All finished, runs great. Still in the new engine break in period.
$1599 new long block
$50 timing cover
$300 misc parts. Oil,filter, air filter, thermostat, radiator cap, dist rotor, cap, new plugs, wires, water pump, fuel filter, pcv, radiator hoses.
Basically new engine, should get a lot more years on her.
Humpty Dumpty Engine swap
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afsigma21
Topic author - I finally get the smurf thing
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Re: Humpty Dumpty Engine swap
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1991 Astro CL 170k, then stolen and drove into a building, junked.
1995 Astro 110k sold for a truck, wish I hadnt.
Current, 1997 Safari, Explorer High Top Conversion, love my moneypit. "Humpty Dumpty"
1991 Astro CL 170k, then stolen and drove into a building, junked.
1995 Astro 110k sold for a truck, wish I hadnt.
Current, 1997 Safari, Explorer High Top Conversion, love my moneypit. "Humpty Dumpty"
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LaGrasta
- I sleep in my van
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Re: Humpty Dumpty Engine swap
How was the radiator support repaired?
1998 Astro, 246,000 miles
K&N air filter
TruCool trans cooler
2" Overland lift & 15" BFG Terrain, 3.73 gears
JET Performance SCU-2000 (Speed Control Unit)
Gabriel Ultra shocks, rear AirLift bags & sway bar
Draw-Tite Dual Port Hitch System, hitch-mounted bike rack (4), hitch-mounted cargo tray, Thule roof-mounted cargo box
K&N air filter
TruCool trans cooler
2" Overland lift & 15" BFG Terrain, 3.73 gears
JET Performance SCU-2000 (Speed Control Unit)
Gabriel Ultra shocks, rear AirLift bags & sway bar
Draw-Tite Dual Port Hitch System, hitch-mounted bike rack (4), hitch-mounted cargo tray, Thule roof-mounted cargo box
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afsigma21
Topic author - I finally get the smurf thing
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Re: Humpty Dumpty Engine swap
It was welded back together. Is there something specific I need to look for?
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1991 Astro CL 170k, then stolen and drove into a building, junked.
1995 Astro 110k sold for a truck, wish I hadnt.
Current, 1997 Safari, Explorer High Top Conversion, love my moneypit. "Humpty Dumpty"
1991 Astro CL 170k, then stolen and drove into a building, junked.
1995 Astro 110k sold for a truck, wish I hadnt.
Current, 1997 Safari, Explorer High Top Conversion, love my moneypit. "Humpty Dumpty"
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Astro-SS-V8
- I get chills without my van.
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Re: Humpty Dumpty Engine swap
Good job..............nice to know it's running great and nice pics you have posted.
The support was cut on my 95 when I bought it and had brackets made that bolt it back together so if it needs to be removed again it can.
The support was cut on my 95 when I bought it and had brackets made that bolt it back together so if it needs to be removed again it can.
93 Astro cargo .... Newest Aquisition !
95 Safari , on the injured list
95 Safari , on the injured list
Re: Humpty Dumpty Engine swap
Feels good doesn't it......1999 LS AWD 3" Lift,4.10's,Snowplow,9500lb Ramsey winch
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afsigma21
Topic author - I finally get the smurf thing
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Re: Humpty Dumpty Engine swap
After having this van sit for nearly 9 months, it has been running great now for 4 days and feels great.
Still a couple very small lingering issues that are waiting on parts and time.
Needs front brakes, A/C compressor and Drivers power window switch and motor.
A new stereo is in line for the summer.
Still a couple very small lingering issues that are waiting on parts and time.
Needs front brakes, A/C compressor and Drivers power window switch and motor.
A new stereo is in line for the summer.
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1991 Astro CL 170k, then stolen and drove into a building, junked.
1995 Astro 110k sold for a truck, wish I hadnt.
Current, 1997 Safari, Explorer High Top Conversion, love my moneypit. "Humpty Dumpty"
1991 Astro CL 170k, then stolen and drove into a building, junked.
1995 Astro 110k sold for a truck, wish I hadnt.
Current, 1997 Safari, Explorer High Top Conversion, love my moneypit. "Humpty Dumpty"
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afsigma21
Topic author - I finally get the smurf thing
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- Joined: Mon Jul 28, 2008 6:55 am
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Re: Humpty Dumpty Engine swap
New Brakes last night and the window is now fixed. Just need the new A/C compressor... I have the parts, just havent tackled it yet.
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1991 Astro CL 170k, then stolen and drove into a building, junked.
1995 Astro 110k sold for a truck, wish I hadnt.
Current, 1997 Safari, Explorer High Top Conversion, love my moneypit. "Humpty Dumpty"
1991 Astro CL 170k, then stolen and drove into a building, junked.
1995 Astro 110k sold for a truck, wish I hadnt.
Current, 1997 Safari, Explorer High Top Conversion, love my moneypit. "Humpty Dumpty"
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Rebel
- I plan to be buried in my van
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Re: Humpty Dumpty Engine swap
Good deal. Glad all is going well with the swap. Sure brought back a few memories of long nights with my son doing my swap. Thanks for the pics.
89 Astro, 350 V-8, Shaved doors, Filled Slider, Corvette IRS, 94 Mustang GT Rack & Pinion(Thanks to Skip), Cad Tail lights from SoCalliV8 ( RIP) Miss you my friend.
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