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PLACE ANY ISSUES RELATED TO YOUR VAN NOT STARTING OR STARTING HARD IN HERE.
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RUNNING ISSUES
PLACE ANY ISSUES RELATED TO HOW YOUR VAN RUNS. IF IT BOGS, HESITATES, BACKFIRES OR JUST PLAIN RUNS LIKE CRAP...THIS IS THE PLACE FOR IT!
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Wed Jul 24, 2024 2:33 pm
Starting/Charging system
Battery, alternator, starter, cables, etc.
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Wed Sep 16, 2015 9:14 am
Exhaust System
Manifolds, flexpipe, catalytic converters, mufflers, hangers, piping, EGR etc.
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Cooling System
Radiator, thermostat, water pump, antifreeze, etc.
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Tue Oct 29, 2024 1:48 pm
Fuel System
Tank, pump, filter, regulator, injectors and poppet valves etc.
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Fri Jul 26, 2024 8:56 pm
Air Intake
Air filter, throttle, sensors, vacuum, etc.
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What oil for 288,000 km van leaking a bit at rear main seal?

Last post by dcarlson12 « Tue Apr 27, 2010 9:14 am
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by dcarlson12 » Mon Apr 26, 2010 2:31 pm

2000 Chevy Astro. Owned since new. Has always 'burned' a bit of oil. Also had the leaking oil cooler lines.
Now noticed a couple times, but not...

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Last post by dcarlson12
Tue Apr 27, 2010 9:14 am
performance parts for my 93 4.3l vin w engine

Last post by rlsllc « Mon Apr 26, 2010 1:29 pm
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by rallyvan93 » Mon Apr 26, 2010 11:19 am

i am looking for some hop ups for my 93 safari 4.3l vin w engine i want to istall some hop ups intake cold air cam maybe more does anyone know where...

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Last post by rlsllc
Mon Apr 26, 2010 1:29 pm
4.3l vin w 93 safari intake manifold please help!!!

Last post by rlsllc « Sun Apr 25, 2010 9:51 am
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by rallyvan93 » Sun Apr 25, 2010 9:25 am

i am looking for a stock or a performance intake manifold for my 93 safari with a 4.3l vin w i cant seem to find one and was wondering if other gm...

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Last post by rlsllc
Sun Apr 25, 2010 9:51 am
V8 vs V6 turbo? Your Opinions please :p

Last post by phr1$k37 « Mon Apr 12, 2010 3:00 pm
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by phr1$k37 » Sun Mar 07, 2010 1:50 am
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Well I have asked a while back how to get more power out of my Safari ... of course I never got the time to do anything yet. I want to keep the AWD...
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Last post by phr1$k37
Mon Apr 12, 2010 3:00 pm
hesitation and stalling on my 87

Last post by rlsllc « Sat Apr 03, 2010 11:14 am
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by justice » Thu Feb 18, 2010 1:15 pm
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When my 87 is cold, it will bog down and hesitate when starting from a stand still. You know, it starts to go, bogs down and then recovers. once its...
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Last post by rlsllc
Sat Apr 03, 2010 11:14 am
1999 Intake gasket and injector replacement

Last post by rlsllc « Sat Apr 03, 2010 10:45 am
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by rlsllc » Tue Mar 30, 2010 6:10 pm
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My box from Rock Auto came today, and I plan to change the intake gaskets and upgrade to the MPFI injector this weekend. The victim is my wife's 1999...
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Last post by rlsllc
Sat Apr 03, 2010 10:45 am
loading up at idle

Last post by flatcat60 « Thu Apr 01, 2010 12:52 pm
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by flatcat60 » Mon Feb 01, 2010 10:33 am
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hello everyone i am new to this great site.i just purchased a 94 awd astro,when i got it the temp gauge read cold and the engine was not warming up...
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Last post by flatcat60
Thu Apr 01, 2010 12:52 pm
2000 astro head gasket help needed

Last post by seanmx57 « Sat Mar 27, 2010 3:50 pm
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by seanmx57 » Sun Mar 07, 2010 10:07 am
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I'm going to buy my first astro as soon as I can get going from my knee surgery I had friday. The current owner claims it has a bad head gasket. It's...
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Last post by seanmx57
Sat Mar 27, 2010 3:50 pm
setting timeing 94 w vortech

Last post by kamenz « Mon Mar 22, 2010 7:40 pm
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by flatcat60 » Sat Mar 20, 2010 11:38 am

i was told it needs to be at zero.can i just put a light on it or does something need to be unplugged?thanks

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Last post by kamenz
Mon Mar 22, 2010 7:40 pm
Back to my 2002 AWD :-)

Last post by seanmx57 « Mon Mar 15, 2010 8:05 pm
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by Logan » Tue Feb 23, 2010 6:25 am

Welp, I really want to do a V8 but, time just doesn't allow it. And I really, really wanted my AWD back. So, a buddy of mine owns a repair shop and...

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Last post by seanmx57
Mon Mar 15, 2010 8:05 pm
Random off idle misfire / extreme lean conditions sometimes

Last post by pur3vil « Sat Mar 13, 2010 7:05 am
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by pur3vil » Fri Mar 12, 2010 9:21 am

Hey guys. I bought my 92 back in October. Previous to my owning it sat for about 3 years. No biggie. Water pump went out, replaced it easy enough,...

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Last post by pur3vil
Sat Mar 13, 2010 7:05 am
Fuel Pump Electrical connector?

Last post by Kabey's Van « Tue Mar 09, 2010 5:35 am
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by dadmobile » Mon Mar 08, 2010 6:37 pm

Great site guys - So a mechanic friend of mine gave me a Delco fuel pump for my 2000 Astro knowing I was getting up to 100,000 miles. Told me the...

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Last post by Kabey's Van
Tue Mar 09, 2010 5:35 am
Ole Yellar needs your help

Last post by 1Gary « Tue Mar 09, 2010 3:02 am
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by 1Gary » Thu Mar 04, 2010 7:39 pm

My Ole Yellar 1985 Astro van has been one of the best buys I have ever made.It have proven time and again it is tough as nails.But it does have some...

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Last post by 1Gary
Tue Mar 09, 2010 3:02 am
97/94 4.3 same block and heads ?

Last post by thefrog747 « Sat Feb 27, 2010 7:52 am
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by thefrog747 » Fri Feb 26, 2010 5:09 am

I'm sure someone can help me here with a quick question. I driving a 97 Safari AWD and I also just retired my 94 Safari AWD. What I'd like to know is...

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Last post by thefrog747
Sat Feb 27, 2010 7:52 am
Engine missing at low RPM. misfire?

Last post by JeffSafari « Fri Feb 26, 2010 6:52 am
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by JeffSafari » Tue Feb 09, 2010 5:24 pm
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Hi!
Again, more weird problems..
last time I posted a question, it was my steering box + PS pump, then brakes ect...
I don't know if I will see the...
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Last post by JeffSafari
Fri Feb 26, 2010 6:52 am
A while back I read an article about vortec heads

Last post by Hotroder383 « Thu Feb 25, 2010 12:15 pm
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by markinnh » Sat Feb 13, 2010 7:53 pm
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I have a correction to the vortec heads article. The list that was on this forum was correct except there is also 305 vortec heads and although they...
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Last post by Hotroder383
Thu Feb 25, 2010 12:15 pm
Low volts.... sometimes?

Last post by Smiliesafari « Wed Feb 24, 2010 5:36 am
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by slim724 » Sun Jan 24, 2010 3:07 pm
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Noticed my gauge reading 11-11.5, when I was parking it last night, gave it some gas and my headlights got a little brighter and the needle went up a...
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Last post by Smiliesafari
Wed Feb 24, 2010 5:36 am
unusual "intermittent" starting problem???

Last post by Smiliesafari « Mon Feb 22, 2010 7:53 am
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by wlshockley73 » Tue Feb 16, 2010 4:31 pm

hello again everyone;
I have been having a starting problem. When I drive the van on warm to cool days (30 degrees to sub-zero temps) and park it in...

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Last post by Smiliesafari
Mon Feb 22, 2010 7:53 am
hi been a long time

Last post by 92astro « Wed Feb 17, 2010 5:10 pm
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by 92astro » Sat Feb 06, 2010 9:55 pm

ok here is an update i moved out of my mom house back in june and she took my 1992 astro from me cause it was still in her name and she got pissed at...

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Last post by 92astro
Wed Feb 17, 2010 5:10 pm
heyy quick question

Last post by astrosafari « Mon Feb 15, 2010 6:44 am
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by astrosafari » Sun Feb 07, 2010 11:21 am

hey guys/girls...
im putting a new gas tank in the 96 astro, its all in and bolted up, but i think i may have my fuel lines connected wrong. i can...

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Last post by astrosafari
Mon Feb 15, 2010 6:44 am
engine build sheet

Last post by Smiliesafari « Wed Feb 03, 2010 5:38 pm
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by markinnh » Wed Feb 03, 2010 10:53 am

1986 IROC 305 block bored .30 over stock
high performance oil pump
Summit cam: intake 442 exhaust 465
335 cid stroker kit including pistons...

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Last post by Smiliesafari
Wed Feb 03, 2010 5:38 pm
Engine Replacement 1995 Astro with a 1997?

Last post by SoCalli V8 « Mon Feb 01, 2010 9:03 pm
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by matthew_woodhead » Sat Jan 30, 2010 3:07 pm
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Hello everyone this is my first post.. I have bought a Chevrolet Astro 1995, 2WD, Multipoint Fuel Injection.
The engine has a cracked block and the...
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Last post by SoCalli V8
Mon Feb 01, 2010 9:03 pm
'98 safari running problem

Last post by SoCalli V8 « Wed Jan 27, 2010 7:51 pm
Replies: 19
by wlshockley73 » Mon Jan 25, 2010 8:01 am
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Hello All; I recently bought a '98 Safari. just yesterday I started it to warm it up, and the belt or alternator started squealing, so I shut it...
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Last post by SoCalli V8
Wed Jan 27, 2010 7:51 pm
rear main seal leak?

Last post by LaGrasta « Tue Jan 26, 2010 8:51 am
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by LaGrasta » Mon Jan 25, 2010 8:59 am

I bought a new drain plug and gasket and there is no more leaks at the plug finally. But now I see drops from between the engine and trans. Rear main...

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Last post by LaGrasta
Tue Jan 26, 2010 8:51 am
OBDII Ready - Driving Cycle

Last post by astrozam « Mon Jan 25, 2010 1:38 pm
Replies: 2
by ihatemybike » Mon Jan 25, 2010 8:20 am

To pass emissions near Chicago the OBD-II system needs to have no DTCs present and report a 'Ready' status. After reconnecting the battery from the...

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Last post by astrozam
Mon Jan 25, 2010 1:38 pm
NEED HELP ASAP....

Last post by scarecrow « Sun Jan 24, 2010 1:37 pm
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by scarecrow » Fri Jan 22, 2010 9:47 am

my work van died its an 2003 it just cranks and cranks...is there a test wire for the fuel pump like on my 95? when i turn the key on i do not hear...

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Last post by scarecrow
Sun Jan 24, 2010 1:37 pm
Replacing leaky oil cooler lines

Last post by robertg « Mon Jan 18, 2010 8:26 pm
Replies: 9
by MD/Astro\CL » Tue Jan 05, 2010 8:24 pm

I was checking out my van yesterday when I noticed one of the rubber hoses had what looked like oil on it, so I investigated and found one of the oil...

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Last post by robertg
Mon Jan 18, 2010 8:26 pm
ECM trouble code 32

Last post by sandfly « Fri Jan 15, 2010 4:51 pm
Replies: 16
by astrozam » Mon Jan 11, 2010 1:58 pm
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Was on my way to work Sat aft, got about 2 miles away and as i was slowing down for a light the o'le van started buckin and convulsing like she was...
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Last post by sandfly
Fri Jan 15, 2010 4:51 pm
Starting problems

Last post by astroturf « Thu Jan 14, 2010 4:06 pm
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by manyon » Thu Jan 14, 2010 2:22 pm

Picked up an 1990 Astro RS a few weeks ago. Always wanted a 3/4 glass van. Pretty psyched. Ill have pics up soon. First thing to address is a...

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Last post by astroturf
Thu Jan 14, 2010 4:06 pm
2001 Oil Pan Drain Plug - 15mm

Last post by LaGrasta « Wed Jan 13, 2010 8:59 am
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by thevalleyboy » Fri Nov 27, 2009 3:31 pm

Just so it is searchable in future - be sure to confirm years if it is the same as yours and I'll update - the drain plug size is a 15mm

oil plug -...

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Last post by LaGrasta
Wed Jan 13, 2010 8:59 am
Thermagasket?

Last post by 1Gary « Mon Jan 11, 2010 6:07 am
Replies: 4
by 9dawgs » Tue Jan 05, 2010 2:14 pm

I posted in the what did you do with your van section about replacing my water pump due to a green puddle on the driveway under my van about center...

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Last post by 1Gary
Mon Jan 11, 2010 6:07 am
98 injection on 95 block???

Last post by GnarliSafari « Sun Jan 10, 2010 7:28 am
Replies: 6
by Gordon » Sat Jan 09, 2010 1:26 pm

I have a 95 safari that has cpi injection on it and a 98 astro that has mpi injection.... the 98's engine is toast but the injection system is...

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Last post by GnarliSafari
Sun Jan 10, 2010 7:28 am
which oil is best for my engine v6

Last post by 1Gary « Tue Jan 05, 2010 8:55 pm
Replies: 8
by hebert12 » Thu Oct 29, 2009 4:32 am

which oil is best for my engine chevrolet v6 4.3
I know the viscosity of this and that brand? and whether or not synthetic?
There is an oil that is...

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Last post by 1Gary
Tue Jan 05, 2010 8:55 pm
ECM Replacment

Last post by 6spd_monte « Sun Jan 03, 2010 12:34 am
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by 6spd_monte » Sat Jan 02, 2010 3:16 pm

I am looking for a replacement ecm. I am planning to get it from RockAuto.com and they have three options. Standard Motor Products, A-1 Cardone and...

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Last post by 6spd_monte
Sun Jan 03, 2010 12:34 am
GM TBI vortec intake

Last post by 91AWDAstro « Sat Jan 02, 2010 7:21 am
Replies: 7
by 91AWDAstro » Sun Dec 27, 2009 9:34 pm

For those interested here's a snap of the GM performance TBI intake for use with vortec heads. Just finished installing it today along with my new...

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Last post by 91AWDAstro
Sat Jan 02, 2010 7:21 am
Leaky Bugger - Fuel

Last post by ihatemybike « Tue Dec 29, 2009 5:11 am
Replies: 2
by ihatemybike » Tue Dec 29, 2009 4:23 am

Grumpy is leaking fuel from the hose that connects the filler neck to the tank. The pipe clamps are tight, so I'm going to replace the hose. Is it...

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Last post by ihatemybike
Tue Dec 29, 2009 5:11 am
2000 AWD stutters, loses power, shifts poorly

Last post by Great A'Tuin « Thu Dec 24, 2009 12:44 pm
Replies: 6
by Great A'Tuin » Fri Dec 18, 2009 5:09 pm

All,
I've had problems w/ my van for a while now, but lately it's been getting a lot worse.
It used to shift poorly, so I thought I had a tranny...

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Last post by Great A'Tuin
Thu Dec 24, 2009 12:44 pm
Might be looking for an electrical short

Last post by ihatemybike « Wed Dec 23, 2009 4:17 am
Replies: 7
by ihatemybike » Tue Dec 22, 2009 7:29 am

Got in Grumpy this morning to try to go to work and had no electricity. Thought somehow the new battery was dead and got ready to jump the van. Was...

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Last post by ihatemybike
Wed Dec 23, 2009 4:17 am
Fuel pump?

Last post by SoCalli V8 « Sat Dec 19, 2009 5:46 pm
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by astrogus » Sat Dec 19, 2009 5:29 pm

My van is starting and running for like 3 seconds then sputering and shuting off. Its a 97 Astro with 154k on the orginal fuel pump, the pump is...

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Last post by SoCalli V8
Sat Dec 19, 2009 5:46 pm
Hard starting problem -- any ideas?

Last post by CaptSquid « Sat Dec 19, 2009 3:35 pm
Replies: 10
by Gordon » Fri Dec 18, 2009 2:16 pm

Hey guys, my 95 Safari has just recently decided to be a pain in the butt to start.

It is hard to start either warm or cold... doesn't seem to...

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Last post by CaptSquid
Sat Dec 19, 2009 3:35 pm
97 Astro Engine Replace, Repair or Buy Another Van

Last post by Jinmajay « Thu Dec 17, 2009 4:43 am
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by shadowdog » Thu Feb 26, 2009 5:56 pm

I am new to the forum, but not to Astros. We have had Rosemary since 2002. She has 187K on the original engine and transmission. Recently her engine...

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Last post by Jinmajay
Thu Dec 17, 2009 4:43 am
Interesting site.

Last post by mdmead « Wed Dec 16, 2009 4:57 pm
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by Smiliesafari » Wed Dec 16, 2009 4:13 pm

WWW.LT1SWAP.COM

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Last post by mdmead
Wed Dec 16, 2009 4:57 pm
frost plug location question

Last post by astrozam « Tue Dec 15, 2009 9:55 am
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by crash » Mon Dec 07, 2009 11:39 am
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Is there a frost plug located right behind where my PS pump is mounted (front of block) on my 93 ??

anyone ever changed one and if so, how...
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Last post by astrozam
Tue Dec 15, 2009 9:55 am
V6 4.3 performance

Last post by Cobra « Mon Dec 07, 2009 12:00 pm
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by dj_joker_2002 » Mon Dec 07, 2009 7:48 am

SO has anyone rebuilt the V6 with success? does anyone have headers for this engine? let me know what you have done and what kind of gains have you...

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Last post by Cobra
Mon Dec 07, 2009 12:00 pm
Safari Starting trouble

Last post by Rileysowner « Fri Dec 04, 2009 7:50 am
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by Englando » Sat Nov 28, 2009 7:31 pm
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I have a 94 Safari that I'm having trouble starting once its been left for a while. It wants to start, turns over but doesnt fully fire up. Sometimes...
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Last post by Rileysowner
Fri Dec 04, 2009 7:50 am
Long time return, a few cylinder head questions

Last post by Rebel « Sun Nov 22, 2009 7:38 pm
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by 91AWDAstro » Tue Nov 17, 2009 4:29 pm

It's been a long while for me to login and say hi to everyone. Sorry I've been away, hope everyone is doing well. I finally got around to pulling the...

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Last post by Rebel
Sun Nov 22, 2009 7:38 pm
Please help

Last post by 1Gary « Sat Nov 21, 2009 7:31 pm
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by 1Gary » Wed Nov 18, 2009 5:55 pm
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The van I am talking about is a 1994 Lt Astro with a w engine.I went to get gas towing my vendor trailer to take the trailer to the garage I rented.I...
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Last post by 1Gary
Sat Nov 21, 2009 7:31 pm
the ol' astro ran!!

Last post by batmo « Sat Nov 21, 2009 3:32 pm
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by coolen » Thu Jul 16, 2009 1:10 pm

Well I decided to give the ol`astro some lovin`and gear it back up for the road. after changing a spring, and givin`it an oil change...oh, and new...

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Last post by batmo
Sat Nov 21, 2009 3:32 pm
Broken V6 crankshaft

Last post by batmo « Wed Nov 18, 2009 7:37 pm
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by SafariRob » Sun Nov 15, 2009 7:10 pm

I've heard that the 4.3 V6 has a weak crankshaft...never saw a broken one until now. This one is from a 1988 Astro.

Can't say that this is a real...

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Last post by batmo
Wed Nov 18, 2009 7:37 pm
No power on start

Last post by MountainManJoe « Mon Nov 16, 2009 3:14 pm
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by MountainManJoe » Sat Aug 30, 2008 3:16 pm
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Hey guys. Lately I've been experiencing this annoying problem, and it seems to be getting worse.

After starting the van, I put it in gear and hit...
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Mon Nov 16, 2009 3:14 pm

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