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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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Thu Jun 28, 2018 8:53 am
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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by andyrud View the latest post
Fri Jul 26, 2024 8:56 pm
Air Intake
Air filter, throttle, sensors, vacuum, etc.
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Oil pressure ... what is normal?

Last post by phr1$k37 « Sat Nov 07, 2009 1:32 pm
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by phr1$k37 » Fri Nov 06, 2009 10:40 am

Hi folks,

Oil Pressure. I pray and hope I NEVER ever see a oil pressure gauge with a needle in the low range.

That being said ... what is normal...

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Last post by phr1$k37
Sat Nov 07, 2009 1:32 pm
Overheating in tow

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Wed Nov 04, 2009 4:10 pm
Replies: 9
by advancesafari » Tue Nov 03, 2009 5:46 pm

I have a 1992 Safari/Astro van 4.3L Z code non Vortec engine. I'm having an overheating issue @ highway speeds.It runs hot within 10 mins of being on...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Wed Nov 04, 2009 4:10 pm
bad gas sort of............ok it was wheel cleaner HELP

Last post by Cobra « Wed Nov 04, 2009 2:32 pm
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by original_balzer » Wed May 14, 2008 7:37 pm

So after some mis comunication alum cleaner got put in the gas tank of babe. It ran bad and now it wont start. The cleaner is a mild acid, we drained...

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Last post by Cobra
Wed Nov 04, 2009 2:32 pm
F.I info

Last post by Smiliesafari « Tue Nov 03, 2009 5:15 pm
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by astrozam » Tue Nov 03, 2009 11:13 am

Probably known by most, but good to refresh...

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Last post by Smiliesafari
Tue Nov 03, 2009 5:15 pm
Where is the switch for the back up lights located?

Last post by Smiliesafari « Mon Nov 02, 2009 6:17 pm
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by MOlynyk » Fri Oct 30, 2009 4:44 pm

Hey all,

I'm looking for the location for the switch for the backup lights on my 87 astro van. Automatic with shifter on the column. I would also...

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Last post by Smiliesafari
Mon Nov 02, 2009 6:17 pm
Mileage on used van correct?

Last post by Kabey's Van « Tue Oct 27, 2009 4:51 am
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by California » Mon Oct 26, 2009 1:00 pm

Went for another test drive in the 92 Astro today and I have a few questions. First off the odometer is reading a very respectable set of numbers for...

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Last post by Kabey's Van
Tue Oct 27, 2009 4:51 am
89 Astro van wont start. Possible coolant sensor. Maybe?

Last post by lockdoc « Sun Oct 18, 2009 6:08 pm
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by RyanS » Sun Oct 18, 2009 1:54 pm

Hi

I bought an 89 Astro van this week and at first everything was fine. I cranked in several times and rode it around before I shelled out the cash...

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Last post by lockdoc
Sun Oct 18, 2009 6:08 pm
350 cid grief

Last post by phr1$k37 « Sat Oct 17, 2009 11:38 am
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by KiteDiva » Wed Sep 30, 2009 11:10 am

I have a 5.7Liter (aka 350 chevy) in my Safari and I'm about ready to shoot it! Why you ask? It has a nasty miss and we (being a couple of mechanics...

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Last post by phr1$k37
Sat Oct 17, 2009 11:38 am
O2 Sensor on Cat Converter

Last post by phr1$k37 « Fri Oct 16, 2009 10:32 am
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by chemist » Mon Oct 05, 2009 9:37 am

For the O2 sensor on the catalytic converter--a couple questions.
1. Before I go back under, where on the cat will I find it?
2. How is removed...

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Last post by phr1$k37
Fri Oct 16, 2009 10:32 am
van not getting warm....

Last post by phr1$k37 « Tue Oct 13, 2009 11:46 pm
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by scarecrow » Tue Oct 06, 2009 6:46 am

my drive to work is about 40 mins stop and go. my van will not go above 180 degrees.. now correct me if i am wrong but isent it supose to run at 210?...

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Last post by phr1$k37
Tue Oct 13, 2009 11:46 pm
Head gasket?

Last post by Cobra « Tue Oct 13, 2009 4:51 pm
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by Cobra » Tue Oct 13, 2009 7:45 am

Ok so i struggled to do my water pump the other day and the old gaskets felt like jello (i had the red coolant in there that seemed to be mixed with...

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Last post by Cobra
Tue Oct 13, 2009 4:51 pm
Need Help--SOS

Last post by v8famvan « Mon Oct 05, 2009 6:53 am
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by chemist » Sat Oct 03, 2009 1:00 pm

:banghead:

PLEASE HELP. I'M GETTING DESPARATE.

Either my 2003 AWD Astro with 124,000 miles is suffering from major multi-organ failure and needs...

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Last post by v8famvan
Mon Oct 05, 2009 6:53 am
help i am broke....is my problem the sypder.....

Last post by dcarlson12 « Tue Sep 29, 2009 3:45 pm
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by scarecrow » Thu Aug 06, 2009 6:53 pm
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ok i have a 95 AWD the van has the normal 95 rough idle but for the past week it has been very hard to start and now for the past 2 days it will not...
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Last post by dcarlson12
Tue Sep 29, 2009 3:45 pm
Upgrades for 4.3L?

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Thu Sep 17, 2009 1:06 pm
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by jbird » Tue Sep 15, 2009 7:41 pm

Whats the Differnce in the W or Z in your vin #?
On my Motor i have Valve covers that says Vortec, How can i find out if it's a true Vortec?
Also...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Thu Sep 17, 2009 1:06 pm
Crank shaft compatibility question between a 94 and 98 4.3L

Last post by Jinmajay « Wed Sep 16, 2009 4:41 am
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by Jinmajay » Mon Sep 14, 2009 10:52 am

t The #1 piston connecting rod bearing is toast and it scored the crank.

First of all this wasn't the project van. It was my wife’s van. What do you...

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Last post by Jinmajay
Wed Sep 16, 2009 4:41 am
Replaced the spark plugs.

Last post by Lon « Sun Sep 06, 2009 9:36 am
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by Lon » Sat Sep 05, 2009 2:18 pm

I have completed the most dreaded maintence item on the Astro. I know lots of folks on here has done it before and have read both good and bad...

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Last post by Lon
Sun Sep 06, 2009 9:36 am
Changed fuel pump, now P1404 code

Last post by SoCalli V8 « Sat Aug 29, 2009 9:25 am
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by steve » Fri Aug 28, 2009 5:57 pm

Hi!
I changed my fuel pump, (it was dead) the next day I got a service engine light with a P1404 code (EGR valve stuck open or circuit performance)....

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Last post by SoCalli V8
Sat Aug 29, 2009 9:25 am
Engine mounts

Last post by Cobra « Sat Aug 29, 2009 6:22 am
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by Cobra » Wed Aug 26, 2009 3:51 pm

I did i seach on here on monday and didn't really see any info on ways to tell bad engine mounts this week i've noticed i can really feel engine...

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Last post by Cobra
Sat Aug 29, 2009 6:22 am
Quick question for fuel pump replacement

Last post by ihatemybike « Wed Aug 26, 2009 4:52 am
Replies: 11
by chemist » Sun Aug 23, 2009 7:14 pm

I have just a quick fuel pump replacement question--for those who have done this job. My GM shop manual says to use a GM fuel sender wrench to get...

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Last post by ihatemybike
Wed Aug 26, 2009 4:52 am
Oil filler cap

Last post by afsigma21 « Thu Aug 20, 2009 6:33 am
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by afsigma21 » Wed Aug 19, 2009 5:54 am

My Oil filler cap keeps coming off. Since my last oil change, going on 25oo miles ago, the oil cap has come off twice.

Anytime I have gone under...

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Last post by afsigma21
Thu Aug 20, 2009 6:33 am
V8 Stuttering

Last post by Kidhauler « Wed Aug 19, 2009 8:08 pm
Replies: 8
by KiteDiva » Tue Aug 11, 2009 9:08 pm

Hiya!!
My new Van stutters. No...not when it talks to me but when I'm running at a constant speed or throttle setting. We've checked the rotor, cap,...

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Last post by Kidhauler
Wed Aug 19, 2009 8:08 pm
questions about engine stroker kits and such

Last post by 6spd_monte « Mon Aug 17, 2009 8:46 pm
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by dj_joker_2002 » Mon Aug 17, 2009 5:51 am

Ok I have a 1996 350 4 bolt block from a 30 series chevy van. I would like to build this using the 400 crank kit. Now my questions: has anyone...

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Last post by 6spd_monte
Mon Aug 17, 2009 8:46 pm
Cam gear drives...can they cause problems?

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Sun Aug 16, 2009 2:11 pm
Replies: 5
by SafariRob » Sun Aug 09, 2009 6:38 pm

So I'm hanging out at the local engine rebuilding shop when a customer comes in with some parts he's just received from Jeg's. He's got a Chevy 350...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Sun Aug 16, 2009 2:11 pm
Belt tensioner

Last post by mdmead « Sun Aug 16, 2009 2:09 pm
Replies: 9
by Cobra » Sat Aug 15, 2009 6:27 am

So i was under the hood this morning checking fluid levels and i noticed my serpentine belt shook i started looking at all the components and...

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Last post by mdmead
Sun Aug 16, 2009 2:09 pm
PO171

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Sun Aug 16, 2009 2:03 pm
Replies: 3
by BCSUVan » Sat Aug 15, 2009 12:26 pm

Hello guys.

Does anyone have any knowledge about what this code (po171) refers to along with message that bank one is running lean? And it blows...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Sun Aug 16, 2009 2:03 pm
Missing at idle after warm up

Last post by Rileysowner « Fri Aug 14, 2009 3:16 pm
Replies: 5
by dcarlson12 » Tue Aug 04, 2009 12:59 pm

2000 Chevy Astro approx. 270,000 km
Detect a bit of missing at idle after warmed up.
Generally runs well. No problems with power.
Did plugs at...

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Last post by Rileysowner
Fri Aug 14, 2009 3:16 pm
what to do?

Last post by astrofun69 « Thu Aug 13, 2009 9:33 am
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by astrofun69 » Thu Aug 06, 2009 5:06 am

ok first i am not a car guy i want to be if something brake i take it somewhere with that said i have a 2000 astro stock well, i have a intake what...

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Last post by astrofun69
Thu Aug 13, 2009 9:33 am
how can I convert a 4.3 electronic ignition to mechanical?

Last post by Kidhauler « Tue Aug 11, 2009 9:35 pm
Replies: 13
by batmo » Tue Apr 21, 2009 6:44 pm

as far as I am aware there was no points type ignitions available for the 4.3 so interchanging with an old distributor (except mabey an old Buick) is...

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Last post by Kidhauler
Tue Aug 11, 2009 9:35 pm
need help cam help

Last post by astrofun69 « Fri Jul 31, 2009 3:21 am
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by astrofun69 » Thu Jul 30, 2009 6:45 pm

ok new here and i need help i have a 2000 astro van stock i need a new cam is there a biger cam i can get without upgradeing everything now dnt have...

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Last post by astrofun69
Fri Jul 31, 2009 3:21 am
location of fuel pump relay on my 93 astro (w)

Last post by lockdoc « Mon Jul 27, 2009 7:49 am
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by crash » Mon Jul 20, 2009 3:54 pm
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I know my 99 has it in the fuse box in the engine bay. no clue where it is on my 93... or if there's a fuse that might be going bad...

first off,...
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Last post by lockdoc
Mon Jul 27, 2009 7:49 am
Turbocharging a 4.3L CPI engine???

Last post by Gordon « Sat Jul 25, 2009 1:44 pm
Replies: 12
by Gordon » Sat Jul 18, 2009 4:50 pm

Is it possible to just add boost into the intake on a CPI injection van (obviosly with more fuel,etc).

It's a type of direct injection unlike a carb...

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Last post by Gordon
Sat Jul 25, 2009 1:44 pm
Help please

Last post by 97TurboAstro « Tue Jul 21, 2009 8:27 am
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by TRICKORMATE » Mon Jul 20, 2009 5:25 pm

I hope i'm not posting this in the wrong section.

I have a 94 Astro van, couple of weeks ago i was on low fuel. When i got off the free way and...

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Last post by 97TurboAstro
Tue Jul 21, 2009 8:27 am
Bad News on my safari :-(

Last post by Gordon « Tue Jul 21, 2009 6:03 am
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by Gordon » Sat Jul 18, 2009 8:06 pm

Van stranded me last night... narrowed it down to the fuel pump being toast.

Dropped the tank and changed the pump today.... cranked over fine for a...

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Last post by Gordon
Tue Jul 21, 2009 6:03 am
cap & rotor change... again

Last post by crash « Thu Jul 16, 2009 4:14 am
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by crash » Tue Jul 14, 2009 4:13 am

had to drive the van to and from London Sunday (45min away on hwy) and again on Monday. had noticed it hesitating a bit and surging on Saturday...

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Last post by crash
Thu Jul 16, 2009 4:14 am
NAPA Echlin Cap

Last post by CaptSquid « Wed Jul 15, 2009 4:37 pm
Replies: 8
by Ericglo » Mon Jul 13, 2009 9:43 pm

I haven't seen it mentioned in awhile, so I had to do a search to remind myself that I wasn't dreaming. It was talked about over at the other site,...

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Last post by CaptSquid
Wed Jul 15, 2009 4:37 pm
Coil removal -- I'm stuck

Last post by Rileysowner « Tue Jul 14, 2009 8:21 pm
Replies: 12
by Rileysowner » Tue Jul 14, 2009 1:03 pm

I know this should be mind numblingly easy, well except for the need for patience while working in those cramped spaces our engine has been jammed...

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Last post by Rileysowner
Tue Jul 14, 2009 8:21 pm
Getting the wire clips open

Last post by kings-x59 « Tue Jul 14, 2009 8:11 pm
Replies: 6
by Rileysowner » Tue Jul 14, 2009 5:22 pm

I am working on getting the wires replaced and while I can get the first clip that holds all three wires open, the one that hold individual ones seem...

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Last post by kings-x59
Tue Jul 14, 2009 8:11 pm
Cam sensor or CKP

Last post by Ericglo « Tue Jul 14, 2009 4:45 pm

by Ericglo » Tue Jul 14, 2009 4:45 pm

I went by Autozone and they checked the codes for me. I am getting a P1345 code. According to their readout, the definition is camshaft to crankshaft...

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Last post by Ericglo
Tue Jul 14, 2009 4:45 pm
are all small block chevy votec heads the same?

Last post by Rebel « Sun Jul 12, 2009 7:25 pm
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by dj_joker_2002 » Wed Apr 29, 2009 3:54 pm

Just curious here but I bought a set of L31 vortec heads and have them on a 305. They have 194 valves and was just wondering what the difference is...

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Last post by Rebel
Sun Jul 12, 2009 7:25 pm
Hard-starting engine

Last post by Rileysowner « Tue Jul 07, 2009 2:51 pm
Replies: 15
by CaptSquid » Mon Jun 15, 2009 8:06 pm
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Well, the old girl has been giving me fits since this last winter. At first, it wouldn't start at all if it was wet and cold outside. I found that if...
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Last post by Rileysowner
Tue Jul 07, 2009 2:51 pm
Astro stutters and loses power...

Last post by CaptSquid « Thu Jul 02, 2009 6:51 pm
Replies: 13
by Sinfield » Tue Jun 30, 2009 12:31 am

So the other day I was driving home and headed up a steep hill and my 91 stuttered and died. I had noticed that the fuel was pretty low, so I figured...

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Last post by CaptSquid
Thu Jul 02, 2009 6:51 pm
Coil mounting bolts

Last post by Rileysowner « Thu Jul 02, 2009 12:33 pm
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by Rileysowner » Wed Jul 01, 2009 7:13 am

I just received my new coil yesterday, and it did not come with bolts to mount it to the mounting bracket. Since today is a holiday and stores are...

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Last post by Rileysowner
Thu Jul 02, 2009 12:33 pm
Most bang for the buck in alternator upgrade

Last post by sandfly « Thu Jul 02, 2009 8:23 am
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by pengyou » Thu Jun 04, 2009 2:10 pm

I have read several posts about using the Caprice alternator and have seen them for sale for about $150. Is there any way to get up to 200 amps...

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Last post by sandfly
Thu Jul 02, 2009 8:23 am
GGRRRR! van is a no start..

Last post by astrozam « Mon Jun 29, 2009 6:34 am
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by crash » Thu Jun 25, 2009 7:59 pm
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I'm seriously starting to get a short fuse with this thing. either that, or i'm just no longer surprised if it doesn't start or run right....
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Last post by astrozam
Mon Jun 29, 2009 6:34 am
Camshaft Wear

Last post by Smiliesafari « Sun Jun 28, 2009 5:05 pm
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by 6spd_monte » Sun Jun 28, 2009 2:48 pm

Does the wear on these cam lobes look bad to you guys?
The picture was taken through the distributor hole, sorry about the glare.

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Last post by Smiliesafari
Sun Jun 28, 2009 5:05 pm
roller cam? what year did they start making them?

Last post by dj_joker_2002 « Sun Jun 28, 2009 5:24 am
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by dj_joker_2002 » Thu Jun 18, 2009 6:08 am

I recently received free a 1994 chevy 30 series van with a 350 and 700 series trans. Is this a roller cam style engine?

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Last post by dj_joker_2002
Sun Jun 28, 2009 5:24 am
engine rough idle

Last post by chinnesse « Tue Jun 23, 2009 6:55 pm
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by chinnesse » Mon Jun 22, 2009 4:40 pm

hi all i have a 136000 98 Safari we use to get around , It started idling rough suddenly no reason
it run great and it happens once in a while not...

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Last post by chinnesse
Tue Jun 23, 2009 6:55 pm
Thimble-brained Nitwits!

Last post by kings-x59 « Mon Jun 22, 2009 6:31 pm
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by CaptSquid » Fri Jun 19, 2009 5:55 pm

Who was the Thimble-brained Nitwit that invented the side-terminal battery? It is all but impossible to see corrosion on the terminals without...

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Last post by kings-x59
Mon Jun 22, 2009 6:31 pm
Secondary Alternator

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Tue Jun 09, 2009 4:38 am
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by Mr Singh » Sat Jun 06, 2009 8:36 am

Hi Guys,

I'm looking for ways to mount a second alternator in my 97 Astro. I'm removing my AC pump as a result.

I came across this picture whilst...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Tue Jun 09, 2009 4:38 am
Who makes good wires

Last post by Cobra « Thu Jun 04, 2009 9:04 am
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by Rileysowner » Wed Jun 03, 2009 10:42 am

I need to replace the wires on the van, and not wanting to get sucked into getting something that sounds good, cost much, but really does not...

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Thu Jun 04, 2009 9:04 am

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