Hi, 242,000 miles. That is great. 1. Check vacuum 2. Check electrical grounds at studs 3. Check fuel pressure 4. Check O2 sensor readings on OBD 2 scanner running real time data 5. Clean throttle body gate with special spray 6. Check compression at spark plug holes with WOT, wide open throttle to lo...

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Also visible the the rubber Timbren helper spring which replaced the bump stop.


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Hi, Took off winch and tray and recovery D rings from front of my 2003 AWD Astro. This removed 103 lbs. Front springs still too weak. May try to ‘find custom shock guys you could do a mild coil over shock to replace Bilstein shock. Space is tight but since I will keeps torsion bar as main spring, th...

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There is company in Redding, CA that makes winch ready bumpers for trucks.
Www.winchreadybumpers.com

I sent them a message asking if they could Fab a rear Astro winch bumper.

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Hi, Here is photo showing concept to install hidden winch tray at rear hitch of Astro and use the volume of space where OEM spare tire used to be. I test fitted a 2" draw bar which can fit into the backside of the OEM hitch. Then use the Curt C31010 tray. Then cut hole in bumper skin to mount f...

Hi, Since my spare tire is inside my 2003 Astro, the volume behind the 2" receiver is available to install a hidden or stealth winch. Then cut hole in OEM bumper to mount fairlead. The Curt C31010 hitch mount winch tray looks like a good fit because it come with no carrying handlers. 4127 for t...

Hi, The Astro tank is actually easier to remove than the ones on the Tahoe and Yukon. The super long strap M10 1.5 mm pitch, bolts are 70 mm long which lets one lower the straps about 1 1/2 inches to allow the Fuel and Return quick connectors to be released before lowering the tank. The OEM bolts we...

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Astro runs great now with new fuel pump.

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New pump installed. Now, I can re install tank.

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Hi, Fuel to the People! <Off topic content removed. I asked you nicely at New Years to keep it out of the technical section please. - MMJ> I ordered a replacement rubber filler hose since I damaged the end of original with flat blade screwdriver on removal. On line $18 from Filler Neck supply. On th...

Hi, By putting Astro front and rear up on ramps, there is lots of clearance to work, especially since my 2003 also has the 2" body lift, and coil over shocks in rear. I used Harbor Freight motorcycle Jack to support tank. It works great. See photos. One photo shows the EVAP solenoid box hanging...

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2003 Astro fuel tank

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Hi, Worked on dropping fuel tank on 2003 Astro. It was not bad disconnecting 2 fuel lines from right side of tank after lowering it about 2 inches for access. The electrical disconnect was up front. I used the trick of unbolting EVAP solenoid to avoid disconnecting that line. The straps are secured ...

Hi, Got the AC Delco MU1380, for $188 from Rock Auto. Quick delivery in 3 days. For my 2003 Astro this pump has the same electrical connector so no need to splice in the Delphi type connector. I am watching several You Tube videos showing method of lowering tank and disconnecting the 3 fuel lines fr...

Hi, You are correct. This test of fuel transfer pump kit was into a Ford Transit T150 wagon with the Ford "no cap " fuel filter. Ford supplies a special plastic mini funnel to keep the fuel flapper open. Next use will be on my 2003 Astro. TheSAE 11/32" ID hose has a large OD of 3/4&qu...