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2000 AWD Astro/ Safari Front/ Rear differential and transfer case service.
Lets change out our differential and transfer case fluids. This is an easy and inexpensive service i recommend oing every 15k miles. It will help prevent expensive repairs, keep your AWD working properly and push your vans life span out as fas as possible.
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$200 Camper Battery
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Need Aux power in your camper? Learn how to setup a house battery for $200. There are tons of tutorials on how to install expensive and complex power systems for camper vans. Not everyone has that kind of money available or even needs that much power in their camper. Watch as we setup a super simple, easy and cheap alternative that you can do in an afternoon. This setup charges from the vehicle...
Astro Van Door Seals
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Astro and safari vans really like leaking water in the back doors. Replacement door seals are super expensive so lets take a look at a $40 option rather than a $400 option. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000MKEKX6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Astro Van Heater Core #astrovan
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I've done heater cores on a Volvo 240 and on a Mercedes 190e, two of the most notoriously terrible heater core jobs. In contrast the Astro vans heater core is a breeze. Bleeding the system can be a bit more of a challenge though because the heater core is above the radiator cap. #campervan #vanlife #astrovan
Astro Fuel Pump Replacement
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Please of the love of god DO NOT CUT A HOLE IN YOUR FLOOR. Astro vans are getting old, fuel pumps are an item that dies at higher mileage. They die faster because our fuel these days has tons of ethanol in it. There is a delphi drop in upgrade that solves all these issues and will bring your van back to running where it should. Delphi FG0288 www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004UPM8TW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_...
2000 Astro AWD Fuel Filter Replacment
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Fuel filters are often ignored until they fully clog and collapse. They're cheap and easy to do. Filter used: AC Delco GF652 #vanlife #Astrovan
Volvo 240 Rocker Switch Replacement and Upgrade
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I'm wiring a volvo 240 from scratch and i found these *almost* direct replacement switches. These will work for a custom race install like my car, or for stock rigs that just need a broken switch replaced. These Eaton NGR switches look like the perfect piece. www.mcmaster.com/rocker-switches/design-your-own-rocker-switches/ www.eaton.com/Eaton/ProductsServices/Electrical/ProductsandServices/Aut...
Astro LED Light Upgrade
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Some old bulbs were burned out on my 2000 Astro van. Join me as i update the bulbs to LED's. #vanlife #astrovan #conversionvan
Astro Barn door Camper Van Upgrade
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Astro/ Safari doors break all the time. Join me as i get into a barn door and fix it. I also perform an upgrade while im in there that any van camper will be interested in. #vanlife #astrovan #campervan
Astro Safari Sealed Beam H4 Conversion LED or Halogen
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We all love our Astros or Safaris; but those old sealed beam headlights just aren't any good. Join me as i upgrade my 2000 astro safari to H4 conversion headlights. Kit used in this video: HELLA 003427811 #astrovan#vanlife#headlights
We couldn't do it, ( my buddy and I.) We couldn't remove the cover in front of the heater core.
This is great, now if you could make an Astro van two-wheel-drive to four-wheel-drive conversion video, just as simple, I would much appreciate it🤣🤣🤣
Never done it myself but I had it done a few years ago at a shop. Figured I’d save myself some money and do it at home. This was the best video on youtube for this. No more leaks from there and replaced the oem cover with a dorman one. Looks way better and not sure if that was part of the cause of the leak as some of the metal looked sort of bent. Used 75w-90 valvoline synthetic. But 2 qtz of it but it leaked some of it out.
Tip: spray some penetrating fluid on the lock ring tabs.
This video helped huge. The fluid in my transfer case was green… no idea what it was.
Have the LED bulbs and housing lasted since you made the vid in 2021? what LED bulbs would you recommend? Thanks for the quality video and narration!
You didn’t reconnect the fuel lines. Are there any o rings in the hose connectors?
Same lamps with 1gen?
One of the best video's I have watched on anything.
Many other vids show where a lot of water can enter can enter at the bottom between the weatherstrip ends. You need to caulk (silicone) under and around that piece. One vid recommends drilling small drain holes at both ends of that part. I think that's the problem with my 'dutch doors', gotta look at it this weekend. My 03's weatherstrip seems good. Experience with other cars has taught me how to check weatherstrip sealing. Normally a close look will show a clean spot where water enters, usually it will look dirty/ dusty with a clear line where the seal is made. You can dust the seal with baby powder or something like that, then close the door very slowly to not disturb it. If the latching is tight 'bump' the door closed to latch it. Now do the water-hose test and you'll clearly see where the powder has washed away if you have a leak. Sometimes for small leaks you can find a way to shim the weatherstrip tighter as long as it's in good shape. Factory weatherstripping (when available) usually works best, as some aftermarket stuff is a compromise design intended to fit as many vehicles as possible instead of fitting what you've got perfectly. If you have a small tear in the weatherstripping you can sometimes glue things back with silicone. Clean the rubber with denatured alcohol first. Do your repair but apply car wax to the body or door where the weatherstrip hits before you close the door so it doesn't stick there when you close the door. Don't buff the wax off, just apply it, and keep the door closed for several hours till the silicone sets up. When this kind of damage happens it's because the rubber is aged, so the rest of it will be tearing apart before long so this isn't a real fix, but it will last a year or so if you did it right.
This video definitely help me out a lot thanks 🙏🏻
Thanks for making an informative video. I'm doing the pump in my 97 GMC Safari today. My pump hasn't failed but the fuel guage needle is way over past full at the 4 o'clock position not moving and van has 98k on and pump occasionally chatters so I figure it's time.
More videos please! And thank you
Hi. Do these headlamps are the same as 1st Gen Astro Van has?
How much money do you save here as opposed to just buying a Jackery or similar power bank?
Thanks so much! I need to do all these jobs. Straightforward and to the point.
Did the Steele Kit... Labor, was 650$'s. Will try the additional "BODY" side Seal kit. I keep shammy cloth's, along the bottom. 93 Astro Cargo, 667,400 miles. The factory, should have made the weather seal, on the body, not, on the door, like the rest, of the door's are. Contoured roof lines, should never end, before the upper door lip, as the doors, should never rely, on a rubber seal, to prevent gravity, to let water in. Old vehicles, had rain gutters, and, roof over hangs. Fashion, over function mentality or, deliberate design flaw?
Great video Short and to the point
Do you require a relay on these leds to step up the voltage?
$200 camper setup, using two $300 batteries
Do you still have your Astro? I wish you’d make more videos you do a great job!
I cut a square hole around the fuel pump sending unit in my Astro work van. Made it SOOO much easier. And if the fuel pump ever goes out again far away from home, it will be SOOOO much easier to change again. I made the square piece of metal I cut out into a removable access panel. They should have done that from the factory.
How many gallons were in the tank? Thanks
Really, one of the best repair videos on CZcams. Great thanks to you.
now that's how you do a video...... stay off youtube if you don't...its frustrating....🤐🤣😂😬
I agree. I've seen videos of guys telling you that you have to open your hood and showing the hood release. If someone doesn't know how to open the fucking hood, they shouldn't be working on anything. Or how to remove hose clamps. One guy doing a video didn't even know that they were called hose clamps.
Recently replaced all my signals with LED’s and have the same Hella headlight upgrade. My dash signal indicators now have a soft glow while the vehicle is running. Any help would be appreciated!
what led bulb did you use? thanks!
Love my 94
Please make more Astro videos! They are all so good
You can make a video how to change driver driver door please
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Is replacing the fuel pump related to the motor heating up too much?
People running it out of gas...Gas is the pumps lube for the motor. Also the quality of gas isn't what it used to be and original pumps don't do well with ethanol fuel mix
Mine died today after lunch! No noise and I knew I was toast! I knew it was going bad because I pressure tested it and the it wouldn't hold pressure at all...I thought it could go a little more...Nope!
Excellent video bro…. Do you have a link for the seals?
This is the best video for doing these fluid changes. I've done two of them today (not enough time for the rear diff) and this video has been quite helpful. Great job!
Great video, right to the point!
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Front turn signals: Amber 3157 bulbs (turn signal specific) Side markers/Running lights: 194 bulbs Backup Lights: 1156 bulbs Turn signal/brake lights: 2057 (he said 1157 in the video but the bulb in the picture, and online, both say 2057) Bonus: anyone running a newer astro with not-sealed-beam headlights, they're 9006 low beam and 9005 high beam.
does anyone know if this works for the drip strip and lift gate window seal?
2 yr update?
I need back doors. Anyone know a website?
Thanks what oil goes into rear differential? Thanks
Best service video , keep it up champ
315,000 miles and original fuel pump. Always top off fuel tank. The pump will stay cool and will last if you fill it instead of pumping a few gallons at a time.
links???
Holy Smokes Thats what I call a good video. Thank you very much!
Anyone else finding this on Amazon and it says it won’t fit your astro? I have an 04 astro
The box of that exact Metro Mold says '85-'97 Astro/ Safari. I bought it anyway but haven't installed yet due to a recent snow storm that ate up my whole weekend. If I remember I'll reply again with the results but at a glance it looks like it will work. One thing I'll be doing differently though is grinding the spots where the barn door latches would (and then priming and clear coating th cuts) so I don't have to cut the weather strip.
@@rosecitywrecker Hi, did you ever install the mold on your newer Astro? Did it work? Can't afford a Steele gasket for $325 for a while (other repairs hit my budget). Thanks!
@w1dowgal It did, I think they're a little thicker than OEM, but the doors close fine.
@@rosecitywrecker Thicker would be BETTER, imho. What's really needed is the latch cover rubber on the end of the Steele Rubber OEM--but I'll try cheaper alternatives for the time being. Total a/c repair this Spring and Summer has been about $1200. I mostly skimped and saved that up in advance (a/c quit LAST YEAR, so saving took awhile). I bought a door check to keep one of the doors from closing and hitting me in the butt, was going to install it today, but I spent the day sniffling and coughing from an allergy attack (did you know, blue shop towels make marvelous tissues/handkerchiefs?).
im confuse. i have a 99 astro awd cargo. and it was a totally different setup. it had a tension ring around holding it with 2 tabs on the unit itself. does it matter? i notice they other one is a round setup where i dont see how this will effect it.
99-00 was a changeover year. The principles are the same.
My brake light and turn signal blink at the same time on my driver side tail light, I have a 2005 chevy Astro. I’ve had the socket changed out, fuse isn’t blown, what could my issue be?
Thanks bro