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by 01AstroVan
Fri Aug 24, 2012 5:45 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Which 4.3L motors will fit in a 2001 Astro?
Replies: 2
Views: 2273

Re: Which 4.3L motors will fit in a 2001 Astro?

This pick and pull link will give you a feel for the range of engines that will fit and where those are in your zip code. It certainly is not a complete interchange book,but more of what is available. http://www.car-part.com I just checked the link and it only lists 2002 & 2001 engines will fit...
by 01AstroVan
Thu Aug 23, 2012 9:11 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Which 4.3L motors will fit in a 2001 Astro?
Replies: 2
Views: 2273

Which 4.3L motors will fit in a 2001 Astro?

Trying to find a used motor for a 2001 astro RWD, just wondering which years would work in a 2001 and will not need any custom / electrical work done (sensors, computer change, etc) . i was already told 2002 will not work. For example, will a 98 4.3L engine from a S10 work in a 2001 Astro?
by 01AstroVan
Mon Aug 20, 2012 7:28 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Blown Head Gasket, Now no Start
Replies: 7
Views: 3473

Re: Blown Head Gasket, Now no Start

Thanks, i just read up a bit on the engine being cylinder locked with fluid. the the van stalled on the road, my friend cranked several times that night trying to get it started, even i cranked it a bit the following day. How would i know if i damaged the engine internally (valves, connecting rod, e...
by 01AstroVan
Sun Aug 19, 2012 9:00 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Blown Head Gasket, Now no Start
Replies: 7
Views: 3473

Blown Head Gasket, Now no Start

My friend bought a 2001 Astro cargo van, the owner said it had a bad water pump, little did he know that the head gasket was the issue. at the begining it was just using coolant (no smoke from tail pipe or oil mixing at that point) after about a week of driving the van just stalled while doing about...
by 01AstroVan
Sun Aug 19, 2012 8:49 pm
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: Astro Owner
Replies: 1
Views: 1368

Astro Owner

Haven't had an astro for over 10 years, glad to have bought another one the other day, and good to know there is a community out there for them.