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Tue Jun 11, 2024 10:01 pm
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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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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how difficult to change distributor?

Last post by mikedamech « Fri Jun 20, 2008 9:54 pm
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by crash » Tue Jun 17, 2008 12:45 pm
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just curious if it's something I'd consider doing myself on my 99 ... any need to knows, do's and dont's etc...

thanks
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Last post by mikedamech
Fri Jun 20, 2008 9:54 pm
Need more umph power :)

Last post by phr1$k37 « Fri Jun 20, 2008 6:14 pm
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by phr1$k37 » Thu Jun 12, 2008 11:15 pm
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Hi guys - me again.

I need more power but not axle, tranny, AWD breaking power.
I have been doing a lot of staring into my engine bay and surfing...
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Last post by phr1$k37
Fri Jun 20, 2008 6:14 pm
Oil Pan

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Tue Jun 17, 2008 5:02 pm
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by bstett » Thu May 29, 2008 6:52 am

Hi all

Question, have a 1987 Astro with the 4.3 engine.

Is it possible to remove the oil pan with out jacking up the engine..

Will the pan clear...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Tue Jun 17, 2008 5:02 pm
gages and sending units

Last post by 92astro « Mon Jun 16, 2008 8:32 pm
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by 92astro » Sun Jun 15, 2008 7:03 pm

ok i just have a couple of questions! first the oil pressure sending unit is located by the dist. right it looks like it? also i found the engine...

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Last post by 92astro
Mon Jun 16, 2008 8:32 pm
rockers

Last post by 92astro « Mon Jun 16, 2008 9:37 am
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by 92astro » Sun Jun 15, 2008 8:54 pm

this is a 1992 Vin:Z astro i am gonna check my rockers and adjust them if needed what is the torque for the rocker?

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Last post by 92astro
Mon Jun 16, 2008 9:37 am
spark plug question

Last post by chemist « Sun Jun 15, 2008 9:04 pm
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by chemist » Sun Jun 15, 2008 1:44 pm

If anyone's on today, please answer. What happens if I can only get 4 out of 6 spark plugs changed. It looks like to get the rest I'd need to do...

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Last post by chemist
Sun Jun 15, 2008 9:04 pm
What motor oil can be used in Astro van?

Last post by kings-x59 « Wed Jun 11, 2008 8:38 pm
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by peppy » Fri Jun 06, 2008 7:32 am
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I was wondering what everyone thinks about the grade of oil that should be used. The recommended weight for my 91 AWD Astro is 10W30, but Im using...
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Last post by kings-x59
Wed Jun 11, 2008 8:38 pm
Has anyone tried RXP fuel additive?

Last post by kings-x59 « Tue Jun 10, 2008 6:50 pm
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by Detectorist » Mon Jun 09, 2008 8:08 pm

It's manufactured locally in my neck-of-the-woods and seems to have some credibility. My local newspaper (St.Petersburg Times) had a big write up on...

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Last post by kings-x59
Tue Jun 10, 2008 6:50 pm
92 Astro misfire/tune-up info

Last post by skippy « Tue Jun 10, 2008 3:29 pm
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by 92astro » Sun Jun 01, 2008 6:56 pm

i beleive that my 1992 astro has a misfire cause when at idle is kinda ruff not bad but the engine shakes a little not hard but softly i can feel it...

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Last post by skippy
Tue Jun 10, 2008 3:29 pm
oil filter...

Last post by LaGrasta « Mon Jun 09, 2008 8:24 am
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by chemist » Sat Jun 07, 2008 7:41 pm

I changed my oil today, and I really wasn't thinking about the stuff I needed--1. because I'm working on a case of bronchitis and not thinking my...

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Last post by LaGrasta
Mon Jun 09, 2008 8:24 am
99 GMC Safari Stumbling

Last post by littledh173 « Sun Jun 08, 2008 3:58 am
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by littledh173 » Fri May 30, 2008 10:59 pm
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I have a 99 GMC Safari that has been giving me some wierd problems as of late. It started early Friday morning when I was on my way to town when it...
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Last post by littledh173
Sun Jun 08, 2008 3:58 am
How hard to swap motor and transmission mounts?

Last post by Rebel « Fri Jun 06, 2008 9:38 am
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by peppy » Fri Jun 06, 2008 7:06 am

My motor mounts and transmission mount are a bit cracked and I can see the engine move when its running. I think I should swap them. I have a 1991...

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Last post by Rebel
Fri Jun 06, 2008 9:38 am
egr valve

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Thu Jun 05, 2008 4:27 am
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by 92astro » Sun Jun 01, 2008 2:12 pm

when does the egr valve come into play on my 1992 astro with T.B.I injection?

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Thu Jun 05, 2008 4:27 am
Replaced Fuel Pump / TPS Etc.

Last post by uncle-vinny « Wed Jun 04, 2008 5:55 pm
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by AstroManiac » Thu May 29, 2008 6:23 pm
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OK... my buddy & I replaced the fuel pump, fuel filter (though it was new & only had 25 miles on it) & TPS on his 98 Astro AWD 4.3 W . (See TPS...
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Last post by uncle-vinny
Wed Jun 04, 2008 5:55 pm
4.3W FUEL INJECTOR SPIDER PRO KIT NEW GM 3123

Last post by skippy « Tue Jun 03, 2008 5:09 pm

by skippy » Tue Jun 03, 2008 5:09 pm

not sure if somebody posted this or not but figured there would be a few interested in it ....

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Last post by skippy
Tue Jun 03, 2008 5:09 pm
code po306 #6 cylinder missfire ???????

Last post by ihatemybike « Mon Jun 02, 2008 6:52 pm
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by skippy » Wed May 28, 2008 3:43 pm

first off its a 1996 astro 4.3 vortec , the first vortec i've ever dealt with . it runs good except it has a stumble at idle & a little lagging on...

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Last post by ihatemybike
Mon Jun 02, 2008 6:52 pm
gas milage

Last post by potskie « Sat May 31, 2008 3:31 pm
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by 92astro » Fri May 30, 2008 7:37 pm

okay here is an old myth does running your air conditioner in your car or truck use more gas? some people say put down the windows in town where the...

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Last post by potskie
Sat May 31, 2008 3:31 pm
CPI service kit from Linder technical services

Last post by ellabilt « Fri May 30, 2008 7:13 pm

by ellabilt » Fri May 30, 2008 7:13 pm

I just replaced the CPI on my 1993 Safari with a Service kit from LTS (linder technical services) in Indianapolis. Cost was $300. Included reman. CPI...

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Last post by ellabilt
Fri May 30, 2008 7:13 pm
oil cooler delete - thanks to zam

Last post by skippy « Thu May 29, 2008 8:47 am
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by crash » Wed May 28, 2008 5:42 pm

just wanted to say I've joined the club on the oil cooler bypass on the 93 and I wanted to say a BIG thanks to zam for being online to answer any...

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Last post by skippy
Thu May 29, 2008 8:47 am
fuel pump replacement tips ?

Last post by crash « Wed May 28, 2008 7:08 pm
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by crash » Sat May 24, 2008 8:25 pm

well the fuel pump on the 99 finally died. over a year of the dancing gauge needle has come to an end. the ironic thing is that the needle steadied...

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Last post by crash
Wed May 28, 2008 7:08 pm
astro bad funtion in raise

Last post by hebert12 « Tue May 27, 2008 3:01 pm
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by hebert12 » Mon May 26, 2008 8:03 pm

hi astrosafari forums want to know that it goes on to him to my Astro since when I raise a street my he suffocates check for scanner and it does not...

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Last post by hebert12
Tue May 27, 2008 3:01 pm
Oil pressure problem... this is driving me fword nuts

Last post by ScottS « Sun May 25, 2008 8:13 am
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by kings-x59 » Fri May 23, 2008 6:34 pm
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In a nutshell, after driving for about an hour, maybe a bit longer my oil pressure drops by half.
After the drop in pressure, the engine has less...
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Last post by ScottS
Sun May 25, 2008 8:13 am
Dam emissions

Last post by kings-x59 « Sat May 24, 2008 1:21 pm
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by Water Boy » Sun May 11, 2008 2:48 pm
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Failed AGAIN ](*,) ](*,) ](*,)

Before the test:
Replaced all plugs (3&5 were completely crusted over all others were clean).
New AcDelco O2...
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Last post by kings-x59
Sat May 24, 2008 1:21 pm
Jeff@AutoComputerTech.com

Last post by HPbyStan « Thu May 22, 2008 4:01 pm
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by HPbyStan » Wed Mar 12, 2008 12:48 pm
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Has anyone dealt with this place? I saw on eBay, #330217410722 that they will reprogram their computer and send it to you. I've run the LS1 and 4L60E...
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Last post by HPbyStan
Thu May 22, 2008 4:01 pm
codes read ?????

Last post by skippy « Thu May 22, 2008 10:48 am
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by skippy » Wed May 21, 2008 4:58 pm

how do i retrieve the codes on a 96 astro . this is the first obdII system that i have ever dealt with , so i'll probably have a ton of questions...

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Last post by skippy
Thu May 22, 2008 10:48 am
anyone ever have to replace a TPS on your van?

Last post by crash « Wed May 07, 2008 5:49 am
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by crash » Wed Apr 30, 2008 4:12 am

I know most of us have issues with the damp and wet weather with hesitation, missing etc. I have been having problems on my 99 for a couple of months...

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Last post by crash
Wed May 07, 2008 5:49 am
seafoam

Last post by Rileysowner « Wed May 07, 2008 5:08 am
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by 92astro » Wed Apr 30, 2008 6:14 pm

has anyone seafoamed their astro or safari?

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Last post by Rileysowner
Wed May 07, 2008 5:08 am
need some thoughts.........

Last post by ihatemybike « Tue May 06, 2008 5:35 am
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by coolen » Mon May 05, 2008 6:35 pm

thinkin' of buying this van, sorry if this is posted in the wrong spot. i figured it would be viewed the most here.....

i want an awd. is there...

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Last post by ihatemybike
Tue May 06, 2008 5:35 am
intermittant SES light - noticed something today

Last post by kings-x59 « Mon May 05, 2008 6:18 pm
Replies: 5
by justice » Tue Apr 29, 2008 4:46 pm

I have been having an intermittant SES light for a while now, it just randomly comes on and then goes off, no rhyme or reason for it. pulled codes...

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Last post by kings-x59
Mon May 05, 2008 6:18 pm
Empty the Fuel Tank

Last post by ihatemybike « Sun May 04, 2008 8:18 pm
Replies: 17
by ihatemybike » Tue Apr 22, 2008 8:42 pm
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I played with Grumpy a little today. Disconnected the fuel filter, attached a hose to the tank side fuel line, unplugged the tank's wiring harness,...
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Last post by ihatemybike
Sun May 04, 2008 8:18 pm
Accuracy of engine decoding

Last post by GEJ « Sat May 03, 2008 9:15 am
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by rlsllc » Sat Apr 12, 2008 7:01 pm

A buddy has a motor in his dad's barn that he wants to move. It has the code 14010207 on the left rear, and T1221TDA on the right front, along with...

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Last post by GEJ
Sat May 03, 2008 9:15 am
fuel pump upgrade

Last post by Mr_Roboto « Fri May 02, 2008 10:48 pm
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by 91AWDAstro » Wed Apr 30, 2008 10:37 am

My gauge has been acting up so I may be dropping the tank to look into it. I figured while it was down I may as well upgrade the fuel pump. The stock...

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Last post by Mr_Roboto
Fri May 02, 2008 10:48 pm
Which way should it turn...

Last post by NotDadsW41 « Thu Apr 24, 2008 4:08 am
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by NotDadsW41 » Tue Apr 22, 2008 4:55 am
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All,

Working on a science project with a friend of mine. We're using an alternator from the 92 Astro my wife wrecked to generate electricity....
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Last post by NotDadsW41
Thu Apr 24, 2008 4:08 am
My cam specs

Last post by GEJ « Wed Apr 23, 2008 3:06 pm
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by dj_joker_2002 » Tue Apr 22, 2008 5:05 am

This is in a 305 with vortec heads
intake @ cam 2947 @valve 442
exhaust @ cam @valve 465

272 advertised duration intake
282 advertised duration...

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Last post by GEJ
Wed Apr 23, 2008 3:06 pm
Tick

Last post by Cobra « Wed Apr 23, 2008 11:49 am
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by Cobra » Wed Apr 23, 2008 9:42 am

ok i'm getting waht sounds like a ticking sound from the passenger side of my van i assume this is lifter tick? what causes this and how do i get rid...

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Last post by Cobra
Wed Apr 23, 2008 11:49 am
Switching to synthetic

Last post by 91AWDAstro « Mon Apr 21, 2008 7:12 pm
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by 91AWDAstro » Sat Jan 26, 2008 6:08 am
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Hit the 1000 mile mark on the enginge today. I've decided to switch to synthetic due to the colder temps we've been experiencing lately. Should make...
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Last post by 91AWDAstro
Mon Apr 21, 2008 7:12 pm
Windshield Wipers

Last post by orgster « Fri Apr 18, 2008 9:21 am
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by orgster » Thu Apr 17, 2008 10:48 am

Hey guys,
just joined this forum and I have a question.

The windshield wipers work when they want to. I mean that they work for about 15 minutes...

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Last post by orgster
Fri Apr 18, 2008 9:21 am
ignition problems....

Last post by astrozam « Thu Apr 10, 2008 11:32 am
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by 91AWDAstro » Thu Apr 03, 2008 7:46 pm

Well looks like the ig module is ok. Still have occasional restart problems and it fell flat on it's face again when I steped on it this afternoon...

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Last post by astrozam
Thu Apr 10, 2008 11:32 am
Code 44 only when it rains

Last post by uncle-vinny « Wed Apr 09, 2008 3:25 am
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by uncle-vinny » Thu Apr 03, 2008 5:32 pm

Any ideas on this one? Van is a 1988 Astro 4.3, auto, 115,000 miles completely stock. It runs perfect. When it rains and if I drive through some...

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Last post by uncle-vinny
Wed Apr 09, 2008 3:25 am
Fuel lines

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Mon Apr 07, 2008 11:43 am
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by fingernipp » Mon Apr 07, 2008 9:14 am

I recently found that some sort of rodent decided to gnaw at the flexable section of one of the fuel lines that pass over the transfer case on my 97...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Mon Apr 07, 2008 11:43 am
another one bites the dust...

Last post by ihatemybike « Sun Apr 06, 2008 7:47 pm
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by Someone » Fri Apr 04, 2008 12:56 pm

Fuel pump ate it at lunch time yesterday... luckly I was at home for lunch....

it is not kicking on when I turn the key on... should I just dive...

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Last post by ihatemybike
Sun Apr 06, 2008 7:47 pm
91 Astro, 2WD with TBI, still starting hard! Help!

Last post by kings-x59 « Fri Apr 04, 2008 4:32 pm
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by The Scotsquatch » Wed Mar 26, 2008 8:05 am

Hey guys and gals! Maybe you can help me with this one, cuz it has me stumped!

Our van is a 91, 2WD, with the stock V-6 (217K miles on engine, 4K on...

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Last post by kings-x59
Fri Apr 04, 2008 4:32 pm
Tune up kits

Last post by Water Boy « Fri Apr 04, 2008 2:49 pm
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by ihatemybike » Fri Apr 04, 2008 6:53 am

Green needs a tune-up, Grumpy too for that matter.

Right now I'm looking at the Accel Kit for Green. $130 at Jegs or Summit.

What do you think?...

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Last post by Water Boy
Fri Apr 04, 2008 2:49 pm
Need to install a Tach

Last post by thevalleyboy « Fri Apr 04, 2008 9:17 am
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by TanVan03 » Tue Mar 25, 2008 7:37 pm

General question....

How difficult is it to install a tach on an 03 astro...and are there any tech tips on how to do so?

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Last post by thevalleyboy
Fri Apr 04, 2008 9:17 am
Need help!! Pulley, belt noises

Last post by Water Boy « Thu Apr 03, 2008 3:00 pm
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by snowy23 » Thu Mar 06, 2008 7:34 am

Hey folks, need a little help. Recently purchased a 91 awd astro with 208k. replaced the fan clutch , disconnected the front axle and she runs pretty...

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Last post by Water Boy
Thu Apr 03, 2008 3:00 pm
Need help backfiring continues

Last post by Clamster « Wed Apr 02, 2008 11:08 pm
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by Kidhauler » Thu Mar 27, 2008 7:06 pm

I posted another topic about a back fire into the intake I thought that we had it beat but it is now worse than ever. I need the van to get to work...

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Last post by Clamster
Wed Apr 02, 2008 11:08 pm
91 safari NO power

Last post by totem12 « Wed Apr 02, 2008 8:29 pm
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by bigwaynester » Tue Feb 26, 2008 1:59 pm

91 safari NO power under load, revs just fine in park , HELP! ](*,)

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Last post by totem12
Wed Apr 02, 2008 8:29 pm
Dizzy screen TSB

Last post by Smiliesafari « Wed Apr 02, 2008 4:18 pm
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by Water Boy » Tue Apr 01, 2008 10:13 pm

Didn't know if this was officially published here.
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Bulleting #03-06-04-041 published on 08/26/2003.

Poor Engine Performance -...

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Last post by Smiliesafari
Wed Apr 02, 2008 4:18 pm
cruise control

Last post by crash « Wed Apr 02, 2008 4:07 am
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by 92astro » Tue Apr 01, 2008 2:24 pm

my cruise control is not working.! i tryed to set it it seems that the switch is not working i do not know but what can i test???

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Last post by crash
Wed Apr 02, 2008 4:07 am
Fuel Pump - Delphi/AcDelco - Holy Cheapness!

Last post by ihatemybike « Tue Apr 01, 2008 9:07 pm
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by ihatemybike » Fri Mar 28, 2008 6:17 pm
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GetGMParts.com has the pump for 97-99 Astros for $259.38 w/ $15 shipping to my work address!

AC Delco #: MU109 GM #: 25178736

Can this be real?...
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Tue Apr 01, 2008 9:07 pm

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