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by Derek939
Tue May 28, 2013 9:17 am
Forum: General
Topic: 1991 gmc safari dies randomly due to stereo?
Replies: 3
Views: 1890

1991 gmc safari dies randomly due to stereo?

Ok so it has not happened to me yet but 2 of my friends have drove the van and said they came to a stop the radio cut out and made weird sounds then the check engine light came on and it died. But It fired right up and no issues after. The other instance my gf said she was on the freeway and the che...
by Derek939
Wed Aug 08, 2012 10:24 am
Forum: Cooling System
Topic: 91 safari rwd does fine in town but not on long drives
Replies: 3
Views: 3175

91 safari rwd does fine in town but not on long drives

So I got a 91 safari from the original owner. Has 151k on it. I've put a new thermostat and fan clutch on it. When driving around town it does ok the temp stays below or right in between the 2nd and 3rd bar. But if I turn my air conditioning on the climbs into the middle of the 3rd bar. Also on long...
by Derek939
Tue Jan 10, 2012 7:49 pm
Forum: STEERING
Topic: Switched steering columns now I don't know what gear I'm in?
Replies: 4
Views: 3632

Re: Switched steering columns now I don't know what gear I'm

I more then likely didn't see that clip when I was swapping the columns. I'll go look through there tomorrow. I knew it was not one of wires cause it would Make no sense to have the shift indicator run off of an electrical piece. Thank you for the tips hopefully I can get it working again! At least ...
by Derek939
Tue Jan 10, 2012 2:40 pm
Forum: STEERING
Topic: Switched steering columns now I don't know what gear I'm in?
Replies: 4
Views: 3632

Switched steering columns now I don't know what gear I'm in?

I just did the steering column switch but now my gear reader won't move out of the park position even though I'm in gear. Is there anyway to fix this or should I just start counting to know my current gear?

Thanks a bunch!
Derek
by Derek939
Tue Jan 10, 2012 2:37 pm
Forum: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Topic: 1991 Astro throwing a code 32 And 54???
Replies: 3
Views: 3740

1991 Astro throwing a code 32 And 54???

So i just replaced my steering column today so I Would have blinkers and a working ignition. Well before I did the switch the code 32 keeps coming up which is EGR valve but this code 54 just came up after the switch. What would cause this 54?

Thanks,
Derek
by Derek939
Sat Dec 31, 2011 6:59 pm
Forum: Cooling System
Topic: Over heating problem please help!!
Replies: 21
Views: 9700

Re: Over heating problem please help!!

I've got the 4.3 vin z I think. I only say I think because I have recently learned its not the original engine but it is a 4.3 and it has the transmission out of a 93 Camero. I'll pull the dog house tomorrow but the EGR valve will be on the drivers Side under the dog house right?

Thanks,
Derek
by Derek939
Sat Dec 31, 2011 6:33 am
Forum: Cooling System
Topic: Over heating problem please help!!
Replies: 21
Views: 9700

Re: Over heating problem please help!!

I believe the radiator has fixed my problem. I'm wondering why I keep flashing a code 32 though?
by Derek939
Wed Dec 28, 2011 9:15 am
Forum: Cooling System
Topic: Over heating problem please help!!
Replies: 21
Views: 9700

Re: Over heating problem please help!!

Mrjames- before I replace the intake gaskets and thermostat and sender my van didn't have a thermostat in it so it ran cold until I started to climb a hill then it would climb up to the yellow. After all that work it would sit at an idle an over heat but if you started driving it would cool down. So...
by Derek939
Tue Dec 27, 2011 9:34 am
Forum: Cooling System
Topic: Over heating problem please help!!
Replies: 21
Views: 9700

Re: Over heating problem please help!!

My
Mechanic says my radiator is fine it has a 50 degree drop across the radiator. What else could it be? New radiator cap maybe? Im still hoping its something simple that I am just over looking but I don't know. It's getting frustrating, all of my money has dissapeared and it still doesn't run...
by Derek939
Mon Dec 26, 2011 10:12 am
Forum: Cooling System
Topic: Over heating problem please help!!
Replies: 21
Views: 9700

Re: Over heating problem please help!!

Can get in there to get a good picture unfortunately. So i put the fan shroud on and drove around without my heat on and it slowly slowly started climbing above halfway point. I then killed it and started it back 30 minutes later blasting my heat and the temp never went about half way. Im thinking s...
by Derek939
Sat Dec 24, 2011 6:47 am
Forum: Cooling System
Topic: Over heating problem please help!!
Replies: 21
Views: 9700

Re: Over heating problem please help!!

I'll see if I can get a good picture today
by Derek939
Fri Dec 23, 2011 7:37 pm
Forum: Cooling System
Topic: Over heating problem please help!!
Replies: 21
Views: 9700

Re: Over heating problem please help!!

It's not the t-stat for sure. I went and bought a fan shroud today and put it on! It seems to have helped alot! It now stays just under half way and my fan clutch turns on and off instead Of always on because it can now heat up with the air flow directed towards the proper area. My buddy who did the...
by Derek939
Fri Dec 23, 2011 6:29 am
Forum: Cooling System
Topic: Over heating problem please help!!
Replies: 21
Views: 9700

Re: Over heating problem please help!!

I drive mainly in the NW. Oregon and Washington. The radiator is really dirty and probably the stock radiator. I just put a new fan clutch on so my fan is working that I know of. And its a new thermostat so it should be opening but I don't know how to tell I its not opening up. I've heard it's bette...
by Derek939
Fri Dec 23, 2011 5:45 am
Forum: Cooling System
Topic: Over heating problem please help!!
Replies: 21
Views: 9700

Over heating problem please help!!

So I have a 91 Astro I drive all the time. I drove all summer with not much issues. I recently replace me intake manifold gasket and thermostat and temp sender but my van still over heat after running for 20-25 minutes. Anyone ever had this problem? My mechanic says its because I dont have a fan shr...
by Derek939
Fri Aug 26, 2011 8:31 am
Forum: RUNNING ISSUES
Topic: Location of the EGR valve on 1991 Astro Ext Rwd?
Replies: 7
Views: 4353

Re: Location of the EGR valve on 1991 Astro Ext Rwd?

$50 bucks? You wanna get me and EGR valve where ever your located? It is just over $100 for a new EGR valve in oregon. Going in today to see what I cant clean out.

Thanks for the advice!