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Chevy Vans in the Wild

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Another Chevy van spotted. Seeing these all over, now that I am tuned in

This page will archive the other Chevy Vans in the wild

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Transmission Saga

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The trans fluid was very low when I picked up the van

20160503_105104We filled it and it drove well for a hundred miles or so, then a noise started

As I was working on the emissions & tune up, I ignored the other noises.. until the van lost all power

At times I could press down on the gas, and the engine would rev up, but the van wouldnt move at all..

20160511_135027With the help of friends, we determined it was simply low on fluid. So after a filter change, gasket replacement and refill, the van was running strong again, with a small leak that will still need to be addressed

Eventually I was through emissions, and had the AZ license plate. All the work on the transmission left me knowing more about , and adding it to the short list of things to repair when more funds are available

 

Arizona license plate styles

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Some of the plates I have been considering

Our standard plate, and what I have now
001

Go with my HAM call sign?
030

My favorite by far, always wanted one of these,
but can’t personalize it..
043

This looks kinda cool
136

This one looks cool, and money goes to FFA
154

As an Eagle, I should concider this one,
but not sure if I want the logo on my van all the time
166

Another of my favorites, funds go to state food banks
169

http://ServiceArizona.com/

The Original Tire Size

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The van came with a good set of tires

LUG PATTERN 8 X6.5
8.75 R16.5 LT

They have decent tread, the driver front looses a little air, enough to need to be filled about once a week.

So I will be looking at changing the tires, and perhaps the whole wheels to change from 16.5-inch rims to a more standard 17-inch (or 16-inch)

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