STARTING ISSUES
PLACE ANY ISSUES RELATED TO YOUR VAN NOT STARTING OR STARTING HARD IN HERE.
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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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134 Topics
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Re: How do I fix my misfire
by MountainManJoe
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Sat Apr 22, 2023 11:35 am
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Re: 2015 THREAD RESURRECTION
by LAZ 1
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Wed Sep 16, 2015 9:14 am
Exhaust System
Manifolds, flexpipe, catalytic converters, mufflers, hangers, piping, EGR etc.
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66 Topics
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Re: Exhaust rattle when idling
by Wiley
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Thu Jun 28, 2018 8:53 am
Cooling System
Radiator, thermostat, water pump, antifreeze, etc.
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178 Topics
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Re: Coolant Temp Elevated
by WoodButcher
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Sun Dec 03, 2023 3:04 pm
Fuel System
Tank, pump, filter, regulator, injectors and poppet valves etc.
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7 Topics
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Re: New member
by MountainManJoe
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Thu Apr 14, 2022 6:53 am
Air Intake
Air filter, throttle, sensors, vacuum, etc.
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3 Topics
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by Bret Schmerker
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Global Announcement Help Wanted
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Fri Jun 18, 2021 12:21 am
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I need a helper to assist with some forum administration tasks.
Tech savvyness would be an asset, but not required.
A good command of English is...
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Last post by MountainManJoe
Fri Jun 18, 2021 12:21 am
4.3 questions
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markmitchinnh »
Wed Dec 29, 2010 2:44 pm
I have a 93 4.3 TBI and a Junk 94 4.3 TBI engine, the valve covers say vortec on the 94 and the TBI has 2 bolts for the air cleaner yet otherwise...
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Last post by chevymaher
Sat Jan 29, 2011 3:53 pm
Cold Air Intake ?
Replies: 4
by
doyoulikeithere »
Thu Jan 06, 2011 10:58 pm
I see there are thousands of Cold Air Intakes availlable on the net for the newer vans,
but I havent seen much that looks like it will fit the Gen 1...
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Last post by chevymaher
Fri Jan 28, 2011 3:19 am
Supercharger anyone?
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by
SteveTR6 »
Sat Jan 22, 2011 7:48 am
Just a thought... I have an opportunity to get hold of an Eaton blower as used on Regal GS, Pontiac SSEi, GTP, etc. I would basically have it as a...
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Last post by pur3vil
Mon Jan 24, 2011 5:52 pm
timing question
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by
dj_joker_2002 »
Thu Jan 17, 2008 10:04 am
awhile back I wrote in about my new engine and so on......
I never put the van on the road due to winter and I could never get the timing correct...
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Last post by chevymaher
Sun Jan 23, 2011 7:38 pm
egr delete
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by
moparnut »
Tue Dec 28, 2010 9:52 am
When u do the blankoff plate for egr, do you remove egr permenantly or reinstall over plate? Will u get a check engine light?
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Last post by chevymaher
Sun Jan 23, 2011 1:10 am
What does this vacuum line run?
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pur3vil »
Thu Jan 20, 2011 1:37 pm
Ohkay curiosity is killing this cat. I've started to pull the upper plenum off becuase I was thinking the FPR is toast, still not sure although what...
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Last post by pur3vil
Thu Jan 20, 2011 10:40 pm
Help Dead/Weak cylinders
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vtail50 »
Thu Jan 13, 2011 8:40 pm
Ok, I'm confused. Rebuilt engine, new distributor, plugs, wires, cap, rotor and verified all poppets are spraying fuel. Verifed spark to each wire....
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Last post by 1Gary
Thu Jan 13, 2011 10:07 pm
just bought this
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markmitchinnh »
Mon Jan 10, 2011 8:29 am
I went to a local auto salvage yard and asked about buying a 350 and he sent me out back to a 1993 chevy full sized blazer
it has 117,000 miles on it...
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Last post by markmitchinnh
Wed Jan 12, 2011 4:42 am
cam specs?
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markmitchinnh »
Sun Jan 09, 2011 6:20 pm
would this be a decent cam for a mild 350 TBI engine with vortec heads?
lift @ cam intake @2947 @ valve 442
lift @ cam exhaust @ 3100 @ valve 465...
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Last post by 1Gary
Tue Jan 11, 2011 4:33 pm
Mystery Leak
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by
Jennifer »
Fri Nov 19, 2010 9:28 am
Hi, my name is Jennifer and I'm new on here. I just got my van last weekend and though I worked on many cars before this is my first Safari (1995...
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Last post by big JC
Mon Jan 10, 2011 7:12 pm
pulling motor from trans woes
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by
blk lt awd »
Fri Jan 07, 2011 11:10 pm
hey guys, have never run into this before. i unbolted the the trans and tried to pull it apart from the motor. it moved out about an inch and...
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Last post by blk lt awd
Sun Jan 09, 2011 6:32 pm
Looking to increase fuel economy
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by
Jennifer »
Sat Jan 01, 2011 9:58 pm
Hi everyone,
I'm going to be driving my van from Georgia to Alaska via the southern route through the desert then across Canada and down through New...
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Last post by Smiliesafari
Sun Jan 09, 2011 4:50 am
Replaced my distributor...
Replies: 2
by
Great A'Tuin »
Sat Jan 08, 2011 4:23 pm
My Astro had the issue w/ the engine running poorly and missing under load intermittently almost since I bought it. I changed the cap/rotor/plugs and...
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Last post by Rileysowner
Sat Jan 08, 2011 5:06 pm
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Last post by mattconrad
Sat Jan 08, 2011 8:50 am
Oil Filler Tube - should I be worried?
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by
afsigma21 »
Mon Jan 03, 2011 1:51 pm
Oil Filler Tube - should I be worried?
The bracket that holds the filler tube has broken. It broke right by the bolt that holds it down right behind...
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Last post by afsigma21
Fri Jan 07, 2011 6:35 am
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Last post by doyoulikeithere
Mon Jan 03, 2011 3:32 pm
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Last post by Rileysowner
Thu Dec 30, 2010 1:47 pm
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Last post by astrozam
Mon Dec 27, 2010 9:19 am
high voltage and high speed
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by
Mongo »
Wed Dec 22, 2010 3:43 pm
got a 96 astro with 4.3 and 174000 miles. I have a Autotap that's lets me look at whats going on with the engine.
I notice my battery voltage was at...
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Last post by Mongo
Fri Dec 24, 2010 6:04 am
Pump or Regulator?
Replies: 9
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pur3vil »
Sat Nov 20, 2010 2:33 pm
Well this has been an increasingly worse problem. Now I need the van pretty bad. I can get it to start and idle and even drive ( kinda ) using...
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Last post by pur3vil
Sat Dec 04, 2010 2:35 pm
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Last post by Cobra
Fri Dec 03, 2010 2:23 pm
6 Replies
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Last post by GnarliSafari
Thu Nov 25, 2010 6:06 am
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Last post by astroturf
Thu Nov 18, 2010 8:16 pm
383 stroker cam ?
Replies: 13
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markmitchinnh »
Mon Nov 08, 2010 5:11 pm
I am building a 383 stroker with a 1990 4 bolt 350 block and vortec heads I will be using a 4 barrel intake and carb.
I want a cam that is easy on...
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Last post by 1Gary
Thu Nov 18, 2010 5:01 am
1 Replies
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Last post by Mr_Roboto
Wed Nov 17, 2010 4:58 pm
vacume hose diagram?
Replies: 2
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markmitchinnh »
Sat Nov 06, 2010 5:16 pm
I was doing a much needed tune up on my 94 safari with TBI and one of the vacume hoses broke off and I can't find where it broke from. I drove it and...
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Last post by markmitchinnh
Fri Nov 12, 2010 3:28 am
4.3L w/ roller lifters
Replies: 2
by
chuckles »
Sun Nov 07, 2010 8:56 pm
hey guys, I have to replace a couple damaged lifters in an engine I have. Any of the service info I read doesn't mention which way the small oil hole...
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Last post by chuckles
Mon Nov 08, 2010 5:48 pm
Fuel System Woes
Replies: 9
by
6spd_monte »
Wed Nov 03, 2010 9:20 pm
Hi everyone! I thought I would fill you all in on my latest Astro Anomaly:
Lately my van won't hold an idle when it's cold outside and the engine is...
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Fri Nov 05, 2010 3:12 pm
Engine swap. 98 Engine into 99 Astro
Replies: 2
by
Tonka »
Wed Oct 27, 2010 3:01 pm
I have a 99 Astro that I bought a month ago. Had it for a week and going for a Sunday drive into the mountains. Had the cruise control on doing about...
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Last post by kc5gxl
Thu Oct 28, 2010 4:02 am
Aftermarket Cruise Control?
Replies: 3
by
Bum420 »
Fri Feb 26, 2010 1:25 pm
I need to put a cruise control on my 97 Safari AWD. I called up all the auto parts stores and they told me to ask this forum. Could someone tell me...
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Last post by completetech
Tue Oct 26, 2010 5:57 am
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Last post by Kabey's Van
Sun Oct 24, 2010 11:35 am
WANT MORE PONIES!!!
Replies: 1
by
huntnfreak »
Sat Oct 16, 2010 3:46 pm
Just checking in, got the 2000 Safari all e-tested and certified but now, I'm ready to do some minor tweaking without engine swap or loss of miles...
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Sun Oct 17, 2010 11:05 am
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Last post by 1Gary
Wed Oct 13, 2010 10:11 am
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Last post by astroturf
Sat Oct 09, 2010 9:21 am
oil cooler lines
Replies: 7
by
1Gary »
Sun Oct 03, 2010 3:23 pm
Well I had the rad out of the 94Lt.Got it all back together and guess what??.Seems while trying to fit the rad back in,one of the seals(I think only...
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Last post by astroturf
Thu Oct 07, 2010 3:56 pm
fUEL PUMP PROBLEM?
Replies: 6
by
smokekiki »
Tue Sep 21, 2010 4:23 pm
1999 AWD Astro
118000 miles.
Pump never replaced
Regulator never replaced. I have had the van since it had 30000.
Yesterday I left work,van started...
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Last post by LaGrasta
Mon Sep 27, 2010 11:52 am
IGNITION WIRES
Replies: 2
by
onewingman »
Sun Jul 18, 2010 12:33 pm
I was reading one of the topics last night, before my registration cleared, so, I couldn't comment then. Anyways, everyone was all over changing...
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Last post by Kabey's Van
Fri Sep 24, 2010 5:25 am
BEST SPARK PLUGS
Replies: 4
by
huntnfreak »
Wed Sep 22, 2010 7:16 pm
Hey just checking to see what you guys like in the way of spark plug brands and maybe cap and rotor sets. Maybe even hotter plugs etc. too. I have a...
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Last post by LaGrasta
Thu Sep 23, 2010 11:08 am
Help this van is killing me
Replies: 8
by
breeze9 »
Fri Jul 16, 2010 7:29 am
I have a 94 safari with the 4.3w engine in it and for the past week it has started to misfire when trying to pick up speed. It got to the point where...
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Last post by clarkperez2334
Thu Sep 23, 2010 12:21 am
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Last post by lockdoc
Wed Sep 22, 2010 8:03 pm
97 4.3L w engine rebuild problems
Replies: 2
by
pk5066 »
Wed Sep 15, 2010 4:01 pm
Just got done rebuilding my 97 4.3L (W) engine. First I installed new hydraulic roller lifters and push rod. I didn't soak my lifters before...
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Last post by rlsllc
Thu Sep 16, 2010 10:40 am
Diesel vans????
Replies: 8
by
biggreenoger »
Sun Sep 12, 2010 2:40 pm
So from what I see is there really only one successful diesel swap into an astro/safari? No one else out there hungry for massive torque and great...
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Last post by biggreenoger
Tue Sep 14, 2010 7:12 pm
Toyota Supra Motor in Astro Van...
Replies: 18
by
capulet_x »
Tue Aug 17, 2010 9:29 pm
For a while I've been trying to find out more information on this build...like has it ever been completed. Has anyone ever seen anything else like...
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Last post by mdmead
Mon Sep 13, 2010 7:43 am
95 no spark
Replies: 8
by
p377y7h33f »
Tue Sep 07, 2010 8:29 pm
hi everybody. my first post here. i'll try to give you as much information on my problem as i can in as few words as i can.
i only have the van for...
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Last post by v8famvan
Fri Sep 10, 2010 11:27 pm
really dumb starting question....
Replies: 12
by
robertg »
Sat May 02, 2009 7:53 pm
i go outside this morning to jockey vehicles around, and the 95 astro refused to start.
i can hear the starter engage, but the engine isn't turning...
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Last post by robertg
Fri Sep 10, 2010 8:35 pm
96 engine in a 99
Replies: 3
by
leek »
Thu Sep 02, 2010 7:50 am
Will a 96 engine in a 99 work,
what (if any thing special) is required in changeover ?
Just the intake and exhaust manifolds ????????
the local...
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Last post by leek
Tue Sep 07, 2010 4:46 am
Good carbs and bad carbs
Replies: 8
by
1Gary »
Fri Aug 27, 2010 6:48 pm
I read over and over again guys that think when they do a V8 swap,that a carb version is the answer to making it simple.That is a yes and no solution...
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Last post by Smiliesafari
Tue Aug 31, 2010 5:46 pm
To figure Static compression ratio's
by
1Gary »
Tue Aug 31, 2010 12:35 am
How to figure static compression ratio. There are 5 values which must be used.
1. volume in the cylinder expressed in cc's
2. volume in the...
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Last post by 1Gary
Tue Aug 31, 2010 12:35 am
Well if that ant enough.......
Replies: 2
by
1Gary »
Tue Aug 24, 2010 6:15 pm
So I am dealing with a broken window in Ole Yellar,I was going to resolve the coolant leak on the 94 Lt this Monday.As I pull into the driveway on my...
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Last post by 1Gary
Mon Aug 30, 2010 9:03 pm
Fuel Evap test....FAIL
Replies: 7
by
capulet_x »
Wed Aug 25, 2010 7:00 pm
I recently had an emissions inspection done on my van. Everything passed just fine except for the fuel evaporation test. Could anyone give me any...
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Last post by cali85
Sat Aug 28, 2010 12:15 pm
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