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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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Starting/Charging system
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Exhaust System
Manifolds, flexpipe, catalytic converters, mufflers, hangers, piping, EGR etc.
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Cooling System
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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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Air Intake
Air filter, throttle, sensors, vacuum, etc.
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engine stumbles & dies in gear

Last post by The Scotsquatch « Fri Mar 28, 2008 6:23 pm
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by skippy » Mon Feb 18, 2008 9:54 am
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Ok this is a 92 astro with a 4.3 TBI motor . it idles fine but when you put it in gear it stumbles & runs like crap & dies when you step on the gas...
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Last post by The Scotsquatch
Fri Mar 28, 2008 6:23 pm
Gas and glue

Last post by Someone « Fri Mar 28, 2008 2:23 pm
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by ihatemybike » Fri Mar 28, 2008 1:03 pm

Anyone know of a strong glue that is not effected be gasoline?

Can tank sealant work like glue?

Hair brain ideas afoot.

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Last post by Someone
Fri Mar 28, 2008 2:23 pm
New fuel pump installed, fixed hard start problem!

Last post by LaGrasta « Wed Mar 26, 2008 3:14 pm
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by The Scotsquatch » Tue Mar 18, 2008 7:16 pm

I installed the new fuel pump yesterday, with the new fuel tank strainer (the old one was so varnished that you couldn't see daylight through...

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Last post by LaGrasta
Wed Mar 26, 2008 3:14 pm
Bad JetChip Programmer

Last post by LaGrasta « Wed Mar 26, 2008 3:11 pm
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by TanVan03 » Tue Mar 25, 2008 7:34 pm

Just received my new JetChip GM performance programmer....went to update the computer on the van and....it doesn't WORK!!!!

Called their customer...

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Last post by LaGrasta
Wed Mar 26, 2008 3:11 pm
what yr did tbi go on 4.3

Last post by wagonmaster « Wed Mar 26, 2008 3:31 am
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by mtrhead79 » Fri Mar 21, 2008 7:09 pm

i was wondering what year did 4.3 get tbi? i remember seeing 4.3 with 4 barrel in junk yard a while back

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Last post by wagonmaster
Wed Mar 26, 2008 3:31 am
New fuel pump - replacement data

Last post by The Scotsquatch « Tue Mar 25, 2008 6:22 pm
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by ihatemybike » Thu Mar 13, 2008 7:15 am
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Green appears to need a new fuel pump. I'm not finding the most recommended on this board yet, (damn AS crashes and thumb nose at Will). ACDelco or...
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Last post by The Scotsquatch
Tue Mar 25, 2008 6:22 pm
intake back fire

Last post by Kidhauler « Mon Mar 24, 2008 10:38 pm
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by Kidhauler » Sun Mar 23, 2008 4:04 pm

I am quickly reaching the end of my rope. The van is backfiring into the intake manifold at speeds of 70-90kph when accelerating slightly or some...

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Last post by Kidhauler
Mon Mar 24, 2008 10:38 pm
Rough Idle

Last post by Jersey John « Sun Mar 23, 2008 10:18 pm
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by Jersey John » Sun Mar 09, 2008 10:08 am

Ok I looked through the post's here and I may have missed it but,

My 95 has a rough idle (doesn't die) and a miss while at cruising speed. It has...

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Last post by Jersey John
Sun Mar 23, 2008 10:18 pm
tach

Last post by d3athm3talh3ad « Sun Mar 23, 2008 4:29 pm
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by 92astro » Wed Mar 19, 2008 6:51 pm

how do you wire up a tach in a 1992 chevy astro TBI engine. which colors and locations

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Last post by d3athm3talh3ad
Sun Mar 23, 2008 4:29 pm
Have a MFI upgrade on 2001 Safari question..

Last post by sfeaver « Fri Mar 21, 2008 10:57 am
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by HeresPaco » Thu Mar 20, 2008 1:41 pm

Hi VanFans,

Just a quick question for those who have done a MFI injector replacement/upgrade.

Do I really need a different meter hold down bracket...

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Last post by sfeaver
Fri Mar 21, 2008 10:57 am
signs of fuel pump failure?

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Mon Mar 17, 2008 4:16 pm
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by crash » Mon Mar 17, 2008 4:44 am

just wondering what are some of the early signs, if any, other than 'it dies' LOL

since i got my van a year ago the fuel gauge has never worked...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Mon Mar 17, 2008 4:16 pm
more questions cams and tuners

Last post by GEJ « Fri Mar 14, 2008 1:13 am
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by k120189 » Sat Mar 08, 2008 7:58 am

so im looking to get alittle more power out of the van...
after searching the web i think im going to get a comp cams #18-119-4

on the comp cams...

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Last post by GEJ
Fri Mar 14, 2008 1:13 am
Alternator upgrade options...

Last post by Jboy2 « Wed Mar 12, 2008 10:25 am
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by 91AWDAstro » Sat Jan 12, 2008 8:24 am
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I was going to post this on the AS site, but since it's down I'm posting it here. Ok, my new CS-130 is acting up. Since I have the loaded LS van with...
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Last post by Jboy2
Wed Mar 12, 2008 10:25 am
seized engine

Last post by tbhager94 « Wed Mar 12, 2008 7:06 am
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by tbhager94 » Mon Jan 21, 2008 3:19 am
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well my laziness caught up with me , on my way home from the store yesterday my astro started knocking then it died and would not turn over , my...
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Last post by tbhager94
Wed Mar 12, 2008 7:06 am
engine code after removing the cat from my 98 astro...

Last post by Hawaiian punch « Mon Mar 10, 2008 5:03 am
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by Hawaiian punch » Sat Mar 08, 2008 11:07 pm

I know its the o2 sensor, my question is can I get a heated one? (like we had to for our vettes) so the code wont come back? and or can I have it...

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Last post by Hawaiian punch
Mon Mar 10, 2008 5:03 am
350

Last post by skippy « Fri Mar 07, 2008 9:16 am
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by 92astro » Thu Mar 06, 2008 6:12 pm

how much does a GM goodwrench 350 crate engine costs??

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Last post by skippy
Fri Mar 07, 2008 9:16 am
Used 350 cost....

Last post by rlsllc « Mon Mar 03, 2008 5:27 pm
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by dunedog » Mon Mar 03, 2008 8:33 am

What a good price for a 350 crate with 44,000 on it? #-o

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Last post by rlsllc
Mon Mar 03, 2008 5:27 pm
Burning OIL smell upon acceleration or climb

Last post by kings-x59 « Fri Feb 29, 2008 4:32 pm
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by 97CargoCrawler » Mon Feb 25, 2008 6:45 pm

Can't drive with my window down because every time I accelerate hard or begin climbing a grade the cabin fills with burnt oil stench. I have leaky...

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Last post by kings-x59
Fri Feb 29, 2008 4:32 pm
Power failure

Last post by rlsllc « Thu Feb 28, 2008 7:24 pm
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by strange » Sun Feb 10, 2008 3:58 pm

Driving home last night, I looked down at the dash to see all of the idiot lights suddenly turn on together and then after about two or three...

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Last post by rlsllc
Thu Feb 28, 2008 7:24 pm
Starter problems?????

Last post by dj_joker_2002 « Tue Feb 26, 2008 7:02 am

by dj_joker_2002 » Tue Feb 26, 2008 7:02 am

First things first! Iam on my 4th astro/safari - this is the 3rd with V8.
Anyway I bought a brand new starter for the 3rd van and it was used for...

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Last post by dj_joker_2002
Tue Feb 26, 2008 7:02 am
code 32 and surging idle

Last post by kings-x59 « Mon Feb 25, 2008 10:50 am
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by dilly » Sun Feb 24, 2008 5:14 pm

a couple of times since i bought the van (95 safari) while siting at a red light it will idle iratically (rev up, then down every couple of seconds)...

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Last post by kings-x59
Mon Feb 25, 2008 10:50 am
is 2001 4.3 same as 98?

Last post by 1996astro « Sun Feb 24, 2008 4:51 am
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by 99sleepor » Fri Feb 22, 2008 10:23 pm

I have a 98 with a dead motor and I have found a 2001 4.3 will it interchange? Without major surgery? Thanks...for the help...

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Last post by 1996astro
Sun Feb 24, 2008 4:51 am
Drat! Failed emissions test

Last post by Bikehauler « Thu Feb 21, 2008 10:29 pm
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by canadavan » Tue Feb 12, 2008 3:14 pm

Well, took the van in today and failed Aircare for the first time ever. I'm hoping some of the gurus can help me track down the problem. Average is...

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Last post by Bikehauler
Thu Feb 21, 2008 10:29 pm
oil

Last post by 91AWDAstro « Wed Feb 20, 2008 2:45 pm
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by 92astro » Fri Feb 15, 2008 7:32 pm

so what are you all using for oil as in wieght?? My 1992 vin. Z says to use 5w-30 but i use 10w-30 would that cause problems?? like lifter ticks??...

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Last post by 91AWDAstro
Wed Feb 20, 2008 2:45 pm
Transmission tube insulation

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Wed Feb 20, 2008 10:28 am
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by Ericglo » Tue Feb 19, 2008 9:06 pm

I am having a problem with my van stuttering while driving. It is almost like it shuts off for a split second. At first I thought it might be vapor...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Wed Feb 20, 2008 10:28 am
97 Astro AWD - Iginition Control Module Location

Last post by AstroManiac « Mon Feb 18, 2008 2:30 pm
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by AstroManiac » Tue Feb 12, 2008 9:09 pm

OK... I've found out that the distributor in our 97 Astro AWD has a Cam Position Sensor in it, not a Ignition Control Module !!!
Any idea where they...

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Last post by AstroManiac
Mon Feb 18, 2008 2:30 pm
Future emissions test - good advice???

Last post by Astrophysics « Thu Feb 14, 2008 8:54 pm
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by Spike99 » Wed Feb 13, 2008 6:07 pm

My 2001 AWD Safari is booked for an emissions test on Feb 26. She's pure stock but getting old. The shop guy suggested I run ethenol mix gas for 1...

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Last post by Astrophysics
Thu Feb 14, 2008 8:54 pm
Scangauge owners !

Last post by moboman « Thu Feb 14, 2008 5:40 pm
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by Astro4x4 » Sun Feb 10, 2008 9:57 pm

Hey guys,
At idle, does your timing on the scangauge float around? Mine switches contantly between 16* and 21*. Out on the highway it's steady as a...

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Last post by moboman
Thu Feb 14, 2008 5:40 pm
2001 4.3 torque spec

Last post by Rebel « Thu Feb 14, 2008 8:23 am
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by Rebel » Tue Feb 12, 2008 3:53 pm

Got to change out the intake gasket on my Jimmy,,anyone have the intake torque specs. on a 2001 4.3.

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Last post by Rebel
Thu Feb 14, 2008 8:23 am
In need of a prom chip

Last post by skippy « Wed Feb 13, 2008 12:29 pm
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by skippy » Sat Feb 09, 2008 10:08 am

As the title says I'm in need a a prom chip for a 92 astro 4.3 TBI . its for my brothers van , it is needed ASAP cuz the van is down with out it & he...

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Last post by skippy
Wed Feb 13, 2008 12:29 pm
Air Intake / Filter mods - are they worth it????

Last post by Smiliesafari « Wed Feb 13, 2008 4:57 am
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by Spike99 » Mon Feb 11, 2008 8:27 pm

Within ebay, I see a few air intake mods for Safari vans. They look like a 30 degree 3 ID rubber pipe and a K&N type filter on the end of the pipe. I...

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Last post by Smiliesafari
Wed Feb 13, 2008 4:57 am
Acceleration problem

Last post by astrozam « Tue Feb 12, 2008 7:58 am
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by specelec » Fri Jan 25, 2008 10:06 am

Started having problems accelerating. I can push gas pedal to a certain point, but if I push it any farther ( floor it ), it is like I just...

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Last post by astrozam
Tue Feb 12, 2008 7:58 am
Just a quart low, It's no big deal.....

Last post by dunedog « Tue Feb 12, 2008 4:58 am
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by astronut74 » Tue Feb 12, 2008 12:53 am

I'm sure this will be very obvious to most of you, but I just recently (yesterday in fact) realized how big a deal running a quart of oil low really...

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Last post by dunedog
Tue Feb 12, 2008 4:58 am
Over heated = blown head gasket = warped heads ???

Last post by canadavan « Mon Feb 11, 2008 6:39 pm
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by Astro4x4 » Tue Jan 22, 2008 10:17 am

So I overheated the engine taking the kid to school in London yesterday. Seems like the rad has/had some blockage, so I gave it a good flush and got...

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Last post by canadavan
Mon Feb 11, 2008 6:39 pm
Still no fuel from injectors, no start

Last post by peter « Fri Feb 08, 2008 2:12 am
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by rlsllc » Sat Jan 26, 2008 10:34 am

OK, this is making me mental. About a month ago, my van (1991 TBI 4.3) took to stalling. Then it would stall and not restart. I pulled the motor...

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Last post by peter
Fri Feb 08, 2008 2:12 am
OBDII programing and tuning

Last post by k120189 « Tue Feb 05, 2008 3:32 pm
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by k120189 » Sun Feb 03, 2008 2:56 pm

I figured seeing as there is a lot i don't know....and that im sure a few others are in the same boat...what does it take to tune an obdII vehicle?...

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Last post by k120189
Tue Feb 05, 2008 3:32 pm
starters

Last post by Mr_Roboto « Tue Feb 05, 2008 1:28 pm
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by tbhager94 » Tue Feb 05, 2008 3:46 am

does any one know if a starter from a 305 will work on a 4.3??

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Last post by Mr_Roboto
Tue Feb 05, 2008 1:28 pm
What to look for P0301

Last post by Smiliesafari « Tue Feb 05, 2008 5:59 am
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by Astro4x4 » Mon Feb 04, 2008 11:01 pm

Hello people,
Well got everything buttoned up, fired it and got a code P0301 - misfire cylinder #1 The engine idles pretty darn rough, but off idle...

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Last post by Smiliesafari
Tue Feb 05, 2008 5:59 am
EFI tuning

Last post by 91AWDAstro « Sun Feb 03, 2008 6:53 am
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by 91AWDAstro » Tue Jan 15, 2008 7:33 pm

Well guys I'm jumping in programing. Downloaded tunerRT today. Borrowed the E-prom burner from work. Copied the present bin from the eprom. Been...

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Last post by 91AWDAstro
Sun Feb 03, 2008 6:53 am
What Brand/type of Spark Plugs are you using?

Last post by crash « Sat Feb 02, 2008 12:20 pm
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by Jeff3298 » Mon Jan 28, 2008 6:16 pm

What Brand/type of Spark Plugs are you using in your Astro/Safari?

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Last post by crash
Sat Feb 02, 2008 12:20 pm
Seafoam???

Last post by coolen « Fri Feb 01, 2008 11:22 am
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by LJRacing91 » Sun Aug 19, 2007 7:28 pm

Well, I did a treatment of seafoam in the 95 the other day, when I replaced the radiator (again, only maybe 2 years later).

Oddly enough, even after...

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Last post by coolen
Fri Feb 01, 2008 11:22 am
Torque to ft/lb or torque to yield?

Last post by Astro4x4 « Tue Jan 29, 2008 2:20 pm
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by Astro4x4 » Mon Jan 28, 2008 1:46 pm

FSM says torque to yield, but insert that came with head bolt kit says torque to 65 ft/lb in three steps? What do you guys know? It's a Mahle bolt...

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Last post by Astro4x4
Tue Jan 29, 2008 2:20 pm
1988 Astro 4.3 have a roller cam?

Last post by ZachZ « Tue Jan 29, 2008 1:54 pm
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by ZachZ » Tue Jan 29, 2008 1:25 pm

I am about to go cam shopping and for the life of me I can't remember what year GM switched to the roller. Anyone?

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Last post by ZachZ
Tue Jan 29, 2008 1:54 pm
belt tensioner && fan!

Last post by astrosafari « Sun Jan 27, 2008 5:54 pm
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by astrosafari » Fri Jan 25, 2008 12:57 pm

hey strangers, the belt tensioner went on our 95 astro. so did the fan bearing. maybe theres a bad motor mount aswell?
i dont know.
but the...

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Last post by astrosafari
Sun Jan 27, 2008 5:54 pm
Block heater installed, new battery... van won't start

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Fri Jan 25, 2008 5:22 pm
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by Shaynelle » Sun Jan 20, 2008 12:39 pm

We're in -21 degree celcius weather right now and our van won't start. It's a 96 Safari. It was fine the previous two winters, even without plugging...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Fri Jan 25, 2008 5:22 pm
Junkyard V8 rescue

Last post by 91AWDAstro « Tue Jan 22, 2008 4:45 pm
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I was checking out the local junkyard yesterday when I noticed a familiar looking oil filler tube on an engine that was sitting at the top of the...
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Last post by 91AWDAstro
Tue Jan 22, 2008 4:45 pm
Oil Pressure

Last post by CDGsafari98 « Tue Jan 22, 2008 9:19 am
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by CDGsafari98 » Mon Jan 21, 2008 8:44 am

I have a 98 AWD Safari, Yesterday I was driving, for no apparent reason the oil pressure went to zero. The van kept running, I was at a red light,...

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Last post by CDGsafari98
Tue Jan 22, 2008 9:19 am
weird engine noise when cold.. ideas? (video clip)

Last post by safariobsession « Sun Jan 20, 2008 3:31 pm
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by crash » Sun Jan 20, 2008 2:59 pm

hey guys.. to start.. it's like -24 C here right now with the windchill. that's around -17 F for our american friends.

even though the engine gets...

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Last post by safariobsession
Sun Jan 20, 2008 3:31 pm
Block heater info for Mr.Roboto

Last post by Water Boy « Thu Jan 17, 2008 3:19 pm
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by potskie » Thu Jan 10, 2008 10:06 pm

Ok man I tried a little experiment this week in your name. Using my new Scan gauge I now know my van goes closed loop at 52* C. This week the temps...

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Last post by Water Boy
Thu Jan 17, 2008 3:19 pm
HELP! something fell off my wifes van...........

Last post by Rockwerx « Mon Jan 14, 2008 12:06 pm
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by justice » Sat Jul 21, 2007 4:39 am
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HELP! something fell off my wifes van and i dont know what it is.

At first I thought it was the tensioner pully but the serpentine belt is...
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Mon Jan 14, 2008 12:06 pm

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