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MountainManJoe »
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
Starts then stalls. P0102 and P0340
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Jawon »
Fri Jan 24, 2014 9:29 am
1st post. Thx for all the great info. 1996 Safari 4.3L. Little auto repair experience, but I'm willing to learn and try.
SYMPTOMS:
- Van starts up...
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Last post by Jawon
Fri Jan 24, 2014 9:29 am
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Last post by astrovanfan
Mon Dec 16, 2013 7:12 pm
Engine light and rough running
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sidecar53 »
Sun Oct 13, 2013 5:57 am
#-o Got a tuneup a month ago and the van has been running well. Yesterday on the way to work, with no warning or incident to initiate it it began to...
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Last post by sidecar53
Thu Oct 17, 2013 4:26 am
engine valve noise under load
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jasonr73 »
Tue Aug 13, 2013 5:24 am
1992 astro awd ext, just flipped 100k and has valve noise under load. Not egr, not gas issue,not bad gas,not vaccum,not timing, absolutely puzzeled...
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Last post by 1Gary
Tue Aug 13, 2013 6:41 pm
rough idle and misfiring
Replies: 19
by
DSkidds »
Sat Feb 04, 2012 9:37 am
1999 Chevy Astro 156k
Accel Cap/rotor
Ac Delco Irridim plugs
Omni-spark wires
Cherry Bomb Glasspack
Spectre Air Filter
ive replaced the cap/rotor,...
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Last post by Smiliesafari
Wed Jul 10, 2013 4:40 pm
High idle fix
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by
VWcorvette »
Wed Jul 03, 2013 1:46 pm
So the 05 developed a high idle on a trip last month. MIL illuminated, fault code p0507 idle air too high. After researching and setting a game plan...
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Last post by VWcorvette
Sun Jul 07, 2013 6:09 pm
P0507 idle rpm limit fault code
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VWcorvette »
Sat Jun 22, 2013 7:13 pm
In looking to diagnose I found one of the hard vacuum lines had rubbed through. I replaced it in the hope that this would take car of a probable...
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Last post by VWcorvette
Sat Jun 22, 2013 7:13 pm
98 idles touch the gas pedal it stalls.
Replies: 3
by
scarecrow »
Wed Jun 19, 2013 3:24 pm
need some help here. im picking up a 96 or a 98 I forget exactly. the van sat for about 8 months I don't know if it ran fine before it was parked or...
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Last post by Drummernaut
Fri Jun 21, 2013 1:50 pm
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Last post by doyoulikeithere
Fri Mar 08, 2013 3:12 pm
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Last post by okie1
Thu Feb 21, 2013 7:04 am
Occasional Sputtering
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by
trevcda »
Sun Feb 03, 2013 9:38 pm
New topic? Probably not. But here goes.
98 GMC Safari, AWD. When I gently accelerate, at the point when it's about to shift, it sputters and feels...
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Last post by MountainManJoe
Tue Feb 19, 2013 9:25 pm
ENGINE DIES ON BACKING OUT
Replies: 9
by
Mica »
Thu Jan 10, 2013 3:48 pm
Good day to everyone and thank you in advance for the help. I have 1990 Astro van V6-4.3L RWD 316828 miles with no major issues.
This year the van...
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Last post by Mica
Mon Feb 18, 2013 9:10 am
95 Safari fuel tank/ lines conections...
Replies: 2
by
Gorwoc »
Sat Dec 22, 2012 6:28 pm
Hey folks,
I have a 95 with fuel injection. I've just had my fuel pump poop out and in replacing it I found EVERYTHING was rusted to crap. So I'm...
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Sun Dec 23, 2012 5:23 am
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Last post by markmitchinnh
Fri Dec 21, 2012 1:19 pm
replaced engine and now what?
Replies: 3
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markmitchinnh »
Mon Nov 12, 2012 1:39 pm
Engine starts runs kinda rough then spits sputters then dies, if I give it gas it bogs, idles high, backfires through TBI when trying to start. I...
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Last post by markmitchinnh
Tue Nov 13, 2012 4:58 pm
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Last post by Rileysowner
Tue Sep 18, 2012 1:41 pm
Hard to start when hot
Replies: 1
by
bigjake »
Sat Aug 25, 2012 5:54 am
I have a 2001 astro that will die after starting when hot .I will have to try starting it 4-5 times before it will run.
This only happens some times....
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Mon Sep 10, 2012 3:30 am
HELP WITH ENGINE NOISE / ISSUE...:(
Replies: 6
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64crew4x4 »
Sun Aug 05, 2012 5:51 pm
Hey guys been a while since I got to play on this forum...
So my 98 AWD Astro has been doing super good for me up till may.
My Wife and I did the...
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Last post by 64crew4x4
Tue Aug 07, 2012 7:56 pm
99 Safari fuel and or electrical problem.
Replies: 15
by
atomizer »
Sun Jun 24, 2012 7:45 am
Hey everyone,
Been reading all the trouble shooting info and have got some good input but need a little more beta if possible.
I have a 99 Safari AWD...
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Last post by atomizer
Thu Jul 26, 2012 9:32 am
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Last post by MountainManJoe
Sat Jun 30, 2012 10:19 am
Performance chips
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by
H2OJoe »
Fri Jun 29, 2012 7:02 am
Anyone have any experience with these performance chips?
Have an awesome weekend!
Joe
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Last post by H2OJoe
Fri Jun 29, 2012 7:51 pm
Engine chokes on full throttle
Replies: 4
by
mystiq »
Fri Jun 01, 2012 12:07 pm
Hi!
I started to have this weird problem with my van. After I got all the fuel lines and gas tank installed (also replaced the fuel pump and filter)...
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Last post by mystiq
Sat Jun 02, 2012 4:40 pm
1998 Safari Van
Replies: 19
by
PammieSue »
Sun Apr 29, 2012 11:18 am
We were driving our van and noticed a Sulfur smell in the air. We though it was coming form surrounding area, but the van starting running really...
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Last post by 1Gary
Sun May 06, 2012 8:32 pm
need the pros for this one
Replies: 17
by
lilblkshp »
Sat Apr 14, 2012 11:52 am
ok here goes. first, good day to everyone and thanks in advance. i have a 91 astro 4.3 tbi, for a while i have had a rough idle so i did major...
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Last post by doyoulikeithere
Wed May 02, 2012 11:30 pm
Very persistant code 15
Replies: 8
by
JTalley »
Fri Mar 02, 2012 11:37 am
My coolant sensor broke a while back- the plug snapped off. When that happened, it flooded bad. I replaced it and it ran normal again. Now the CEL...
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Last post by lockdoc
Sat Apr 28, 2012 8:18 pm
Issue with no pickup
Replies: 8
by
completetech »
Tue Apr 24, 2012 6:49 pm
Ok so I was going to try and make a long story short. But that I am afraid cant really happen. I feel as though I should probably give you all the...
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Fri Apr 27, 2012 4:17 am
Vacuum line nightmare
Replies: 5
by
JTalley »
Sun Sep 18, 2011 4:46 pm
I finally got some cash to work on the van. It's been missing off and on, there's been a loss of power, etc.
I pulled the doghouse and found a whole...
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Last post by JTalley
Thu Apr 19, 2012 6:24 am
Problem with my coil
Replies: 8
by
keith »
Sat Mar 31, 2012 12:50 am
Well to start with I have a 2000 Astro AWD with a 4.3L my proglem is about a yr ago it started running realy bad when its raining, snowing or any...
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Last post by 1Gary
Sun Apr 01, 2012 8:36 pm
98 astro wont start
Replies: 2
by
rooster4 »
Fri Mar 30, 2012 1:44 pm
98 astro I replaced the fuel pump and it started for 2 days . today I cannot get it started, even tried pouring gas in the thottle body. I can hear...
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Last post by rooster4
Sun Apr 01, 2012 6:33 am
Locked Scraping the LT
Replies: 11
by
1Gary »
Fri Mar 09, 2012 9:34 am
I am scraping the LT and want to cut out the cad to turn that separately at another scrap yard.I want to drive it to the scrap yard and was wondering...
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Last post by 1Gary
Mon Mar 12, 2012 5:41 am
Acceleration problems?
Replies: 15
by
astrojohn »
Fri Mar 02, 2012 5:46 pm
I have a 96 Astro AWD, with 240,000 miles. I just bought it, as my 95 Safari died.
The vehicle starts great, gets better gas mileage than the 95,...
15 Replies
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Last post by 1Gary
Mon Mar 05, 2012 3:51 pm
Is anyone using TC-W3 ???
Replies: 75
by
astroturf »
Wed Jun 29, 2011 6:06 am
I have begun studying the benefits of adding 1 oz to 5 gals of fuel at fill up.
I have not begun using it yet though.
Anyone else?
Thanks, Jim
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Last post by ihatemybike
Tue Feb 21, 2012 10:56 am
Can't get that timing right
Replies: 7
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JTalley »
Fri Dec 30, 2011 10:05 am
I know it's supposed to be set at 0 degrees, but I don't have anything to measure that, and I don't have a timing light and can't get one.
There's a...
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Last post by Smiliesafari
Thu Jan 05, 2012 7:01 pm
P1406 code and misfiring
Replies: 1
by
socalastro »
Mon Jan 02, 2012 8:51 pm
Sorry that its been a while since I checked in, but life has been busy.
Anyhow, was driving today and started getting a bad misfire. Took it to the...
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Tue Jan 03, 2012 5:23 am
4 Replies
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Last post by kamenz
Thu Dec 15, 2011 7:20 pm
ring in distributor
Replies: 3
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metalcutter »
Sun Dec 04, 2011 4:32 pm
94 4.3L TBI
I was looking at the distributor and notice that this ring moves.
:yikes: EDIT - should have said the outer ring moves 10 to 20 degrees...
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Last post by metalcutter
Fri Dec 09, 2011 10:54 pm
94 safari very hig idle speed
Replies: 4
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metalcutter »
Wed Nov 30, 2011 8:53 pm
94 safari 4.3 TBI van,
started to have a high idle while driving which slowly eventually reduces rpm down to a fast idle.
with my foot off of the...
4 Replies
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Last post by astroturf
Sun Dec 04, 2011 4:27 pm
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Last post by JTen1
Mon Nov 28, 2011 2:48 pm
53 Replies
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Last post by astroturf
Mon Nov 21, 2011 8:39 am
High Idle
Replies: 13
by
manyon »
Sun Jul 31, 2011 6:09 pm
Not sure if I'm posting this in the right section...
I have a high idle in park and neutral. Normal idle in all drive gears and reverse. I replaced...
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Last post by manyon
Sun Nov 13, 2011 3:42 pm
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Last post by metalcutter
Sun Oct 30, 2011 4:43 pm
Odd Problem
Replies: 3
by
alexalexanders »
Wed Oct 19, 2011 6:25 pm
Ok odd problem here. Yesterday while i was merging into traffic i had to floor the van(idiot driver) and then slam on the brakes for a red light,...
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Thu Oct 20, 2011 4:13 am
Nasty sound
Replies: 2
by
Cobra »
Sat Oct 08, 2011 4:55 pm
Well i have quiet a nasty sound coming from my van it seems to be loudest around crankcase and transmission (i recorded with my cell right under the...
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Last post by doyoulikeithere
Tue Oct 11, 2011 11:27 pm
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Last post by fasteddy
Sat Oct 08, 2011 3:17 pm
High oil pressure
Replies: 4
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JTalley »
Tue Sep 27, 2011 7:07 am
I accidentally overfilled my oil a while back, but I was told that it wasn't enough to hurt it, so I left it until I could afford an oil change.
The...
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Wed Sep 28, 2011 11:23 am
5 Replies
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Last post by Spaceward
Tue Sep 27, 2011 12:50 pm
Rattling, loss of power
Replies: 3
by
JTalley »
Sat Sep 24, 2011 5:49 pm
I pulled a code 32 (EGR circuit fault) and removed the EGR valve. My dad and I cleaned it out and put it back, and it seemed to help for a little...
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Last post by 1Gary
Sun Sep 25, 2011 11:07 am
1 Replies
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Last post by JTalley
Thu Sep 22, 2011 7:01 am
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Last post by CaptSquid
Sun Aug 28, 2011 10:29 am
ignition modules
Replies: 1
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1Gary »
Wed Aug 24, 2011 10:33 am
Need you opinion if you approach ignition modules like the old points dizzy in that they need to be replaced like the points did. :-k
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Last post by Smiliesafari
Wed Aug 24, 2011 2:17 pm
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