99 silo heater and airshock problems

[brandybrandes]

Heater in front blows cold air. Several minutes after running it will blow warm for only a few seconds. The heat works fine in back. I think. Hard for me to get back there while driving. Feels warm though. Liftgate won't stay up Either airshocks or the Tbar above. How do I tell which parts to replace. Any advise would be much appreciated.

[BNaylor]

Welcome to AF.

Your post has been moved from Olds Classics to the Silhouette forum.

[463]

welcome to A/F. you could have a low coolant level in the coolant recovery tank , thats a simple top up with the coolant that is now in use. or the van has that head gasket thats leaking, here is a link http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=883188. part 2 of your post, the lift gate has gas shocks two of them that will need to be replaced. here is a link http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,ca...,parttype,1404 I hope this will help you out 463.

[brandybrandes]

Originally Posted by 463

welcome to A/F. you could have a low coolant level in the coolant recovery tank , thats a simple top up with the coolant that is now in use. or the van has that head gasket thats leaking, here is a link http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=883188. part 2 of your post, the lift gate has gas shocks two of them that will need to be replaced. here is a link http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,ca...,parttype,1404 I hope this will help you out 463.

thank you so much. i already spent $100 for control board and installation where the knobs are for heater and problem is not resolved. will take your advice and check coolant and gasket. will also order shocks from the link you provided to me. you are very much appreciated!!!! thank you!!

[463]

i try to put the horse in front of the cart. i find it saves me a lot of time and money in the long run. on the heat problem i had to put a new rad cap on as the van had a hard time making heat when it was idling at -30o f. that cap was 2 years old and when tested was 2 to 3 lbs lower than the 16 lbs it is rated at, so a new one was put on and the heat is good. so if your coolant is in the normal range in the recovery/overflow tank change the rad cap $7 . good luck 463

[rockwood84]

make sure the actuator up under the passengerside dash is moving the air damper . the lift gate shocks used to $35.00 apiece