seized engine
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Topic author - I sleep in my van
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Re: seized engine
well she lasted a couple days now its knocking , its probably the main bearings so im looking for a donor engine or a new van .
2000 chev blazer 4x4
If its got tits or wheels, its gonna give you problems!
im sure we all know the #1 junk yard rule if it fits in your pocket its free.
If its got tits or wheels, its gonna give you problems!
im sure we all know the #1 junk yard rule if it fits in your pocket its free.
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Re: seized engine
Isn't it clearly time for a V8 or diesel swap?
Aaron
2005 Astro (Gandalf) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, 130k+ miles
1997 Astro (Grumpy - $250 Rally Van) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, LSD, 2" lift, 31" tires, 335k+ orig engine, $30 eBay fuel pump
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2005 Astro (Gandalf) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, 130k+ miles
1997 Astro (Grumpy - $250 Rally Van) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, LSD, 2" lift, 31" tires, 335k+ orig engine, $30 eBay fuel pump
Prev Astros:99,97,00,94,87,86
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Re: seized engine
Get rid of the truck and buy a later model. Or, and this one is more fun, stick a 305 or 350 in there. It'll prolly cost the same. Logan made out like a bandit with his last or 2nd to last swap. Actually made money after selling off the v6 and the donor truck.
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Re: seized engine
I donated my knocker 4.3 to a local colledge and got a good right off on my taxes.
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I don't understand all I know about that.
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Chris
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and a bunch of other wrecks...
I don't understand all I know about that.
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Chris
91AWD 350
and a bunch of other wrecks...
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Topic author - I sleep in my van
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Re: seized engine
we dont have anything like that here 91awd , im going to talk to the bank on monday and see if i can get a loan to get a newer vech .
2000 chev blazer 4x4
If its got tits or wheels, its gonna give you problems!
im sure we all know the #1 junk yard rule if it fits in your pocket its free.
If its got tits or wheels, its gonna give you problems!
im sure we all know the #1 junk yard rule if it fits in your pocket its free.
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Re: seized engine
tbhager-nice to hear you got it running.
If you decide to replace it soon, I need an engine part if you'd be willing to consider selling one. I have an '89 Astro RWD with a 4.3, A/C no smog pump. I need the bracket that bolts to the front of the engine (the A/C compressor bracket, alternator, and power steering pump all attach to this bracket). I know there are several configurations to this bracket (mine has the A/C on the top passenger side, alternator on the top driver's side) so I will try to get a picture of what I need.
If anyone else happens to have one, please give me a shout! Thanks!
If you decide to replace it soon, I need an engine part if you'd be willing to consider selling one. I have an '89 Astro RWD with a 4.3, A/C no smog pump. I need the bracket that bolts to the front of the engine (the A/C compressor bracket, alternator, and power steering pump all attach to this bracket). I know there are several configurations to this bracket (mine has the A/C on the top passenger side, alternator on the top driver's side) so I will try to get a picture of what I need.
If anyone else happens to have one, please give me a shout! Thanks!
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Re: seized engine
im in the process if jaking the engine up and removign the oil pan to see what kind of damage there is .
scooter, my a/c is on the drivers side and alt is on the pass side.
scooter, my a/c is on the drivers side and alt is on the pass side.
2000 chev blazer 4x4
If its got tits or wheels, its gonna give you problems!
im sure we all know the #1 junk yard rule if it fits in your pocket its free.
If its got tits or wheels, its gonna give you problems!
im sure we all know the #1 junk yard rule if it fits in your pocket its free.
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Re: seized engine
If you can figure out transportation, I have a good 94, 4.3l setting in my garage. I hate waste so i've been fretting over what to do with it. I can't give it to you but I will make you a great deal.
I've been trying to find a full size truck with a bad motor to put it in and have an offer on a 94 K2500 5.7L (see 6.5L Diesel post) that I will put it into.
I know people here think i'm nuts.
Let me know......
I've been trying to find a full size truck with a bad motor to put it in and have an offer on a 94 K2500 5.7L (see 6.5L Diesel post) that I will put it into.
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Let me know......
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1998 2WD Astro
1999 AWD Astro
1994 AWD GMC Safari, V8 truck van project
1998 2WD Astro
1999 AWD Astro
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Re: seized engine
Hey now, don't lop us all into one basket. I never ever thought you were nuts!
I knew it
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I knew it
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"Just keep swimming..."
97' 4wd Safari
ZZ 502 Ramjet
4"L"80E/NP241C
Ford 9"
Kinky is using a feather.
Perverted is using the whole chicken.
"Laws that forbid the carrying of arms... disarm only those who are neither
inclined nor determined to commit crimes".
- Thomas Jefferson
97' 4wd Safari
ZZ 502 Ramjet
4"L"80E/NP241C
Ford 9"
Kinky is using a feather.
Perverted is using the whole chicken.
"Laws that forbid the carrying of arms... disarm only those who are neither
inclined nor determined to commit crimes".
- Thomas Jefferson
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Topic author - I sleep in my van
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Re: seized engine
where abouts are ya jim?
2000 chev blazer 4x4
If its got tits or wheels, its gonna give you problems!
im sure we all know the #1 junk yard rule if it fits in your pocket its free.
If its got tits or wheels, its gonna give you problems!
im sure we all know the #1 junk yard rule if it fits in your pocket its free.
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Re: seized engine
Columbia, MO 65201
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1994 AWD GMC Safari, V8 truck van project
1998 2WD Astro
1999 AWD Astro
1994 AWD GMC Safari, V8 truck van project
1998 2WD Astro
1999 AWD Astro
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Topic author - I sleep in my van
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Re: seized engine
is that missouri ??? if so its a 24 hr drive , thanks for the offer though
2000 chev blazer 4x4
If its got tits or wheels, its gonna give you problems!
im sure we all know the #1 junk yard rule if it fits in your pocket its free.
If its got tits or wheels, its gonna give you problems!
im sure we all know the #1 junk yard rule if it fits in your pocket its free.
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Topic author - I sleep in my van
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Re: seized engine
well im going to pull the oil pan off and check out the damage . or should i just pull the engine?
2000 chev blazer 4x4
If its got tits or wheels, its gonna give you problems!
im sure we all know the #1 junk yard rule if it fits in your pocket its free.
If its got tits or wheels, its gonna give you problems!
im sure we all know the #1 junk yard rule if it fits in your pocket its free.
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Re: seized engine
i think that you should just go ahead and pull the oil pan check the damage it would be easier and quicker than pulling the motor since you don't have a awd.
bryan in oklahoma i have a 1992 chevy astro with 174,000 miles runs and drives very good with a couple of issues nothing major future mods: 350 smallblock v-8 simple and easy!!, tach, rims and others!!current mods:15%tinted windows
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Re: seized engine
TB-I'm going to come down on ya kind of hard.Look with that kind of damage you can not nor should you try to do "patch work" repairs.Take it out of the van man.Look at the whole engine and what got hurt without oil.Refresh the whole thing.Do what you can now to try to save money for the job.The bottom line-do it right the first time and drive it for more miles than you got on it now.Why am I saying it like this??.Well it's family here and your part of that.
Call me Gary
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1994 LT Astro
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The vendor trailer
Lead with my heart & take the hits because of it like a man.
1985 Astro-"Ole Yellar"
1994 LT Astro
1981 Winnebago-"Baby"
12'dual axle enclosed trailer
The vendor trailer
Lead with my heart & take the hits because of it like a man.