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Sticky Transmission Cooler

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Tue Apr 22, 2014 3:32 am
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by marco10 » Mon Mar 19, 2007 8:12 pm
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Hello guys. Looking to install a tranny cooler. I was wondering if this job is easy enough to do it myself. I have a 2003 Astro. Thanks.
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Tue Apr 22, 2014 3:32 am
Sticky tranny diagnostic chart

Last post by kings-x59 « Tue Nov 23, 2010 2:50 pm
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by tbhager94 » Sun Jun 21, 2009 2:07 pm

very good info, maby stcky worthy???

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Last post by kings-x59
Tue Nov 23, 2010 2:50 pm
Sticky 'Service engine' light came on and started to shift hard

Last post by risteff « Tue Jul 06, 2010 10:42 pm
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by DANVAN » Tue May 12, 2009 8:33 pm
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This weekend while towing a utility trailer with 2 small quads on it through the mountains of Vermont, my 'service engine soon' light came on and the...
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Last post by risteff
Tue Jul 06, 2010 10:42 pm
Locked 95 4L60E tranny rebuild

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Sat Sep 23, 2006 2:27 am
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by lockdoc » Fri Sep 22, 2006 5:22 pm

This was originally posted on AS.com January 2006

This is the beginning of my pic post of the rebuild. Setup my winter workshop. :D One of the...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Sat Sep 23, 2006 2:27 am
Locked Ultimate Astro 5 speed manual transmission build

Last post by lockdoc « Fri Sep 22, 2006 5:59 pm
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by lockdoc » Fri Sep 22, 2006 5:56 pm

Originally posted on AS.com by yeyhoo

How to Beef up the Astro's weak Borg Warner T5 5 speed manual transmission. Ditto Safari.

Hi fellow van...

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Last post by lockdoc
Fri Sep 22, 2006 5:59 pm
Manual Transmissions in Astro/Safari Vans (History Question)

Last post by Bret Schmerker « Fri Jul 24, 2020 10:22 pm
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by MrJames » Thu Jan 26, 2012 10:58 am

Manual Transmissions in Astro / Safari Vans (History Question)

Does anyone know the history of the manual transmission in our vans ?

For example:...

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Last post by Bret Schmerker
Fri Jul 24, 2020 10:22 pm
2000 column shift linkage problem

Last post by steeplecab « Tue Jan 14, 2020 1:11 am
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by steeplecab » Thu Jan 02, 2020 11:47 pm

My 2000 Astro had a lot of hard use before I got it. Most of what I've done to it is pretty straightforward stuff to bring it back to life, but I've...

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Last post by steeplecab
Tue Jan 14, 2020 1:11 am
Surging in Gear

Last post by Astrophysics « Sun Sep 02, 2018 11:04 pm
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by BobcatKW » Wed Aug 15, 2018 4:25 am

2000 Astro 2wd

When I put the Selector in D or R it revs up and wants to go(it'll do 40 mph without touching the gas pedal)...

Put it in Neutral or...

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Last post by Astrophysics
Sun Sep 02, 2018 11:04 pm
tranny woes

Last post by rpjn59 « Thu Jul 26, 2018 10:40 am
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by rpjn59 » Tue Jul 17, 2018 4:49 pm

Hi gents, new to the forum. I just recently purchased a 2004 astro 2wd, 123K. The tranny's doing a couple of things that I have never experienced...

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Last post by rpjn59
Thu Jul 26, 2018 10:40 am
Sluggish Transmission

Last post by Mmusicman « Thu Jul 20, 2017 1:05 pm
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by stal023 » Tue Jul 18, 2017 6:46 pm

Posting to see what everyone's opinion is on this: I am wanting to buy an AWD to convert it to a camper. Here is something on a 2001 GMC Safari AWD...

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Last post by Mmusicman
Thu Jul 20, 2017 1:05 pm
4.3 Vortec conversion

Last post by Captn. Crunch « Fri Nov 04, 2016 10:32 am
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by gkangas » Thu Nov 03, 2016 7:44 am

I want to install a 4.3 Vortec engine onto my 5 speed transmission which has a 1 inch diameter and 14 spline input shaft. What fly wheel and clutch...

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Last post by Captn. Crunch
Fri Nov 04, 2016 10:32 am
sonnax 1-2 accumulator problems!!!!!!

Last post by WoodButcher « Sun Dec 13, 2015 6:54 pm
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by ironhead79 » Fri Dec 11, 2015 8:37 pm

Have a sonnax pinless 1-2 accumulator piston, problem is that when installed with factory duel springs it will not compress more than 3/8in. From...

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Last post by WoodButcher
Sun Dec 13, 2015 6:54 pm
Need shift kit installed!

Last post by ironhead79 « Sun Nov 29, 2015 3:30 am
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by ironhead79 » Sun Nov 22, 2015 10:19 am

Looking for someone that can install a transgo hd2 into my 2000 Astro. I'm in Ohio about 80mi. E of Columbus. Under normal circumstances I would do...

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Last post by ironhead79
Sun Nov 29, 2015 3:30 am
Tranny Replacement Questions

Last post by gabequest « Thu Jun 25, 2015 4:41 pm
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by chemist » Sat Aug 15, 2009 7:49 am
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My 03 AWD Astro will eventually need a tranny repair--probably sooner than later. I intend to remove and replace. Got questions.

First, will any...
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Last post by gabequest
Thu Jun 25, 2015 4:41 pm
Trans flush this afternoon

Last post by Captn. Crunch « Thu Jun 25, 2015 2:13 am
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by Captn. Crunch » Mon Mar 16, 2015 4:57 am

It's like she knows how much money I've got stashed! Every time I get a couple of bucks set aside for upgrades, something goes awry. Last week the...

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Last post by Captn. Crunch
Thu Jun 25, 2015 2:13 am
Trans swap

Last post by Captn. Crunch « Wed May 06, 2015 10:27 am
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by Captn. Crunch » Mon May 04, 2015 4:50 pm

Well like my mom used to say If wish's were horses-beggers would ride . When my tranny started acting up I did a flush, filter and new servo. It...

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Last post by Captn. Crunch
Wed May 06, 2015 10:27 am
t5 question

Last post by mtrhead79 « Fri Dec 19, 2014 7:32 pm
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by mtrhead79 » Mon Dec 15, 2014 6:11 pm

i have been reading up on the t5. to put a world class in i use the bell housing from the astro and the tail. do i use the ford case and put camaro...

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Last post by mtrhead79
Fri Dec 19, 2014 7:32 pm
trans removal time frame and cost

Last post by justice « Fri Nov 28, 2014 4:00 pm
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by scarecrow » Fri Nov 28, 2014 1:16 pm

how long does it take to remove a trans from a 05 awd ? and what is the avg cost to rebuild ?

I found a really clean 05 awd with 155k on it but the...

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Last post by justice
Fri Nov 28, 2014 4:00 pm
TCC Lockup switch

Last post by 97CargoCrawler « Thu Oct 09, 2014 9:35 am
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by Owly » Sun Sep 28, 2014 10:40 am

I plan on installing a TCC lockup switch on my 2000 Safari AWD Utility, as well as a transfer case lockout switch.

I've done the TCC lockup switch...

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Last post by 97CargoCrawler
Thu Oct 09, 2014 9:35 am
Did I cook my tranny?

Last post by Stroverlander « Fri Oct 03, 2014 11:56 am
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by Herbie » Wed Sep 24, 2014 11:16 am

Right off, let me say I have no symptoms, but I have concerns because I saw some very high transmission temps this past weekend.

Now first off, I...

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Last post by Stroverlander
Fri Oct 03, 2014 11:56 am
just paid a transmission shop to fix the p1870 error code

Last post by ken k « Sat Jun 28, 2014 7:20 am
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by LAZ 1 » Fri Jun 27, 2014 9:54 pm

Just bought a new to me 1998 Safri AWD van with 245 Kms. Previous owner did some work . Seemed lijke a nice tight vehicle when I test drove it but...

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Last post by ken k
Sat Jun 28, 2014 7:20 am
best tranny for heavy hauling

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Thu May 29, 2014 4:04 am
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by AquaAngel » Tue May 20, 2014 8:27 pm

anyone knows a good transmission for heavy hauling with a custom build astro van?

as i will be picking up a trailer of the weight of 6500lbs 3...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Thu May 29, 2014 4:04 am
No 1st gear after rebuild except for manually BUT.......

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Tue Mar 11, 2014 4:18 am
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by frazinator » Fri Mar 07, 2014 12:48 pm

As you may be able to see I had an issue with first gear slamming hard from 1 to 2nd.....after a few months It was starting in second all the time...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Tue Mar 11, 2014 4:18 am
A problem nobody has herd of????

Last post by frazinator « Mon Feb 17, 2014 7:39 am
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by frazinator » Mon Feb 10, 2014 8:48 am

Have a 2000 Safari RWD

Bought a few months ago and the shift from 1 to 2nd was hard so I just let off before the shift and it was ok. The guy said...

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Last post by frazinator
Mon Feb 17, 2014 7:39 am
trans swap opinion

Last post by astrozam « Sun Nov 03, 2013 11:22 am
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by sturoc » Sat Nov 02, 2013 7:56 am

89 Astro auto 4.3 v-6.cargo 180k
Rides great and with no rust and fully carpeted inside has been a great camping and all around vehicle.
Although...

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Last post by astrozam
Sun Nov 03, 2013 11:22 am
TCC slipping

Last post by Drummernaut « Mon Oct 28, 2013 3:39 pm
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by KELROD » Sat Oct 26, 2013 5:50 am

I have a 2005 Astro AWD which I just put a used tranny in since the other one had burned up clutches in it and was slipping bad. After putting the...

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Last post by Drummernaut
Mon Oct 28, 2013 3:39 pm
WHOA! Play in transmission output shaft.

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Mon Oct 21, 2013 3:07 am
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by thunderheart » Sun Oct 20, 2013 7:31 pm

My newly acquired '94 cargo has a wicked shimmy, particularly when coasting. Also I could hear a cluck when going into gear so I got under it and...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Mon Oct 21, 2013 3:07 am
Sun Gear failure?

Last post by chesehd « Sun Sep 22, 2013 1:16 pm
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by chesehd » Sun Sep 22, 2013 8:01 am

Hey gang.

I had the tranny replaced last year in my '03 AWD due to Sun Gear failure.

Today, out of the blue, I'm getting the same bump on the...

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Last post by chesehd
Sun Sep 22, 2013 1:16 pm
4L80E swap

Last post by mdmead « Sat Aug 24, 2013 8:32 am
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by Mr_Roboto » Fri Aug 23, 2013 11:29 pm

I don't seem to have posted a thread here, but figure what the hell I probably should. This isn't 100% done, but it's definitely in progress. It's an...

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Last post by mdmead
Sat Aug 24, 2013 8:32 am
Bravado tranny in Safari won't shift.

Last post by donh97 « Sat Aug 10, 2013 8:37 pm
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by donh97 » Fri Aug 09, 2013 5:40 am

I just had a Used Bravado AWD tranny installed in my 97 Safari AWD & it only goes into 2nd or 3rd, and only those gears manually. Tranny shifted...

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Last post by donh97
Sat Aug 10, 2013 8:37 pm
Aftermarket floor mounted hydraulic clutch pedal for gen1

Last post by Cobra « Fri Jun 21, 2013 7:42 am
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by tinworm » Wed Jun 19, 2013 3:02 pm

just wanted to post a few pics of my installation of some aftermarket JEGS stuff in pursuit of having a reliable 5-speed manual astro and getting...

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Last post by Cobra
Fri Jun 21, 2013 7:42 am
Transmission swap

Last post by donh97 « Sun Jun 02, 2013 7:07 pm
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by donh97 » Sun Jun 02, 2013 3:31 pm

Hi everyone. I'm new to this forum & just got my first AWD Safari, so I'm doing lots of reading on this great forum. My Safari is totally stock. It...

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Last post by donh97
Sun Jun 02, 2013 7:07 pm
no reverse question

Last post by Drummernaut « Sun Apr 14, 2013 12:05 pm
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by stormblue » Thu Mar 14, 2013 6:58 am

is there anything at all that could possibly cause no reverse
that i could check ..... before yankin' it out for a sun shell and rebuild.

:-k

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Last post by Drummernaut
Sun Apr 14, 2013 12:05 pm
2000 Safari won't shift gears

Last post by 1Gary « Tue Mar 05, 2013 9:22 pm
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by Dungeness » Sun Mar 03, 2013 9:56 pm

Wondering if anyone out there has had the problem of their transmission not shifting out of 1st gear? The trans seems to work normally but won't...

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Last post by 1Gary
Tue Mar 05, 2013 9:22 pm
no reverse or park

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Thu Feb 28, 2013 2:15 pm
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by Cobra » Wed Feb 27, 2013 3:52 am

Writing from my phone at work, here's the story. Got in truck this morning and backed out of driveway like normal got to work and parked parked and I...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Thu Feb 28, 2013 2:15 pm
Flex Plate wobble and TC shudder

Last post by gabequest « Thu Jan 31, 2013 4:51 pm

by gabequest » Thu Jan 31, 2013 4:51 pm

OK...
So I've got a rebuilt 4l60E behind a 5.7L. 1 Year after installing that, the torque converter went south. I replaced that and now 2 years later...

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Last post by gabequest
Thu Jan 31, 2013 4:51 pm
Swapping tranny tonight

Last post by gabequest « Wed Jan 30, 2013 6:31 pm
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by MobileCustoms » Mon Jan 14, 2013 2:49 pm
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Well my '95 AWD just cooked the tranny. Found a good used one with a 1 year warranty for cheap so gonna go that route and plan to pull the old one...
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Last post by gabequest
Wed Jan 30, 2013 6:31 pm
1997 Astro Transmission - 2wd vs AWD

Last post by doyoulikeithere « Tue Jan 01, 2013 1:28 am
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by gcronk3 » Sun Dec 30, 2012 5:32 pm

Is there a difference between the transmissions in a 1997 2wd van and an AWD van. My trans went and when I talk to local shops there seems to be a...

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Last post by doyoulikeithere
Tue Jan 01, 2013 1:28 am
cracked plate

Last post by HotrodDaddy43 « Tue Oct 23, 2012 9:57 am
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by HotrodDaddy43 » Fri Oct 12, 2012 10:46 am

So I have to replace the flexplate in the van I wanted to put a stall in when replace the plate. But no money right now.

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Last post by HotrodDaddy43
Tue Oct 23, 2012 9:57 am
Ole Yellar-T56??.

Last post by 1Gary « Sat Sep 22, 2012 9:42 pm
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by 1Gary » Fri Sep 14, 2012 9:29 pm
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Tonight driving Rufus Got me thinking how much I enjoy a stick shift.That I will miss that with Ole Yellar.

I don't remember,but has anyone swapped...
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Last post by 1Gary
Sat Sep 22, 2012 9:42 pm
clutch saftey switch?

Last post by markmitchinnh « Sat Sep 15, 2012 2:14 pm
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by markmitchinnh » Fri Sep 14, 2012 9:07 pm

anyone know how to bypass the safety switch? my S-10 won't start because of the clutch safety switch. I need to know how to bypass this switch.

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Last post by markmitchinnh
Sat Sep 15, 2012 2:14 pm
Trans fluid and filter change 2004 Safari 2wd

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Fri Sep 14, 2012 6:06 am
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by sidecar53 » Thu Aug 23, 2012 4:44 am

I asked a similar question a couple weeks ago about changing the oil on my Safari. That went so well, I'm planning on changing the tranny fluid to...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Fri Sep 14, 2012 6:06 am
big weight bolted to trans tail?

Last post by Smiliesafari « Sat Jul 28, 2012 7:11 pm
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by markmitchinnh » Sat Jul 28, 2012 1:40 pm

anyone know what this weight is for and if I need it with the V8 swap?

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Last post by Smiliesafari
Sat Jul 28, 2012 7:11 pm
A very helpful 700R4 link

Last post by Smiliesafari « Wed Jul 04, 2012 5:08 am
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by 1Gary » Wed Jul 04, 2012 4:00 am

It has a gear ratio change to resolve the rpm drop from first to second to diagrams of exploded views to outside dimensions.Long read,but a good one.

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Last post by Smiliesafari
Wed Jul 04, 2012 5:08 am
4L60E and 4L80E flexplates

Last post by Mr_Roboto « Fri Jun 08, 2012 8:49 pm
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by rlsllc » Sat May 01, 2010 2:51 pm

I read somewhere (and can't re-find it) that the 4L80E and 4L60E use a different flexplate. I am assuming that the 3500 series van that my VIN R 5.7...

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Last post by Mr_Roboto
Fri Jun 08, 2012 8:49 pm
4L60 cooling lines

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Thu Mar 01, 2012 5:55 am
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by howso48 » Wed Feb 29, 2012 7:49 am

Can any body tell me which is the Hi pressure and low press side of the cooling lines at the transmission???? of the 4L60 transmission in my 97 Astro...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Thu Mar 01, 2012 5:55 am
bucking at hwy speed

Last post by astroturf « Wed Feb 22, 2012 8:16 am
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by photo_van » Mon Jun 27, 2011 4:13 pm
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I've been having this issue for years, intermittent though it seems to be worsening. I used to think it was an engine mis-fire, but check engine...
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Last post by astroturf
Wed Feb 22, 2012 8:16 am
trans does not go in gear when cold out

Last post by mtrhead79 « Mon Feb 13, 2012 6:41 pm
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by mtrhead79 » Thu Jan 05, 2012 7:21 pm

i have a 01 astro awd that when its cold will not go in gear unless it idels for about 5 mins then the rest of the day is good shifts fine. started...

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Last post by mtrhead79
Mon Feb 13, 2012 6:41 pm
ATF Leak

Last post by photo_van « Fri Feb 10, 2012 6:29 pm
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by photo_van » Fri Feb 10, 2012 8:00 am

Just noticed ATF on the ground and running down front frame member. Too cold to crawl under there just yet so I thought I'd float this in cyberland...

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Last post by photo_van
Fri Feb 10, 2012 6:29 pm
Cannot shift out of Park 97 Safari AWD

Last post by morkman « Fri Jan 20, 2012 1:37 pm
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by morkman » Fri Jan 20, 2012 8:50 am

Went out this morning to run an errand, started the van, buth the shift selector would not move out of Park with engine running and foot on brake....

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Fri Jan 20, 2012 1:37 pm

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