is the lower fan cowling similar on gen 1 and gen 2 A/S?

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is the lower fan cowling similar on gen 1 and gen 2 A/S?

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Im missing a lower fan cowling for my 89 astro. There are only much later astros/safaris in the yard. can a much later one, like out of a 99 work in an 89? is the radiator held the same way?

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Re: is the lower fan cowling similar on gen 1 and gen 2 A/S?

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They are different. The 96+ front ends are longer with more space between the fan and radiator.
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Re: is the lower fan cowling similar on gen 1 and gen 2 A/S?

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short answer is no...
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