Test Run Camping Trip // Adventure Van Update - Scruffy Build Part 6
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- Опубликовано: 25 июл 2021
- A lot of you have been asking about Scruffy, and so here's a quick update! Sarah and I decided to take Scruffy for a quick weekend of camping, with a total round trip of about 140 miles. Doing this has uncovered a few bugs we need to iron out before going anywhere far away.
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The things I like in a video:
- A story is told, I don't really care what the story is about but it's got to be told
- Video length is 5 to 15 minutes. For some reason anything longer than 15 feels like too much of a commitment
- Finally relatable. If you got all the tools and doing everything the right way all the time, then I don't feel a part of it. I want DIY not pro
Just my 2 cents and this style of video fits into that so more of it will be good. The old style also mostly fits into that, so more that will also be good.
Heck yeah scruffy update!
Great to see where the vans at! I'm at a similar point in my astro, shaping a subfloor this week with a camper build in mind. Good luck!
i'll be curious to see how you decide to insulate/frame the astro. No real good one size fits all option for astro/safaris like there are for sprinters and transits.
@@frankponeil that's been the biggest head scratcher, but I think i have a plan finally!
Can you show us that wrx in a video ? it looks mint
Yay, great stuff. The van's a bit scruffy, but it's getting there.
I really enjoyed this video style. Keep up the awesome work 🙌🏽
Just found your channel I'm following along it great to see someone doing a budget billed using recycled parts 👍🙋♂️🇬🇧
Hey bud, a lot of times with older vehicles like that, it's easier to swap the entire rear axle with a decent salvage axle. Doing it that way, you wouldn't have to worry about setting the lash or anything. Just pop the cover off at the salvage yard and check to see if the fluid is clean and metal free. You could pull an LSD axle assembly and swap it right in that way.
Always stoked when I see a scruffy update
More to come shortly 🤘
Nice! Definitely loved seeing what you guys are up to off trail 😀
& cute dogs ^^
I had the same issue Gen 1 4.3 where it seemed like a fuel problem yet there was fuel during certain points of the test but the problem persisted and when we finally changed the fuel pump everything wormed well right away. PS... I also use a marine grade power interrupter Dual batt switch to isolate the battery for longer term parking purposes. That is a must for any Astro Safari, especially gen 1 where voltage sapping mysteries are incurable.
Scruffy is the best van on youtube
Like it. Always nice to see life stuff behind the curtain mixed in with all of the more produced stuff. Good luck with the repairs!
On the start & idle issue the 4.3L have a fuel module near the distributor that you might want to check out.
I am doing my astro too. So what you guyes do ill be able to not repeat any mistakes. 😆
awesome , at least you got back to it man , am happy to see scruffy again. my self i hit a dead stop on my build (parts on the island are none existant) and am trying to source things for my Pathfinder online. just not that many available at this point.
beautiful camping spot
Loving scruffy! Ive been in the same boat trying to fix all them mechanical problems first. I got the motor and trans good then realized the leaf spring were really shot. So while i wait for part i started the inside. Fingers crossed
Had a friend of mine who had a rear end making noise on his and it drove like that for almost 200k miles and it never did break lol. Thanks for the TC replacement video that in itself was worth watching the whole series in an afternoon.
Keeping my eyes peeled to see that thing rolling around north Idaho!
Aaahhhh scruffy…how I’ve missed you and reminisced about getting a version of you myself. I long to see the progress you’ll make and where it will take you. Please keep up these videos lol
LOVE the van videos. Also I like videos with cute dogs...so yeah....keep that coming too.
love the video! lots of options and potential!
you are living the dream there my friend, what an amazing part of this planet to be on,,
Scruffy update!!! Woohooo
Subscribed! Looking forward to more build vids
Nice to see another van video 🤙
Van liiiife. Great use of the song!
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Sweet vid, looking forward to more!!
Loving your van RUclips channel and i subscribed funny thing we're both in the same state I too live in Idaho in Boise ironically we're both doing the same thing fixing up are Safari's into camper vans I still have alot of work to do on mine I might even replace the whole engine I have a major oil leak I think it's front main seal or rear seal on crackshaft cam so big fix I probably can't do myself and also haven't done tune up spark plugs and wire change hopefully that fixes my sluggish acceleration and overheating I was having like I said I personally changed the water pump and thermostat but found out my thermostat might not open til 210 degree's Farenhieght so it still gets passed 200 on my temp gauge this has been a royal pain in the arse but hopefully this weekend with the tune up will be running better so rock on and keep the videos coming!!!
Top notch tunes. Love the video.
The update I've been waiting for!
Hell ya man good to see an update on the van !
YES SCRUFFY UPDATE!!!!! I originally found your channel because of scruffy, but being a mountain biker just made it an easy sub. KEEP THESE VIDEOS UP!!
If the fluid change in the rear diff doesn't do the trick and you find that you have to rebuild the gears, you should consider installing a locker. It could be more cost effective than a whole new rearend in the longrun. Love these van build update vids esp if camping and bikes are involved!
Your great at vloging lol , so stop worrying so much , people like changes keep up the great work 🤙
I get down with this kind of content, thanks brother.
I liked this style of vid . Definitely do more like this👍
awesome video dude! do what you wanna do
Yes I like to see the life and work around the bike 🤣
good guess on changing the gear oil. My mechanic told me to try it first - it worked.
Enjoy the time off and relaxation. The van will come together before you know it.
I like this format! Also don’t be afraid to talk over your b roll footage too. Tell a story with your video, details make this style even more engaging. Keep up the awesome work!
Scruffy updates are the best! I’m always blown away by how car knowledgeable you are!
I've toyed with the idea of doing more car stuff here lol
@@TheShredist were you a mechanic in another life?
Probably lol. This life though? Have always just been a car enthusiast and love mechanics.
I had those same issues with my Astro. Transmission, fuel pump and rear end. Runs great now! Nothing is more expensive than a cheap car, haha
Right? Haha
digging the video dude!!!
Cool seeing scruffys doing well and nice vid
Show fun camping stuff too
Great vid
Scruffy is awesome - great to have an update. However, would love to know more about where you were? Such a gorgeous backdrop!
Lake Pend Oreille in Sandpoint ID!
I would love to have you fix my old 96 Chevy Astro van up like that
The production quality was on point! Awesome video. Definitely like this 'format' although for riding videos I wouldn't mind it hitting 15 mins, but probably not much more than that. The story was easy to follow and the B roll was timed well, such as the dogs looking at the camera when mentioned. Obviously, I'm not a professional video producer so take that with a grain of salt but I think that was a pretty damn good video.
I just rebuilt the rear end of my F-150 last year due to excessive noise. It needed a pinion bearing and bearing races. You seem like you could do it if you have access to a heavy duty impact gun (for the crush sleeve) and some places to rent tools. It took me about 12 hours and some thinking on my feet to accomplish.
Also, as soon as you mentioned that it wasn’t running right, I was practically yelling at you to replace the fuel pump. A super common issue on this era GM’s.
This was great content
Hey man, a couple things about the rear end of the truck. If it moans only on turns, it could be that you have a limited slip and, if it's a clutch style, you may just need friction modifier. If the noise is only on-power, off-power, or steady cruising, it could be bearings or a worn out ring and pinion. If you need significant rear end work like gears or a rebuild, it'd be easier and MUCH cheaper to get an entire rear axle (yes, preferably with a limited slip) and simply replace it. Good luck and feel free to message me if you want to discuss in more detail. Cheers!
The noise comes from cruising under load. Most noticeable going freeway speeds up a grade. My assumption was a ring and pinion? I'd love to throw a complete rear end in there like a g80, but I honestly don't want to use more junkyard finds for drivetrain pieces, and I'm not sure where to source a rebuilt piece thats not astronomical. Any suggestions?
@@TheShredist Well, it could be a bearing or ring/pinion in my experience. The most common failure I see is the pinion bearing. Did you pull the yoke when you swap the t-case? If so, the nut securing the yoke to the pinion shaft may be loose. It's often intended to be used just once, however, ample application of red Loctite can have them hold fine for a long time. Check the yoke to see if the yoke or pinion nut are loose and maybe pull the front bearing and see if it seems okay. You can do all of this without removing the diff cover.
If you want a limited slip, chances are the carrier will need to be swapped, meaning you'd need to set the backlash. If you've never done it, the risk for causing a problem is fairly high, IMO. Other options would be a luchbox locker like a Lock Right or Aussie Locker. That's more aggressive than you likely want or need, but the road manners would be decent and it wouldn't require setting backlash, pinion depth, etc.
Hope this helped a bit. Any questions, let me know. Good luck!
@@tommyr95 I didn't remove the yoke, but I'll definitely check if that bolt is loose at all. I planned on changing gear oil this week on it seeing its probably original and the van had a hard life before I got it. Maybe I'll change the front bearing while I'm in there. My fear is if there's noise coming from the rear, that the damage has already been done.
Setting the backlash and all that is definitely what I have very low confidence in doing. I know I can swap the parts, its getting the clearances right so it doesn't blow up 100 miles down the road I'm not sure about!
Also one question since you seem more knowledge than me in this dept haha. Would a bad rear diff bearing cause vibration similar to an out of balance tire going 60mph+?
@@TheShredist Yep, that's the concern...a failure a few hundred miles from home! Swap the bearing as it's cheap and when you pull the diff cover to drain it, thoroughly clean everything and look for any odd wear on the teeth. Honestly, I don't think changing the fluid will fix it, but the bearing and/or tightening the pinion nut could certainly address it. And yeah, swapping the fluid is rarely a bad idea.
Don't be shy about touching the diff in scruffy dude, you're mechanically minded enough to be able to understand what is going on, would be cool to watch you MacGyver your way around replacing bearings and setting up backlash.
more van, we like van !
Yeah, from what I've researched, always go with the closest to OEM fuel pump you can, don't want to skimp there. I hear the cheap ones will pump at different speeds comparatively.
From the forums I scoured, the only brands you want to use as replacements in the vans are AC Delco and Delphi. I ended up going with a delphi, a little louder than what was in there, but is working great so far. Time will tell!
#campinglife
For sure camping is a way of life that fits into mountain biking. Of course my fam and I camp in an RV so it's a little different but the same. LOL
Cool to see progress on Scruffy and that it is not a $100,000.00 Sprinter!!! We are riding the Hiawatha this Friday then the Mountain on Saturday! Any other good trail systems near Kellogg that are worth checking out?
The only thing worth the drive, I'd say going about an hour and 15 minutes west to spokane to hit beacon hill would be good. Lookout pass just opened their mountain up the lift access mtb too, I haven't been yet but might be worth checking out!
Good vid buddy
Sometimes you just need to bug out! Can we meet the puppies? Definitely like this kind of video.
Was just thinking the other day about how the van was coming along.
SPOT ON young peoples :-)
Did you go East or West? We were in Coeur D'Alene over the weekend and it was smoky. Much better back over here in Seattle now.
Lessssssss goooooooo! Love Scruffy!
If you have to go in the rear axle get a lunchbox locker
Yep it helps to get to know you and what you're about. So what your background?
Keep going on the van build. Pallet wood is free! That’s all I’m gonna say.
Your lady mentioned that it was hot in the back of the van. I was looking at getting an ultra-low mileage Astro, but if the AC doesn't blow well enough to cool the entire cabin, I might pass on it. Can you tell me how bad it was?
Where did you camp for that lake side spot?
Yaaay scruffy 🤟😂 loving all the content my man. I need some stickers, how do I get some? 👌🤟 stay rubber side down!
I'll have to throw them up on the store very soon, I have them on my desk!
Dig the van build... where did you get those clear glasses from I dig those too lol
did u mean dig the van build?
@@lukakarnickis1159 haha yeah that too lol
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Like the vlogs! But definitely still want build/van/riding content
Olive drab Raptor Liner please.
Green Bay?
You guys should make a new van but proper. We need more astro van content but with a van that we can care about because it’s so nice
Loads of care has been put into this one...
Instead of saccing trailfeatures why dont you look for dead or fallen trees on your property and take em to a mill if theres one near your area?
(Idea from berm peak...)
I was going to comment this! Beat me to it
Like 99% of us normal people, you just have to prioritize your list of things that need fixing as money/budget allows. Definitely the first things are the mechanics, hopefully the rear end isn't a ring and pinion.
Scruffy!
So what's the running total on the build now?
I'll update next video, but dropped about 500 on these maintenence items 🤑
Letssss gooooo
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Is that a WRX I see in the background?
Yup! Might be selling it soon to fund Scruffy though lol
@@TheShredist can't have everything
Some small sacrifices are ok for the larger picture 👍
#astrotribe
Crank out the content bruh, the 4x4-dirt-bag-van-life-world is your oyster.
Should have named it "The Oyster"...
Less face more van