't care. Because the keep pushing that crap. I agree with others stick with GM OEM parts, you will save alot of money and frustration in the long run.   Thanks, Craig S
#1849 of 1889 Re: Bad Service Center [Woodsmith] by Steve_01 Feb 08, 2009 (2:08 pm)
Replying to: Woodsmith (Feb 05, 2009 1:03 pm) Don't know how they screwed that one up so bad but it sounds like maybe they had a rookie do the job. If they're willing to replace the engine with a certified and warrentied rebuilt engine without trying to get any more money out of you, I would say pay the $900.00 you were willing to pay for the original work and call it good. There's no way that they're going to give you an apology and a replacement engine, and not charge you a dime. It's not worth going to court over. Good luck, hopefully they wont screw up the installation of the replacement engine.
#1850 of 1889 Re: REF to 1832 Stalling Issues [csparrazza] by dlm1954 Feb 08, 2009 (2:33 pm)
Replying to: csparrazza (Jan 27, 2009 6:02 am) I just seen your meesage and usaully that egr valve can be corrected by cleaning it and putting in a screened gasket which they now make for these Astros for this problem. I used to make my own and then they started marketing them, they work because that Astro and tose egr valve valves are constant problems. They also came out with a new computer prom cal to make the egr cycle faster so the carbon wouldn't stick but it never did anything for me but remove about five hundred bucks from my pocket.                                                                           DLM1
#1851 of 1889 Power port and cig lighter fuses by marcustuttle2 Feb 20, 2009 (6:25 pm)
I need to know if there is a different fuse for a GMC Safari van. I have no need for the cigarette lighter however I have checked and the fuse appears to be good. I DO need the power ports and need to know what the title of the fuse location is in the underdash panel.. ANY help is great. Replies to this message: blackpacific1 (Feb 20, 2009 6:57 pm) the_big_al (Feb 20, 2009 9:36 pm) marcustuttle2 (Feb 21, 2009 6:37 am)
#1852 of 1889 Re: Power port and cig lighter fuses [marcustuttle2] by blackpacific1 Feb 20, 2009 (6:57 pm)
Replying to: marcustuttle2 (Feb 20, 2009 6:25 pm) What year is your Astro? If it is an older van, like pre 1994, and work has been done on it, then maybe when the mechanic put the doghouse back on, and the dash trim panel, which contains the glovebox and the cigarette lighter, he may have forgotten to connect the connector to the cigarette lighter. Two 7mm bolts hold the trim panel on the sides, and two 10mm nuts hold it fast at the bottom. Undo those, and the trim panel should swing out from the bottom, and then you can lift it up. It will be obvious if the connector is not connected. Plug it in, and reverse the procedure. If you have a newer Astro, I know nothing about how it goes together. Do they even have a doghouse? Replies to this message: the_big_al (Feb 20, 2009 9:36 pm) marcustuttle2 (Feb 21, 2009 6:37 am)
#1853 of 1889 Re: Power port and cig lighter fuses [blackpacific1] by the_big_al Feb 20, 2009 (9:36 pm)
Replying to: blackpacific1 (Feb 20, 2009 6:57 pm) I am assuming you have a 97 or newer (when they changed dash designs) and have the 2 power ports that are on the passenger side in addition to the cig lighter by the cupholder. I think they are connected to the same fuse and the same procedure for checking applies as stated above.   If the fuse is good, I would venture to guess that in the past someone has pulled the dog house and the plug got pulled on them. I would start there and pull the cover (it isn't hard) and see if there is either a loose wire or a completely unplugged wire. If they are plugged in, I wouldn't know where to go from there except to check and see if the cig lighter is working and not the power ports or if both are out. If the cig works, but not the power ports, than they are on different lines. If both are out then there is a a fuse out somewhere (under the dash or under the hood). If you can't trace that down, you can always re-wire them to a different constant "hot" line or run a new fused constant hot line to them.
#1854 of 1889 Re: Power port and cig lighter fuses [blackpacific1] by marcustuttle2 Feb 21, 2009 (6:37 am)
Replying to: blackpacific1 (Feb 20, 2009 6:57 pm) THanks for your help guys! IT IS a 2001 and both the power ports and cig lighter do not work I will get to digging under the dash and see if I can sniff the rat!
#1855 of 1889 can I lift my 99' Astro? by lorn Feb 23, 2009 (9:31 pm)
I have an 18' trailer I sometimes pull with various amounts of weight, and sometimes it bottoms out my baby.I want to raise it at least 4 inches, and beef it up front and rear. Any suggestions on where I can get mods to do this? Replies to this message: spike99 (Feb 23, 2009 11:28 pm) dlm1954 (Feb 24, 2009 1:30 am) spike99 (Feb 24, 2009 12:32 pm) dlm1954 (Mar 03, 2009 5:22 am) spike99 (Mar 05, 2009 10:51 pm)
#1856 of 1889 Re: can I lift my 99' Astro? [lorn] by spike99 Feb 23, 2009 (11:28 pm)
Replying to: lorn (Feb 23, 2009 9:31 pm) .    To remove factory "suspension" depth from your van, some folks install Air Bags and some folks install Timbrens. Air bags are pressurized air and by adjusting its inner lbs, one can adjust its ride comfort. Timbrens are like rubberized air bags without pressurized air inside them. Thus, no worry about possible air leak. If wondering, I have Timbren SES 2,000 lbs units on the rear of my 2001 Safari van. Installed them myself (within simple wrench) and its been good for life. Very pleased with this rear suspension improvement product. For more details on each, surf: http://www.timbren.com/ses-van-suv.htm http://www.fsip.com/riderite/products/rrinfo.shtml   If wondering, Timbren or RideRite Air bag system will reduce "factory mush" depth for van's rear cargo and when connecting trailer's that cannot accept a WD system.   Note: Timbrens or Air bags don't "lift" the rear of your van. When properly adjusted, their reduce (eliminate) rear sag. Especially when used with a WD system (with properly sized bars).   When towing large / heavy trailers, one should always use a WD system (with properly sized bars) as well. Many say that WD bars should be 13%-15% of the trailer's "average loaded" weight. For example, a 4,000 lbs trailer should use a WD system with approx 560 lbs bars. For example: bars for 500-800 lbs range. If wondering, a WD system (like REESE WD Hitch http://assets.iqestores.com/product_img/highres/66006.jpg ) transfers the trailer's tonque weight across the entire Tow Vehicle (your van). Thus, better vehicle balance, better steering and reduction of rear sag. And less stress on your van's Hitch system as well.   If wondering, both Timbrens (or Air Bags) and a WD system can be used together. When I towed my 19ft TT (4,200 lbs trailer), I used both Timbrens and WD system as well. Worked great - for my towing needs. For my needs, I'd buy the less expensive Timbren SES 2,000 lbs upgrade again.   Hope this helps in your towing needs as well...   .
#1857 of 1889 Re: can I lift my 99' Astro? [lorn] by dlm1954 Feb 24, 2009 (1:30 am)
Replying to: lorn (Feb 23, 2009 9:31 pm) I would try the load leveler air shocks, all of the Astros I've seen have fiberglass leaf springs I believe. I knew a guy who pulled a 30 ft. cabin cruiser all over the United States and I believe he said he used the load leveler air shocks.I pull a bass boat with mine with no problem other than stopping so I started using the carbon metallic brakes pads like they use on race cars and that really helped that problem. I have a 94 Astro and it's started to sag in the rear with nothing on it and I'm going the cheapest route which is the load levelers. I've pulled this boat all through the mountains in tennesee with no problem those vortecs are hard to beat other than their inherant design flaws. DLM1

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