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MountainManJoe »
Fri Jun 18, 2021 12:21 am
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I need a helper to assist with some forum administration tasks.
Tech savvyness would be an asset, but not required.
A good command of English is...
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Fri Jun 18, 2021 12:21 am
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Last post by 1Gary
Wed Aug 17, 2011 8:02 am
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Last post by oldsmoker
Fri Jul 29, 2011 6:56 am
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Last post by oldsmoker
Fri Jul 15, 2011 6:20 am
light throttle bog - 94 Safari
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metalcutter »
Thu Jun 30, 2011 10:16 pm
94 safari 4.3 TBI approx 250,000 km
original problem was when accelerating the van would hesitate / bog on light throttle opening, hard acceleration...
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Last post by justice
Wed Jul 13, 2011 6:24 pm
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Last post by Dead Cell
Wed Jul 13, 2011 4:08 pm
Engine stalls
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lazar »
Mon Jul 04, 2011 4:48 pm
2000 Chevy Astro 110K miles 6 cylinder
Trying to help my father in law repair his van. The car idles fine but stalls when you accelerate. So far we...
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Last post by Dead Cell
Wed Jul 13, 2011 3:40 pm
Replacement ignition coil
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metalcutter »
Fri Jul 01, 2011 9:03 pm
Has anyone used any replacement ignition coil other than the ac-delco?
I.e. Accel , MSD , Summit or Moroso?
Pros / Cons ?
TIA
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Last post by metalcutter
Sat Jul 02, 2011 11:38 pm
Runs fine, then dies
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abitdazed »
Sun Jun 26, 2011 11:39 am
Hello everyone.
Right, as perhaps 3 of you will know, I just changed the alternator in my van. That went fine.
But since I changed it, she runs...
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Last post by astroturf
Mon Jun 27, 2011 9:05 pm
Engine won't keep running
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oldewrench »
Sun Jun 26, 2011 1:29 pm
Engine won't keep running, it fires once and dies. Prior to this I unhooked the positive side of the battery, took the front doors apart to install...
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Last post by astroturf
Sun Jun 26, 2011 6:49 pm
02 Astro not cooperating
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soundfx »
Fri Jun 24, 2011 1:34 pm
New guy here having Astro troubles. Just replaced my timing set to cure a rattling noise, needed replacement but did not solve the problem. The...
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Last post by soundfx
Sun Jun 26, 2011 2:46 pm
Catalytic converter might be bad
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by
JTalley »
Sat May 14, 2011 6:56 pm
My van has a lot of the symptoms of a failing cat- funny idle, not much high speed power, odd-smelling exhaust, etc. Also, after driving for a bit...
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Last post by CaptSquid
Thu May 19, 2011 11:15 am
Rough Idle....me too!
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by
97CargoCrawler »
Wed Apr 27, 2011 7:03 pm
1997 Safari, stock 4.3 V6
3 days ago I noticed my accelerator pedal was sort of sticking when first depressed. Then I noticed the idle was a bit...
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Last post by MountainManJoe
Tue May 03, 2011 5:09 pm
96 astro clatter and power loss
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astronomer »
Mon May 02, 2011 7:07 pm
Just bought this van and drove it from north Indiana to Augusta, Ga and back. on the level and down hill ok. uphill 18 wheelers were passing me in...
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Last post by LaGrasta
Tue May 03, 2011 7:19 am
oil pressure gauge pegged.
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scarecrow »
Tue Apr 26, 2011 9:10 am
hey all its been a bit sence i have been here. my work van is a 03 astro the oil pressure gauge went from normal to pegged it did this a couple times...
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Last post by CaptSquid
Wed Apr 27, 2011 11:03 am
96 astro knocking
by
SSAstro »
Sat Apr 23, 2011 5:28 pm
alright i havent been on in a while but i really need some help the astro finally died at 275,000 miles but with all the money i have sunk into it i...
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Last post by SSAstro
Sat Apr 23, 2011 5:28 pm
HEEELLLPPPP! SERIOUS VALVE NOISE ISSUES!
Replies: 9
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69burbn »
Tue Apr 12, 2011 5:44 pm
I'm a newbie, but I really need some help with some serious valve noise in my 2000 Astro! I completely rebuilt this motor because of all the valve...
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Last post by 1Gary
Thu Apr 14, 2011 1:57 pm
98 astro engine codes.
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niagaradood »
Fri Mar 04, 2011 12:35 pm
ok tech guys, I am new, but I have a problem that maybe someone can help me with. I have a check engine light that is giving me a headache. and I...
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Last post by niagaradood
Sat Mar 26, 2011 1:24 pm
Misfire starting to occur...
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v8famvan »
Sat Mar 12, 2011 10:16 pm
I knew something was wrong, I could just barely feel & hear it.
The slight perception of an imbalance of the engine sound while running. Once it...
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Last post by Kidhauler
Thu Mar 24, 2011 10:38 pm
gauges
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wrp4 »
Tue Mar 22, 2011 3:49 pm
I did an engine swap in my 91 and now the oil pressure gauge does`nt work. All digital cluster, never had any issues before. :-s
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Tue Mar 22, 2011 4:17 pm
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Last post by StoneMill
Wed Mar 09, 2011 5:34 pm
rough idle
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by
smokienutz »
Fri Feb 04, 2011 9:18 am
got to love new projects:). i have acquired a rough idle. but it only idles rough at a stop light or stop sign. it started after i changed the air...
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Last post by v8famvan
Thu Feb 10, 2011 12:08 am
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Last post by crash
Sat Feb 05, 2011 6:40 am
Valve Noise?
Replies: 8
by
OlsonCustoms »
Wed Jan 26, 2011 9:47 am
New to the forum, lots of great info here .... ive got a 95 astro with the 4.3 vin W and its starting to sound like the rockers on the pass side are...
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Last post by Kabey's Van
Thu Jan 27, 2011 3:39 am
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Last post by pur3vil
Mon Jan 24, 2011 8:46 am
Off to check the wife's van...
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by
NotDadsW41 »
Thu Jan 13, 2011 6:19 am
Wife calls me once she gets to work today. Van made it the 20 miles commute, then started acting bad... SES light, trying to stall, etc... My guess...
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Last post by NotDadsW41
Fri Jan 21, 2011 3:31 am
p0507 code and bad fuel economy
Replies: 5
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huntnfreak »
Wed Nov 03, 2010 7:40 pm
Help me!!! You guys have any suggestions? 2000 Safari rear wheel drive with 188k on it (just bought the van recently). Running good and came back...
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Last post by huntnfreak
Thu Dec 02, 2010 7:38 pm
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Last post by Kabey's Van
Tue Nov 30, 2010 4:28 am
Rough idle
Replies: 10
by
applianceguy »
Sun Oct 03, 2010 9:30 pm
My 98 astro 150,000 miles auto has started Idling rough. If I turn a/c off nothing changes. If I drop it in netural she smoothes right out. If I give...
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Last post by astroturf
Sat Oct 09, 2010 10:57 am
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Last post by Moreforles
Wed Aug 11, 2010 8:47 pm
99 idles like a Harley
Replies: 9
by
Supersport »
Fri Jul 30, 2010 8:50 pm
Im at the end of my rope. It was running rich, might still be. Lets start with what Ive done....
Replaced...
Cap and rotor
Plugs and wires
New IAC...
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Last post by Supersport
Mon Aug 09, 2010 8:20 am
94 Safari XT A/C issue
Replies: 1
by
nwalla »
Fri Jul 16, 2010 10:58 am
My 94 Safari XT seems to be having a strange thing happen with the A/C. While I am driving I can hear the a/c compressor kicking on and off over and...
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Last post by LastCat
Sat Jul 17, 2010 8:08 am
Power Decrease
Replies: 7
by
chemist »
Sat Jul 25, 2009 10:04 am
So, over the past few weeks, I've been thinking i was noticing a power decrease. This became especially evident today when I was going up the...
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Last post by chemist
Thu Jul 30, 2009 7:56 pm
1996 AWD Astro Stumbles or Hesitates
Replies: 10
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MidWestAstro »
Mon Jun 15, 2009 10:54 am
1996 AWD Astro Stumbles or Hesitates
Greetings Everyone,
I've been visiting ASV or the past year and a half or so, and have finally joined so I can...
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Last post by rlsllc
Mon Jun 22, 2009 8:01 pm
Check Gauges
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by
Someone »
Wed Sep 20, 2006 8:33 am
This may be a dumb question but I have not had time to check yet, but when I turn a corner or brake hard my check gauges light comes on threw the...
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Last post by brianj
Fri Sep 22, 2006 5:57 pm
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