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Sticky Engine Cover Removal (1991-1995)

Last post by okie1 « Tue Jan 19, 2021 5:17 am
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by MountainManJoe » Sun Jan 17, 2021 2:24 am

I found this write-up in the archives. It is originally written by Justice.

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Last post by okie1
Tue Jan 19, 2021 5:17 am
Sticky Engine Cover Removal Procedure (Shown with 2003 Astro)

Last post by sc-surfer « Sun Jun 23, 2019 4:11 pm
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by chemist » Wed Aug 12, 2009 5:08 pm
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The removal of your van's engine cover is kind of like opening the hood of a passenger car. Just pull the latch and pop open—no, wait. This is...
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Last post by sc-surfer
Sun Jun 23, 2019 4:11 pm
Sticky Tips and Tricks

Last post by Astrophysics « Mon Oct 08, 2018 10:04 am
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by astrozam » Wed Sep 13, 2006 1:11 pm
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Greenmachine ( A.Scommunity member ) originally posted this thread,
Were not vouching for how many actually work but here they are.

Thought I'd...
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Last post by Astrophysics
Mon Oct 08, 2018 10:04 am
Fuel Pump no Pressure----- GAWD-super lost

Last post by Captn. Crunch « Fri Jan 22, 2021 10:46 am
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by rpmnava » Fri Jan 15, 2021 8:13 pm

Hi Everyone,
I AM STUMPED.....Van was running fine... parked it overnight and wont start.

First thing I did was listen for FP to prime ( 2 seconds...

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Last post by Captn. Crunch
Fri Jan 22, 2021 10:46 am
replacing front hub

Last post by okie1 « Sun Jan 19, 2020 7:43 am
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by photo_van » Thu Mar 26, 2015 11:10 am

And I just had this all apart ](*,)

I've got a little play in the R front wheel bearing; Moog $173 or Delco $368???? Or Timken??

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Last post by okie1
Sun Jan 19, 2020 7:43 am
Astro/Safari Replacement Has Arrived!

Last post by Bret Schmerker « Fri Oct 18, 2019 8:22 pm
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by mdmead » Sun Nov 20, 2016 8:27 pm

So GM dumped our beloved Astro/Safari in 2005 and basically left North America without a suitable replacement. Sure, you could move up to a fullsize...

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Last post by Bret Schmerker
Fri Oct 18, 2019 8:22 pm
composite headlight conversion 2005 safari

Last post by Chase1 « Wed Jan 02, 2019 10:25 am
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by 2000JIMMY » Sat Nov 02, 2013 9:25 am

I have read the post on installing composite headlights on 1999 Astro, however I am trying the same procedure on a 2005 GMC Safari.

Anybody know how...

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Last post by Chase1
Wed Jan 02, 2019 10:25 am
Transmission filter change and fluid flush

Last post by Mmusicman « Tue Sep 18, 2018 1:48 pm
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by LiftedAWDAstro » Fri Sep 14, 2012 5:34 am

I decided I needed to flush all the fluid out of the tranny rather than just change the filter and the 6 - 8 quarts in the pan. Here is how it's...

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Last post by Mmusicman
Tue Sep 18, 2018 1:48 pm
Fuel Pump - Fuel Sender Assembly - Replacement Procedure

Last post by Bret Schmerker « Mon Sep 17, 2018 9:25 pm
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by chemist » Sat Aug 29, 2009 10:07 am
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If you plan on keeping your Astro or Safari van, one thing is certain. Your fuel pump will eventually die. This has happened to me once with my...
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Last post by Bret Schmerker
Mon Sep 17, 2018 9:25 pm
alternate Oil filter

Last post by Stroverlander « Mon Sep 17, 2018 3:11 pm
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by Moreforles » Thu May 20, 2010 8:10 pm

I thought the standard oil filter was a bit small, so compared a couple others, found one about one third longer, threads seemed the same, gaskets...

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Last post by Stroverlander
Mon Sep 17, 2018 3:11 pm
Expert Question: Retrofitting a Robust Sender to a 1997 SLE

Last post by Stroverlander « Mon Sep 17, 2018 3:06 pm
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by Bret Schmerker » Sat Sep 15, 2018 2:07 pm

I've a need to harden my 1997 Safari SLE against semi-corrosive fuel. California is infamous for major-brand gasolines that make small-engine...

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Last post by Stroverlander
Mon Sep 17, 2018 3:06 pm
Ignition Coil Replacement Procedure (shown with 2003 Astro)

Last post by Bret Schmerker « Sat Sep 15, 2018 8:50 pm
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by chemist » Wed Aug 12, 2009 7:45 pm

I don't know how to tell when your ignition coil is on the way out. It may start with power decreases as mine did. But it will eventually fail. You...

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Last post by Bret Schmerker
Sat Sep 15, 2018 8:50 pm
Can high beams be adjusted separately from low beams?

Last post by Astrophysics « Sat Aug 04, 2018 11:36 pm
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by dcarlson12 » Sat Aug 04, 2018 3:27 pm

2002 Astro
My right low beam is aimed too high and it is aimed higher than the left low beam.
When I switch to high beams, left and right are at the...

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Last post by Astrophysics
Sat Aug 04, 2018 11:36 pm
TOOLS

Last post by WE7X « Sun Apr 22, 2018 2:03 pm
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by chemist » Fri Mar 06, 2009 7:35 pm
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On tools....I've got more than some, less than others. I want more. Only problem is, other than a really complete metric wrench set, I don't know...
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Last post by WE7X
Sun Apr 22, 2018 2:03 pm
Grill Guard

Last post by Astrophysics « Sat Mar 24, 2018 7:18 pm
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by naatymind » Fri Jan 19, 2018 1:21 pm

I am looking for a grill guard for my 96 Astro. Does anyone know where to find or purchase one?

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Last post by Astrophysics
Sat Mar 24, 2018 7:18 pm
Rear heat question

Last post by SteveTR6 « Mon Jan 29, 2018 5:03 pm

by SteveTR6 » Mon Jan 29, 2018 5:03 pm

2003 Astro AWD LT, 156k miles. Within the last 2 weeks, the blower resistor failed, followed (almost immediately after replacement) by the blower...

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Last post by SteveTR6
Mon Jan 29, 2018 5:03 pm
my 1993 Astro restoration

Last post by stephanieASTRO « Mon Jan 15, 2018 9:34 pm
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by stephanieASTRO » Sun Dec 17, 2017 1:27 pm
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It has been forever since I have been on this site. Only due to my van running like a boss and life being crazy busy. But life has gotten even...
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Last post by stephanieASTRO
Mon Jan 15, 2018 9:34 pm
Solved P0446 2001 AWD

Last post by rlyoung « Thu Oct 12, 2017 1:40 pm

by rlyoung » Thu Oct 12, 2017 1:40 pm

Replacing the fuel tank pressure sensor fixed my long-standing P0446 code. It was a 10 minute fix since I have cut an access hatch in the floor of...

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Last post by rlyoung
Thu Oct 12, 2017 1:40 pm
power fuel pump

Last post by The Mack « Wed May 24, 2017 5:37 am
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by The Mack » Mon May 22, 2017 5:53 pm

I have a 1999 safari I totaled, has new fuel pump and full tank of gas. hooked a line up to the filter to drain gas with pump but it only pumps gas...

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Last post by The Mack
Wed May 24, 2017 5:37 am
Vacuum pump?

Last post by AstroWill « Mon May 15, 2017 12:58 pm
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by Barillacorso » Sun May 14, 2017 4:35 pm

Hi,
This is my introduction question- I have an '05 astro= there is a vacuum pump of sorts on the to of motor passenger side rear, It plugs into a...

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Last post by AstroWill
Mon May 15, 2017 12:58 pm
1st time maintenance for 85K 2004 AWD Astro headed to South

Last post by Astrophysics « Mon Jan 16, 2017 12:08 pm
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by Wiley » Tue Jan 25, 2011 5:30 pm
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Hi, as some of you know I bought an Astro with the hopes to drive it to South America. Naturally there were no sevice records from the previous...
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Last post by Astrophysics
Mon Jan 16, 2017 12:08 pm
DIY: Astro AWD Motor Mount Replacement Energy Suspension

Last post by Mmusicman « Mon Dec 19, 2016 7:22 pm
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by Stroverlander » Sat Jul 26, 2014 4:19 pm
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While I've seen some info for replacing motor mounts on our Astro / Safari vans, it seemed to be for RWD and with AWD being a bit different, I...
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Last post by Mmusicman
Mon Dec 19, 2016 7:22 pm
How is Evap Canister Vent Valve closed?

Last post by rlyoung « Thu Sep 29, 2016 12:12 pm
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by rlyoung » Thu Sep 22, 2016 3:42 pm

I have reason to suspect that my Evap Canister Vent Valve is not closing for testing when it should. It has battery voltage to it when the car is on,...

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Last post by rlyoung
Thu Sep 29, 2016 12:12 pm
1st Gen Power Steering Bracket - Help with Replacement

Last post by redcloud « Sat Jul 23, 2016 8:42 pm
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by redcloud » Fri Jul 22, 2016 4:32 pm

Hello -

I have a rather nice 1989 4.3L with only 60K on it. I bought with 20K a few years back.

last year, the two bolts that hold the power...

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Last post by redcloud
Sat Jul 23, 2016 8:42 pm
Metric or SAE?

Last post by Herbie « Sat Jul 23, 2016 1:13 pm
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by greybeard » Mon Jul 18, 2016 6:40 am

Haven't had my 2000 Astro for very long, month or so maybe. Getting ready to throw a basic set of tools together to carry in the van..
I haven't...

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Last post by Herbie
Sat Jul 23, 2016 1:13 pm
ACDelco Rotor

Last post by vanagon40 « Sun Jan 17, 2016 7:23 pm
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by vanagon40 » Sun Jan 17, 2016 4:02 pm

I have a 1999 Astro Van LT.

The best I can figure is the OEM AC rotor is D465. But almost every site states the D465 is for the extended van.

Is...

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Last post by vanagon40
Sun Jan 17, 2016 7:23 pm
Problems with heater

Last post by Captn. Crunch « Thu Nov 19, 2015 6:15 pm
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by astrojohn » Thu Nov 19, 2015 5:51 pm

I have a 2002 Astro AWD with just over a hundred thousand miles.
It's a great vehicle, but I have noticed that the heater doesn't change to all the...

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Last post by Captn. Crunch
Thu Nov 19, 2015 6:15 pm
NEED HELP with fuel EVAP system.

Last post by AstroWill « Fri Oct 16, 2015 1:22 pm
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by bobabob » Fri Oct 09, 2015 12:47 pm

my van failed smog due to the new evap test laws. and for people outside of CA who dont know what the evap test is. its a test of the fuel...

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Last post by AstroWill
Fri Oct 16, 2015 1:22 pm
Tips on Changing Spark Plugs & Wires

Last post by bots66 « Sun Oct 04, 2015 3:15 pm
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by Tobaloba » Sun Apr 06, 2008 9:05 pm
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First I want to say what a relief it is to have come across your site. The people here are rather devoted. Not many people have Astros or Safaris, so...
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Last post by bots66
Sun Oct 04, 2015 3:15 pm
Oil Pan replacement 2004 Astro AWD

Last post by ingmyg « Mon Sep 21, 2015 5:06 pm
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by ingmyg » Sun Jul 26, 2015 12:10 pm

Has anyone had to change the oil pan on a AWD 2004 Astro? It seems that the front diff must be lowered. Tips will be appreciated.

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Last post by ingmyg
Mon Sep 21, 2015 5:06 pm
Luggage rack removal?

Last post by AstroWill « Fri Sep 04, 2015 1:44 pm
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by Pinfinity » Mon Aug 24, 2015 7:14 am

I own a 200 Chevy Astro. I want to remove the luggage rack but I'm concerned about leakage after removing the M6 bolts.
Any suggestions would be...

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Last post by AstroWill
Fri Sep 04, 2015 1:44 pm
AWD Driveshaft transfer case yoke has a steel disc

Last post by ingmyg « Fri Aug 14, 2015 1:18 pm
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by ingmyg » Fri Aug 14, 2015 7:25 am

On my 2004 AStro AWD the drive shaft slip yoke has a steel disc. I need a new driveshaft and it is complicated to replace that part. GM does not sell...

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Last post by ingmyg
Fri Aug 14, 2015 1:18 pm
We now have a van for the weekender campervan project

Last post by bunce1260 « Mon Apr 20, 2015 6:14 pm
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by bunce1260 » Sun Apr 19, 2015 8:43 am

So we're now the proud owners of a 2004 Chevrolet Astro with 138500 miles. It has a few issues but was taken care of by the last owner, until...

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Last post by bunce1260
Mon Apr 20, 2015 6:14 pm
Radiator and transmission electric fan pictures.

Last post by Meterpig « Fri Jan 02, 2015 6:09 pm
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by Drummernaut » Mon Sep 23, 2013 10:27 am

When I first got this van I was looking for pictures that could tell me how much room there was for a small fan setup behind the front grill. There...

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Last post by Meterpig
Fri Jan 02, 2015 6:09 pm
New fuel pump.... ACDelco #MU1380 or #MU1774 ?

Last post by Snowgeek « Sun Jul 06, 2014 9:53 pm
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by Snowgeek » Sun Jul 06, 2014 2:16 pm

Ok this has been tossed out there so many times with no real answer so here it goes. 2004 Astro AWD LT

After plugging my vin number into ACdelco's...

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Last post by Snowgeek
Sun Jul 06, 2014 9:53 pm
Power steering pump on 2000 AWD astro van

Last post by blacknome « Tue Aug 13, 2013 11:32 am
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by sonic reducer » Sun Aug 11, 2013 5:19 pm

The following will chronicle how I removed my power steering pump from my 2000 awd astro cargo with hydroboost and AC.

About a week ago I let my...

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Last post by blacknome
Tue Aug 13, 2013 11:32 am
Tune up ????

Last post by Wiley « Wed Jul 03, 2013 6:45 pm
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by HPbyStan » Mon Jun 10, 2013 6:04 pm

I planned to change cap, rotor, plugs and wires. Turns out there isn't enough American money still in America to make me change plugs and wires in a...

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Last post by Wiley
Wed Jul 03, 2013 6:45 pm
abs light/brake light on,youtube fix.

Last post by marco10 « Thu May 23, 2013 8:11 am
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by Mark C. » Tue Nov 27, 2012 6:52 pm

My abs light and brake light have come on soon after driving,ocasionally turning off briefly. Finally got the code,I forget the number but it was the...

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Last post by marco10
Thu May 23, 2013 8:11 am
95 Astro Intake gasket replacement info and pics

Last post by The Mack « Tue Apr 02, 2013 6:40 am
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by astrozam » Sat Aug 08, 2009 4:02 pm

We had this info in our old tech gallery, I've been meaning to switch it to our newer tech gallery but doing so would be a real PITA... So instead I...

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Last post by The Mack
Tue Apr 02, 2013 6:40 am
Rear hatch doors wont LOCK!!!?

Last post by Wiley « Fri Mar 29, 2013 6:27 am
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by phr1$k37 » Thu Mar 12, 2009 10:58 am

Hi Folks,

I think I made a post like this before but obviously I did not act on it or we all just have to live with this problem.

When it is cold...

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Last post by Wiley
Fri Mar 29, 2013 6:27 am
How to change your front door pins and bushings.

Last post by 1Gary « Mon Feb 04, 2013 6:36 pm
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by LiftedAWDAstro » Thu Jan 05, 2012 1:09 pm

This was done on my 2005. I would imagine most all other years are basically the same. The first step was to figure a way to support the door so I...

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Last post by 1Gary
Mon Feb 04, 2013 6:36 pm
Sealed beam to composite grill wiring DIY with pics

Last post by dme3o « Fri Feb 01, 2013 8:32 am
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by slim724 » Mon Feb 22, 2010 12:47 pm
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This procedure is for 1999 Astro
I prefer the composite style grill & headlights so here is the way I went about wiring it in

here is a before...
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Last post by dme3o
Fri Feb 01, 2013 8:32 am
Throttle plate mod+Granatelli MAF+Volant CAI+JY Ram Air

Last post by slim724 « Sun Oct 07, 2012 3:15 pm

by slim724 » Sun Oct 07, 2012 3:15 pm

I had foot surgery, been off work, can finally get around better, and I've been extremely bored so I decided to try and make it all work, since I've...

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Last post by slim724
Sun Oct 07, 2012 3:15 pm
Oil change 2004 Safari??

Last post by sidecar53 « Tue Aug 14, 2012 6:50 pm
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by sidecar53 » Sun Aug 12, 2012 5:24 pm

Sorry guys, I searched this topic and nothing came up. Is there a tutorial on changing the oil and/or does anyone have any tips to offer? I'm going...

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Last post by sidecar53
Tue Aug 14, 2012 6:50 pm
Astro Hood Lift

Last post by HPbyStan « Sun Aug 12, 2012 9:22 pm
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by completetech » Tue Mar 20, 2012 8:38 am

I know I have seen during my way to many of hours on here someone that had easily installed a set of struts that normally open and hold open rear...

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Last post by HPbyStan
Sun Aug 12, 2012 9:22 pm
hopw to install a tachometer in 88's

Last post by SteveND « Fri Jun 22, 2012 9:50 am
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by hebert12 » Tue Apr 20, 2010 12:38 pm

hi i need help
i hve a tachometer and i need install in my astro 88
please send your coments....

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Last post by SteveND
Fri Jun 22, 2012 9:50 am
replaced the fan clutch, is this correct?

Last post by LaGrasta « Wed Jun 06, 2012 8:15 am
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by LaGrasta » Tue Jun 05, 2012 3:48 pm

I replaced the fan clutch and now when the engine is cold such as first starting it each morning, the engine roars. I'm told the clutch being new...

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Last post by LaGrasta
Wed Jun 06, 2012 8:15 am
Water Pump Replacement Procedure and Thermostat Replacement

Last post by infinite.chris « Sat Feb 18, 2012 11:14 am
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by chemist » Sun Mar 22, 2009 6:57 pm

Your water pump may eventually fail. I hope it never does, but my friend's did on his 96 Astro van. We changed it this weekend along with some other...

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Last post by infinite.chris
Sat Feb 18, 2012 11:14 am
Big Three Upgrade

Last post by 1Gary « Wed Dec 14, 2011 8:17 pm
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by 1Gary » Sun Nov 06, 2011 8:12 am
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Well I looked to a section and couldn't decide where to post this.Thought it deserved a thread anyways.

So here is what I did in parts:

The Battery...
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Last post by 1Gary
Wed Dec 14, 2011 8:17 pm
How To Replace A/C Evaporator Coil in 2000 Astro

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Wed Oct 26, 2011 11:12 am
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by dadmobile » Tue Oct 25, 2011 12:57 pm

I've gotten lots of great info from this forum and figured I'd give something back. After the AC evaporator coil sprang a leak in my 2000 RWD...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Wed Oct 26, 2011 11:12 am

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