Radiator, thermostat, water pump, antifreeze, etc.
Sticky Heavy duty radiator for '95+
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dragonvan »
Tue Jun 12, 2007 8:24 am
The rad is manufactured by Reach Cooling and has a 1 core thickness as apposed to the factory's anemic 5/8 .
Reach Cooling
I ordered it through...
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Last post by Mmusicman
Sun Nov 25, 2018 6:30 am
Sticky How to get rid of Dexcool (long)
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rlsllc »
Thu Nov 19, 2009 7:29 pm
I'm going to rid my '99 of the remaining Dexcool sludge that has been killing waterpumps and making me crazy.
Some of this content is original, but...
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Last post by Bret Schmerker
Sat Nov 24, 2018 11:05 am
Sticky Flushing cooling system
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MountainManJoe »
Mon Jun 07, 2010 11:37 am
I'm thinking of installing a flush kit. The kind where you splice in a 'T' for attaching a garden hose. Anyone know the size of the hose going from...
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Last post by MountainManJoe
Thu May 23, 2013 10:48 am
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Mon Nov 12, 2012 2:23 pm
Do I have rear AC?
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Vanutty »
Sun Jul 27, 2008 3:18 pm
I do have two small vents, one under each front seat that point in the direction of the back seat passengers feet. Is that the extent of having rear...
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Last post by sixsix
Tue Oct 29, 2024 1:48 pm
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Last post by MountainManJoe
Sat Apr 13, 2024 8:20 pm
Coolant Temp Elevated
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gkonsite »
Wed Nov 08, 2023 1:58 pm
Original Owner: 2003 Cargo 129,800 Miles; Van Location: South Florida
First ever coolant flush 4/2018 at 101,798 Miles. Original and current coolant...
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Last post by WoodButcher
Sun Dec 03, 2023 3:04 pm
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Last post by blinkibus
Fri Sep 11, 2020 12:44 pm
flushing cooling system
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sandpiper »
Sun Feb 27, 2011 11:44 pm
just wondering how you guys with high mileage 4.3 vortec avoided intake manifold coolant leaks. I see lots of you have cranked on lots of miles. Mine...
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Last post by Dayne66
Wed Jul 17, 2019 4:27 pm
Radiator Fan Clutch choice
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Snowgeek »
Tue Jul 17, 2018 8:34 pm
Howdy folks.... while pulling my new travel trailer through the mountains this weekend I found out that my cooling fan clutch ain't doing its job....
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Last post by Bret Schmerker
Sat Nov 24, 2018 10:33 am
New fan clutch installed, way too loud.
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LaGrasta »
Mon Aug 06, 2012 1:42 pm
I had the fan clutch replaced at the advice of the A/C repair tech. The damn thing is so loud, it's embarrassing. My wife keeps thinking the tranny...
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Last post by Astrophysics
Thu May 03, 2018 10:30 pm
Radiator petcock won't close
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themess »
Mon Mar 26, 2018 7:44 pm
1996 Astro passenger version, bought last month. 4.3L auto
I have DexCool sludge and am flushing it. Apparently, I over-loosened the drain petcock...
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Last post by Astrophysics
Thu Mar 29, 2018 9:19 pm
Greasy residue on radiator cap
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Astral Projection »
Wed Jul 26, 2017 1:42 am
Hi,
I bought a 2001 Astro AWD 4 months ago, then joined this forum. Thanks for taking the time to read my post and I appreciate any responses. This...
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Last post by interplanetarybarry
Fri Nov 03, 2017 10:42 am
concerns about ac/ overheating issue
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by
alwaysstuck »
Sun May 14, 2017 10:17 am
Hello there ,
I am In the process of trying to get my 2005 astro to pass inspection, as of now, I'm doing all the requirements to knock off some...
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Last post by WoodButcher
Mon May 22, 2017 6:30 am
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Last post by marco10
Fri Feb 24, 2017 5:48 am
Water pump and fan clutch?
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spyboy »
Fri Oct 14, 2016 8:25 am
getting ready to replace water pump and have noticed that sometimes the part houses have a note that you should replace fan clutch when replacing...
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Last post by Astrophysics
Sun Oct 16, 2016 8:26 am
Heating up
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Kansan »
Sat Jul 25, 2015 7:05 pm
Have a 1992 astro Santa fe that heats ups to 215dgs when using Ac or pulling a 18ft camper. Otherwise it always stays on 195dgs. Installed new...
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Last post by AstroWill
Sat Sep 10, 2016 6:25 pm
Radiator drain plug?
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The Mack »
Sun May 08, 2016 7:37 am
Want to flush and replace coolant on my 99 safari awd and don't see a drain plug, the ones on my 2wd 96, and 02 astro I could easily access.
If...
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Last post by Astrophysics
Sun May 08, 2016 11:38 pm
Losing pressure with pressure test.
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AstroBum »
Tue Jan 12, 2016 12:30 pm
I have a somewhat new to me 1995 Astro. When I bought it I noticed a weep coming from the drivers side cooling line on the radiator. I replaced the...
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Last post by AstroBum
Thu Jan 14, 2016 7:20 pm
Confused about Dexcool
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billyjobob »
Mon Aug 31, 2015 6:58 pm
Just purchased my 98 Safari, going to change out radiator and thermostat. I asked radiator shop selling me the radiator about flushing Dexcool and...
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Last post by AstroWill
Fri Sep 04, 2015 1:17 pm
New water pump leaking
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Slicky »
Mon Apr 27, 2015 5:54 am
Replaced the water pump not that long ago and it appears to be leaking at the gasket on the back plate . Has this ever happened to anyone ? What is...
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Last post by Slicky
Mon Apr 27, 2015 5:26 pm
electric vs mechanical fan?
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LaGrasta »
Fri Apr 04, 2008 8:15 am
I switched my 1963 Ford Falcon from the mechanical to an electric for two reasons. First, I have a very small I6 engine, 170ci and was hoping to free...
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Last post by AstroWill
Sat Mar 14, 2015 3:38 pm
Weird cooling problem
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astrojohn »
Sun Apr 06, 2014 5:22 pm
Just bought a 2002 Astro with 88000 miles. The previous owner had problems with coolant disappearing.
I figured it was an intake gasket, so I wasn't...
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Last post by blacknome
Mon Apr 07, 2014 9:04 am
Overheating and no heat ??
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blacknome »
Fri Jan 03, 2014 5:25 am
Temps here have been -20 - -25 C range for the past few days.
Coming home last night ( 10 min commute ) I had no heat in the van ( front or rear )...
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Last post by CaptSquid
Sat Mar 01, 2014 2:05 pm
not enough heat
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rooster4 »
Sat Jan 11, 2014 10:23 am
my 98 astro temp gauge always reads 130 150 degrees and although the heat is warm its not as hot as my other cars. Is a new thermostat in my future?
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Sat Jan 11, 2014 4:25 pm
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Last post by Captn. Crunch
Thu Nov 21, 2013 10:00 am
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Last post by WoodButcher
Mon Oct 21, 2013 12:18 pm
Draining the radiator
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chesehd »
Mon Sep 30, 2013 7:10 pm
Alrighty,
So I'm working on changing the thermostat as it is stuck open.
I still have my '02 factory manual and since mine is an '03 I figure it...
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Fri Oct 04, 2013 4:19 am
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Last post by Fishfreek
Thu Sep 19, 2013 2:39 pm
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Last post by CaptSquid
Thu Sep 12, 2013 2:58 pm
I have a water retention problem.
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CaptSquid »
Fri Sep 06, 2013 2:04 pm
And so does the van. Unfortunately, I keep my water and the van (the Stro, not the Safari) keeps losing it.
The water pump is failing and the intake...
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Last post by CaptSquid
Thu Sep 12, 2013 2:52 pm
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Last post by 1Gary
Wed Jul 10, 2013 10:24 pm
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Last post by oneilldm
Sun Mar 17, 2013 1:38 pm
4.3L Engine Block Drain Plugs
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infinite.chris »
Mon Jan 28, 2013 8:37 pm
Just curious where these two are located on my '95 cargo?? There's only one picture I found and not much online I've been able to find. Half tempted...
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Last post by MountainManJoe
Sat Feb 02, 2013 12:16 pm
Heater Defroster doesn't get Hot
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cfs »
Tue Sep 18, 2012 4:37 pm
has anyone replaced a heater control valve yet ? My 2002 Astro doesn't get hot ?any ideas ? Radiator is full and water pump and Intake Gasket are...
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Last post by HPbyStan
Sat Dec 15, 2012 5:17 am
rads
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sandfly »
Fri Feb 18, 2011 7:01 am
got to replace my radiator and saw 96-2000 are the same, looks like 95 in pics wondering if they are the same.....HELP !
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Tue Dec 04, 2012 2:38 am
hear heater lines leaking
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DANVAN »
Sun Oct 28, 2012 7:12 am
Hello all, my rear heater lines are badly rusted and leaking in 2 places.
Ive decided I just want to disconnect them, what is the best way to do...
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Last post by DANVAN
Sun Nov 04, 2012 10:02 am
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Last post by cfs
Mon Sep 24, 2012 6:28 pm
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Mon Sep 10, 2012 4:49 pm
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Last post by BonesandFeathers
Sat Aug 25, 2012 10:19 am
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Last post by infinite.chris
Wed Aug 22, 2012 6:19 pm
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Last post by markmitchinnh
Sun Aug 19, 2012 9:08 am
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Fri Aug 10, 2012 5:23 am
Radiator replacement
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afsigma21 »
Thu Jun 28, 2012 8:57 am
So, on a scale of 1-10 how hard is this job?
I have no trouble replacing brakes and rotors and drums, oil changes etc. have replaced thermostat...
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Last post by afsigma21
Fri Jun 29, 2012 8:24 am
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Last post by CaptSquid
Fri Jun 22, 2012 11:38 am
Hot Smell
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jamesk6 »
Sun Jun 03, 2012 11:00 am
Hi Guys,
1996 Safari, 4.3L, 125000 miles.
After every use (use being where it gets up to normal running temperature) there is quite a 'hot' smell...
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Wed Jun 20, 2012 4:05 am
electric fan on a astro
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howso48 »
Thu Jun 14, 2012 3:04 pm
Has any body ever ran a electric fan coincided (along with) a clutch fan ???? :cheers: this is on a 97 astro 2 wh drive
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Last post by WoodButcher
Thu Jun 14, 2012 3:21 pm
V6 to V8 swap water pump
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AquaAngel »
Fri Apr 06, 2012 8:44 am
This might be a silly question, but i will soon work on my new motor and on this process, i will be putting back my accessory bracket from my v6 to...
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Last post by AquaAngel
Mon May 14, 2012 6:20 pm
V8 350 conversion in Progress
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AquaAngel »
Sun May 06, 2012 5:19 pm
Finally got some time to work on my new motor as more parts are coming, but here is a taste of my work today.
Old motor, rebuild and has about...
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Last post by AquaAngel
Thu May 10, 2012 3:39 pm
Thermostat Bang Head
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Rileysowner »
Tue May 18, 2010 1:33 pm
I picked up a new thermostat from Napa today after a busy morning of medical tests and an afternoon of waiting for a new cat to be welded onto the...
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Last post by Wiley
Tue Apr 24, 2012 7:25 pm
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