STARTING ISSUES
PLACE ANY ISSUES RELATED TO YOUR VAN NOT STARTING OR STARTING HARD IN HERE.
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Re: 2002 Astro Van Broke down… MountainManJoe
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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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137 Topics
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Re: Mis-Fires driving me CRAZ… andyrud
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Re: 2015 THREAD RESURRECTION LAZ 1
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Exhaust System
Manifolds, flexpipe, catalytic converters, mufflers, hangers, piping, EGR etc.
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66 Topics
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Re: Exhaust rattle when idling Wiley
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Cooling System
Radiator, thermostat, water pump, antifreeze, etc.
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Re: Do I have rear AC? sixsix
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Fuel System
Tank, pump, filter, regulator, injectors and poppet valves etc.
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8 Topics
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Re: Standard Motor Product Sp… andyrud
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Air Intake
Air filter, throttle, sensors, vacuum, etc.
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Re: I unplug the MAF Sensor, … Bret Schmerker
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Thu Oct 14, 2021 9:19 am
yes another rough idle question
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scarecrow »
Wed Jan 21, 2009 6:15 pm
i did do a search but did not find out much...i have a 1995 AWD astro it starts and runs fine except for idle. first thing in the morning it will...
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Last post by Smiliesafari
Thu Jan 22, 2009 7:23 am
No start
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kings-x59 »
Mon Jan 19, 2009 3:55 pm
went to test drive after a front end brake job, engine coughed and no start.
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Last post by kings-x59
Tue Jan 20, 2009 3:29 pm
flakely battery?
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pengyou »
Thu Jan 15, 2009 8:22 pm
I just returned from a 2 week trip to China and discovered that I could not start my stro. I jump started it and it was fine. About 200 miles later I...
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Last post by 9dawgs
Fri Jan 16, 2009 6:23 pm
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Last post by MNmark
Thu Jan 15, 2009 6:10 pm
exhasut size
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92astro »
Sun Nov 09, 2008 9:56 pm
okay i need to know what size muffler for the inlet and outlet size for my 1992 astro cause i am gonna to buy a flowmaster 40seires muffler i am not...
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Last post by MNmark
Thu Jan 15, 2009 5:38 pm
Starting problem
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Mr Singh »
Sat Jan 10, 2009 3:32 pm
Hello folks,
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Last post by Mr Singh
Tue Jan 13, 2009 3:20 pm
Fuel Tank Straps ...loose!
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LaGrasta »
Mon Jan 12, 2009 1:51 pm
This past weekend, I'm under the Astro killing time spraying WD-40 on any bolt or fastener I see to help any further removal of said items and I...
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Last post by kings-x59
Mon Jan 12, 2009 4:28 pm
flipping air cleaner lid
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92astro »
Fri Jan 09, 2009 8:47 pm
what do you all think about flipping the air cleaner lid on a 1992 astro with TBI?? cause i did and it feels like it woke the motor up and is faster...
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Last post by zombie{[six]}
Sat Jan 10, 2009 9:15 am
oil plug
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92astro »
Wed Jan 07, 2009 6:01 pm
i am just wondering does the oil plug suppose to have a gasket? it does not leak but i also have a 1989 chevy truck z-71 pack. with a 350 it has a...
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Last post by kings-x59
Fri Jan 09, 2009 5:28 pm
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Last post by scotter
Thu Jan 08, 2009 11:19 am
awwww man........
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coolen »
Wed Dec 17, 2008 10:24 am
wife went to leave for work today, got in the van and no go. as in no power to the starter no go. well, could be power to the starter, but either way...
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Last post by coolen
Tue Jan 06, 2009 6:23 am
troubleshooting a "click" at startup
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1taylor2few »
Mon Jan 05, 2009 11:34 am
I replaced the engine in my astro van and used my old starter which never gave me problems. It started just fine numerous times within an hour of new...
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Last post by coolen
Tue Jan 06, 2009 6:19 am
vortec intake leak
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Someone »
Fri Jan 02, 2009 5:10 pm
I am going to do intake gaskets on a buddys 4.3 jimmy... anyone have any tips or things to be aware of?... I searched but did not find much..
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Last post by Smiliesafari
Sat Jan 03, 2009 8:57 am
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Last post by 92astro
Fri Jan 02, 2009 8:44 pm
Yes Virginia, there IS a Santa Claus...
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pj »
Fri Jan 02, 2009 1:00 am
Well, I’ve gone and done it.
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Last post by crash
Fri Jan 02, 2009 9:16 am
95 4.3L CPI to 5.7 TBI is it possible?
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Gordon »
Sun Dec 28, 2008 11:12 am
PIcking up a 95 safari that I will eventually swap a 350 into, i'm thinking about using a TBI 350 and just changing the wiring harness and the...
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Last post by Gordon
Mon Dec 29, 2008 8:09 pm
Who does PROM tuning in Central Ohio??
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Logan »
Tue Dec 23, 2008 2:19 pm
I needs my 93 Astro fine tuned. Seems like the torque convertor should lock in at different places and the motor bogs down at different RPM's and...
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Last post by Smiliesafari
Tue Dec 23, 2008 6:13 pm
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Last post by SoCalli V8
Sat Dec 20, 2008 8:59 am
P0305 (cylinder 5 misfire)
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ihatemybike »
Wed Dec 17, 2008 6:51 am
Supposed to be going to Cleveland this weekend, but Green decided to start acting up this morning.
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Last post by ihatemybike
Thu Dec 18, 2008 5:47 am
Requesting manna from the gurus
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pj »
Thu Nov 27, 2008 10:05 am
Happy turkey day(s) to all of yaz.
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Sun Dec 07, 2008 7:14 am
Increase idle speed
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afsigma21 »
Fri Dec 05, 2008 5:59 pm
Is there an easy way to increase the idle speed by a few hundred RPM?
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Last post by zombie{[six]}
Fri Dec 05, 2008 8:56 pm
major headache
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liftedwhiteastro »
Mon Aug 04, 2008 3:37 pm
Ok, some of you know who I am, some of you don't. Im Dennis, skippys brother. As some of you know, Im having major problems with my van. The major...
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Last post by GEJ
Wed Dec 03, 2008 8:04 pm
98 random no starts.
Replies: 4
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potskie »
Fri Nov 28, 2008 5:26 am
So a few times now my van has just failed to start. For no obvious reason. If I played the distributor and coil it would go.
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Last post by Smiliesafari
Mon Dec 01, 2008 5:40 am
Throttle bodys
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by
original_balzer »
Tue Oct 28, 2008 9:17 pm
OK so I been MIA for a little while so a refresher is in order.
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Last post by original_balzer
Fri Nov 28, 2008 8:36 pm
TBI Options?
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6spd_monte »
Sat Nov 22, 2008 5:07 pm
I am looking at options to help my van run better and stronger. One of the things that I have read on this forum is that injectors get old and tired...
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Last post by Mr_Roboto
Thu Nov 27, 2008 1:11 am
Major tune-up...any suggestions on parts?
Replies: 10
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pengyou »
Thu Nov 13, 2008 11:12 pm
My van needs a tune up very badly. The spark plug wires look like the originals so I am wondering what all the other stuff is going to be like. Can...
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Last post by kings-x59
Sun Nov 23, 2008 3:41 pm
stall,quit & no restart questions.
Replies: 9
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skippy »
Sat Nov 22, 2008 6:21 am
Guys i need a few suggestions , 96 astro 2wd 4.3 200k miles . The van quit in traffic yesterday on my wife .no signs of problems , just stalled as...
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Last post by mattblackratbus
Sun Nov 23, 2008 12:53 pm
2 questions about a diesel upgrade
Replies: 6
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pengyou »
Mon Nov 17, 2008 8:47 pm
1. Has anyone ever done a detailed measurement/sketch of the engine compartment of the astro to be used to determine whether a 4bt or other diesel...
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Last post by Someone
Thu Nov 20, 2008 8:13 am
what controls idle?
Replies: 6
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crash »
Tue Nov 18, 2008 3:59 am
The last 3 days or so I've noticed the 99 has been idling too high. It's always had a low idle. It's so noticable that when I come to a stop after...
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Tue Nov 18, 2008 8:43 am
crankcase flushes?
Replies: 7
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pengyou »
Sun Nov 16, 2008 1:45 am
I have seen some cans of a substance that is supposed to be added to the crankcase right before an oil change and run for a hundred miles or so to...
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Last post by kings-x59
Mon Nov 17, 2008 9:22 pm
Loss of Oil
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niarb »
Sun Nov 16, 2008 3:08 pm
I have a 2003 All Wheel Drive Astro with 4.3 RPO code # LU3. It has 85,000 miles on it. The vehicle was previously a rental vehicle for Hertz so it...
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Last post by kings-x59
Mon Nov 17, 2008 4:08 pm
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Last post by SoCalli V8
Fri Nov 14, 2008 8:32 pm
Replacing the computer chip
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pengyou »
Sun Nov 09, 2008 11:48 pm
I have a '96 and am wondering if replacing the chip in the computer will get me better gas mileage? If so, how much more? will this put additional...
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Mon Nov 10, 2008 5:32 am
i need especifications of 4.3cc V6
Replies: 4
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hebert12 »
Thu Nov 06, 2008 11:42 am
hi vanners
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Last post by kings-x59
Thu Nov 06, 2008 6:10 pm
belt noise
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DANVAN »
Wed Nov 05, 2008 9:19 am
I have a new to me 2000 astro, with an annoying belt noise.
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Wed Nov 05, 2008 5:57 pm
v6 question
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k120189 »
Thu Oct 23, 2008 8:10 am
will a 97 engine work with my 2000 van i think i spun a rod and wanna get my van back on the road and i know a yard that will gimme one cheap
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Last post by sfeaver
Tue Nov 04, 2008 5:33 pm
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Last post by k120189
Tue Nov 04, 2008 3:00 pm
What is this?
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chemist »
Thu Oct 30, 2008 6:23 am
My friend has a 96 Astro (4.3L V6 with AC). It's making a rattling/grinding noise. I think this is related to the AC compressor--could be wrong. But,...
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Last post by chemist
Sat Nov 01, 2008 10:25 am
97 Astro problem
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astrogus »
Fri Oct 31, 2008 6:01 am
This is really starting to aggravate me. When i stop hard, Like when a light turns yellow and i gotta get slowed down quick. My van shakes something...
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Last post by astro355
Fri Oct 31, 2008 8:33 am
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Last post by astro355
Tue Oct 21, 2008 4:04 pm
rev limiter
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92astro »
Wed Oct 15, 2008 8:19 pm
which years of astro safari vans had rev limiter???
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Last post by 92astro
Tue Oct 21, 2008 4:00 pm
gauge cluster
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92astro »
Mon Oct 20, 2008 9:45 pm
will this gauge cluster fit and work in my 1992 astro?
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Last post by 92astro
Mon Oct 20, 2008 9:45 pm
Bad ignition coil - I think...need help
Replies: 5
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kings-x59 »
Sun Oct 19, 2008 10:31 am
Went out to start the van this morning, it coughed once then no start.
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Last post by kings-x59
Mon Oct 20, 2008 6:44 pm
I want to upgrade my TBI
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Kabey's Van »
Sun Oct 19, 2008 8:31 pm
I finnaly pulled the dog house off of my van today as I thought I should at least take a look inside and maybe replace the air cleaner or something....
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Last post by kings-x59
Mon Oct 20, 2008 6:36 pm
1076hp 4.3
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Kabey's Van »
Sun Oct 19, 2008 10:17 am
I don't know if this has been posted before, if it has I haven't seen it but check this out.
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Last post by Hotroder383
Mon Oct 20, 2008 3:22 am
temperature reading on the gage.
Replies: 11
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92astro »
Mon Sep 22, 2008 9:49 pm
the temp. gage in my 1992 astro is reading odd when i start the van up in the morning the temp. is about 60-70 degress but the gage reads 150 degrees...
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Last post by GEJ
Tue Oct 14, 2008 6:52 am
TBI PCV system questions
Replies: 12
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kings-x59 »
Mon Oct 06, 2008 6:16 pm
While chasing down a low fuel pressure issue this past weekend I found that the breather hose that connects to the tbi has been belching excessive...
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Last post by astro355
Tue Oct 14, 2008 5:01 am
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Last post by AstroManiac
Mon Oct 13, 2008 10:14 pm
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Last post by GEJ
Sun Oct 12, 2008 12:47 pm
Oil Pressure
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by
afsigma21 »
Sat Sep 27, 2008 5:25 pm
I have a wired oil pressure problem and not sure what to look at or what the possibilities are:
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Last post by Kabey's Van
Thu Oct 09, 2008 10:17 am
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