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STARTING ISSUES
PLACE ANY ISSUES RELATED TO YOUR VAN NOT STARTING OR STARTING HARD IN HERE.
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by WE7X View the latest post
Fri Dec 06, 2019 11:01 am
RUNNING ISSUES
PLACE ANY ISSUES RELATED TO HOW YOUR VAN RUNS. IF IT BOGS, HESITATES, BACKFIRES OR JUST PLAIN RUNS LIKE CRAP...THIS IS THE PLACE FOR IT!
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Tue Oct 08, 2019 9:55 pm
CHARGING ISSUES
USE THIS FORUM FOR WHEN YOUR ASTRO OR SAFARI WON'T KEEP THE BATTERY CHARGED.
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Last post Re: 2015 THREAD RESURRECTION
by LAZ 1 View the latest post
Wed Sep 16, 2015 9:14 am
EXHAUST
FROM MANIFOLDS TO MUFFLERS, IT GOES HERE.
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Last post Re: Exhaust rattle when idling
by Wiley View the latest post
Thu Jun 28, 2018 8:53 am
COOLING
FROM RADIATORS TO THERMOSTATS TO HEATER CORES, IT GOES HERE.
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by blinkibus View the latest post
Fri Sep 11, 2020 12:44 pm
CLIMATE CONTROL
ANYTHING TO DO WITH CHANGING THE AIR TEMP INSIDE YOUR VAN.
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Sticky oil cooler manifold and line removal

Last post by Wiley « Tue Jan 01, 2019 10:25 pm
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by astrozam » Fri Oct 27, 2006 10:58 am
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Alright, heres a project I've been contemplating for a little while, what to do with the leaking oil cooler lines. I have read of others changing...
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Last post by Wiley
Tue Jan 01, 2019 10:25 pm
Sticky Holy Grail of 4.3L info

Last post by markinnh « Wed Apr 16, 2014 8:45 am
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by BLAZER » Sun Sep 24, 2006 8:56 am
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Rebuilding the New Chevy 262, Doug Anderson, Automotive Rebuilder, April 2000
Thanks to all of those who have contributed information for this...
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Last post by markinnh
Wed Apr 16, 2014 8:45 am
Sticky '96 - '02 4.3 CSFI to MPFI Injector upgrade kit.

Last post by BBSig « Thu Sep 27, 2012 8:28 am
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by v8famvan » Mon Sep 18, 2006 7:55 pm

Originally posted on A/S on April 04 2006,8:34

As some people have needed it, I have condensed a bulletin from GM so that everyone could access it....

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Last post by BBSig
Thu Sep 27, 2012 8:28 am
Sticky 85-94 Vacuum Diagrams

Last post by markmitchinnh « Thu Apr 26, 2012 4:34 am
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by Someone » Fri Sep 15, 2006 8:09 am

Originally Posted By SOCALLI V8

Here are the heating /ac vacuum diagrams for the `85-`94 Astro

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Last post by markmitchinnh
Thu Apr 26, 2012 4:34 am
Sticky 4.3 engine I.D/Rear end codes

Last post by doyoulikeithere « Wed Mar 02, 2011 8:38 am
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by astrozam » Wed Sep 13, 2006 8:15 am

Originally posted by WACK an ( A.S community member )
Info from Overland vans, engine I.D from 8th digit in VIN
also contains rpo codes for rear diff

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Last post by doyoulikeithere
Wed Mar 02, 2011 8:38 am
Sticky CPI...spider R&R, Fuel pressure regulator R&R

Last post by breeze9 « Tue Jul 20, 2010 8:00 am
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by BLAZER » Sun Sep 24, 2006 8:49 am

NOTE: all pictures were linked from another site, original hoster must have deleted. I will be searching for new ones and/or update/edit this post to...

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Last post by breeze9
Tue Jul 20, 2010 8:00 am
Sticky Oil cooler line REPAIR

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Mon Jun 22, 2009 3:28 am
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by 97CargoCrawler » Sun Jun 21, 2009 12:55 pm

We have a thread on how to remove the oil cooler lines and manifold but not one on how to repair them. My oil cooler lines have been leaking really...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Mon Jun 22, 2009 3:28 am
Sticky 1995-2005 UPGRADES - Engine, Suspension, and MORE!!!

Last post by ScottS « Sun Feb 01, 2009 4:04 am
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by dakleenupman » Fri Dec 29, 2006 10:35 am

Weblinks will be provided if any to provide. All information I believe to be correct. If in doubt, always contact manufacturer. I am not responsible...

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Last post by ScottS
Sun Feb 01, 2009 4:04 am
Sticky Firing order 4.3

Last post by GEJ « Fri Jun 13, 2008 11:06 pm
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by astrozam » Wed Sep 13, 2006 8:39 am

Info originally posted by PJ an ( A.S community member )

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Last post by GEJ
Fri Jun 13, 2008 11:06 pm
Sticky Fix for oil cooler lines!

Last post by rlsllc « Tue Jan 08, 2008 3:58 pm
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by dragonvan » Tue Jun 12, 2007 7:38 am

Ahhh, the wonderful GM leaking oil cooler lines. :vom: I have replaced so many oil lines I could easily fill the back of my astro with all of them....

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Last post by rlsllc
Tue Jan 08, 2008 3:58 pm
Is the 4.3L an 'Interferrence' motor

Last post by Captn. Crunch « Fri Dec 13, 2019 3:32 pm
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by WE7X » Sat Nov 23, 2019 10:37 pm

My 98 van
If a timing chain breaks, do the pistons usually hit any open valves?
215K, and today the engine started and ran fine for 30 minutes,...

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Last post by Captn. Crunch
Fri Dec 13, 2019 3:32 pm
3rd gen Fuel Tank: size and dimensions

Last post by forrestmccarthy « Sat Oct 26, 2019 12:33 am
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by forrestmccarthy » Wed Oct 09, 2019 11:09 am

I’m planning to proactively replace the fuel pump on my 2004 Astro. While I’m at it I would like to replace my 22-gallon fuel tank with a 27-gallon...

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Last post by forrestmccarthy
Sat Oct 26, 2019 12:33 am
Oh boy, engine won't rev.

Last post by rpjn59 « Wed Jul 10, 2019 8:05 pm
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by rpjn59 » Sat Jul 06, 2019 4:59 pm

Well, I might have really did it! Last night, driving home crossing over a surface road, I had my '04 astro in cruise control. As I went up the...

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Last post by rpjn59
Wed Jul 10, 2019 8:05 pm
AWD 2000 motor mounts

Last post by Mmusicman « Sun May 05, 2019 5:21 pm
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by adcolor » Tue Apr 30, 2019 9:16 am

Ok, I know there are several write ups on this, and I am not attempting to replace them, but add 'what I learned'. No discussion on older or RWD....

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Last post by Mmusicman
Sun May 05, 2019 5:21 pm
Oil pan drop for Timing cover?

Last post by tomas « Tue Nov 20, 2018 6:37 pm
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by ExtraParts » Wed Oct 17, 2018 7:05 pm

Do i really need to drop the oil pan on an 03 to replace the timing cover? Looks pretty straight forward to me but chiltons and other users have said...

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Last post by tomas
Tue Nov 20, 2018 6:37 pm
Fuel pump on e-bay

Last post by tomas « Mon Nov 19, 2018 7:10 pm
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by WE7X » Thu Oct 11, 2018 8:12 pm

If anypone is interested,
I just received a brand new AC Delco fuel pump (In original AC Delco packaging). It was on E-bay for $110.
That is the...

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Last post by tomas
Mon Nov 19, 2018 7:10 pm
Cant turn crank...

Last post by ExtraParts « Thu Oct 18, 2018 8:14 pm
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by ExtraParts » Wed Oct 17, 2018 10:30 pm

Finally got down behind the timing cover and confirmed the chain is loose, now after i put the harmonic balancer and main pully back on, i cant get...

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Last post by ExtraParts
Thu Oct 18, 2018 8:14 pm
1986 GMC 1987 Chevy Pre OBD II Reader help OBD1

Last post by Astrophysics « Sat Aug 11, 2018 10:20 am
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by macsveen » Mon Aug 06, 2018 12:59 pm

Hey there, I'm trying to use an ALDL cable and a laptop or phone/tablet to read realtime data.

I'm not a programmer, I have the original first gen...

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Last post by Astrophysics
Sat Aug 11, 2018 10:20 am
Oil leaks

Last post by gillang « Wed Jul 18, 2018 8:13 am
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by gillang » Mon Jun 11, 2018 3:36 pm

Just bought an Astro van 2002 that has a big engine oil leak. Don't know from where it comes yet. Has anybody been lucky in using these stop leak...

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Last post by gillang
Wed Jul 18, 2018 8:13 am
Methanol harmful

Last post by gillang « Thu Jun 14, 2018 2:36 pm
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by gillang » Wed Jun 13, 2018 10:23 am

They say your engine wasn't designed to use methanol in gas. Don't use gas that contains methanol. What do you do when you go to the US

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Last post by gillang
Thu Jun 14, 2018 2:36 pm
Service engine oil

Last post by Astrophysics « Wed Jun 13, 2018 2:11 pm
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by gillang » Tue Jun 12, 2018 11:04 am

Unless I'm wrong, seems there's no warning light in a 2002 Astro that can come on when it's time to change the motor oil, right ?

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Last post by Astrophysics
Wed Jun 13, 2018 2:11 pm
Hesitate when first entering the freeway, not choked correct

Last post by LaGrasta « Mon Apr 09, 2018 8:00 am
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by LaGrasta » Fri Apr 12, 2013 1:47 pm

Something new has been happening these past few months, can't figure it out.

Background:
186k miles
fairly new rebuild on rear end and trans
tune...

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Last post by LaGrasta
Mon Apr 09, 2018 8:00 am
Electrical problem/fusebox

Last post by Harri « Sun Apr 01, 2018 9:52 am
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by Harri » Sun Mar 25, 2018 9:28 am

Hi guys, it's been REAL long time since I visited here...Anyone have ideas where to find fusebox which is inside car, founded the one under hood but...

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Last post by Harri
Sun Apr 01, 2018 9:52 am
High Pressure-Where is oil pressure sensor and relief valve?

Last post by x92560 « Sat Mar 03, 2018 4:18 pm
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by x92560 » Wed Sep 27, 2017 11:33 am

I have a 1992 AWD Astro that is having high oil pressure readings on the dash. It runs 60-80PSI right now when driving. Idle pressure shows 40-60PSI....

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Last post by x92560
Sat Mar 03, 2018 4:18 pm
Motor mounts maybe an issue?

Last post by Wiley « Sun Jan 14, 2018 7:59 am
Replies: 2
by marco10 » Tue Nov 21, 2017 2:03 pm

Recently I have been feeling and hearing some vibration in the van when accelerating from a stop. Could this be motor mounts? Transmission mount? How...

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Last post by Wiley
Sun Jan 14, 2018 7:59 am
Trans cooler line o ring size?

Last post by Stroverlander « Fri Nov 24, 2017 5:06 pm
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by Spdcrazy » Tue Nov 14, 2017 5:30 pm

Anyone know what size they are? I believe mine are toast.

03 AWD

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Last post by Stroverlander
Fri Nov 24, 2017 5:06 pm
RUNNING HOT

Last post by PatAus « Tue Oct 24, 2017 12:05 pm
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by PatAus » Fri Oct 20, 2017 1:53 pm

looking for advice...

Ive noticed above average operating temperatures in my 2002 AWD. Even to the point where it was almost on the redline before I...

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Last post by PatAus
Tue Oct 24, 2017 12:05 pm
Vacuum Reservoir Locations?

Last post by ROCKNBLUES « Thu Sep 07, 2017 9:52 pm
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by ROCKNBLUES » Thu Sep 07, 2017 8:52 pm

Hi All,
Like the title says, I'd like to know where the OEM style vacuum reservoirs are intended to go. It appears that both the one for the cruise...

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Last post by ROCKNBLUES
Thu Sep 07, 2017 9:52 pm
General Tune Up?

Last post by ROCKNBLUES « Thu Sep 07, 2017 8:02 am
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by ROCKNBLUES » Tue Sep 05, 2017 8:41 am

Hi Folks,
I've been a pretty good mechanic on older vehicles for fifty years, but I have no idea what to do or where to start on my New To Me Astro...

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Last post by ROCKNBLUES
Thu Sep 07, 2017 8:02 am
Head Gasket Leak? Piston Broke !

Last post by blacknome « Wed Sep 06, 2017 8:25 pm
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by doyoulikeithere » Mon Sep 04, 2017 11:12 am

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Last post by blacknome
Wed Sep 06, 2017 8:25 pm
vibration

Last post by rydeon « Sat Sep 02, 2017 3:45 pm

by rydeon » Sat Sep 02, 2017 3:45 pm

2000 chevy astro van with strange vibration. Pretty vague question but it vibrates at idle so bad it will spin a coffee cup in the cup holder. At...

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Last post by rydeon
Sat Sep 02, 2017 3:45 pm
Hit Pothole. Now Cylinder 5 misfire code.

Last post by marco10 « Thu Jun 15, 2017 3:42 am

by marco10 » Thu Jun 15, 2017 3:42 am

On the highway this morning. Hit a pothole and right away engine light starts flashing. The van was idling rough when I stopped. Reader gave a...

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Last post by marco10
Thu Jun 15, 2017 3:42 am
Heater Control Valve, Hoses, W/Aux Heat

Last post by Vanjoe « Sat Apr 22, 2017 7:43 am
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by speedway73 » Sat Apr 15, 2017 10:37 pm

Hey Guys!

Let me start out by saying what an awesome site this is. VERY informative.

I'm a new member and need your input. I've got a '96 Astro...

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Last post by Vanjoe
Sat Apr 22, 2017 7:43 am
Accelerator / throttle cable replacement.

Last post by Triple « Wed Nov 16, 2016 10:44 am

by Triple » Wed Nov 16, 2016 10:44 am

The throttle cable in my 95 Safari is fraying on the throttle body side (at least, could be even worse than what I can see). Right now the stickiness...

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Last post by Triple
Wed Nov 16, 2016 10:44 am
Are fuel pumps multi-speed?

Last post by rlyoung « Thu Sep 29, 2016 12:14 pm
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by rlyoung » Tue Sep 13, 2016 7:15 pm

I was in the remote mountains and the van had a hesitation when passing. I didn't try passing after that, and at this point I'm thinking it was bad...

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Last post by rlyoung
Thu Sep 29, 2016 12:14 pm
engine

Last post by Captn. Crunch « Fri Sep 09, 2016 5:43 am
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by harley42 » Thu Sep 08, 2016 10:08 pm

I have a 1996 Astro. It won't start. The compression on cyl 1 is low 70lbs. It does not burn oil. If it has burned valves, how did that happen. Do i...

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Last post by Captn. Crunch
Fri Sep 09, 2016 5:43 am
Wet floor

Last post by astrozam « Sun Jun 19, 2016 12:43 pm
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by rooster4 » Sun Jun 19, 2016 6:48 am

Passenger side floorboard getting water dripped on it could it be condensation from the AC unit is there a drain plug that may be clogged like on my...

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Last post by astrozam
Sun Jun 19, 2016 12:43 pm
Guidance please! Burning oil.

Last post by Mmusicman « Wed Mar 09, 2016 5:19 pm
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by freedomfarmer » Sat Mar 05, 2016 10:07 am

Hello, this is my first post. Young traveler, first Van, 95 Chevy Astro 60,000 miles. I seem to have burned/lost 2 quarts of oil in 500 miles. Not...

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Last post by Mmusicman
Wed Mar 09, 2016 5:19 pm
Cams and lifters

Last post by Mmusicman « Mon Feb 29, 2016 1:07 pm
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by Smiliesafari » Mon Feb 22, 2016 9:00 am

Something I've been wondering about for some time. Is there any reason why you can't put roller lifters on a flat tappet cam?

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Last post by Mmusicman
Mon Feb 29, 2016 1:07 pm
92 Astro Van Air Cleaner Air Temp Thermostat

Last post by WoodButcher « Sun Oct 25, 2015 6:37 am
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by Roadwarrior » Sat Oct 24, 2015 10:52 pm

Hello everyone. New guy here. I bought a 92 Astro from the original owner that is in incredible condition. Finally got in the doghouse to change the...

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Last post by WoodButcher
Sun Oct 25, 2015 6:37 am
P1345 code and won't pass CA smog

Last post by Lavey « Sat Sep 19, 2015 6:15 pm
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by Lavey » Sun Dec 01, 2013 2:41 pm

Hi guys,
2002 Astro
145000 mi
4.3 V6
Ca vehicle
I had my van throw the P1345 code last summer and I chose to get a ScanGauge II to clear the code. I...

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Last post by Lavey
Sat Sep 19, 2015 6:15 pm
2005 PCV Valve & Vacuum Issue

Last post by roamineye « Sun Aug 16, 2015 7:42 pm
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by roamineye » Sat Aug 15, 2015 6:05 am

Finally got my 05 stock Astro running much better - replaced the extremely worn distributor with a new one and made a world of difference! But it...

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Last post by roamineye
Sun Aug 16, 2015 7:42 pm
'05 AWD Astro Running Rough

Last post by roamineye « Tue Jul 21, 2015 3:30 pm
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by roamineye » Sun Jul 19, 2015 8:21 am

Hi, All - I recently purchased an '05 AWD Astro that is bone stock with ~ 150K miles, and am in the process of making it reliable for use as a daily...

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Last post by roamineye
Tue Jul 21, 2015 3:30 pm
running rough--all rpm's

Last post by tommy « Mon Jun 22, 2015 12:32 pm
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by tommy » Mon May 24, 2010 6:17 pm
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'95 astro, w engine. 219,000 miles. i've owned it for 12 years and 150k miles. so far it's been mostly great. in years past, I have...
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Last post by tommy
Mon Jun 22, 2015 12:32 pm
Fuel Issue

Last post by MickJack60 « Sun Jun 14, 2015 10:52 am
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by MickJack60 » Sun Jun 14, 2015 5:53 am

My daughter acquired a 1994 GMC Safari van that had been sitting for 3 or 4 years ( the ole guy that had it started it up occasionally during the...

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Last post by MickJack60
Sun Jun 14, 2015 10:52 am
1987 Astro Shutdown problem

Last post by VanGeorge « Sat Jun 13, 2015 3:23 pm
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by VanGeorge » Wed May 13, 2015 5:23 pm

I was driving my 1987 Astro and it just died so I went to get my trailer and took it home.

The next day I went out and just checked to see if it...

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Last post by VanGeorge
Sat Jun 13, 2015 3:23 pm
Remove Computer and convert to Carbureator

Last post by AstroWill « Thu Apr 16, 2015 1:14 pm
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by VanGeorge » Mon Apr 13, 2015 4:18 pm

I am considering converting my 1987 Astro from Computer to a carburetor. I Has anyone here ever done this and if so can you direct me to the link...

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Last post by AstroWill
Thu Apr 16, 2015 1:14 pm
Steps to replace throttle cable

Last post by travisgriggs « Sat Mar 14, 2015 1:20 pm

by travisgriggs » Sat Mar 14, 2015 1:20 pm

I broke my throttle cable. I've got the old one out. But I am not sure best procedure/steps to follow to put new one in. Is it best to do throttle...

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Last post by travisgriggs
Sat Mar 14, 2015 1:20 pm
4.3 economy

Last post by blitzin247 « Fri Mar 13, 2015 7:28 pm
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by Owly » Sun Sep 28, 2014 10:02 am

I just purchased a 2000 Safari 4.3 AWD Utility with a knock in the engine and 136k miles. I heard the knock and couldn't get my wallet out fast...

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Last post by blitzin247
Fri Mar 13, 2015 7:28 pm
Long tru cool #4590 transmission cooler

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Thu Jan 01, 2015 6:26 am
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by Lowrider » Wed Dec 31, 2014 2:44 pm

I installed a #4590 Long tru cool transmission cooler last week as shown in a couple of posts here, removed top line at radiator. then to cooler from...

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Thu Jan 01, 2015 6:26 am

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