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2025-04-04 06:24:53

Ava ॐ on Nostr: Ordered some new GEARWRENCH tools to rebuild the V6 Vortec in my '97 P32 Step Van and ...

Ordered some new GEARWRENCH tools to rebuild the V6 Vortec in my '97 P32 Step Van and keep it running until the engine swap.

GEARWRENCH 4 Piece 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2" Drive 120XP Full Polish Flex Handle Teardrop Ratchet Set | 81230XP


GEARWRENCH 7 Pc. 3/8" Drive X-Core™ 6 Pt. Pinless Universal Impact Socket Set, SAE - 84974


XP and X-Core all the way moving forward.

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Van build update: Engine work begins.

Finished all the available course videos (14+ hrs). I plan to swap the motor and transmission with crate/new models. Until then, I'm going to pull this one, fix it, and put it back together so I can handle most maintenance and repairs on the road.

Until I bought the course, I knew very little about cars. Now, I feel confident that I can rebuild one. Highly recommend (check it out below). Wish me luck.

Under the hood:
Some of this stuff—like the new radiator—isn't even bolted down. This is what you get when you buy a '97 step van for $2,200. It's got great bones (GMC with a P32 chassis), and it's a perfect restoration project. I will have learned much by the time I finish.


In the cab:
Pulled the carpet and floor liner when I removed the steel cargo gate. There's a rusted out spot that needs fixing on the passenger side floorboard, but I'll get to that later when I swap the seats.


The course:


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