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your van should do the job nicely. After all, it is the same drive
train, brakes, and frame weight as a Chevy half ton pickup. The
transmission should be ok too, though I wouldn't recommend pulling in
overdrive. Too much strain ont he transmission, and will lug your
engine a lot. Another thing, you should have an additional
transmission cooler added. its like a mini-radiatior that fits in front
of the radiator, and helps to keep the trans. oil a bit cooler.


I'll add this: My mechanic says that when he reminds customers about
changing the tranny fluid and filter according to the maintenance
schedule,
half his customers give him a blank look. They've never heard of it. If
the
OP hasn't done this stuff on schedule, things could get interesting.


Agreed. many people believe in changing the engine oil, religiously,
but never once think about changing the trans. fluid and filter. Nor,
do they ever inspect the diferential (rear end)grease!



Hell....they don't even know the tranny filter exists. My own son said 3
weeks ago "When I get my car, I'm gonna take such great care of it!" A week
later, he got the car (used, but nice). Do you think he's opened the manual
and asked any maintenance questions?