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Sticky Heavy duty radiator for '95+

Last post by Mmusicman « Sun Nov 25, 2018 6:30 am
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by 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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Sun Nov 25, 2018 6:30 am
Sticky How to get rid of Dexcool (long)

Last post by Bret Schmerker « Sat Nov 24, 2018 11:05 am
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by 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

Last post by MountainManJoe « Thu May 23, 2013 10:48 am
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by MountainManJoe » Mon Jun 07, 2010 11:37 am
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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
Sticky Installation of a Taurus 2-speed electric cooling fan.

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Mon Nov 12, 2012 2:23 pm
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by LiftedAWDAstro » Tue Nov 08, 2011 4:40 pm
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I decided to go to a Ford Taurus 2 speed electric cooling fan to replace the stock clutch fan. The reason for doing this is to help with warm-up in...
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Mon Nov 12, 2012 2:23 pm
Overheating issue....tried everything !!!!!!!

Last post by MountainManJoe « Sat Apr 13, 2024 8:20 pm
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by sieng123 » Sat Apr 13, 2024 5:17 pm

Hello everyone. I have a 1999 safari with 300,000 km on it. I have an overheating issue. I'll start my story from a long time ago. I'm in Canada and...

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Last post by MountainManJoe
Sat Apr 13, 2024 8:20 pm
Coolant Temp Elevated

Last post by WoodButcher « Sun Dec 03, 2023 3:04 pm
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by 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
Electric Fan Temperature Probe. Looking for available 3/8" NPT Port?

Last post by blinkibus « Fri Sep 11, 2020 12:44 pm

by blinkibus » Fri Sep 11, 2020 12:44 pm

The controller on my electric fans is malfunctioning and I am about to replace it.

The replacement control unit I have on hand has a temperature...

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Last post by blinkibus
Fri Sep 11, 2020 12:44 pm
flushing cooling system

Last post by Dayne66 « Wed Jul 17, 2019 4:27 pm
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by 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

Last post by Bret Schmerker « Sat Nov 24, 2018 10:33 am
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by 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.

Last post by Astrophysics « Thu May 03, 2018 10:30 pm
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by 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

Last post by Astrophysics « Thu Mar 29, 2018 9:19 pm
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by 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

Last post by interplanetarybarry « Fri Nov 03, 2017 10:42 am
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by 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

Last post by WoodButcher « Mon May 22, 2017 6:30 am
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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
Rough Idle before warm up and now water pump leak

Last post by marco10 « Fri Feb 24, 2017 5:48 am

by marco10 » Fri Feb 24, 2017 5:48 am

Recently I have noticed that if I don't warm the van up before driving off, the van would idle rough and make a rattling sound when stopped at a...

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Last post by marco10
Fri Feb 24, 2017 5:48 am
Water pump and fan clutch?

Last post by Astrophysics « Sun Oct 16, 2016 8:26 am
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by 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

Last post by AstroWill « Sat Sep 10, 2016 6:25 pm
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by 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?

Last post by Astrophysics « Sun May 08, 2016 11:38 pm
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by 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.

Last post by AstroBum « Thu Jan 14, 2016 7:20 pm
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by 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

Last post by AstroWill « Fri Sep 04, 2015 1:17 pm
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by 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

Last post by Slicky « Mon Apr 27, 2015 5:26 pm
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by 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?

Last post by AstroWill « Sat Mar 14, 2015 3:38 pm
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by 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

Last post by blacknome « Mon Apr 07, 2014 9:04 am
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by 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 ??

Last post by CaptSquid « Sat Mar 01, 2014 2:05 pm
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by 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

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Sat Jan 11, 2014 4:25 pm
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by 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
Heat on the highway-none around town

Last post by Captn. Crunch « Thu Nov 21, 2013 10:00 am
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by Captn. Crunch » Sun Nov 10, 2013 4:31 pm

Hey
It's getting cold and my heating system which has always been flawless is letting me down. I have heat driving on the highway and nothing but...

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Last post by Captn. Crunch
Thu Nov 21, 2013 10:00 am
Coolant leak I have no idea where it's coming from

Last post by WoodButcher « Mon Oct 21, 2013 12:18 pm
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by jaysan » Sun Oct 20, 2013 4:33 pm

I have a puddle in my 2002 gmc safari with 160879 miles . It's leaking from the transmission and engine like where it mates up ANY help is appreciated

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Last post by WoodButcher
Mon Oct 21, 2013 12:18 pm
Draining the radiator

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Fri Oct 04, 2013 4:19 am
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by 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
Temp sending unit for 1999 Astro

Last post by Fishfreek « Thu Sep 19, 2013 2:39 pm
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by Fishfreek » Wed Sep 18, 2013 4:38 pm

Could someone tell me where the temp sending unit is located on my 1999 Astro?

Thank you in advance.

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Last post by Fishfreek
Thu Sep 19, 2013 2:39 pm
My heater will work then stop then work again, what's wrong?

Last post by CaptSquid « Thu Sep 12, 2013 2:58 pm
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by papergirl79 » Sat Dec 18, 2010 12:39 pm

Hi, I have a 97 GMC Safari AWD and Im having a problem with my heater. It will work just fine and then suddenly just stop working and no air will...

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Last post by CaptSquid
Thu Sep 12, 2013 2:58 pm
I have a water retention problem.

Last post by CaptSquid « Thu Sep 12, 2013 2:52 pm
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by 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
what electric fans have you used sucessfully

Last post by 1Gary « Wed Jul 10, 2013 10:24 pm
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by markmitchinnh » Mon Jul 08, 2013 6:08 pm

My 89 Astro has approximately 3.5 inches from radiator to water pump pulley and a taurus fan will not fit so I am looking for options that have been...

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Last post by 1Gary
Wed Jul 10, 2013 10:24 pm
Coolant Leak - Intermittent - 2002 4.3L Safari

Last post by oneilldm « Sun Mar 17, 2013 1:38 pm
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by oneilldm » Sun Mar 10, 2013 10:14 am

I thought I had a water pump issue so I bought a new one and prepared to put it in.

I started to take things apart but got stuck when I couldn't...

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Last post by oneilldm
Sun Mar 17, 2013 1:38 pm
4.3L Engine Block Drain Plugs

Last post by MountainManJoe « Sat Feb 02, 2013 12:16 pm
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by infinite.chris » Mon Jan 28, 2013 8:37 pm
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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

Last post by HPbyStan « Sat Dec 15, 2012 5:17 am
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by 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

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Tue Dec 04, 2012 2:38 am
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by 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

Last post by DANVAN « Sun Nov 04, 2012 10:02 am
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by 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
Intake Manifold Gasket - I'm blaming the OEM Dex-Cool

Last post by cfs « Mon Sep 24, 2012 6:28 pm
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by ihatemybike » Tue Feb 23, 2010 5:08 am

I guess it was bound to happen someday. Last Saturday night, shortly after acquiring a kill in Green racing a Focus from a light to a lane merge*, I...

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Last post by cfs
Mon Sep 24, 2012 6:28 pm
taurus fan info

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Mon Sep 10, 2012 4:49 pm
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by markmitchinnh » Sat Sep 08, 2012 10:49 am

I have not tried this but it looks like a decent write up.

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Mon Sep 10, 2012 4:49 pm
Radiator,parts and the water pump from H**l

Last post by BonesandFeathers « Sat Aug 25, 2012 10:19 am
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by BonesandFeathers » Sat Aug 18, 2012 10:32 am

Although I am usually found under the hood of a Volvo, my wife's car of choice for the last eight years has been a 2001 Astro Van. It currently has...

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Last post by BonesandFeathers
Sat Aug 25, 2012 10:19 am
Coolant leak - Drivers side, top corner of intake / head

Last post by infinite.chris « Wed Aug 22, 2012 6:19 pm
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by infinite.chris » Sun Feb 12, 2012 9:52 pm
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So not having gotten down to check out the van I'm buying, I'm curious what kind of trouble I'm getting into, here's most of his post, verbatim.....
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Last post by infinite.chris
Wed Aug 22, 2012 6:19 pm
anyone here ever used a hayden electric fan?

Last post by markmitchinnh « Sun Aug 19, 2012 9:08 am
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by markmitchinnh » Fri Aug 10, 2012 9:34 am

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Last post by markmitchinnh
Sun Aug 19, 2012 9:08 am
91 safari rwd does fine in town but not on long drives

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Fri Aug 10, 2012 5:23 am
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by Derek939 » Wed Aug 08, 2012 10:24 am

So I got a 91 safari from the original owner. Has 151k on it. I've put a new thermostat and fan clutch on it. When driving around town it does ok the...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Fri Aug 10, 2012 5:23 am
Radiator replacement

Last post by afsigma21 « Fri Jun 29, 2012 8:24 am
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by 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
distance between the mechanical fan and radiator

Last post by CaptSquid « Fri Jun 22, 2012 11:38 am
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by howso48 » Thu Jun 21, 2012 3:19 pm

I need a true measurement (distance between the mechanical fan and radiator) on a 1997 astro LT for fitment of a secondary electrical fan I know I...

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Last post by CaptSquid
Fri Jun 22, 2012 11:38 am
Hot Smell

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Wed Jun 20, 2012 4:05 am
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by jamesk6 » Sun Jun 03, 2012 11:00 am
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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

Last post by WoodButcher « Thu Jun 14, 2012 3:21 pm
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by 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

Last post by AquaAngel « Mon May 14, 2012 6:20 pm
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by 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

Last post by AquaAngel « Thu May 10, 2012 3:39 pm
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by 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

Last post by Wiley « Tue Apr 24, 2012 7:25 pm
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by Rileysowner » Tue May 18, 2010 1:33 pm
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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
Draining and refilling coolant system

Last post by Wiley « Tue Apr 24, 2012 2:05 pm
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by Gerry Atrix » Wed Oct 19, 2011 11:36 am

Evening All,

Decided as winter may happen sooner rather than later, to drain down, flush and refill coolant system (well it beats work =P~ ) as the...

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Tue Apr 24, 2012 2:05 pm

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