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by SpyAstro
Thu Oct 28, 2010 3:47 pm
Forum: STARTING ISSUES
Topic: At wits end with 2000 Astro
Replies: 28
Views: 8577

Re: At wits end with 2000 Astro

Ok not the oil pump. Looks like it was a loose oil pressure switch. For the first time I under tightened. Just out of curiosity did the team that designed this van ever concieve they would place a body on it?
by SpyAstro
Wed Oct 27, 2010 12:04 pm
Forum: STARTING ISSUES
Topic: At wits end with 2000 Astro
Replies: 28
Views: 8577

Re: At wits end with 2000 Astro

This van is going to send me to an institution. Over the past two days I drove about 325 miles. On the way home today the oil pressure dropped to 0. I went to pull to the side of the road and the pressure went up to about 30. When it idles it drops back to zero and the motor starts to tap. I give it...
by SpyAstro
Tue Oct 26, 2010 12:18 am
Forum: STARTING ISSUES
Topic: At wits end with 2000 Astro
Replies: 28
Views: 8577

Re: At wits end with 2000 Astro

I knew I was getting spark so I was pretty sure it was a fuel issue. I replaced everything but the fuel pump and spider injector. The fuel pump was easier to get to.
I drove her over 50 miles today and had her up near 90mph. No hiccups to report. Now I can put the interior back together.
by SpyAstro
Sun Oct 24, 2010 6:53 pm
Forum: STARTING ISSUES
Topic: At wits end with 2000 Astro
Replies: 28
Views: 8577

Re: At wits end with 2000 Astro

I did switch the lines.
She up and moving with fresh gas and an oil change.
Thanks everyone for the input and advice.
by SpyAstro
Wed Oct 20, 2010 1:33 pm
Forum: STARTING ISSUES
Topic: At wits end with 2000 Astro
Replies: 28
Views: 8577

Re: At wits end with 2000 Astro

I finally got the pump in. That tank fought me every step of the way. The van started but as I was driving it home it started to surge and stall. Now its leaking fuel from a black box on the drivers side, about 6 inches past the front door. It only leaks after I drive it for a few min then let it id...
by SpyAstro
Sat Oct 16, 2010 10:21 am
Forum: STARTING ISSUES
Topic: At wits end with 2000 Astro
Replies: 28
Views: 8577

Re: At wits end with 2000 Astro

I got the delphi from gmparts.com They wound up being only an hour away from me.
by SpyAstro
Sat Oct 16, 2010 9:25 am
Forum: STARTING ISSUES
Topic: At wits end with 2000 Astro
Replies: 28
Views: 8577

Re: At wits end with 2000 Astro

Hey Everyone, I just picked up the fuel pump and I'm heading out in a few to do my first replacement. I just wanted to say thank you to everyone that sent some help my way. Thanks Aaron for taking some time to talk on the phone, I really appreciate it. I'll post after I replace the pump and the mons...
by SpyAstro
Wed Oct 06, 2010 9:12 am
Forum: STARTING ISSUES
Topic: At wits end with 2000 Astro
Replies: 28
Views: 8577

Re: At wits end with 2000 Astro

Thanks for the input so far. Any way to determine fuel pressure without the tester? Its not in the budget right now. I know its only $40 but its just not there for a couple of days. Is there anyone out there willing to talk on the phone? I won't take up to much time. I'm just a lousy typist and it's...
by SpyAstro
Tue Oct 05, 2010 2:25 pm
Forum: STARTING ISSUES
Topic: At wits end with 2000 Astro
Replies: 28
Views: 8577

At wits end with 2000 Astro

I hope someone can help. I have a 2000 Astro with a replacement motor. I'm not sure of the year of the engine, the PO didn't know. The van had starting problems , it would just crank and crank. Once it caught it ran like silk. I replaced the fuel filter and battery and the problem was solve for a mo...
by SpyAstro
Thu Aug 05, 2010 12:51 pm
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: The Journey Begins
Replies: 5
Views: 1788

Re: The Journey Begins

Hey Everyone, Cheating spouses mostly. I also do child custody and wrongful death. Mainly I'm a surveillance specialist. They use me alot when the sub is looking for a tail. My buddy just came over and did the plugs,wires, cap and rotor in 50 min. We didn't even take the wheels off. We're going to t...
by SpyAstro
Wed Aug 04, 2010 8:27 am
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: The Journey Begins
Replies: 5
Views: 1788

The Journey Begins

Hey Everyone, I'm the new owner of 2000 Astro. My buddy bought it brand new and I got it as a gift 6 months ago. He said he was tired of watching me squeeze myself into my 93 s-10 standard cab pick up. I'm building the van slowly as a surveillance vehicle and I'll tell you these over night jobs just...