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by SoCalli V8
Tue May 18, 2010 9:18 pm
Forum: Cooling System
Topic: Thermostat Bang Head
Replies: 21
Views: 10432

Re: Thermostat Bang Head

Yep, your thermostat should come with a rubber seal. What year van was you fitting this to?
by SoCalli V8
Tue May 18, 2010 9:14 pm
Forum: Custom
Topic: Shavin my 97 Astro Cargo Van.
Replies: 23
Views: 13148

Re: Shavin my 97 Astro Cargo Van.

Your new Avenger mirror install is very inspiring, It`s cool to see that you used those, it is a much cheaper alternative to the expensive $150 SS Custom mirrors that I bought.

We are all Lovin` your pictures..... :supz: Keep them coming, as we love pictures here.
by SoCalli V8
Tue May 18, 2010 9:02 pm
Forum: STEERING
Topic: need tips on replacing Idler arm
Replies: 11
Views: 7876

Re: need tips on replacing Idler arm

As stated before, use Moog Idlers only. Unfortunately our steering system is not the best design, and there is allot of stress put upon the idler arms, so I highly recommend paying the extra to fit the "macho" Moog idlers. Any other cheap make will not last more than a year, before you hav...
by SoCalli V8
Sun May 16, 2010 9:41 am
Forum: TRANSMISSION
Topic: Trans fluid and filter change
Replies: 35
Views: 9550

Re: Trans fluid and filter change

I bought my aluminum TCI finned trans pan with drain plug for just $50.
by SoCalli V8
Sun May 16, 2010 8:24 am
Forum: Custom
Topic: Shavin my 97 Astro Cargo Van.
Replies: 23
Views: 13148

Re: Shavin my 97 Astro Cargo Van.

I Love to read about members shaving their vans, do a search here for shaving all the body parts on my van. Check out Rebel also, he has done alot of work to his van too.

This is my rearend.

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by SoCalli V8
Sun May 16, 2010 8:13 am
Forum: TRANSMISSION
Topic: Trans fluid and filter change
Replies: 35
Views: 9550

Re: Trans fluid and filter change

If you are gonna buy a new trans pan with a drain plug, get an aluminum cast unit because the cheaper stamped steel ones warp at the bolt flange. The drain plug should have an aluminum sealing ring so there is no need to over tighten. I drain and re-fill every 10k miles, (replaces 4qts) over kill I ...
by SoCalli V8
Wed May 12, 2010 10:51 pm
Forum: Starting/Charging system
Topic: Alternators - Who do you trust?
Replies: 7
Views: 5182

Re: Alternators - Who do you trust?

I will only fit brand new AC Delco Alternators.... > after been-ing stranded in the 200 mile desert , and being stranded twice now....

AC Delco is the only way to go......
by SoCalli V8
Sat May 08, 2010 11:36 am
Forum: General
Topic: damn thieves
Replies: 13
Views: 3282

Re: damn thieves

Now That`s what I`m Talkin` about.... Great job rlsllc !
by SoCalli V8
Sat May 08, 2010 1:47 am
Forum: TRANSMISSION
Topic: Opinion on Trans Temp Gauge
Replies: 6
Views: 2225

Re: Opinion on Trans Temp Gauge

N-I-C-E.... !!
by SoCalli V8
Fri May 07, 2010 8:18 pm
Forum: INTERIOR
Topic: Gauge Cluster Interchange
Replies: 7
Views: 3542

Re: Gauge Cluster Interchange

I Love it..... :supz:
by SoCalli V8
Fri May 07, 2010 8:16 pm
Forum: INTERIOR
Topic: Gauge Cluster Interchange
Replies: 7
Views: 3542

Re: Gauge Cluster Interchange

Now that is some way fancy fabrication that you got going on there...... > Mr Smarty Pants..... haha!.....
by SoCalli V8
Fri May 07, 2010 8:06 pm
Forum: Member Vans
Topic: Just some misc pictures of Astros
Replies: 81
Views: 24929

Re: Just some misc pictures of Astros

Awesome Close up pictures..... > I`m following along here.... :supz:
by SoCalli V8
Fri May 07, 2010 6:13 pm
Forum: V8 - SMALL BLOCK
Topic: TBI w/ 383?
Replies: 15
Views: 5548

Re: TBI w/ 383?

I`m following along here, and I just wanted to say that I always admire your technical input Robo.....
by SoCalli V8
Fri May 07, 2010 5:43 pm
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: Hello from Germany
Replies: 13
Views: 2847

Re: Hello from Germany

Welcome to "our world" we have all your answers here..... :supz:
by SoCalli V8
Fri May 07, 2010 5:36 pm
Forum: General
Topic: damn thieves
Replies: 13
Views: 3282

Re: damn thieves

I HATE to hear these kinda stories..... My thoughts are with you Bro.

This kinda crap, really pisses me off....